"I feel a sense of belonging when I can drop the mask of masculinity and be myself...the consequences of not being our authentic selves is like cutting limbs off."

In a society where three out of four suicides, 80% of drug overdoses, and primary perpetrators of violence are men, toxic definitions of masculinity profoundly impact men, boys and the lives of those around them. Jake Stika shares his journey of learning, unlearning, and re-shaping a healthier future for masculinity through his work as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men.

Links mentioned in the episode:

campfirekinship.com

instagram.com/campfire_kinship

nextgenmen.ca