93 - Undefining Masculinity with Author/Actor Justin Baldoni

The Verywell Mind Podcast

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Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education

5 • 703 Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2021

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Justin Baldoni is best known for his acting role on Jane the Virgin. He's also a filmmaker, author, and podcast host. His new book, Man Enough, talks about how we can redefine masculinity. In a world where "acting tough" is often confused with "being strong," Justin is paving the way to understanding what it really means to be a man. He’s open about his struggles and the ways in which he gains support. And he is clear that he continues to make mistakes but considers himself to be a work in progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Very Well Mind podcast. We've interviewed over 100 authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and others to help you learn strategies to care for your mental health.
0:22.9	This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.
0:45.4	Okay. My guest is Justin Baldoni.
0:52.3	Justin is an actor, director, and a filmmaker who's best known for his role on the TV show, Jane the Virgin.
0:55.3	He's also a best-selling author of a book called Man Enough, Undefining My Masculinity. And that's what we're talking about today, how he's changing
1:01.3	the conversation around masculinity. This episode isn't just for men, though. Women and parents can
1:07.6	learn from Justin, too. Some of the things Justin shares in this episode are
1:12.2	the pressures that men face to act a certain way, how to undefine what's considered masculine,
1:18.2	and the steps you can take to address the issue. Make sure to stick around until the end of the
1:23.2	episode for the therapist's take. This is the part of the show where I break down my guest strategies and share how you can
1:29.2	apply them to your own life.
1:31.1	So here's Justin Baldoni on how redefining masculinity helps your girl meant to be stronger.
1:37.4	Justin Baldoni, welcome to the Very Well Mind podcast.
1:40.9	I am so happy to be here.
1:42.2	It's nice to meet you, Amy.
1:43.9	You as well. I have been reading your book,
1:46.8	Man Enough. Subtitle is Undefining My Masculinity. And even though I'm a woman and I'm a therapist,
1:53.5	I have learned a lot. So I thoroughly enjoyed it. So thank you so much for writing it and
1:58.7	putting this out into the world.
2:03.7	Thank you for taking the time to read it.
2:04.9	It means a lot to me.
2:11.3	Well, one of the things that jumped out to me right from the get-go is the idea of toxic masculinity and that you don't use that phrase.
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