This chapter discusses the impact of positive male role models and feminine leadership in shaping one's thoughts about themselves and the world. It also highlights the founding of the Man Cave charity by the speaker and how it aims to provide support and emotional intelligence programs for boys aged 12 to 16. The chapter emphasizes the diverse range of facilitators who represent different forms of masculinity and their ability to connect with and guide teenage boys.
As a teen, Hunter Johnson wanted to be the best at sport, the best at getting girls, and the best at getting attention. But one moment would change everything for him — forcing him to rethink his ideas about masculinity. Now, he's paying it forward.
Last week, we explored why toxic masculinity is tricky to talk about. Today, we hear from someone having that conversation daily — shifting the focus from toxic behaviours and beliefs … to emotional intelligence.
This episode was first broadcast in February 2023.