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.

A dad explores toxic masculinity online, its origins, implications, and confusion. The impact of online radicalization on young men and their relationships with women. The importance of challenging cultural norms and teaching values. The influence of the internet on happiness and signs of progress in masculinity.

Exploring the social function of gossip, the impact on social norms, and the power and consequences of sharing gossip; discussing the process of fact-checking in entertainment journalism and the social value of gossip; examining the contradictory beliefs about its value and harm.

Examining the harmful effects of 'toxic achievement culture' on students' mental health. Discussing the challenges of parenting in an achievement-driven culture. Emphasizing the importance of fostering deep connections to combat the toxic achievement culture. Learning how to prioritize values and encourage ambition beyond academic success and sports.

This podcast explores the unsettling effects of extreme heat on mental health, including increased anxiety, suicide rates, violence, and the impact on medication efficacy. It also discusses the relationship between heatwaves and suicide, the potential for a more violent future, finding hope in challenging times, and the urgency of addressing climate change and preparing for extreme weather.

Explore children's experiences of grief and loss, identifying their questions and concerns. Discover the importance of having open conversations about death with children and using actual words. Understand the impact of war on children's grief and recovery, emphasizing the role of support systems. Discuss the shifting conversation around grief and the need for improved communication. Learn about the importance of discussing grief and death with children, along with recommended studies and podcast episodes.

This podcast examines the link between perfectionism and eating disorders, discussing personal experiences and the need for further research. It explores the detrimental effects of perfectionism on anorexia, the development of perfectionism, and the role of media in promoting body image dissatisfaction. The hosts share their struggles with perfectionism and the importance of self-acceptance.

Meg Kissinger, a journalist covering mental health, shares personal experiences and insights on suicide, breaking the silence and stigma, her family's experience with mental illness, the impact on the family, lack of mental health care, and confronting personal trauma through stories of mental illness.

Social media is flooded with life coaches, but many lack proper training and qualifications. The podcast explores the dangers of seeking untrained life coaches and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based support. Disturbing messages and inappropriate coaching responses are also discussed, highlighting the need for boundaries and recognizing limitations in coaching. The podcast covers the range of experiences in the industry, from qualified coaches to those lacking appropriate training. A woman shares her experience of being scammed by a life coaching program and experts provide insights on the topic.

Explore the birth of modern AI through the historic match between DeepMind and the world champion of Go. Learn about the debate between modeling the mind vs modeling the brain in AI and the rise and fall of neural networks. Discover the tension and excitement of humans vs machines in the context of AI advancements.