The hosts tackle what it means to be a provider today, discuss how men can balance financial and emotional support, and explore the evolving roles in relationships. In the spirit of the trend “Guys Under 30 Ask, Guys Over 30 Answer”, Jamey answers audience questions on self-compassion, accountability, and being present in a fast-paced world.

From redefining traditional gender roles to maintaining healthy relationships with exes, this episode offers relatable insights and practical advice. 

Whether you're seeking self-compassion or reflecting on life's journey, Jamey and Liz provide an engaging discussion on modern masculinity and building fulfilling, balanced lives.

TIMECODES:

(02:58) Topic Begins: Men Under 30 Ask, Jamey (Man Over 30) Answers

(04:57) @lookforrev: “What skills have you learned around self-compassion?”

(09:22) @AustinCA03: "Dads who had kids relatively early, how do you maintain balance in your life while also providing for your child and spouse?"

(13:58) Theo: "What are the interpersonal or relationship skills you wish you could have learned earlier and how would you have gone about learning them?"

(20:37) James: How are expectations of what it means to be a provider changing when we are all struggling in this economy?

(25:25) Riley: "What are the positives of getting older?"

(31:06) "What can I do to help overcome the voice that's telling me to keep being miserable?"

(35:49) Jamey asks Liz: "At what point does it become easier?"

(39:31) "Who has been able to maintain strong and healthy relationship with their exes?"

QUOTES:

"I think you fall in love much more easily when you accept the person that you are trying to be in love with." - Jamey

“The voice inside my head that I thought was me for 30 plus years is actually a liar. And in the moments where I feel like that voice is really loud, that's a signal to me that I need to behave differently. Because I think it's hard to change the voice, but if you are treating yourself with compassion and you're treating yourself kindly, then that voice will become less high-pitched.” - Liz

“In this day and age where more and more women are being seen and valued for their contributions, as they should, have opportunities more than maybe at one time were afforded to them, I think families have to consult and discuss what providing means. It doesn't just mean financially. Does dad provide for the family emotionally, taking care of the home, watching out for the children, taking them to baseball practice or laundry and dishes?” - Jamey

"I feel like friendships, relationships are built in the nothingness, in the mundane stuff, and just the normal stuff." - Jamey

"I'm gonna look back at this time and think I was so young. I'm not gonna think about all the insecurities that I have right now about how aging is showing up in my body." - Liz

“How we can be better in the world, how we can be better to our parents, our children, our friends, our workmates? When you are fully accountable, then you can have real forgiveness for yourself.” - Jamey

“If you can see the end in the beginning, you might think that very thing that you were distressed about, knowing that that's what's going to then get you to the next stage. So I think part of the thing to make life easier is embrace where you are in this day.” - Jamey

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