Andrew Reiner is a professor at Towson University, where he offers the seminar “Changing Face of Masculinity.” He has written on masculinity and men’s issues for the New York Times, Italy’s la Republica and the Washington Post Magazine, and his work has been featured on NPR and the Canadian Broadcasting Company, and in The Guardian, Men’s Health magazine, and Forbes. He speaks about masculinity regularly at schools and conferences nationally and internationally.   

Taken From His Website:  "If there’s anything I am most proud of about Better Boys, Better Men it’s this: Through the many studies and boys’ and men’s stories (as well as some of my own), the book ultimately constructs, from the ashes, a new, more dynamic masculine identity that allows for deeper emotional lives beyond anger. This gives boys and men permission to finally, finally embrace their deeper humanity. This is a masculine identity that’s far more healthy, resilient and sustainable for boys, for men—and for people of all genders."  

LINKS: Website: http://www.andrewreinerauthor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.reiner.author/?hl=en  

BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062854941?tag=authorweb-20 Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency  

PODCAST MOMENTS: 0:00​ Personal Background 14:40​ Influence of Hollywood and Professional Sports on Masculinity 20:51​ Boys Ask Less Questions 29:31​ Critically Thinking 34:32​ Cognitive Dissonance 38:06​ Healthy Ego Habits 47:00​ Naming Emotions  50:17​ The Anger Iceberg 58:48​ High School Retreat  1:20:01​ Rites of Passage 1:22:39​ Targeted Transparency  1:26:25​ Brendan and Nic Share Personal Experiences

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