It's Movember, so in our latest podcast, we're talking about men. We take a closer look at the challenges men are navigating and discuss how societal expectations, toxic masculinity narratives, and a lack of positive role models have left many men feeling lost and disconnected from themselves and those around them.

Some of the sobering statistics we explore include:

• Boys often perform worse than girls in school and are 26% less likely to earn a degree.
• Men face higher rates of addiction, incarceration, and premature death—whether through workplace accidents, violence, or suicide, which men are three times more likely to die by than women.
• 54% of men voted for Trump in the last election, vs 44% of women

I've been running a workshop at different companies this month called "We need to talk about men", and when I share these facts, people share that they feel sad, despairing, shocked but also not surprised. For me, it's important to acknowledge these feelings because they show a care and concern that's not apparent when people are raging at each other about gender issues on social media. We need to find more productive ways of talking about this issue.

In this episode, we all talk about:

• Why masculinity is such a hard topic to talk about at this moment in time.

• How cultural narratives around men can leave them confused about their identity and role.

• Ways to frame conversations about masculinity with empathy and openness

If you’ve ever wondered how to support the men in your life—or if you’re a man trying to make sense of your own journey—I hope this episode offers some insights and inspiration.

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And if you or someone you know would like to explore these themes in a more personal way, I invite you to reach out. I help men reconnect with their emotions, learn to love and accept themselves and form deeper, more authentic relationships. You can book a 30-minute call here.