How The Man Cave talks to teens about toxic masculinity
Jan 6, 2024
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Former teen athlete, Hunter Johnson, shares his journey of challenging societal expectations and reevaluating his perception of masculinity. He discusses the impact of positive male role models and feminine leadership, and highlights the founding of the Man Cave charity to provide emotional intelligence programs for boys aged 12 to 16. The podcast also explores the importance of creating a safe space for boys to share their experiences and truths.
Addressing toxic masculinity early on promotes emotional intelligence and empowers young men to be allies.
Engaging with teenagers on gaming platforms like Twitch expands the reach of programs that create safe spaces for boys.
Deep dives
Challenging traditional masculinity
Hunter Johnson, CEO of The Man Cave, shares his journey of challenging toxic masculinity and redefining masculinity for young men.
Creating safe spaces
The Man Cave runs programs in schools, creating safe spaces for boys to explore their emotions and take off the mask of toxic masculinity.
Engaging with gaming platforms
The Man Cave has expanded their reach by engaging with teenagers on gaming platforms like Twitch, providing educational and entertaining content about mental health and relationships.
The importance of early intervention
By addressing toxic masculinity early on and promoting emotional intelligence, we can empower young men to be allies, empathetic, and strong contributors to society.
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.
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