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The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Raising Boys and Redefining Toxic Masculinity and how it impacts Friendships and Emotional Health

The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting

51.4K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Society wants us to raise our boys to be “tough” but boys are more complex and as parents we need to help them navigate the cultural pressures and protect their emotional well-being. We need to understand the impact of feeling inadequate and the importance of fostering empathy towards boys during their development. This week, I welcome Ruth Whippman, an author, essayist and cultural critic, to discuss how we can support boys in embracing their emotions and navigating their growth. She joins me to discuss:  How boys face indirect societal pressures that discourage emotional expression Why feelings of inadequacy regarding masculinity can trigger harmful behaviors, including violence. The need to recognize boys’ struggles and foster a positive narrative that empowers them. To connect with Ruth Whippman follow her on Instagram @ruthwhippman and Substack @ruthwhippman. Check out all her resources at https://www.ruthwhippman.com/. For more, purchase Ruth’s book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk TV. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Winter season is here and it can be a rough time with the dry air and all those seasonal illnesses.

0:05.1

Keeping indoor humidity at 40 to 60% can really help with dryness and during coughs and colds.

0:09.9

And that's where VIX humidifiers come in.

0:11.7

For 125 years, VIX has been that go-to brand offering reliable relief when you need it most to get you back to feeling your best.

0:18.3

VIX is the only humidifier brand that offers a one, two, three

0:20.9

combination, a cough suppressant, menthol vapors, and hydrating mist all designed to relieve coughs congestion

0:26.4

and dry air discomfort. As a pediatrician, I also love that VIX is the number one brand recommended

0:30.9

by pediatricians. In my house, VIX humidifiers are a winter staple. I use them with VIX

0:35.5

vapop pads and vapo steam to create a comforting menthol-infused

0:38.7

mist that soothes congestion and makes it easier to breathe at night. The scent of Vix is nostalgic

0:43.8

for me. Reminds me of the comfort I felt as a kid when my mom would rub Vix vapor rub on my chest.

0:48.3

Now with my own family, that same scent helps keep us comfortable whether we're dealing with a cough or just that dry winter air.

0:54.7

I had a chance to try the VIX Cool Relief Humidifier and it's been a game changer.

0:58.8

The MIS keeps our space feeling like a mini sanctuary.

1:01.3

If you're looking for a simple, effective way to stay comfortable this winter, I highly recommend it.

1:05.4

Find the VIX cool relief along with VAPO steam and a variety of vapo pads on Amazon. There is a special offer on Amazon on the VIX Cool Relief Humidifier

1:12.8

where you can get 20% off your purchase.

1:15.2

Just go to Amazon.com and search VX V-U-L-600 Cool Relief Humidifier.

1:20.5

It has a blue tank with white in the center.

1:22.8

Be sure to click the coupon to get the discount.

1:24.8

You need this for wintertime comfort.

1:29.5

Because we don't give boys those channels to express their sadness, you know, and their feelings of depression, it often comes

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