Themes: Toxic Masculinity, Challenging Gender Norms, Vulnerability, Weakness, Strength, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Purpose, Belonging, Authenticity
Summary:
Our society has often perpetuated a narrow and rigid definition of masculinity, which can lead to harmful stereotypes and expectations for men. However, a growing movement of men is actively debunking these traditional notions, recognizing that true strength lies in authenticity and emotional openness.
In this episode, I jam with my good buddies Stefanos, Connor, and Dan about masculinity. We share about our experiences as men growing up and in relationships, share revealing statistics about men today, explore male vulnerability and emotional authenticity, speak about our experiences in fatherhood, the impact of all of what men experience on their relationships and personal growth, and so much more.
This is a jam-packed episode so sit back, grab a snack, and let’s explore the multifaceted world of modern masculinity!
Discover:
00:00 Intro
02:16 Where are all the good men?
11:39 Toxic masculinity
14:48 Coping from the lack of a masculine role model
19:10 Isolation and men being providers and protectors
24:38 Vulnerability in men
29:06 Feedback in relationships
42:10 Connection with perfectionism
46:25 The pressure on men to provide
52:16 Journey to becoming a father
1:07:50 The influence of role models
1:23:54 Biological and cultural factors in defining masculinity
1:30:04 Identity and morality
1:34:35 The best thing a man can do
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