The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

703. Cracking the Code of Modern Masculinity - with Charles Cornish-Dale (Raw Egg Nationalist)

May 22, 2025
Charles Cornish-Dale, known as Raw Egg Nationalist, is an Oxford and Cambridge-educated historian and cultural critic. In this engaging discussion, he tackles modern masculinity and its ties to health and politics. Topics include the societal implications of testosterone decline, the role of food in cultural identity, and the importance of male camaraderie. Cornish-Dale also blends humor with serious advice on lifestyle changes, urging a return to traditional diets. His provocative insights challenge listeners to rethink masculinity and health.
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INSIGHT

Lifting Builds Moral Agency

  • Gym bros resisted pandemic lockdowns because lifting weights builds agency and responsibility.
  • Ancient Greeks linked physical cultivation with moral and mental virtue, showing these are inseparable.
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Male Friendship Viewed as Threat

  • Male friendship is heavily discouraged as it is seen as a revolutionary force.
  • Homophobic slurs are used to prevent men from forming strong bonds and acting collectively.
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Chemicals Promote Passivity

  • Industrial chemicals predominantly mimic estrogen, leading to widespread testosterone decline.
  • This hormone imbalance promotes passivity, benefiting the existing social and economic system.
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