Podcasts about mask you live in

The episode explores the vital role of youth in achieving gender equity through empowerment and education, focusing on the GET Project led by Ariella Neckritz, Director of Youth Programs at The Representation Project. It discusses the importance of addressing systemic issues and stereotypes while fostering an inclusive dialogue that equips future leaders with necessary tools for change. Our conversation is an essential primer on the topic of equality that includes key films and curriculum that empower youth. Through the lens of influential documentaries like "Misrepresentation" and "The Mask You Live In," Arielle offers an inside look at how media representation shapes societal perceptions and the critical mission of the Representation Project, founded by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, in combating sexism with compelling narratives and educational campaigns.

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, in a thought-provoking conversation with Ashanti Branch, a master in building healthy relationships in schools, a pioneer in education reform, and in youth mental health, with over 18 years of experience. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club (EFC), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the dropout rates of marginalized students through youth mentorship and teacher professional development. ⭐Learn how Ashanti empowers young men to discuss their emotions and cultivate healthy relationships. ⭐Tess and Ashanti explore the unique struggles boys encounter on their journey to emotional openness and the pervasive tendency to conceal their feelings. ⭐Ashanti talks about the inception of the EFC and its profound influence, including the global reach of the million mask movement. ⭐Tess and Ashanti talk about how his business is growing and they are looking at ways to reach out to girls as well to help them balance their feelings and the masks that they wear.  ⭐Tess and Ashanti explore the complexities of social media's impact on adolescent development. They discuss strategies for helping young people navigate the pressures of social media and develop a healthy relationship with technology, promoting authenticity and emotional well-being in an increasingly digital world.  ⭐Gain deeper insights into Ashanti's personal journey and his role in the documentary "The Mask You Live In," shedding light on the masks young men wear in society. ⭐Tess and Ashanti explore the concept of emotional masks and how individuals often conceal their true feelings. They discuss practical tips for parents to help their children recognize and understand the masks they may be wearing, fostering a deeper understanding of emotions and promoting authentic self-expression for healthier relationships. ⭐Tess and Ashanti talk about the documentary The Mask You Live In that Ashanti featured in. Ashanti talks about what is in the documentary and how it can help young men understand the masks that they carry around and be more open about expressing themselves.  ⭐Ashanti shares valuable insights into effective communication strategies with children, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment where children feel seen and heard. Exploring ways parents can cultivate meaningful connections with their children, providing opportunities for genuine dialogue and mutual understanding. ⭐Ashanti elaborates on the work that he does in schools and how he helps the students in these engaging workshops to create more meaningful connections, healthier communication, and deeper engagement. ⭐Ashanti is most grateful to his Mom for raising him as a single parent at 22 yrs old and how he does his work that he does to make her proud.  Find our more about Ashanti Branch here

As our reality becomes more entwined with social media, an ever-increasing number of girls and women are engaging in self-objectification. And while gaining money, resources and agency may seem empowering, there are hidden impacts to this behavior that can have far-reaching consequences for women, girls, and our society as a whole. Today's guest, Dr. Caroline Heldman, describes this phenomenon as ‘the sexy lie' and outlines it in her new book The Sexy Lie: The War on Women's Bodies and How to Fight Back. Dr. Heldman has spent the bulk of her career engaging in issues around gender and social justice. She has published seven books on gender justice and politics and is a professor of Critical Theory & Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in numerous documentaries, including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In. She is also the  Executive Director of The Representation Project, a political commentator for Spectrum and CNN, and co-founder of the New Orleans Women's Shelter, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, End Rape on Campus (EROC), Faculty Against Rape (FAR), and led the End Rape Statute of Limitations (ERSOL) that successfully abolished the time limit on prosecuting rape in California. In today's conversation with Caroline, we tackle the difficult topic of how women are sexually objectified, the way it's normalized within mainstream culture, and how this makes it virtually impossible for women to achieve full value in society. Caroline provides a comprehensive breakdown of ‘the sexy lie' and how mistaking attention for power has led to the common misconception that self-objectification is empowering before unpacking the profoundly harmful effects of objectification on girls and women. Listeners will also hear her expert insights on the role of capitalism, profit margins, and the patriarchy in women's sexual objectification and the structural changes it will take to alter these entrenched systems of power. Our conversation also explores the insidious impact of objectification culture in the workplace before hearing some much-needed advice on what women can do to fight back against internalizing the sexy lie and how to change society for the better. It's no secret that our culture objectifies women, but by facing it head-on, naming it, and recognizing it for what it is, we can find new ways to ignite change and fight for better outcomes. Caroline is a deeply inspiring guest and I personally learned so much from this conversation.. Be sure to tune in to this today and share it with the men and women you know.   Key Highlights From This Episode: • Introducing Dr. Caroline Heldman, her definition of “the sexy lie” is, and the harmful effect this has on girls and women.  [01:52] • The overlap of power, influence and impact; why women tend to shun power; and how power is regularly defined in masculine terms. [09:57] • How society (de)values women; the gains and setbacks over the past few decades. [12:44] • The appeal of self-objectification and how we mistake attention for power. [15:14] • An overview of society's deeply entrenched anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the harmful misconceptions we have when it comes to weight and size. [17:15] • How to understand power in the context of monetizing your image, reinforcing the male gaze, and the consequences for one's self and broader society as a whole. [19:11] • Sexual objectification, how it dehumanizes people, and the many harms that this causes, especially for marginalized women. [24:17] • The serious impact of porn and social media on younger generations and their understanding of sex. [30:07] • Caroline's advice on how to navigate objectification culture: recognizing to what extent you've internalized the sexy lie, reframing your outlook, and changing your habits. [35:31] • How our culture of objectification affects women in the workplace, and the extensive work that still needs to be done when it comes to creating an equal and just society. [43:01]   For More Information: Dr. Caroline Heldman Dr. Caroline Heldman on YouTube Dr. Caroline Heldman on Instagram Dr. Caroline Heldman on X Dr. Caroline Heldman on Facebook     Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Caroline's latest book, The Sexy Lie: The War on Women's Bodies and How to Fight Back Caroline's TEDxTalk, The Sexy Lie Learn about The Representation Project and End Rape on Campus Check out her work in Miss Representation and The Mask You Live Learn more about New Orleans Women's Shelter, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, End Rape on Campus (EROC), Faculty Against Rape (FAR) Listen to Finding Brave Episode 248: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women with Octavia GoredemaOctavia's book Prep, Push, Pivot: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Listen to Finding Brave Episode 4: Gender, Power and Relationships: The Crushing Effects of Patriarchy with Terry Real   Join me in my Fall 2023 Career & Leadership Growth Courses – Choose the One That Suits You Best (or take BOTH) and Move Forward Fast in your professional and personal life! 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Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes: “The sexy lie is the lie that being a sex object is empowering.” — @carolineheldman [0:04:35] “We know that the more you internalize this idea that you're supposed to be sexy for the outside world — and that your appearance is your primary form of value — the less happy you are.” — @carolineheldman [0:07:28] “At the end of the day, women are still treated as second class citizens in fundamental ways. Especially marginalized women.” — @carolineheldman [0:13:28] “We're still devalued. And how do we know this? Because one in six women will experience sexual violence over the course of her lifetime. And only 1% of rapists ever see a day inside a jail cell.” — @carolineheldman [0:13:52] “This is not about women's sexual pleasure. This is about feeling bad about our bodies and buying more stuff because of it.” — @carolineheldman [0:27:50] “Little girls view their bodies as these projects to work on and constantly be improved. And little boys view their bodies as these tools to master their environment.” — @carolineheldman [0:47:59]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

