This episode features Reggie Marra. He is an educator, coach, workshop facilitator, poet and author. Reggie discusses the unspoken rules and myths that have traditionally defined manhood and the personal and societal challenges that men face today. He shares insights from his latest book, offering perspectives on how men can redefine their identities in a way that embraces authenticity and emotional honesty. Through their conversation, they address the need for a new blueprint for masculinity—one that includes vulnerability and introspection as strengths, not weaknesses. This episode is a must-listen if you’re interested in understanding the complex framework of modern manhood and how we can move towards a more inclusive and genuine expression of self in today's world.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kickoff: Welcome to the Modern Masculinity Podcast
• 00:01:25 - Meet Reggie Marra: Life Challenges and a Quest for a Voice
• 00:03:07 - Legacy Burdens: Carrying Generational Narratives
• 00:04:38 - Debunking Myths: A New Look at Masculinity
• 00:06:17 - Evolving Roles: The Shift in Masculine Scripts
• 00:08:27 - Questioning Norms: The Need to Challenge Cultural Givens
• 00:09:39 - Tracing Trauma: The Influence of Generational Narratives
• 00:12:39 - Toxic Traits: Discussing the Unhealthy Masculine
• 00:15:27 - Exploring the Roots of Unhealthy Masculinity
• 00:18:15 - Identity Swings: The Pendulum of Masculine Roles
• 00:23:42 - Harmonizing Energies: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Forces
• 00:27:08 - Integrating New Perspectives on Masculinity and Femininity
• 00:30:46 - Revelations: Reggie's Surprising Research Findings
• 00:36:34 - Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts & Discovering More About Reggie's Work

Links And Resources:

• Reggie on LinkedIn
• Reggie Marra
• Fully Human
• Healing America’s Narratives by Reggie Marra
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

Book Recommendation:

• The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt

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