In this conversation, Daniel Guinness, co-founder and managing director of Beyond Equality, discusses the importance of engaging young boys and men in conversations about gender equality and mental health. He talks about his personal journey into this work, the organisation’s initiatives, and the impact of their programs on the boys and men who participate. Daniel emphasises the need for safe spaces for discussion, the importance of reframing how we see rejection, and advice for men who are trying to make new friends after a move.  

TW: mention of self-harm. 

Check out Beyond Equality here: https://www.beyondequality.org/ 

Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_equality 

Timestamps:  

00:00 - Intro 

00:56 – Who is Dan Guinness and how did he get started in this space?  

08:28 – What does Beyond Equality do and who do they work with?  

12:56 – How do boys and men of different ages respond to these conversations? 

15:22 – Working with a men's pie-making group 

16:47 – Why you can’t do Beyond Equality’s work via powerpoint or podcast 

19:06 – How do boys and men feel about Beyond Equality’s workshops? 

24:33 – How societal structures prevent us from connecting with others 

25:41 – Talking with boys and men who are resistant to these topics 

31:26 – Why it’s a good thing to change your mind 

32:37 – What has Dan learned from this work? 

39:17 – Advice for young men trying to create friends after a move 

46:38 – Reframing rejection for men  

50:57 – Dan's message to young men – you're not the only one 

52:55 – How you can support Beyond Equality 

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