On this episode of the #mensexpleasure podcast, I chat with Dr. Caroline Heldman. Dr. Heldman is a professor of Critical Theory & Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also Executive Director of The Representation Project and a political commentator for Spectrum and CNN International. Dr. Heldman has published six books on gender justice and politics, and her work has been featured in numerous documentaries, including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In. She co-founded the New Orleans Women's Shelter, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, End Rape on Campus (EROC), Faculty Against Rape (FAR), and led the End Rape Statute of Limitations (ERSOL) that successfully abolished the time limit on prosecuting rape in California. She is the Board President of the TEP Center, the first Civil Rights museum in New Orleans, and the Chair of the Board of Alturas Institute, a non-profit fighting for stronger democracy. Key points: - Dr. Heldman introduces herself - Levels of social justice advocacy - The impact of pornography on sex - Why we need to educate about porn - Sexual objectification - Selling body dissatisfaction to men - Body image issues and fatphobia Relevant links Caroline's Instagram: @carolineheldman Caroline's website: https://drcarolineheldman.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cam-fraser/message

Dr. Caroline Heldman is a Political Scientist and Chair of the Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies program at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also Executive Director of The Representation Project and a political commentator for Spectrum and CNN International. Dr. Heldman has published seven books on gender justice and politics, and her work has been featured in numerous documentaries, including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In. She co-founded the New Orleans Women's Shelter, the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, End Rape on Campus (EROC), Faculty Against Rape (FAR), and led the End Rape Statute of Limitations (ERSOL) that successfully abolished the time limit on prosecuting rape in California. She is the Board President of the TEP Center, the first Civil Rights museum in New Orleans, and the Chair of the Board of Alturas Institute, a non-profit fighting for stronger democracy.   @carolineheldman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Website: drcarolineheldman.com

Today we'll get right to it and discuss the male experience! This week the discussion is based around a documentary called "The Mask You Live In." We'll discuss the different male masks like the athlete, womanizer or financial king. We'll also cover toxic masculinity, rejecting the feminine, male dominance and hierarchy (how it ties to Satanism), why the phrase "be a man" is dangerous, warrior vs princess programming, gender as a construct and Isaac's stories of not being man enough as a boy! It's a real doozy and this is just Part One (*Part Two will be about Tucker Carlson's "The End of Men" documentary).LINKS:You can watch it currently on YouTube; we found a copy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMQKi88LJlQ—You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access!-Check out the index of all supporter ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55009895-Follow Josie Weishaupt on IG for dogs, memes and show discussions: instagram.com/theweishaupts2 (*now under new management- Josie's running it and reading all the comments!)Want more?…—Sign up for the free email newsletter for updates at BreakingSocialNorms.com—Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/—Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:-instagram.com/theweishaupts2/ Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:-AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW-Conspiracy Theories & Unpopular Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)-Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks, get free first month Audible.com/IlluminatiThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4824851/advertisement

