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We need men to feel OK about not feeling OK

Oct 27, 202030 min
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Episode description

The cultural standards of masculinity can really badly impact men mental health.

Every human need the connection and the ability to just be OK with what he feels.

How great would it be if we could change these societal expectations towards men.


(00:01) The Issue of an Implicit Culturally Indoctrinated Expectation on Men to Be Strong

(04:00) Being Incompetent and Vulnerable is a Natural Human State

(07:33) We Need to Create Some Kind of Space in Which Men Can Feel Okay With Saying “I’m not okay”

(10:43) Balancing Yin and Yang

(15:05) Bullying Men Because of Their Vulnerability

(16:46) The Young Guys Need to See Other Guys of Their Age Coming Out and Admitting That They Struggle

(20:57) We Just Need Simple Human Connection and Compassion for Each Other

(26:41) Guys Admitting They Don’t Feel Good Needs to Be Hyper Normalized

(30:02) Goodbye

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