How We'll Live Podcast

I’ve been thinking a lot about celebrating our similarities and the things that make us all human so today’s show couldn’t have come at a better time.    I believe there are more things that make us the same than different...even men & women.   I often wonder what type of pressure men feel in today’s society.    What it means to “be a man.”   Boys are or historically have been taught not to cry, to bring home the bacon, and to be “manly” -- whatever that means.    They’re supposed to like sports, have deep voices, and do the chores that require heavy lifting.    I think strides are taken to shift this, but I think taking the time to consider men’s ability to be vulnerable, sensitive, and open about their emotions is really important.    I found a blog post on the Atlantic about shame and gender and a conversation with Brene Brown that shared that men’s shame is inflicted by women in their lives who tend to be repelled when they show chinks in their armor.    This made me sad and want to know what I can do