What does it mean to be a man today?

To hold power and feel powerless?

To crave control but fear vulnerability?

In Episode 8, we dive deep into masculinity, identity, and the messy truth of being human with our guest, Ben Neal — thought leader, educator, and organisational consultant trained at the legendary Tavistock & Portman.

Together, we explore:

Freud, Bion & the unconscious — why our hidden fears shape our relationships

Masculinity & vulnerability — why men struggle to open up, and what happens when they do

Parenting in the influencer age — are we raising our kids, or are algorithms doing it for us?

What The Wire & Breaking Bad reveal about power, morality, and survival

How our community’s listener questions cracked open the deepest parts of this conversation

Some of the questions YOU asked:

💬 “Why are so many men terrified of showing weakness?”

💬 “Are influencers shaping our kids’ identities more than we are?”

💬 “How do we break cycles of toxic masculinity without losing strength?”

This episode isn’t just theory — it’s raw, real, and deeply personal.

Masculinity is changing. Vulnerability is rising. The question is — are we ready to face what that really means?