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Lloyd needs a lift

Lloyd needs a lift

By: Matt Mixer and Lloyd Powell
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A light hearted but truthful podcast that aims to give middle aged people a lift.

Lloyd is a 50 year old teacher - recently single he is a father of 3 who has one working eye is bald and lacking confidence in his body shape. The irony being that he is outwardly the most charismatic person you will ever meet and loves to chat. Matt his friend of 20 years tries to cheer him up by discussing different topics and how they could be used to get him off his arse and get back to living in the moment.

Plenty of relatable anecdotes and more than a few laughs.

Episodes fortnightly.

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Matt & Lloyd

 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Ep 15 Sink or Swim

    Ep 15 Sink or Swim
    Feb 18 2026

    Apologies for wait but it’s hard to tie good men down……. to a podcast recording

    How is Lloyd getting on at his new job?

    Does he still need a lift?

    These questions are answered in the latest episode.

    Enjoy x
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    32 mins
  • Ep 14 First Impressions and Counting

    Ep 14 First Impressions and Counting
    Aug 5 2025

    First impressions count so how does a middle age man back on the dating apps make the best one possible….. Lloyd talks Matt through his date and wonders whether honesty is always the best policy….

    Contact us at lloydneedsalift@gmail.com regarding any thoughts you have on Lloyd’s journey or share with us your own experiences of trying to stay positive in middle-age.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 13 Self Help Never Helps?

    Ep 13 Self Help Never Helps?
    Jul 8 2025

    Mel Robbins is the biggest self help guru in the world at the moment but what do Lloyd and Matt think of her and all the other Self Help Books! Lloyd also gives an insight into his chat ups lines from years gone by with the bold claim 100% success for one of them!!!!!

    Contact us at lloydneedsalift@gmail.com regarding any thoughts you have on Lloyd’s journey or share with us your own experiences of trying to stay positive in middle-age.
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    30 mins
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