#311: Not Man Enough: The Challenges of Modern Masculinity with Connor Beaton, Stefanos Sifandos, Dan Harrison

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:

• The journey to redefining masculinity and embracing vulnerability
• How opening up and sharing your struggles can help you connect with others on a deeper level
• Using your vulnerability as strength and your voids as values 
• Debunking gender norms on masculinity and how that leads to toxic masculinity

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

Links:

Stefanos Sifandos:

• Website: http://coachwithstef.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StefanosSifandos
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanossifandos
• Instagram @stefanossifandos: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos/
• TikTok @stefanossifandos: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanossifandos?lang=en

Connor Beaton:

• Men’s Work book: https://mantalks.com/book
• Connor’s Website: https://connorbeaton.com/
• ManTalks Website: https://mantalks.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2exoyYcKLknC5IWiwdAihQ
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/

Dan Harrison:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanharrison/
• Website: https://www.soulfulsalescompany.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulfulsalesco

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