How do we raise boys to be strong and sensitive, to lead with both courage and compassion?

 

In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with Dr. Daniel Ellenberg to explore how parents can nurture emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability in boys growing up in a world that often pressures them to toughen up. Together, they unpack how to help our sons embrace sensitivity as a strength, build self-awareness, and stay grounded in who they truly are, even when culture tells them otherwise.

 

This conversation will inspire you to rethink what strength really means and how raising emotionally connected boys can change the world.

 

About Our Guest

Dr. Daniel Ellenberg is a psychologist, leadership coach, and founder of Strength with Heart, a men’s program that helps redefine masculinity through empathy, awareness, and courage. He’s the past president of the APA Division on Men and Masculinities and chair of education for the Global Compassion Coalition.

 

Dr. Ellenberg has designed leadership and resilience training for organizations like NASA, teaches at top universities, and is co-authoring a forthcoming book, Strength with Heart. His lifelong mission is to help men — and those raising them — live with authenticity, compassion, and confidence.

 

You’ll Learn

• Why emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of real strength
• How cultural messages about “toughness” shape boys’ beliefs
• How to help boys express emotion without shame
• Why humor and play strengthen connection
• How to model balance between competition and cooperation
• Ways to create safety for boys to be both brave and kind

 

Websites are:

www.rewireleadership.com

www.strengthwithheart.com

https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/topics/men-and-boys/ 

 

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