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1957: The Costs of Toxic Masculinity by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Emotional Health for Men & Relationship Success

Nov 9, 2023

11:27

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Guest Lisa Merlo-Booth explores the costs of toxic masculinity, discussing harmful stereotypes and expectations for men, as well as the negative impact on emotional well-being and relationships. She advocates for a shift towards emotional expression, connection, and healthier relationships, emphasizing the significance of parenting boys in addressing this issue.

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Toxic masculinity leads to emotional shut down and disconnection in men, causing loneliness in their marriages.

Men need to challenge toxic cultural norms, embrace vulnerability, and reclaim their emotional spectrum to form genuine connections and enhance their relationships.

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The Impact of Toxic Masculinity on Relationships

The podcast discusses the damaging effects of toxic masculinity on relationships. Society has long propagated harmful messages about what it means to be a man, leading to emotionally shut down and disconnected men. These men struggle to show up emotionally in their marriages, causing loneliness and disconnection for their wives. The cultural expectations of masculinity prevent men from expressing their emotions and seeking support, ultimately leading to the breakdown of relationships. A call to action is made for men to challenge these harmful messages, embrace vulnerability, and redefine masculinity to enhance the depth and quality of their relationships.

Introduction

3min

The Costs of Toxic Masculinity and Emotional Disconnect in Men

2min

The Devastation of Toxic Masculinity and the Call for Emotional Connection

3min

The Costs of Toxic Masculinity

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Lisa Merlo-Booth shares the costs of toxic masculinity.

Episode 1957: The Costs of Toxic Masculinity by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Emotional Health for Men & Relationship Success

Lisa Merlo-Booth is a straight-talking and highly effective relationship expert, speaker, and blogger. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of therapy and relationship coaching and a thriving private practice with a client base of individuals and couples spanning the United States and Europe. Lisa is widely known for her straight talk on women, and for her emphasis on teaching women to stop responding in the extremes (silencing or exploding) and, instead, to affect change in a way that is grounded, respectful, and strong. This highly effective approach to communication is about speaking from Grounded Powerful Strength (GPS) rather than the extremes of meekness or aggression.

The original post is located here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/costs-toxic-masculinity/

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