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OTC BONUS*: Men, Accountability, and Mental Health: Owning Up, Showing Up, and Self-Care
In this bonus episode of Off the Couch , Co-host Cheryl and Albery explore the critical intersection of accountability and mental health for men. We start by defining what accountability means in everyday life, particularly for fathers and men in other roles. Accountability isn’t just about showing up—it’s also about owning the consequences of actions, repairing harm, and communicating when you’ve fallen short.
Key discussion points:
Defining Accountability: What does it mean to be accountable? How does it play out in men's roles within families, friendships, and communities? We’ll also dive into how men can be more consistent in showing up for their families and owning responsibilities like child support and shared tasks beyond financial provision.
Who Men Need to Be Accountable To: Accountability extends beyond the self. We discuss how men are expected to show up for family, friends, spiritual communities, and most importantly, themselves.
Barriers to Accountability: We explore why men struggle with accountability—whether it’s fear of losing masculine status, the reluctance to hold each other accountable, or ingrained beliefs that make self-care and accountability seem like opposites.
Barriers to Self-Care: Many men engage in “manly” forms of self-care (e.g., overtraining, isolation), yet struggle with behaviors seen as “soft” or emotionally vulnerable. How does socialization around masculinity limit acts of self-love?
Breaking Free from the “Man Box”: We’ll discuss societal pressure to uphold rigid masculine ideals and how this can conflict with the practice of self-care, including excuses like “not enough time” or “not enough money” for self-care.
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By Off The Couch Ft. Cheryl Hurst, LCSW-R NYSIn this bonus episode of Off the Couch , Co-host Cheryl and Albery explore the critical intersection of accountability and mental health for men. We start by defining what accountability means in everyday life, particularly for fathers and men in other roles. Accountability isn’t just about showing up—it’s also about owning the consequences of actions, repairing harm, and communicating when you’ve fallen short.
Key discussion points:
Defining Accountability: What does it mean to be accountable? How does it play out in men's roles within families, friendships, and communities? We’ll also dive into how men can be more consistent in showing up for their families and owning responsibilities like child support and shared tasks beyond financial provision.
Who Men Need to Be Accountable To: Accountability extends beyond the self. We discuss how men are expected to show up for family, friends, spiritual communities, and most importantly, themselves.
Barriers to Accountability: We explore why men struggle with accountability—whether it’s fear of losing masculine status, the reluctance to hold each other accountable, or ingrained beliefs that make self-care and accountability seem like opposites.
Barriers to Self-Care: Many men engage in “manly” forms of self-care (e.g., overtraining, isolation), yet struggle with behaviors seen as “soft” or emotionally vulnerable. How does socialization around masculinity limit acts of self-love?
Breaking Free from the “Man Box”: We’ll discuss societal pressure to uphold rigid masculine ideals and how this can conflict with the practice of self-care, including excuses like “not enough time” or “not enough money” for self-care.
Please remember to like and share the podcast platform!