Faith Organizers Kelley Fox and Terry Williams pull back the curtain on a proposed August special election, outlining how some Ohio legislators are plotting to enshrine permanent minority rule into the Ohio Constitution. Exploring the theological and social causes behind such anti-democratic behavior, Kelley and Terry share what hope in Ohio looks like for each of them in the midst of the struggle for peace, justice, and full liberation. Links to discussed content: Text of Protect Choice Ohio's Abortion Ballot Initiative: https://protectchoiceohio.com/petition_language Info about HJR1/SJR2 (the effort to make it harder to amend Ohio's Constitution): www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/22/abortion-ohio-constitution-amendment/ Anti-HJR1 protest from May 3, 2023: www.dispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/2023/05/04/hjr-1-sjr-2-protest/11792819002/ “The Mask You Live In” from the Representation Project: https://therepproject.org/films/the-mask-you-live-in/ Episode 1 from Kelley's independent podcast series about masculinity: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VWZuXFXWRu7c8TQ7NQ3wB Restorative & Transformative Justice Training sign up: www.faithchoiceohio.org/restorative-and-transformative-justice-training  Image credit: Noreen Willhelm Music by Korbin Jones

On today's episode, Brad is talking to Dr. Caroline Heldman - a professor of Critical Theory and Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also Executive Director of The Representation Project and has been featured in some of the most important documentaries on the subject of gender studies including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In. Caroline is a friend who has been instrumental in guiding Brad through his journey of exploration on the subjects of modern masculinity, rape culture, gender equity, and intersectional feminism. Basically, if Brad am ever confused about what to do or who to talk to about a certain subject, he's lucky to be able to reach out to Caroline. Today, we are chatting about the topics in her new book: The Sexy Lie - which is an update and deeper dive on her viral TED talk of the same name. If you are interested in getting the book, there's a link in the description or you can go to https://www.sororitymansion.org/books Hosted and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson  

  In this episode Ankur interviews Ashanti Branch, founder of the Ever-Forward Club (based in Oakland) and prophet of bringing emotional literacy to young men.    As I relistened to the episode, Ashanti's path (and passion) seem even more radical to me: the dominant narratives around “what to do with” young men who are not on the success track seem to be Prison (“Tough Love”) and Shape Up and Go To College. Ashanti is claiming to have the same (or better) results as the College Track by treating this kids as actual human beings with emotional experiences, and giving them a safe outlet to be themselves.   Shocking, I know. And totally awesome. Show Links: Voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow Email: info@10kh.show Podcast website: http://momentumlab.com/podcast Momentum Lab: http://www.momentumlab.com   Guest References: TEDx Marin - The Masks We All Wear  http://www.tedxmarin.org/ashanti-branch/ 2017 Wisdom 2.0 - Young Men from Ever Forward Club speak about growing today - https://youtu.be/8bPOd2Esbrk Ashanti Branch speaks about young men's emotional toolbox at Big Ideas Fest 2014 - http://youtu.be/sGzauoDEEVk The Ever Forward Club's work is featured in a documentary by The Representation Project called "The Mask You Live In" that premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival http://youtu.be/hc45-ptHMxo Why was The Ever Forward Club created?    About our sponsor: 10,000 Heroes is brought to you by Momentum Lab.    I normally refer to Momentum Lab as an experiment-based coaching program or a goal accelerator.   But it's beyond that. It's a deep investigation into Purpose, Vision, and what it takes to achieve our goals in every area of life.   If you're interested in falling in love with who you are, what you're doing, or what you're surrounded with, there's two roads:   Accepting what is Transforming your situation   We help you do both.    The best way of learning more is to sign up for our weekly email: (Momentum) Lab Notes   http://momentumlab.com/podcast  

Ashanti is the founder and executive director of Ever Forward Club which mentors underserved youth in middle and high school by providing them with safe, brave communities that build character and transform lives. We talk about how he followed his call to teaching, the beginnings and evolution of Ever Forward Club, the lie of ‘hiding what you've got,' his experience of being highlighted in The Mask You Live In documentary, and letting your dream evolve. Website:   https://everforwardclub.org/   https://www.millionmask.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/ IG & Twitter: @everforwardclub

On this episode of Another Way To See It, we welcome back our friend Tracy Holemeyer, to talk about the ways concepts of sacred masculinity and feminity are discussed, depicted, and taught in personal development or spiritual development spaces.Resources:Movie:  The Mask You Live In  https://therepproject.org/films/the-mask-you-live-in/Books:The Hero's Journey- Joseph CampbellThe Heroine's Journey- Maureen Murdock   Women Who Run With The Wolves- Clarissa Pinkola EstesKing, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering The Archetypes of the Mature Masculine- by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette   Feminine QualitiesReceptive, Intuitive, Inward, Stillness, Flow, Kindness, Creative, Emotional, NurturingWounded FeminineVictim, Codependent, Manipulating, Needy, Withholding, Overly SensitiveMasculine QualitiesProtective, Active, Giving, Expansive, Courageous, Logical, Assertive, Responsible, Focused, StableWounded MasculineAbusive, Critical, Dominating, Aggressive, Controlling, Avoidant, ConfrontationalTracy Holemeyer:IG: https://www.instagram.com/uncontrollably_me/Website: https://www.uncontrollablyme.com/ Journals https://www.etsy.com/listing/1122837799/reclaim-your-soul-journal Essential Oil https://www.uncontrollablyme.com/store/um-grounding-essential-oil-blend Coaches:We always love to hear from you. Reach out:https://www.instagram.com/anotherwaytoseeitpodcast/Patreon: http://patreon.com/AWTSIpodcastRandy Poindexter-https://www.instagram.com/the.randy.lee/https://www.redesignyourinternalblueprints.com/about Kim Moran-https://www.kimmorancoaching.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/Art: Podcast Art by STC Factory-https://www.stcfactory.com Original Music: The Secret Lane by L-Ray Music  

