Category: Masculinity
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Stop Telling Men That Crying Is the Best Part of Gender Equality
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Yes, emotional repression is bad. Yes, men bottling up feelings until they explode in rage, depression, or self-destruction is a problem. And yes, crying can be a great way to regulate emotions. Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched Adolescence, go do it now. When we say that men should cry more, what we really mean…
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Want Some Whiskey With Your Sex?
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A while back I was invited to do a podcast for a podcast focused on all things sexy and whiskey. What a combo. After we recorded an episode, Romeo, the host, asked if he could bring me back for a whole series. And thus we’ve recorded not one, not two, but three podcasts together! You…
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Time for new men? Masculinity, male role models and the patriarchy
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Ever wondered why masculinity seems to be at the heart of so many societal conversations these days? In this episode, I joined two brilliant hosts to unpack the complex realities men face today—covering everything from the pressures of role modeling and how families shape our understanding of gender to the alarming statistics on male suicide…
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Deconstructing You — Podcast Time!
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I had an excellent conversation with Elinor Moshe a few weeks back and it just got released in her podcast. Check it out! The conversation delves into the complexities of masculinity in today’s society, exploring the impact of societal changes, feminism, and the challenges men face in understanding and navigating their roles. It also addresses…
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The Democrats Forgot That Men Are People, Too
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In 1986, Marie Shear famously wrote: “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” In 2024, the US Democratic Party should perhaps start entertaining the notion that men are people, too. Except this time ‘being people’ is not about having the same rights. It’s about having the same psychology. It’s about struggling, having flaws,…
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The Masculinity Revolution and the New Man
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If there is one thing that everyone in the gender war can agree on, it’s that masculinity is in crisis. But if what you want is gender peace, you should disagree. We live in a world of polarising caricatures In the left corner, the queer woke feminist corps is ready to cancel you for the…
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Men’s True Stories — How One Feminist Helps Men Help Men
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I am now more active in the professional side of the gender discourse, getting into dialogue with people who work for NGOs and organisations which promote healthy masculinities and men’s stories. Honestly, it’s a world which makes me want to sing with joy. I’ll give you one example. Last week, I went to a webinar…
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How to Tackle Toxic Masculinity
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Moshe Weizman of Multi-O-Coaching wanted to talk to me about the complex topic of toxic masculinity, exploring its origins, manifestations, and social impact. We talk about how we can help men be their best selves and collectively dismantle harmful gender norms and cultivate healthier expressions of masculinity. Specifically, we explore how toxic masculinity is bad…
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Masculinity, The Search for Meaning, Archetypes and the Hero’s Journey
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What are the challenges of modern volatility, change, and loss of trust in institutions like science and politics? How does technology, convenience, and instant gratification numb our sense of purpose? Finding new sources of meaning and value in a changing world requires intentional hardship and discomfort while society’s obsession with ease leads to unfulfillment. Where…