Raw Man

This episode goes into what I feel is missing from the cultural dialogue about what men need – missing not from the conversation entirely, but underrepresented by the main information outlets I see.

My reaction to George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis, and how it reflects on male violence, power and racism.

Today, we discuss what it means to fit in and be "one of the guys." There's a surprising amount of misconception when it comes to what this means or looks like. We take the example of a young trans man trying to understand what being "one of the guys" means to explore the broader conversation about manhood and male behavior.

How can men wield power and yet feel so disempowered? Why do some men feel threatened by the idea of women gaining power? This episode is a meditation on the nature of power and how it is healthily and unhealthily expressed.

Men hear it their whole lives – "If only you were man enough." This damaging phrase is at the heart of a lot of compensating – and ultimately harmful – behaviors. Let's dive into 'man enough' and see what's really there.