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In this edition of The Way Out I am honored to bring you my interview with Person in long term recovery, Tedx Speaker, career and life coach, Creator of the Recovery Playbook and co-founder of StartUp Recovery Gregg Champion. Gregg shares with us his journey to and through recovery to this point in a way that inspires hope and conjures true relatability not so much through the specific events that highlight his coming of age or his highs or lows of active addiction and subsequent recovery – which I for one found quite relatable - but very much through the exceedingly human emotions and feelings behind these experiences, which we all can very much relate to indeed. One of the overarching messages that comes through loud and clear in Gregg's Recovery story are, number one – sobriety and physical abstinence are merely just the beginning. The true magic of recovery is when we begin to incorporate daily routines that build our personal recovery capital across as many of the key recovery capitol domains as possible, which are broadly speaking personal, family and social, and community recovery capital. Equally as instructive in Gregg's story is the fundamental truth that one of the greatest gifts we can experience in Recovery is that of having true purpose, or as Gregg calls it, passion – which along with building our recovery capital is key in achieving meaningful and enduring recovery so listen up. Contact Gregg: https://www.startuprecovery.com/contact Learn more about StartUp Recovery: https://www.startuprecovery.com Documentary mentioned in this episode: The Mask You Live In: https://therepproject.org/how-to-watch-the-film-the-mask-you-live-in/ Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Fankl: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mans-search-for-meaning-viktor-e-frankl/1116930713 Gregg's Recovery Advice: Remain willing to be willing Songs that symbolize Recovery: One by U2: https://youtu.be/ftjEcrrf7r0 We are the Champions by Queen: https://youtu.be/KXw8CRapg7k Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz (c) 2015 - 2022 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

Throughout this podcast, we have discussed the ways in which sexual harm impacts survivors psychologically, emotionally, and physically. A less talked about consequence stems from abuse that occurs within the context of institutional environments that are expected to be safe.  In this episode we speak to Dr. Caroline Heldman an expert on the consequences of sexual harm that takes place within institutional environments. Institutional betrayal refers to the harm that an institution does to those who depend on it. As you will hear, this betrayal can be explicit policies or when an institution fails to respond to sexual harm. This is often seen in the context of college campuses, the military, and religions organizations.  Additional Readings and Resources: Faculty Against Rape The Hunting Ground End Rape on Campus The New Campus Anti-Rape Movement: Internet Activism and Social Justice – Caroline Heldman, Alissa R. Ackerman, and Ian Breckenridge-Jackson Blowing the Whistle on Campus Rape – Caroline Heldman, PhD and Danielle Dirks Institutional Betrayal and Institutional Courage – Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD Guest Bio: Caroline Heldman, PhD is Chair of the Critical Theory & Social Justice Department and Chair of Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also Executive Director of The Representation Project and a political commentator for Spectrum and CNN International. Her research specializes in media, the presidency, and systems of power. Dr. Heldman has published six books on gender justice and politics and her work has been featured in numerous documentaries, including Miss Representation, The Mask You Live In, The Hunting Ground, Informant, Equal Means Equal, Liberated, Nevertheless, and The Great American Lie.  Dr. Heldman splits her time between Los Angeles and New Orleans where she co-founded the New Orleans Women's Shelter and the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum. She also co-founded End Rape on Campus (EROC), Faculty Against Rape (FAR), and End Rape Statute of Limitations (ERSOL) that successfully abolished the time limit on prosecuting rape in California. She is currently curating the first Civil Rights museum in New Orleans with Miss Leona Tate, one of the four little girls who desegregated the Deep South in 1960.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often does the mask we wear–at work, with our friends, even our loved ones–match what's going on underneath?  The face we show to the world isn't necessarily the face we show ourselves. There's often a disconnect between the way we see ourselves and the way we present ourselves to the world.  The more we aim to please, rise or shrink to fit given situations and expectations, the more we lose sight of who we are. But who is that, really? It's time to pull down the masks, challenge what's real and what's illusion, and stop hiding. It's vulnerability time. On today's episode, I'm honored to welcome guests Ashanti Branch and Aaron Kahlow. The origins of Ashanti's work were featured in the documentary, “The Mask You Live In,” which looks at how traditional notions of masculinity are affecting our young men.  Aaron is a social health and emotional wellbeing advocate and facilitator whose experience creating space for people to safely take down their masks makes him an incredible source of wisdom for today's topic. In This Episode (01:38) Learning to wear–and take down–masks from childhood (07:44) How Ashanti defines “mask”  (13:12) Aaron's exhaustion from wearing masks (17:13) The concept of holding space (20:03) How Ashanti uses the idea of masks to help kids open up (25:50) Revealing what's behind Aaron's mask (30:45) Using our masks as a way to bottle up emotions (34:32) The importance of co-regulation and social connections (41:02) How we can create safe space (46:15) Helping young men learn trust (55:49) What it takes to trust (58:03) Skillful relationships—with others and yourself Notable Quotes “I was raised by a single mother in Oakland, California. I was supposed to know what it meant to be a man. Even though there was no man really helping me figure it out. And I think the story that I wanna connect to what you shared was I was told by my uncle, I was a man of the house. And I'm like, ‘Hey, I'm just seven. I just wanna play.' And that childhood got taken away really quickly. And so I began to have to learn quickly through a lot of pain, a lot of battles and fights that, who I am nurture-wise is not what my community accepted is what really means to be a man. And so I had to put on all these different masks… And I think that because of those early lessons of helping and nurturing and taking care of everybody made it really hard because I was in charge. I didn't get to go ask people for help. And so asking people for help is still hard for me to this day.” – Ashanti (08:15) “It's exhausting to be a leader. It's exhausting to be strong for the family. It's exhausting to play all these roles because at least for me, I'm not in harmony with the natural world… So every day is exhausting because there's a mask to protect myself so I can make it through the day. When I say that I can feel that in my eyes. And I know that's still true for me. As much as I work on that, like I'm still taking these masks off and wrestling 'em down every day. Like, no, you stay down there. I'm just gonna show up.” – Aaron (13:12) Our Guests Ashanti Branch is the founder and executive director of The Ever Forward Club, which he started in 2004 to provide underserved middle and high school boys with a safe community to build character and transform lives. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves both young men and women. It has helped 100% of its members graduate high school, and 93% of them have gone on to attend college. Aaron Kahlow is an emotional wellbeing advocate, facilitator and leader committed to helping people create more meaningful human connection in our lives through authentic community building, shared learning, healing and personal growth experiences. Resources & Links On This Walk https://www.facebook.com/dlukeiorio/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeiorio/ https://instagram.com/dlukeiorio https://instagram.com/onthiswalkshow

