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Nurturing Healthy Masculinity: A Conversation with Ruth Whippman
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In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Tom Perez from Epic Project has a deep conversation with author and journalist Ruth Whippman. They dive into her new book, BOYMOM, which talks about the struggles boys face in a world of "toxic masculinity."
Ruth opens up about raising three boys, the impact of the Me Too movement, and the big cultural changes needed to raise emotionally healthy boys. Tom and Ruth also touch on the political divide around masculinity and why empathy and understanding are key in these discussions. They even explore Ruth’s interviews with young boys, talking about how social pressures shape both younger and older men. The episode wraps up with some great insights on how we can create a culture where men can fully embrace who they are.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast
00:25 Meet Ruth Whitman: Author of Boy Mom
01:45 The Impact of the Me Too Movement
05:34 Exploring Patriarchy and Masculinity
07:21 Raising Boys: Challenges and Reflections
24:26 Feedback and Cultural Reactions
27:45 Navigating Political Triggers
28:33 Personal Reflections on Parenting Sons
29:12 The Impact of Having Sons on Political Views
29:50 Deciding to Have a Third Boy
31:25 Exploring the Political Divide on Masculinity
33:00 Fears and Realities of Raising Boys
33:41 Engaging with the Incel Community
36:39 The Emotional Struggles of Men and Boys
40:19 Personal Stories of Masculine Expectations
46:26 Encouragement for Men to Change
52:08 Hopes for the Future Generation
53:15 Conclusion and Resources
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Available Now: BOYMOM by Ruth Whippman
"One of the most thought-provoking books I have read as a parent." - The Times BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity Blending cultural criticism, memoir, and reporting from the frontlines of contemporary American boyhood, this is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment.
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