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The Back 9 - Midlife, Best Life.

The Back 9 - Midlife, Best Life.

Written by: Dennis Williams Josh Mora
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The Back 9 is a podcast hosted by Dennis Williams and Josh Mora, targeting individuals in or approaching mid-life who seek more fulfillment in various aspects of their lives. The hosts discuss topics such as starting over in careers or dating, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, openness to change, and learning from experiences. The podcast aims to create a safe space for introspection, covering challenges like living alone, dating fears, and making mistakes. They invite guests, including celebrities, therapists, and coaches, to share personal stories and insights on healing from divorce, finding partners, and gaining confidence in relationships. The metaphor of the "back 9" in golf is used to convey the idea of a second chance in life, with fresh opportunities to achieve something remarkable. The hosts encourage leaving the past behind, embracing new possibilities, and moving forward with confidence. The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.© 2024 The Back 9 Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • TB9, S12, E15 — Family Therapist Dr. Barbara Kelly: Your Kids Are Watching How You Handle This
    May 5 2026

    The hardest part after a divorce isn't always the divorce.

    This week on the Back 9, we sit down with Dr. Barbark Kelly to talk about co-parenting, and why it's often the part of divorce that lingers the longest.

    We get into what happens when youand your ex don't agree on what's best for your kids, how communication breaks down, and why a more structured approach can help steady things. But more than anything, this is how you show up for your kids in the middle of it.

    We also make it personal. With big milestones ahead, we're both dedicated to handling these moments in the right way, and we explore how to do just that.

    Your kids are paying attention.(paragraph). If you're in it now, or just trying to do it better, this one will resonate...on the Back 9.

    Contact Dennis & Josh

    Instagram: @Back9_Podcast

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    40 mins
  • TB9, S12, E14: Coach Mark Soto — How Great Leaders Show Up
    Apr 28 2026

    Great leaders don't rely on talk. They just show up.

    This week on The Back 9, we sit down with Coach Mark Soto — longtime football coach, mentor, and leader — to talk about what leadership actually looks like in real life, at home and on the field.

    Coach Soto shares lessons from decades of coaching and raising kids, including what it means to lead with humility, set the standard through your actions, and guide young men into strong, grounded masculinity. From players who exceeded every expectation to his own sons who chose the hardest possible path in service, Mark's perspective is steady, honest, and earned.

    If you're a father, coach, or anyone trying to lead better, this one finds the fairway...on the Back 9.

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    Instagram: @Back9_Podcast

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    40 mins
  • TB9, S12, E13: Pastor Kevin Thompson — What No One Tells You Before You Say "I Do" (Marriage, Red Flags, Attachment Styles)
    Apr 21 2026

    Most marriages don't fail because of surprises. They fail because we ignore the early signs.

    This week on The Back 9, we sit down with Kevin Thompson, marriage and life pastor at California's Bayside Church, to break down the real reasons relationships struggle, and how we can fix them before it's too late.

    Kevin dives into attachment styles, love patterns, communication breakdowns, and why the problems couples fight about years into marriage are usually there long before the wedding. He explains the predictable stages of marriage stress and why most couples wait until they're near the end to get help.

    If last week was about toxic relationships and missed red flags, this one is about awareness, growth, and building a relationship that can make it to the finish line.

    So if you're dating, married, divorced, or just willing to try again, this is one you need… on the Back 9.

    Contact Dennis & Josh

    Instagram: @Back9_Podcast

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    41 mins
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