310. Redefining Masculinity and Safety

You Are Not Broken

Kelly Casperson, MD

Medicine, Health & Fitness

5 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Kelly Casperson, MD, engages in a deep conversation with Traver Boehm about redefining masculinity, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the journey of helping men navigate their feelings and relationships. Traver shares his experiences from the Year to Live Project, the impact of his book on men's lives, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for women. The discussion also touches on the differences in how men and women perceive safety and the importance of understanding these perspectives in fostering healthier relationships. In this conversation, Kelly Casperson, MD, and Traver explore the complexities of emotional awareness, therapy for men, gender differences in relationships, the evolving independence of women, and the foundational role of sexuality in partnerships. They discuss the importance of self-awareness in managing emotions, the need for therapy that resonates with men, and the societal shifts that have changed relationship dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of understanding and communication between genders to foster healthier relationships. In this conversation, Traver and Dr. Kelly Casperson explore the complexities of relationships, focusing on the business aspects of marriage, the importance of communication, the impact of pornography, and the challenges surrounding menopause. They emphasize the need for emotional maturity and understanding in relationships, advocating for open discussions about sexual satisfaction and the human experience. The dialogue highlights the evolving dynamics between men and women, the significance of consent, and the necessity of education regarding women's health issues. Traver's IG Man Uncivilized Sedona in October - only five slots left: https://www.ascendretreats.com/menopause-and-sexual-health-2025 Order my book "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life" Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class: My Website Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Starts 2025. To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com for 30% off your first purchase of any product, automatically applied at checkout. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the You Are Not Broken Podcast.
0:06.0	I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board-certified jurologist, thought leader, and conversation starter on midlife living, hormones, and sexuality.
0:16.0	Enjoy the show.
0:18.0	Hey, everybody, welcome back to the You're Not Broken podcast.
0:20.0	I have a friend on
0:21.7	Traver Boehm and God, we met through people. That's like such a good way to start a podcast,
0:28.3	but he is basically, I don't know, breaking down barriers and redefining the definition of masculinity
0:34.5	and I think helping the genders communicate better and also all while spending time in solitude.
0:41.1	So he's just an interesting, he's just an interesting dude and I thought it'd be fun to have a chat with him.
0:46.1	Thank you for having me on. I appreciate the intro that way.
0:49.4	Thanks for coming on my podcast. We connected through, so I gave like a TEDx talk and then I've got like some speaking,
0:57.0	like adult theater camp basically. And like you know some of those people. And they were like,
1:02.6	you've got to meet Traver because they love what you're doing. And that's like how this happened.
1:07.0	Yeah, I watched your TED Talk live. I was there hiding in the audience. Well, now I'm embarrassed. It's okay. I was incognito.
1:14.1	Did you have, hold on. Did you say hi to me?
1:16.9	I don't think I said hi. I did not say hi. I was like, oh, crap.
1:21.0	Yeah, we shook hands. We had pictures. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we had dinner that night. I met your kids. Yes. So yeah, you're in the TEDx world.
1:30.3	You gave a TEDx.
1:31.5	One or two?
1:32.3	I gave two.
1:33.3	See, I hang out with people who give multiple TEDx talk.
1:35.9	So I have the catch up.
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