Navigating the Impossible Standards of Masculinity with Ruth Whippman

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Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Ruth Whippman discusses navigating the impossible standards of masculinity. Ruth has grappled with the conflicting emotions of mothering boys and societal shifts and she found herself questioning the very essence of masculinity and its impact on her sons. She delves into the challenges boys face in navigating societal expectations and the lack of language for them to articulate their experiences. Through her personal experience and research, Ruth sheds light on the overwhelming pressure boys encounter to conform to traditional masculine standards, while also questioning the divisive nature of the term "toxic masculinity."

Key Takeaways:

Understanding toxic masculinity and learning to empower boys to be their authentic selves
Navigating the shifting landscape of raising sons for healthier relationships and respectful behavior
Embracing the beauty of blending masculinity and femininity to create a more inclusive and empathetic society
Embracing the profound impact of body shaming on men and how to promote positive body image for boys
Redefining masculinity standards for boys to foster a culture of kindness, emotional intelligence, and self-expression

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0:00.0	The sort of ideal body shape for men has like ramped up to this like ridiculous proportions in the same way that the ideal body shape for women has kind of shrunk to the part where, you know, if Barbie was sized up to a real person, she'd have a feeding tube and not be able to walk.
0:24.3	Welcome to the one you feed.
0:29.0	Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have.
0:34.5	Quotes like, garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true.
0:39.3	And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear.
0:44.1	We see what we don't have instead of what we do.
0:46.9	We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit.
0:50.5	But it's not just about thinking.
0:52.4	Our actions matter.
0:53.9	It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living.
0:58.6	This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf.
1:04.9	Music Hey, Bo. Hey, Matt. Can you believe we have yet another very special episode coming up?
1:23.9	This one is very close to my heart. We'll be joined by Friend,
1:28.0	the star of the upcoming Wicked film.
1:29.7	The one and only Ariana Grande
1:30.9	will be here in the studio with us.
1:33.1	We hope this episode of Las Coach
1:34.4	gives you so much joy.
1:35.9	The episode is dropping this Wednesday,
1:37.7	my birthday, November 6th.
1:39.1	And of course, please go see Wicked when it comes out.
1:41.7	November 22nd, don't miss it. Listen to Lasca-Co-Turistas on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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