688: Lewis Howes | The Mask of Masculinity

Jan 18, 2018

Lewis Howes, an author and advocate for emotional vulnerability, explores the complexities of masculinity in his latest insights. He discusses the emotional masks men wear, sharing personal stories of shame and insecurity. Howes emphasizes the importance of confronting childhood trauma and recognizing harmful personas. He highlights his journey from competition to collaboration, advocating for deeper connections through authenticity. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the need for vulnerability in redefining masculinity and fostering genuine relationships.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unmasking Masculinity: Understanding Personas in Relationships

01:51 • 3min

The Masks We Wear: Identity and Emotion

05:15 • 8min

Confronting Masculinity

12:55 • 5min

Behind the Masks: Coping with Emotional Trauma

18:09 • 13min

The Shift from Competition to Collaboration

30:57 • 2min

Breaking Free from Masks

32:43 • 14min

Exploring the Masks of Masculinity: Personal Journeys and Insights

46:49 • 3min

Lewis Howes (@LewisHowes) rejoins us to discuss his latest book, The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives. "We aren't able to fully heal until we start sharing the things we're most ashamed of, the things we're most afraid of, and the things we're most insecure about." -Lewis Howes The Cheat Sheet: What masks do we wear when we're not being our genuine selves, and what compels us to put them on in the first place? How do we know when wearing a mask is serving a purpose and when it's time to put it away? Understand how bottled-up childhood trauma -- more common than many realize -- can make us wear lifelong masks that turn us into strangers with ourselves. Lewis Howes shares real-life examples of what's happened to him from wearing the wrong mask at the wrong time. Discover the catalytic turning point that led Lewis to find out who he really was beneath all these masks. And so much more... Full show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/lewis-howes-the-mask-of-masculinity-episode-688/ Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Learn over 500 subjects (no tests or homework!) at The Great Courses Plus -- Listeners to this podcast get one month free here! Want to spend less time shopping for insurance and take advantage of every possible discount? Visit meetamica.com/Forbes and find out why 95% of customers with combined auto and home policies stay with Amica! Skip Netflix tonight and join the millions of students learning and growing on Skillshare today -- AoC listeners get three months of Skillshare for 99 cents by signing up at skillshare.com/charm99! Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans. Apply simply. Understand fully. Mortgage confidently. To get started, go to RocketMortgage.com/FORBES! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices