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Mentioned in 23 episodes

Iron John

A Book About Men

Book • 1990

In this book, Robert Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale 'Iron John' to analyze and redefine traditional notions of masculinity.

Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.

The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by

John Koenig

as a pivotal figure in his writing life, whose book "Iron John" he deeply admires.

ReThinking: The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig

Mentioned by

John Koenig

as a pivotal figure in his writing life, author of "Iron John."

ReThinking: The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig

Recommended by

Andrew Huberman

to

Shawn Ryan

as a book about boys and men's relationships to themselves.

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Mentioned by

John Barry

when discussing the origins of the term "toxic masculinity".

What the World of Psychology Gets Wrong About Men

Mentioned by

Connor Beaton

in relation to developing a connection with one's wild side.

A Man's Guide To Being Naturally Attractive

Mentioned by

Jack Johnson

as a book that resonated with him while processing his father's death.

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to the integration of the conscious and unconscious minds.

Magic, Archetypes, and the Mysteries of the Unconscious

Mentioned by

Brian Clark

when discussing the fairy tale 'Iron John' and its interpretation of the key to the hidden kingdom.

Brian Clark: Reclaiming Eros

Mentioned by

Robert Evans

when discussing the mythopoetic men's movement.

CZM Rewind: The Andrew Tate Story (Part 1 & 2)

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in the context of shadow work and archetypes.

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Recommended by

Ryan Mickler

as an interesting read about the importance of boys separating from their mothers.

6 Books Every Father Should Read | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Mentioned by

Ian MacKenzie

in relation to the concept of "being in the king's room" and the dangers of chasing peak experiences.

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Mentioned by

Peter Burditt

while discussing the upbringing of men and its impact on their emotional expression.

#138 Peter Burditt: Transforming Trader Mindsets Through The Power of Ruthless Compassion

Mentioned by

Ian MacKenzie

in relation to the discussion on masculine psychology and the rejection of the mother's love.

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Referenced by

Matt Sturm

, in the first chapter of Primal Drives.

#78 | The Hydra, Hercules & the Polycrisis - Matt Sturm

Mentioned by

Connor Beaton

as a seminal figure in the men's movement and author of "Iron John".

John Lee - Iron John's Legacy, Robert Bly, And Early Men's Work

Mentioned by

Robert Glover

as one of the few books available when he started his Nice Guy Recovery.

#462: How People-Pleasing Is Killing Your Relationships with Dr. Robert Glover

Mentioned by

Ian MacKenzie

when discussing the theme of finding the Wild Man.

The Domesticated Man to the Deep Masculine

Mentioned by

Ian MacKenzie

when discussing the evolution of masculinity and the different eras of men.

Chris Kyle on The Past & Future of Men's Work

Mentioned by

Paul F. Austin

when discussing Robert Bly’s work on shadow integration.

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