What does it actually mean to be a man in 2026?

In this episode, we talk about the masculinity crisis that nobody really wants to face. Why so many men feel lost, emotionally disconnected, and under pressure to live up to an old idea of what being a man is supposed to look like.

George Bell opens up about his own battle with mental health and suicidal thoughts, and how his understanding of masculinity nearly cost him his life. We explore why men are taught to suppress emotion, why asking for help still feels like weakness, and why so many young men are turning to extreme online figures for identity and direction.

In this conversation we cover:

• Why masculinity is changing and why many men are struggling with it

• The link between emotional suppression and male suicide

• How modern culture is leaving men without a clear role or identity

• Why “men are broken” is not an attack, but a wake-up call

• What healthy, grounded masculinity could actually look like

George also talks about his new book and the work he is doing around male mental health and redefining what it means to be a man.

George’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/0DuILcz

This is not about blaming men.
It is about understanding what is happening to them.

If you have ever felt pressure to stay silent, man up, or carry everything alone, this episode is for you.

Chapters
00:00 The Andrew Tate Symptom: Why Boys Are Listening

01:43 Redefining Masculinity: The Problem We're Not Talking About

04:58 Rock Bottom: When Being a Man Nearly Killed Me

06:52 What Is Masculinity? Breaking Down the Rigid Definition

09:43 The Void Andrew Tate Fills: Pride, Power, and Purpose

15:04 The Last 20 Years: How Social Media Changed Everything

18:42 Men Are Struggling and Nobody's Listening

22:19 The Breaking Point: Something's Not Right With Me

30:58 Never Quite Fitting In: The Bullied Boy at School
37:51 The Health Crisis: Why Men Aren't Going to the Doctor

42:21 What We Can Learn From the Past: Stoicism vs Suppression

49:18 Fighting Myself: The Masculine Trap That Made It Worse

51:31 The Toolbox: Understanding Your Emotions First

56:40 The Technology Trap: Social Media Is Aging You Faster

01:05:57 What Am I Using and What Is It Doing to Me?

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