Judy Chu

Judy Chu, author of When Boys Become Boys, explores the challenges boys face in forming emotional connections and the impact of societal rules on their development. She discusses the pressures for boys to conform to gendered norms and the importance of parental support in fostering healthy resistance against conformity. Chu also addresses the culture of bullying in schools, the need for open conversations, and the importance of challenging traditional masculinity to support men through difficult transitions.

Dr. Judy Chu discusses the pressures on boys to abandon their feelings and sensitivities in order to 'Man Up.' She shares insights from her 25 years of research on the ways boys and teens feel pressure to disassociate with femininity. The episode explores breaking the cycle of hyper-masculinity to raise more well-rounded boys. It emphasizes that traits like communication and empathy are human strengths rather than weaknesses.