Owen O'Kane

This week on The Midpoint , we’re joined by psychotherapist, former NHS clinical lead, and bestselling author Owen O’Kane for a powerful conversation about what it really means to take care of your mental health in midlife. Owen has spent decades helping people navigate anxiety, burnout, grief and the relentless pressure many of us place on ourselves. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from both the therapy room and his own life — from growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to working in palliative care, where he witnessed firsthand what people value most at the end of life. Together we explore why midlife can be such a psychologically intense period, how perfectionism and people-pleasing keep us stuck, and why learning to tolerate uncertainty might be the most important skill we can build. Owen also offers practical tools to quiet an overactive mind, manage anxiety, and create a healthier relationship with our thoughts. It’s an honest, reassuring conversation about letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out — and focusing instead on what actually matters. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own mind, this episode is for you. For 40% off Owen's course, when it is fully released on 19th March use code: MIDPOINT40 valid until 31st August 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Owen O'Kane is an episode from The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan by The Midpoint.

This episode is 42:00 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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