Episode 3 Masculinity and crossdressing: A Madison Cawthorn tail of hypocrisy

Episode 5 The Liver King The Ultimate Male Insecurity Deep discussion on the fake perception of masculine strength and harmful male role models

The story of TikTok star Brian Johnson, aka the Liver King, is a story that illustrates how men struggle with self-loathing, low self-worth, and feelings of powerlessness… issues that men face daily but aren’t talked about. In this episode of the Secure Masculinity podcast, I analyze Liver King's controversy while addressing some of the biggest issues men face amidst America’s masculinity crises. Brian Johnson, the self-proclaimed Liver King, is a social media star and supplement entrepreneur who quickly rose to fame by promoting what he calls an “ancestral" lifestyle. This primal lifestyle includes a diet of beef brains, bull testicles, and raw animal livers. Brian is also a husband and father of two teenage boys. Brian Johnson (not Liver King) is a kind, genuinely caring man and decent human being who believes in his products and ancestral diet, but he certainly got carried away with the glory of his social media fame. Listen in to learn how the Liver King’s story demonstrates the following issues most men deal with on a daily basis: • Self-worth • Self-loathing • Perception of strength vs. real strength • Feeling inadequate • The predominant feeling of powerlessness in men and boys • The importance of role models for young boys. • My personal connection to Liver King, for the sake of full transparency. Here are a few key takeaways… • Almost 140 men of all ages and all socioeconomic backgrounds take their own lives every day just in the US, and the majority don't make the headlines. We see similar stats in Canada, the UK, and almost every other country, but even higher in some countries such as Japan and Israel. • Modeling a dominant lifestyle to men is actually quite harmful and counterproductive, especially to young men and adolescent boys. When a man’s entire understanding of strength is big muscles and his understanding of masculinity is domineering, both heavily patriarchal views, we know we have a legit masculinity crisis on our hands. • Liver King’s lies about not using steroids were recently exposed, and despite his presence on multiple podcasts to address the truth, he along with the gen X and millennial podcast hosts was unable to be vulnerable and directly address his real issues and struggles. After listening to these episodes, I realized this whole façade Brian Johnson puts on has a direct correlation to his childhood trauma from bullying. • Unprocessed trauma, self-loathing, low self-worth, and feelings of powerlessness can manifest in many different ways, from overworking yourself to drug addiction to bragging about dominating with possessions, muscles, violence, and women. • When you’re confident in your self-worth, you feel powerful. When you feel powerful, you have an unshakable sense of safety and security, which gives you unwavering internal peace no matter what's happening in your life or the outside world. No amountof fame, money, or muscle gains can give you internal peace, worthiness, and selflove. • There are no perfect role models, so choose someone (or a few people) with at least one great thing you like about them and then study how they’ve gotten to where they are today. If you’re in a position to be a role model, acknowledge how incredible that task is and keep in mind that it’s not about being perfect. • Remember, a strong mindset is a gold mine with an unlimited supply for life.

Episode 4 Sons of Narcissistic Mothers; How Johnny Depp’s Mother Shaped his Relationships with Women.

Have you ever confronted a narcissist and demanded that they take responsibility for their cruelty? Johnny Depp’s defamation case has given us an insight into his life as the son of a narcissistic mother who abused him for as long as she lived. Join me as I take a closer look inside the life of a little boy as he is tortured daily by his narcissistic mother and how he can grow up to learn how to protect himself and reverse the damage. In this episode you’ll learn: [01:45]  Why there are so many books about daughters of narcissistic mothers and not for sons of narcissistic mothers. [03:45] How narcissistic mothers ruin their sons' lives. [05:13] Is psychological and mental abuse worse than physical abuse? [06:45] Demanding mothers. [07:33] How his future relationships are affected. [10:25] A narcissistic mother will never apologize for the pain she has inflicted. [11:10] How you should deal with a narcissist. [11:55] The difference between overt and covert narcissists. [13:36] About the grey rock method. [14:29] Have you collected a lot of narcissists around you? [20:49] No one can hurt you more than your narcissistic mother and why is that a good thing! Here are a few key takeaways… · The more you know about narcissism, the better you can protect yourself. · The sons of narcissistic mothers have difficulty regulating their emotions. · These men grow up with a general underlying resentment towards women. · The best thing you can do is cut ties with a narcissist as soon as you can. If not possible there are ways to manage and minimize the damage. · The Gray Rock Method will save your sanity. · Learn what kind of a narcissist your parent is. An over or a covert one. · There is hope and good news in the depth of darkness. Connect with me! Follow me on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/JamshidiPersia] Follow Positive Masculinity Academy on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/positive.masculinity.academy] Visit Positive Masculinity Academy’s website: https://positivemasculinityacademy.com [https://positivemasculinityacademy.com/] Follow Feminists For Men on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/feminists_for_men] Visit Feminists for Men’s website: https://feministsformen.org [https://feministsformen.org/] Learn about my cancer prevention work: www.doctorjamshidi.com [http://www.doctorjamshidi.com/]

