Navigating Emotional Landscapes: The Male Experience

In today’s compelling Men's Therapy Podcast episode, host Marc Azoulay explores the world of men’s mental health with Dr. Ronald F. Levant. He is an eminent voice in the psychology of masculinity. Dr. Levant is Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron. He is former American Psychological Association’s Division of Men and Masculinities president. He brings decades of expertise to the conversation. He shares groundbreaking insights into fatherhood, alexithymia, and emotional inexpressiveness. He sheds light on the psychological barriers many men face.  

“Many men, myself included, grew up with difficult fathers,” Dr. Levant recalls. This raw honesty sets the tone. He explores how generational trauma and societal norms have shaped men’s emotional landscapes. He also tackles alexithymia. It is a condition where individuals struggle to identify and articulate their emotions. This is a phenomenon that Dr. Levant refers to as "normative male alexithymia."

This episode highlights the pressing need for emotional education. Whether it's redefining fatherhood to reshaping masculinity for the modern era. It highlights the importance of positive male mentorship.