“As a guy, I want to be able to express my emotions. I would hate for other youth or young men to feel like they can't do that. It's such a narrow way of being. You miss out on such a huge experience if you don't get to talk about how you're doing.” - Nicholas M. Ever Forward Club's Ashanti Branch is joined by Nicholas M. As a Youth Outreach Worker, Nicholas provides 1-1 support to youth in the community. He meets his youth where they are, whether they just need some mentorship or they are dealing with anxiety and depression. Nicholas's own mask, and the reason that supporting and mentoring youth resonates with him, is informed by his upbringing in South Africa. Now that he is in Vancouver, B.C., he's navigating a new culture and honing in on what he expects from himself and what he's looking for in friendships. Enjoy the conversation! (1:25) Ashanti's introduction. (6:40) Nicholas introduces himself, his work, and his hobbies. (8:55) Nicholas shares the front of his mask - friendly, kind, quiet. Then, Ashanti shares the front of his mask - passionate, serious, hard-working. (13:15) Nicholas shares the back of his mask - insecure, self-doubt, lonely. (15:00) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - overwhelmed, anger, self-doubt - and talks about how he dealt with a difficult workshop. (21:05) Nicholas shares how he processes anger. And Ashanti relates to it through some work he's been doing at a juvenile detention center. (30:30) Nicholas sheds some more light on the work he does and how he was drawn to it. (36:55) Nicholas looks back on his upbringing in South Africa drew him towards working with youth. (43:30) Nicholas looks back on watching the documentary “The Mask You Live In” and shares his final message for young people. Then, talks about his friend and family groups and where he goes to take off his mask. --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org If you are interested in being on the Face to Face podcast, email us at everforwardclub@gmail.com --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/message --- Connect with Ever Forward Club: Instagram: instagram.com/everforward Facebook: facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter: twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club

I was delighted to be joined by Dashaun , a mental health professional, for this episode of the podcast. We sit down to discuss a documentary titled "The Mask You Live In" which focuses on Men and the problematic ways we navigate masculinity. This leads to a discussion on expanding masculinity, nature vs nurture, whether everybody should go to therapy and much more! Topics and timestamps Initial thoughts on "The Mask You Live In" (4:31) Why didn't we go to the "dark side"? (14:48) Nature vs nurture  (24:10) Do men need freedom or direction? (38:51) What role should therapy play in our lives? (46:31) Will the mental health industry be corrupted? (56:67) Enjoy the podcast? Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes. It really helps the show reach new listeners.  Want to get in contact with the show? Email us at cruelphilosophr@gmail.com Follow the host Jabia's twitter: https://twitter.com/CruelPhilosophr  Jabia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruelphilosophr/  Follow Dashaun on instagram Dashaun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psych.d_/ Make sure you check out the documentary "The Mask You Live In" https://media.andover.edu/media/t/1_sojnoe4u/31860481   

