This week I am joined by masculinities educator Lewis Wedlock. Together we explore the complexities of masculinity, the impact of patriarchy, and the importance of self-care in activism. Lewis discusses the roots of his advocacy for men's wellbeing and the need to address systemic issues like misogyny and violence against women. We delve into the 'Not All Men' debate, emphasising the importance of accountability and the need for men to engage in conversations about masculinity, feminism and equity in order for us to build better communities and better futures.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lewis Wedlock
01:26 Lewis's Journey into Masculinities Education
06:34 Understanding the Impact of Patriarchy
07:14 The Role of Men in Addressing Loneliness
09:48 Exploring Hyper-Patriarchy and Its Effects
12:13 Navigating Pushback in Conversations
15:02 Creating Safe Spaces for Discussion
16:05 The 'Not All Men' Debate
20:41 Embracing Complexity in Masculinity
26:14 Encouraging Men to Step Up
30:20 Confronting Bias and Discomfort
31:39 Creating Safety in Conversations
33:54 Addressing Violence Against Women
39:50 Navigating Masculinity and Feminism
50:02 Sustaining Hope in Activism
54:08 Resources for Further Learning
59:00 Outro
About Lewis
Lewis Wedlock is a masculinities educator specialising in person centered, culturally attuned deliveries and interventions.
He has spent the last five years working with thousands of young men across the UK in secondary and higher education, engaging them in topics such as feminism, allyship, accountability, sexism, misogyny and VAWG.
He has designed and delivered several interventions for schools looking to transform their masculinity school cultures and has worked with thousands of educators to support and empower young men within their school spaces. His debut book “Masculinities in Schools” was published by Sage in 2025.
Lewis’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ChVU9ZIBqJCuXvfmgc0xu
Lewis’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisWedlock
Website: www.lewiswedlock.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-wedlock/
Men's Work: www.lewiswedlock.com/menswork
Socials: @lewiswedlock on Instagram and TikTok