The Blooming North Podcast

From Boys to Men: Redefining Masculinity Together


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What does healthy masculinity actually look like today - and why does it start much earlier than we think?

 

In this episode of The Blooming North Podcast, Lisa is joined by Mike Nicholson, Director of Progressive Masculinity, and Seb Randle, Founder of The Helpful Space, to unpack one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) topics of our time: boys, men, and the future of allyship.

 

From classrooms to workplaces, friendships to relationships, we explore how ideas of masculinity are formed, challenged, and reshaped - and what happens when boys and men aren’t given the tools to express themselves emotionally, connect deeply, or show up as allies without fear or defensiveness.

 Together, we discuss:

  • What’s really happening with boys in schools right now
  • How masculinity norms show up later in adult life and the workplace
  • What toxicpositive, and progressive masculinity actually mean
  • Why emotional literacy is a game-changer for men and boys
  • How men and women can support each other without emotional burnout
  • What gives us hope for the next generation of men
  • This is an honest, practical and light-hearted conversation - full of insight, personal stories, and real-world examples - for parents, educators, leaders, partners, and anyone who wants to be part of healthier, more inclusive change.

     

    ✨ Because there aren’t just “one or two” ways to be a man - there are billions.

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    Host: Lisa Hughes founder & director of Lisa Hughes Coaching

    Web: https://lisahughescoaching.com

    Insta @LisaHughes Coaching


    Seb Randle

    https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulspace/

    linkedin.com/in/seb-randle-2787b412

     

    Mike Nicholson

    https://progressivemasculinity.co.uk/

    linkedin.com/in/mike-nicholson-672779243


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