Episode 3 Masculinity and crossdressing: A Madison Cawthorn tail of hypocrisy

THROW OUT EVERYTHING YOU KNOW OR THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT CROSSDRESSING! Recently, a photo surfaced on the internet of North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn wearing women’s lingerie. This episode isn’t going to get into politics, but instead shine a light on the connection between gender, masculinity, and crossdressing. Join me in this episode of the Secure Masculinity podcast, as I break down the real practice of crossdressing, the insights I’ve gained from researching every day, average Joes who crossdress, and how this relates to the root of insecure masculinity. It’s not enough to push this “controversial” topic to the wayside and pretend it’s not important. Instead, we must explore it, uncover the shameful patriarchy that clouds our view of it, and embrace these men with compassion and empathy just as we do with men who identify as sports enthusiasts, many times it’s the same man! In this episode, you’ll learn: * [01:13] Who is Madison Cawthorn and what are his views on gender and masculinity? * [03:53] Men are using violence and control tactics to control other men, leading to much more harm than good. * [04:32] The root of insecure masculinity. * [07:42] Crossdressing is a unique, personal, and often private behavior – so, why do men do it? * [10:10] Crossdressing is not about gender identity or homosexuality. * [10:49] What I’ve learned from observing and researching crossdressers. * [18:13] The ultimate takeaway: Stop shaming and pressuring men to fit into an unrealistic mold. If you enjoyed this episode and want to further support us, please RATE & REVIEW Secure Masculinity on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify and Stitcher! Then, SHARE this episode with a friend or two! Connect with me! Follow me on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/JamshidiPersia] Follow Positive Masculinity Academy on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/positive.masculinity.academy] Visit Positive Masculinity Academy’s website: https://positivemasculinityacademy.com [https://positivemasculinityacademy.com/] Follow Feminists For Men on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/feminists_for_men] Visit Feminists for Men’s website: https://feministsformen.org [https://feministsformen.org/] Learn about my cancer prevention work: www.doctorjamshidi.com [http://www.doctorjamshidi.com/]

Episode 2 The Oscar Slap! A Masculinity Researcher’s Take on Hypermasculinity and Clean Comedy.

Connect with me! Follow me on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/JamshidiPersia] Follow Positive Masculinity Academy on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/positive.masculinity.academy] Visit Positive Masculinity Academy’s website: https://positivemasculinityacademy.com [https://positivemasculinityacademy.com]  Follow Feminists For Men on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/feminists_for_men] Visit Feminists for Men’s website: https://feministsformen.org [https://feministsformen.org]  Learn about my cancer prevention work: www.doctorjamshidi.com [http://www.doctorjamshidi.com] DO YOU THINK VIOLENCE IS A PART OF STRENGTH IN MASCULINITY?  Have you been raised believing that to be a strong, masculine man is to be controlling and domineering and violent? Join me in this episode of the Secure Masculinity podcast, as I share my thoughts as a masculinity researcher on the slap heard ‘round the world… also known as the time Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars Academy Awards ceremony.   Rather than shying away from this discussion because you’re “sick and tired” of hearing about it, consider this conversation as something to embrace and understand. After all, there’s a reason why this slap sparked so much chatter… There are changes we need to make and these two men have been the catalyst for these much-needed changes. Listen in as this masculinity researcher views, analyzes, and conceptualizes the act of physical aggression at the 2022 Oscars.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  * [02:49] Is violence ever acceptable?  * [03:51] What’s the backstory and why does it matter? * [05:20] How traditional masculinity defines what it means to be a “real” man? * [07:59] Was Will Smith justified in slapping Chris Rock? * [10:19] Patriarchy leads us to associate strength with violence… So, is this why society doesn’t support male victims of domestic violence? * [15:06] Was Will Smith’s slap an example of toxic masculinity?  * [19:25] Why the slang word “simp” is disrespectful to men. * [19:42] Who is responsible for the violence inflicted on someone? * [27:20] Should comedians get a pass for doing their job, even if it hurts someone else? Can we take a joke? * [30:46] Why we shouldn’t cancel role models who make mistakes.  * [36:21] This story is an opportunity for growth: Let’s start a conversation about positive masculinity and cleaner comedy! All right let’s do this!

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