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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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.
What do men really want and need from therapy?
In this episode of The Meaning of Men, we sit down with Dr Zac Seidler, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Research at Movember, to explore why therapy often fails men – and how that can change.
Zac shares groundbreaking research showing that 44% of men drop out of therapy early, not because of cost or inconvenience, but because they don’t feel a genuine connection with their therapist. Together, we unpack the barriers men face in seeking help, from cultural expectations to therapeutic models that don’t reflect men’s lived experiences.
Zac explains how therapists can adapt by being practical, direct, and goal-focused, while also recognising masculinity as a culture in itself. We also dive into Movember’s Men in Mind programme, designed to train therapists to better engage and support male clients.
This is an essential conversation about breaking stereotypes, reshaping therapy, and giving men the support they truly need.
Hear more from Dr Zac:
Men in Mind programme: https://meninmind.movember.com/
More research and articles from Movember: https://movember.substack.com/
Timestamps:
13:24: Understanding Therapy: Men’s Experiences and Expectations
22:50: Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Connection in Therapy
24:58: The Call for Help in Men’s Mental Health
27:31: Understanding Vulnerability and Communication
29:53: Navigating Traditional and Contemporary Masculinity
30:34: Stereotypes and Therapy: The Masculinity Barrier
33:28: Personal Connection in Therapy
36:30: Redefining Therapy: A Strength-Based Approach
41:46: Movember’s Initiatives for Men’s Mental Health Awareness
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.