I first saw Ashanti and learned about the work he does in the documentary, 'The Mask You Live In'. It hit my deep, it moved me and it inspired me. More recently I participated in a workshop he facilitated titled, Taking Off The Mask.  So, what are these masks?In this episode we talk about what it means to take off the mask. We talk about what masks are – what's on the front of our mask and what's on the back of it. Ashanti shares a few examples of these too from people he's worked with, from teenagers through to adults in their fifties. What's hidden behind these masks are feelings we all share at some stage in our lives. One of the things I love about Ashanti is that he lives what he teaches, he walks the talk and goes first when it comes to being real, being vulnerable and in doing so he provides a safe place for others to be seen and heard. I think you'll feel that too when you listen to this conversation.Amongst other things we talk about:What are the masks we wearWhat is wrong with our education system and how we can address itWhat can parents do to support kids at school and during this time of incessant uncertainty, fear and homeschoolingThe power of truly seeing another and what it means to be seenHow we might address the crisis of masculinity that results in 90% of incarcerated people in the US being menWe merely scratch the surface of these and other important topics but I think you'll find this is an incredibly affirming conversation about how we can all connect more with the truth of who we truly are, so that we may connect more with each other. Links mentioned in this episode:Ever Forward Club WebsiteEver Forward on Instagram, Facebook, TwitterJoin the 100K Masks Challenge and draw yours here for freeAshanti Branch on Instagram

In Episode 109, Greg and Pam discuss tires, vacations, and puzzles. Special thanks to CashmanCreates Cashman for the intro! SURVEY Before we released episode 100, we asked our listeners to help us by completing a survey. we wanted to share the results of that survey with you, it can be found here On that note, we have a new survey for you! It is really brief, we are evaluating whether or not to begin a Facebook group. Please help us by taking a minute or two to complete it. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Yarn In the News In this episode we discussed an article from the Guardian about the new generation of male knitters. Pam mentioned the documentary The Mask You Live In. Greg's Projects Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. In order to avoid second-sock-syndrome, he knits the second sock first and he's done with that, now! So just one more sock to go. Greg is working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife's birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now. Greg is working on this year's Romi's 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Greg bought a few grab-bags of yarn from The WoolyThistle. He plans to use it for the Fisherman's Kep hat (once he finishes Frog and Toad). Pam's Projects Pam finished the Namaste Yoga Socks by Brenda Castiel. She used Ice Yarns Print Sock. Pam worked on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She started with a Double Crochet Foundation (actual term) and used this tutorial. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam did some major ripping and starting over on Ella's Felted Christmas Stocking. She is using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky. Pam forgot to tell you last time that she made 2 hats on a knitting loom. She used some mystery bulky acrylic. This is the tutorial she used. Pam is swatching for a top – enabled by the Disorganized Sweater KAL. It is the Cesaria Top by Irina Anikeeva. She is using Elsebeth Levold Hempathy. Pam is working on a crocheted Corner to Corner Dishcloth. She is using the tutorial from Lauri Bolland. Book Club We are in between books right now and are taking a brief “summer break”. When we start up again, our book club book will be The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Some of our community members started a disorganized KAL for making sweaters/tops/vests… any kind of torso garment. There is some great discussion in the Ravelry thread! We gave away a prize to people commenting in the thread…. Miscellaneous Greg went to Atlanta to see a Braves game. Greg went to a Tedeschi Trucks Band concert and met a fellow knitter. The Carolina FiberFest is looking for Crochet Instructors and Designers. Pam mentioned the Magic Puzzle Company. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

We're talking about keeping an open heart - why it's so important to be openhearted and how keeping an open heart deeply, profoundly, and positively shapes and impacts our lives, our understanding, and our relationships with ourselves and one another. Join RE/SELF's Waitlist and receive exclusive details on our pre-launch Mindset Workshop preview and monthly RE/CALIBRATE newsletter: https://www.reself.me/coming-soonAs Mentioned: As It Goes 025 // Getting Out of a Funk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RZLsoELCkTYCl0XsNeC2Z?si=3b66782dc73148e9 As It Goes 026 // Feed Your Soul: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MITzvpcA9y54pEPi8lYQN?si=69dad2c5815b48b1 The Pianist (movie referenced)The Mask You Live In: https://www.kanopy.com/product/mask-you-live The Prophet by Khalil Gibran: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781696381055 Metahuman by Deepak Chopra: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307338334 Hardcore Literature // Man and His Symbols (Carl Jung): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3C7lSDk0LEnPW0VYowfj1d?si=7T0eaFmJQR2yV4p_gTzXSQ&dl_branch=1 The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781572245372 The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062224668 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780156012195 The Little Prince on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/Title/80057578 Becoming on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81122487 Forever Conscious Meditations: https://shop.foreverconscious.com/product-category/cosmic-meditations/ Listen to As It Goes:on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29vMtMZvh2nIbXl32OmKcj?si=IpDC3GOiQCenC5SdjtzWVg on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-it-goes/id1542697147Follow RE/SELF on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reself.ing/​​Tumblr: https://reself.tumblr.com​​Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/reselfing/​​ Intro Song: Summer in December by eeryskies  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/as-it-goes/support

