Detoxifying masculinity
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The world needs healthier models of masculinity. By incorporating diverse perspectives and acknowledging the impact of sociological, biological, and personal factors, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate understanding of masculinity. This can have a profound impact on the way teams work together.
Richie Hardcore is well known for his contributions to promoting healthier models of masculinity. Richie has a personal journey of healing and unpacking childhood trauma, which has shaped his work in understanding and addressing issues related to masculinity. He works as a speaker, mentor, and advocate, focusing on topics like consent, sexual and domestic violence, and mental health. Richie incorporates his background in combat sports to engage hard-to-reach audiences and facilitate conversations on healthy masculinity. He aims to challenge societal norms and encourage inclusive and compassionate understandings of masculinity.
Three reasons to listen
- To understand the sociological, biological, and personal factors that shape our understanding of gender roles
- To work towards a more inclusive and compassionate understanding of masculinity for healthier relationships
- To learn about the challenges and work being done to address issues like violence against women and girls, mental health, and social dynamics related to masculinity
Episode highlights
- [00:10:08] Why are men more prone to violence?
- [00:15:57] Male aggression in team settings
- [00:20:53] A new model of masculinity
- [00:24:56] Multicultural attitudes towards masculinity
- [00:28:18] The online push towards toxic masculinity
- [00:32:39] Social media's role in division
- [00:37:14] Richie's recommendations for change
- [00:39:16] Takeaways from Pia and Dan
Links
- Connect with Richie via LinkedIn
- White Ribbon Australia
- White Ribbon UK
- Testosterone: The story of the hormone that dominates and divides us, by Carole Hooven
- Of Boys and Men: Why the modern male is struggling, why it matters, and what to do about it, by Richard Reeves
- What About Men?, by Caitlin Moran
- Asking for it – Richie’s TV documentary
- Leave us a voice note
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