051: The State of Masculinity in 2023

The Better Man Podcast

It’s no surprise that the state of masculinity in 2023 isn’t in good shape.

Toxic masculinity, men trying to impose their views on other men, and questioning the usefulness of certain traditionally masculine behaviors threaten the good parts of masculinity.

The implication that your worth as a man is correlated to your masculinity is dead wrong.

On the other hand, the discussion of harmful expressions of masculinity has also caused us to question anything that’s masculine at all.

While it’s true that some men would become happier by embracing more masculine behaviors, it’s also true that other men would become happier by embracing more feminine behaviors. This applies to women too.

And even though the state of masculinity isn’t in the best shape today, maybe that’s a good thing. Instead of looking at life through a paradigm of masculinity and femininity, it’s more helpful to look at it through another lens…

Because here’s the truth:

Both masculinity and femininity have a role in society. Men practice feminine behaviors. Women practice masculine behaviors. If they didn’t, you’d be an incredibly imbalanced, unhappy individual.

In this episode, I go on a deep dive at masculinity and explore:

• Does looking at masculinity and femininity as yin and yang make it easier to embrace the healthiest behaviors as each?
• Why your value as a man has nothing to do with masculinity
• And how to embrace both masculinity and femininity to become the best version of yourself

Listen now.

Show highlights include:

• Why the amount of masculinity you display says nothing about your worth as a man (3:25)
• How showing emotion and crying makes you stronger and happier as a man (even if society tells you otherwise) (5:29)
• Are true masculinity and toxic masculinity natural enemies? (15:02)
• Why getting rid of all forms of traditional masculinity deprives us of the good certain masculine behaviors can have (even if there are some toxic behaviors we should get rid of) (17:47)
• How to embrace aspects of masculinity while also being kinder to yourself and others (18:58)
• The counterintuitive way you deprive yourself of happiness by denying your sadness (20:04)
• The “Ted Lasso” method for becoming a better man in 2023
• Why the terms “masculinity” and “femininity” are outdated (and new ways to look at these terms in 2023) (25:28)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Chubbies: Save 20% on Chubbies’ shorts, swim trunks, and more by using this link: https://manflowyoga.com/chubbies

Other important links:

Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H

Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.

Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.