Man up. Take it like a man. Boys will be boys. Boys don't cry. Don't be such a girl. These familiar phrases reinforce long-standing patriarchal tropes about what it means to be a man. Those ideas about masculinity are constantly being modeled back to us in our media and are introduced into our psyches at a very young age - a recent study found that in children's television the most prominent stereotype depicted about masculinity is of boys and men as violent or aggressors - continuing to normalize these problematic narratives. This episode, we are going to be talking with Dr. Jackson Katz about the concept of masculinity, how it's been defined to us, and how he believes it needs to change. Jackson is a thought leader in the growing movement of men working to promote gender equality and prevent gender violence. He is co-founder of Mentors in Violence Prevention, which focuses on gender violence prevention, and is the first major program of its kind to engage with sports culture and the military. In addition to his two books, Jackson has produced a slate of films examining culture, masculinity and violence, including the award-winning documentary, Tough Guise, and has also appeared in numerous popular documentaries, including Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In. And at the end of this podcast, you should watch his viral TEDx talk, Violence Against Women Is a Men's Issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, Ashanti Branch started his first career as a civil engineer yet later found his true passion was for teaching struggling students. Founder and Executive Director of The Ever Forward Club, a support group that mentors opportunity youth in middle and high school by providing them with safe, brave communities that build character, Ashanti was featured in the documentary, The Mask You Live In, and launched the #MillionMaskMovement to connect people all over the world in a self-reflective experience designed to help them visualize and realize the truth that they are not alone. Listen as he describes the powerful shift that occurred in his life when he moved from seeking financial satisfaction to seeking heart satisfaction.

This TOTM Face to Face conversation is between Kevin and Chioke, two friends who have known each other for 4 years since high school. Through the mask-making process and the card game "Ever Forward Club: The Adventure", Kevin and Chioke go somewhere they have never gone as friends, establishing a deeper connection that felt long overdue. TOTM Face to Face was created during the launch of this podcast, where two or more young men participate in the process of making and sharing masks. Each participant will create a mask, as used in the TOTM podcast, and let the conversation go where it needs to go. The TOTM activity was created by Ashanti Branch during the documentary, The Mask You Live In. (6:00) Kevin and Chioke introduce themselves and their friendship. (7:15) Kevin and Chioke make masks together. (10:24) Chioke shares the front of his mask - dependable, fun, intelligent. Kevin shares the front of his mask - happy, excited, funny. (12:27) Chioke shares the back of his mask - I don't know how to get where I want to go; I feel lost. Kevin shares the back of his mask - unmotivated, stressed, loss of energy. (16:20) Kevin and Chioke discuss how different behaviors on social media represent the front and back of the mask. (23:50) Kevin and Chioke answer some questions from the card game Ever Forward Club: The Adventure. (25:20) Question: Tell us about an obstacle you have overcome in your life - Kevin shares how he faced a lot of bullying and name-calling while in school. Chioke shares how it was hard for him to find an identity and a community while growing up. (31:59) Question: Tell us about a time when you betrayed someone's trust - Kevin shares how it took him a long time to earn his parent's trust, and how he dealt with the shame of breaking their trust. Chioke tells a childhood story about a time he blamed a friend for something he was also involved in. (39:50) They reflect on the similarities between what they have shared, their relationships with their respective fathers, and how this conversation should have happened earlier in their friendship. (46:10) Question: Tell us about a time when someone earned your trust - Kevin reflects on the multiple romantic relationships he has had. Chioke talks about his first relationship and how he learned to trust. (56:10) Question: What was the hardest day of your life? Chioke shares what it was like when his significant other struggled with alcohol abuse and had a serious incident of alcohol poisoning. Kevin goes back to when he was bullied in HS. He recalls snapping a rubber band against his arm over and over again, and how one phone call played a huge role in his life. (1:06:45) Kevin and Chioke wrap up and give appreciations. --- Connect with Kevin Romero: Instagram: instagram.com/kevinn.romeroo --- Connect with Chioke Allen-Alvarez Instagram: instagram.com/aa_kuya --- Create your own mask anonymously at www.100kmasks.com --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch --- Connect with Ever Forward Club: Instagram: instagram.com/everforward Facebook: facebook.com/everforwardclub

