Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
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Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
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Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve?
Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
Redefining Strength: Healthy Masculinity and Violence Prevention
Season 7, Episode 79
Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariGuest: Eric Marsh Sr.
Overview:
What does strength look like when it creates space for others to thrive? Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Eric Marsh Sr. for a conversation about healthy masculinity, fatherhood, and violence prevention. Drawing on his work with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and The Fathering Circle, Eric explores how media narratives, childhood experiences, and social expectations shape men’s relationships with power, vulnerability, and caregiving. Together, they discuss the importance of empathetic journalism, intentional parenting, and supportive spaces where men can examine inherited beliefs and express their full humanity. Through personal stories and practical reflections on listening, emotional awareness, and navigating conflict, this episode invites listeners to practice strength through empathy, responsibility, and care for themselves and others.
Topics discussed:
Changing the Narrative Around Gun Violence: Eric explains why ethical reporting requires community relationships, survivor perspectives, and follow-up stories that recognize people beyond the initial incident.
Redefining Masculine Strength: The conversation examines how expectations of toughness and dominance shape boys and men, while presenting caregiving, emotional honesty, and empathy as foundations of healthy masculinity.
Fatherhood as a Gateway to Growth: Through The Fathering Circle, Eric helps men reflect on their childhoods, question inherited parenting patterns, and grow alongside their children.
Emotional Awareness and Conflict De-escalation: Eric and Rochelle explore recognizing triggers, slowing down, and listening with care as tools for responding thoughtfully during conflict.
Supporting Fathers and Nurturing Relationships: The discussion highlights the importance of helping fathers name their emotions, replenish themselves, and make time for meaningful conversations with loved ones.
Guest:
Eric Marsh Sr.Associate Professor at La Salle University, educator, consultant, director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, and co-founder of The Fathering Circle.
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/18pjaX25gz/Instagram: @marshericsrLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshericsrWebsite:http://pcgvr.org/
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