The Balance Cast with Lex Lowry

Ep. 34 | Boys Will Be Boys Narrative

The old phrase “Boys will be boys” seems to have an effect on how people frame our social issues. Ongoing societal debates use this idiom to highlight how males exhibit certain behaviors during childhood are deemed excusable due to their gender. However as they reach adulthood these behaviors have impacted harm to the lives of many others. Moreover generating stereotypes towards males as the sole principle perpetrators for any violent crimes that links to hypersexuality and over-aggression as default male traits.

EP. 33 | Understanding Violence

Violence is a complex phenomena. Whether it is through bullying, mass shootings, sexual violence, parental punishment or simply a response to defend. It is obvious violence has an impact among many people in numerous ways that are favorable and unfavorable. It has been one of the many methods that has helped solve our political or moral dilemmas whilst at the same time have become detriments in creating new ones.  Most importantly those who are witnessing and receiving the amount of violence, seems to be inflicted heavily on the youth. It's imperative to understand the consequences and level of responsibility when committing or responding to any form of violence, in any circumstances that can directly or indirectly effect people's mental health. Tackling the root of excessive violence that young people round the globe are exposed to can help us seek long term effective ways to limit its propensity.

Ep.32 I Should We Continue To Idolize Romance

Lex Lowry addresses how we've allowed ourselves to idolize the concept of romance while oblivious of its roots and how it has carried into modern dating. It's created an imbalance in relationships, leading to unmet expectations, followed by broken hearts and divorced marriages. All due to a lack of trust and insecurity developed between potential partners, by presenting ourselves other than what we are in order to make an impression. Furthermore trying to carry on the facade for as along as possible. Romance unbeknownst to many, has affected in ways we did not expect.

Ep. 31 | The Imbalance Of A Person’s Ego

Lex looks to understanding the human ego and when channeled ineffectively, it can develop into arrogance. He delves into the realm of sports, particularly basketball. We notice certain superstar athletes are accoladed for their abilities and record accomplishments. However, it can be exaggerated to the extent it cloaks where they are deficient in terms of overall greatness as a player. In general, it can inherently create a context for anyone unwilling to confront their own flaws by constantly reminding others of their capabilities. There should not be a fear in addressing flaws within our character. Instead there should be aspiration to improve upon them in order to maximize potential and boost our ego.

Ep.30 | Define Crazy And How It Effects Society

Lex addresses how society people have a tendency of loosely using the word “crazy” towards others. It can be towards family members, friends and even strangers. As always he mentions how mainstream media can play a role in perpetuating and solidifying someone’s appeal to the masses, whether it be true or not based on the information being reported. At the same time it’s important to keep in mind, consumers can incentivize Corporate Media framing a celebrity or individual in that light without context. This can play a role in people’s mental health and further contribute to societal dysfunction.