The Problem With Men

Chris Dodd / Sandra Kabasinguzi - Octopus Industries•redcircle.com

Society & Culture

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Welcome To The Problem With Men PodcastHas there ever been a more confusing and stressful time to be a man?It seems the gender goal posts are ever changing, spurred on by events like #metoo; and the growth of tribal identity politics.It can sometimes feel like we're sitting an exam but we skipped the classes.We're told we have male privilege; and while it might still be a mans world; it doesn't mean we should be ashamed or afraid to highlight the difficulties we face.Masculinity doesn't have to be toxic, and we've shown that by becoming more sensitive; but, we're also more likely to end our own lives. So what does it mean to be a man? Where do we fit into the world?How should we approach Dating? Work? Fatherhood?The Problem With Men Podcast is here to investigate the issues and challenges facing modern men.

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Suffering in silence: the male victims of domestic abuse

The recent defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard highlighted to the world how men can fall victim to domestic abuse. Even so, male victims still struggle with the stigma, still struggle to see themselves as a victim and still struggle to get appropriate help. In this episode we look at the challenges facing male victims and try and understand why society still doesn't easily accept that women can be perpetrators of violence. We also explore why the UK government are only able to h...

Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Parental Alienation

As the family courts seek compromise when it comes to how co-parenting exists, we're hearing more and more about parental alienation. In this episode we're looking at what parental alienation is, what its like to experience alienating behaviour from the perspective of a parent, and also the perspective of a child. ---------------- As independent content producers we don't get paid for the hard work needed to produce the podcast. Make a donation to support our work and ensure we can continue prod...

Jul 12, 2022•1 hr

The Dads Episode

What's it like being a dad? How do you react to finding out parenthood is on the horizon? How do you keep kids alive? ---------------- As independent content producers we don't get paid for the hard work needed to produce the podcast. Make a donation to support our work and ensure we can continue producing high quality episodes raising awareness of the challenges men face. Support The Problem With Men Podcast: Buy a T-Shirt | Make a PayPal Donation . ---------------- Parenting can seem daunting,...

Jun 29, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7

Falsely Accused - Part II

Part 1 is available in your favourite podcast player. There's a knock at the door. It's the Police. Someone has accused you of rape. What do you do? It's a nightmare situation faced by an unknown number of men. As #MeToo and #BelieveWomen have spread across the globe, what happens when an accusation is false? What are the repercussions of someone facing that allegation? Across two episodes we're looking at the effect of being falsely accused. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have recently given us a ...

Jun 14, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Falsely Accused - Part I

There's a knock at the door. It's the Police. Someone has accused you of rape. What do you do? It's a nightmare situation faced by an unknown number of men. As #MeToo and #BelieveWomen have spread across the globe, what happens when an accusation is false? What are the repercussions of someone facing that allegation? Across two episodes we're looking at the effect of being falsely accused. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have recently given us a front row seat to how complex a trial can be when crim...

May 31, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Body Image Episode

Support The Problem With Men Podcast: Buy a T-Shirt | Make a PayPal Donation . Never before have we been so bombarded with images of the ideal man. Our social media feed is full of #gains, buff boys compete for female attention on reality TV shows and chiseled chins promote the latest 20 bladed razors. But what happens when we don’t have the ideal body, face or hair? How when we’re bombarded with images and ads telling us we’re not good enough can we have some level of self esteem? In this Episo...

May 16, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Male Fertility Crisis

Support The Problem With Men Podcast: Buy a T-Shirt | Make a PayPal Donation . In the past 50 years sperm counts have halved. Many of us are waiting until we’re older to start families creating more challenges for conception. Not only is this personally devastating for individuals but it could also be devastating for society as it leads to an unbalanced population. So what is the issue? What’s happening to our sperm? What can we do about it? In this episode of The Problem With Men Podcast we’re ...

May 03, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Dealing With Divorce

Support The Problem With Men Podcast: Buy a T-Shirt | Make a PayPal Donation . In this episode of The Problem With Men Podcast, we’re looking at divorce. While we’re often captivated by gossip around celebrity break ups (see Kim Kardashian's divorce for example) there is a common theme where women are seen as getting a fresh start and new lease on life Divorced men on the other hand are considered bitter and miserable. Is this really the case? Does divorce affect men and women differently? How d...

Apr 19, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Mind The Education Gender Gap.

Support The Problem With Men Podcast: Buy a T-Shirt | Make a PayPal Donation . Why are schools getting an ‘F’ when it comes to educating boys? Government statistics have revealed a troubling gender gap in our educational system for decades. So why is nothing being done? In this episode of The Problem With Men Podcast, we look at some of the reasons why boys fall behind in school and identify potential gender bias that discourages them from continuing their education We're joined for this episode...

Apr 04, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Problem With Men Podcast - Coming Soon (Trailer)

This is a trailer for our new podcast The Problem With Men. This is a podcast that will explore the challenges and issues facing men in modern society. We'll be covering a wealth of topics from education to divorce, mental health to child custody. You can find out more information and subscribe to our mailing list by visiting theproblemwithmen.co.uk Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-problem-with-men/donations...

Jan 29, 2022•4 min

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