The Meaning of Men
The Meaning of Men
Podcast Description
What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world?
With shifting expectations and growing pressures, many men are asking deep, personal questions about their identity, purpose, and value. The Meaning of Men is here to explore those questions with you and shine a light on mens mental health.
From the complexities of masculinity, the role of fatherhood, maintaining meaningful friendships, and the impact of human evolution, we tackle the areas that shape the experience of being a man today.
But this show isn’t just for men. If you’re a mother, wife, partner or friend and want to help a man in your life, this podcast is just as much for you.
Through expert insights, heartfelt stories, and honest, raw conversations, The Meaning of Men provides a roadmap for navigating the highs and lows of manhood so you can show up as your best self in every area of life. Because we all can help expand what it means to be a man.
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The podcast delves into topics surrounding masculinity, mental health, fatherhood, friendships, and societal expectations, with episodes such as The Meaning of Porn Addiction discussing the hidden struggles men face regarding porn, and The Meaning of Grief highlighting different processing methods of grief in men.
What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world?
With shifting expectations and growing pressures, many men are asking deep, personal questions about their identity, purpose, and value. The Meaning of Men is here to explore those questions with you and shine a light on mens mental health.
From the complexities of masculinity, the role of fatherhood, maintaining meaningful friendships, and the impact of human evolution, we tackle the areas that shape the experience of being a man today.
But this show isn’t just for men. If you’re a mother, wife, partner or friend and want to help a man in your life, this podcast is just as much for you.
Through expert insights, heartfelt stories, and honest, raw conversations, The Meaning of Men provides a roadmap for navigating the highs and lows of manhood so you can show up as your best self in every area of life. Because we all can help expand what it means to be a man.
With nearly two-thirds of young men following masculinity influencers, isn’t it time we asked why?
In this episode, we welcome back to the show Dr. Krista Fisher from Movember. We unpack Movember’s latest research into how digital spaces are shaping the health, relationships, and identity of young men.
The report, Young Men’s Health in a Digital Age, explores the influence of online content creators — particularly those focused on masculinity. We talk about their rise into the mainstream, the reasons boys are drawn to them, and the complex contradictions of how these influencers can offer both short-term hope and long-term harm.
This hugely important conversation gets to the heart of what it means to grow up as a young man today — and how we can better support them in a world that’s becoming more divided, more digital, and more confusing than ever.
Link to the full report:
https://uk.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report
Timestamps:
00:00: Introduction to Young Men’s Health Research
07:15: Understanding Online Influences on Young Men’s Health
12:55: The Impact of Media on Young Men’s Perception
17:30: Engaging Young Men in Conversations
21:48: The Role of Masculinity Influencers
27:09: Decoupling Toxicity from Masculinity
34:17: Contradictions in Young Men’s Mental Health
39:27: Case Study: Will’s Journey with Influencers
42:16: The Search for Masculinity
43:40: Understanding Influences on Young Men
46:03: The Impact of Loneliness
49:03: Social Media: Connection or Isolation?
50:31: Contradictions in Relationships
55:17: Frustrations with Dating
01:03:05: A Healthier World for All
01:08:28: Future Directions for Young Men’s Health
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