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#241 Breaking The Quiet: Rewriting The Rules Of Manhood
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A mustache can start a conversation, but the real goal is changing the rules men grew up with. This episode digs into Movember as a catalyst for men’s mental health, exploring why so many guys carry stress, anxiety, and depression in silence and what it takes to make sharing feel safe. We talk candidly about the phrases that shape boys—man up, boys don’t cry—and how those scripts follow men into adulthood, where vulnerability can feel like breaking the code.
I share a simple ritual that helped my son and me build trust: a monthly hour where he spoke and I listened without…
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