Modern Maskulinity

Does faking it until you make it actually work? Can the classic idiom be applied to anything, including relationships? Are affirmations another form of "faking it until we make it?" Join us in this weeks episode as we help redefine this ideology + discuss its intricacies while moving the need in a progressive and authentic way.

Spirituality, faith, and religion can easily become a very argumentative subject to talk about as each one of us subscribes to our own unique ideology of who or what the "higher power" is (that is, if we even believe in it or not). To support this conversation, we brought in our producer to add in a third perspective as we believe that having these conversations don't make anyone right or wrong - they are simply a way to share perspective and honour the journey we all have with our relationship to something bigger than ourselves.

Have you ever heard the statement, "Anger is the only emotion men are allowed to express?" Have you ever found yourself expressing anger in an unhealthy way? From punching holes in walls to shutting down completely, we as men are often trying to figure out how to deal with this specific emotion. Tune into this weeks episode as we share our personal experiences with anger, what we learned is really under the surface of it all, and how we can learn to not just express it in a healthier way, but to also understand it better for ourselves.

Do you believe "Nice Guys Finish Last?" If they do, why is that? What characteristics of being a "nice guy" leave them finishing, perspectively, in last place? In this weeks episode, we break down why we believe this narrative exists, some of the challenges that men are feeling because of it, and what we believe is required to begin moving away from this ideology.

Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your back? Have you ever identified with a job role so much, it seems impossible to quit? Do you ever receive praise for being able to "handle" a ton of things all at once? In this episode, we revolve the discussion around the topic of careers, the impact they have on our mental health, and why it's so vital to not get too lost in the realm of DOing.

Quite often we find the word "masculinity" attached to the word "toxic", especially these days, but it's more rare to find it phrased as the "wounded masculine." So what is it? How exactly are we "wounded," and how do we know? Listen in to this weeks conversation as we dissect the concept, present the definition + how it shows up, and openly acknowledge how being wounded can empower us to heal.

We came across this very interesting perspective that said, "Marriage and children are the beginning of a women's life, and the end of a mans." While metaphorical, it resonated in a realistic way with us as men and we felt it deserved a discussion. Listen in as we engage in conversation on how this perspective affects both side of the equation + how it impacts our mental health and perspective on life.

Join us in this weeks episode as we discuss this newly created hashtag "#notallmen", the challenges that come with this mindset, how we both agree + disagree with the concept, and how we can create a more supportive and progressive movement by shifting the focus towards "#lesswomen."

As a man, do you feel the constant pressure to become a leader? Maybe its from your family, your partner, you friend groups, or even the traditional stereotypes of what it means to be a man? In this weeks episode we break down this stigma by having a conversation surrounding men and leadership, what being the "best" leader means, and normalizing the desire to NOT always be the leader.