In this episode, Paul and guest Dr. Matthew Genuchi talk about masculinity, how it has changed over time, and its impact on social connection through the masks that men wear. Hear about how social connections are different in our modern day and personal anecdotes around the experience of being a man and finding community.

Links & Show Notes

https://ingoodcompany.menshealthresearch.ubc.ca/2024/08/10/episode-7/

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(00:01) Introduction

(01:27) Weather talk in US vs Australia

(02:50) Wearing a "mask" as a man

(05:22) Challenges of opening up with the "mask" of masculinity

(07:32) Origin of traditional masculinity - a way to survive for men

(09:41) Nature vs Nurture of masculinity

(13:17) How is masculinity & fatherhood are changing?

(18:25) How does masculinity affect how men connect with their friends?

(22:26) Giving Help vs Getting Help

(25:16) How men's social connections have changed over time

(28:58) Men are spending LESS time with friends, and have LESS friends

(32:33) Dr. Genuchi's personal reflection on his own masculinity

(34:38) How can men navigate between their masculinities and friendships

(38:58) Outro