Steven is having a bad day! Luckily, he was about to sit down with our next guest, Michael Boyle, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in work with relationships and trauma. Orphaned temporarily from his recording studio due to a COVID outbreak, Steven dons his backpack and his new mobile recording rig to host the podcast outside on a blanket down by the river! Michael Boyle is a former college athlete and NHL Hopeful, who after suffering multiple head injuries became critically depressed. As a lifelong learner devoted to psychological and spiritual growth, Mike searched for over 20 years to find the very best tools, perspectives and methods to empower himself to go from “surviving to thriving.” After studying the intersection of science and spirituality, NLP, clinical hypnosis, nutrition, exercise, and optimal flow states. Michael became a licensed therapist (LMFT, CDBT), but switched to a coaching model because he found that the typical therapy context wasn't helping people create true and lasting change. After thousands of hours of clinical experience and training, being a Coach seemed to provide a more effective balance for clients not just to heal but to thrive. Mike developed the Inner Advantage Method (I AM), a curriculum for turning hard times into holistic happiness. He founded the ALL Together Academy, the Relating Renaissance, and the Brotherhood of Men (whose mission is to empower men to overcome isolation, shame, and anger in order to become the rockstar dads, irresistible husbands, kick-ass professionals, providers and contributors they are built to be.) Steve and Mike open up about toxic masculinity and the stigma behind being a sensitive man. They further debunk the idea behind the starving artist, talk about their spouses and why it is so valuable for artists to have partners who support their unique ways of life (Mike's wife Tania is a musician). They also discuss concepts from psychology like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, PTSD, and the empowering idea of moving from Post-Traumatic stress to Post-Traumatic growth. As Michael explains by analogy: “Every acorn has the capacity to become an oak tree. … What we can do as human beings is we can nurture our acorn, and we can put it in fertile soil, and we can give it water and sunshine, we can create the conditions that make it more likely to become an oak tree. But we don't make ourselves into oak trees, nature does that. It's natural for us to grow and thrive. …  And when we grow and thrive, we become an oak tree… By becoming an oak tree, we are beneficial.  We create: We create environments for bugs and for birds and for kids to put a swing on. … The world misses out if [you or I do] not blossom and flourish and thrive and drop [our] acorns so that others can benefit. So it is in our design, it is already inherent in us to become an oak tree.”   Guest: Michael Boyle Website: https://www.alltogether.love/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/alltogetherloving FB Group ALL-TOGETHER-THRIVING: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alltogetherthriving Join The Relating Revolution: https://www.facebook.com/alltogetherloving/posts/10160601102702985 IG: @alltogetheracademy  Email: mike@alltogether.love Mike on the 10,000 No's Podcast   Episode References A Bronx Tale  The Power Of Bad (book) The Mask You Live In (movie) Fuga (Tania's band) Lar C. Short – Grace Essence Mandala The Way of Radiance (book) by Lar C. Short Tags: therapy, COVID, growth mindset, A Bronx Tale, EMDR, somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, victim-blaming, romantic partners of artists, trauma, PTSD, Post-Traumatic growth, healing, speeding tickets, privilege, reticular activating system, martial arts, The Human Design, sprouting and pruning, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Language of Creativity's host Steven Leavitt enjoys discussing the ins and outs of all aspects of creating, creativity, and life with his fellow creators, artists, inventors, designers, and producers. Along the way he gains perspective and multiplies his understanding of our universal potential for creating, living, and learning. Site: https://www.icreatesound.com/ Portfolio: http://stevenleavitt.com/ Please review this podcast on Google Play, iTunes and Stitcher and help other creatives find their tribe! The idea and concept of tribe has never been so inclusive as now in our interconnected reality. We'd love for you all to join us. Follow us on Instagram at @languageofcreativity   (Recording a podcast down by the river.)

Our guest today is Ashanti Branch, M.Ed. He is currently the founder and executive director of the Ever Forward Club. Mr. Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California's premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch changed careers. He had suddenly found the “fire” that was missing in his life and he hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students. In 2004 as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has grown to serve both young men and women and become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college. With over 19 years mentoring youth and 10 of those years as a math teacher educating inner city youth, Ashanti was awarded with a Fulbright Exchange Fellowship to India, a Rotary Club Cultural Ambassadorial Fellowship to Mexico and a 2010 Teacher of the Year Award from the Alameda-Contra Costa County Math Educators. Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. LINKS: Ever Forward Club: https://everforwardclub.org/ The Adventure Card Game: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ever-forward-club-the-adventure-card-game#/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/branchspeaks?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/?hl=en PODCAST: Taking Off the Mask Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-off-the-mask/id1518606124 TEDx Talks: TEDxOakland: https://www.ted.com/talks/ashanti_branch_the_masks_we_all_wear TEDxMarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34wU5kXajI PODCAST MOMENTS: 1:21 Journey from Engineer to Teacher 33:19 The Origins of the Ever Forward Club 56:57 The Mask You Live In 1:38:18 The Adventure: Card Game _____________________________________________________ Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholars Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

Andrew Pitkin, Russ and Corbin discuss an upcoming event called "The Mask You Live In."

Ashanti Branch has been mentoring young men and women for 19 years in California. He is the founder of The Ever Forward Club, with a mission of changing the way students relate to learning. He is also the host of the Taking Off The Mask Podcast.Ashanti joined me on the show to talk about how to build emotionally intelligent, resilient, and powerful humans. In this episode we dive into: Ashanti’s role in the film: The Mask You Live In. Creating a safe space for teenage boys. Talking about feelings vs. writing them down. The origin of “the mask” movement. Myths about anger. Emotional literacy. Breaking the cycles perpetuated by older generations. Making money vs. following your purpose. Ashanti’s journey from engineering to teaching. What it looks like to run Ever Forward and host men’s groups. Expectations of men in society: repressing feelings that have nowhere to go. The nature of emotions. Conscious leadership. Grief co-existing with anger. How to hold space for men experiencing anger. Emotional expectations of women vs. men. Examples of Ashanti’s work with boys in schools. Ashanti’s life-changing path to creating men’s groups. Overcoming the lone wolf narrative: the importance of asking for help. The magic of appreciation, recognition, and compliments in men sharing’s circles. The “no homo” phase and what it was pointing to. Younger generations: open minds and determination. Gender and sexuality. COVID vaccines and the divisiveness we are seeing. Confirmation bias and the news. Advocating for men to have support teams. Taking Off the Mask podcast. Links Ashanti’s Instagram Ashanti’s Twitter Ashanti’s Facebook Ashanti’s Website Ever Forward Club Instagram Ever Forward Club Website Mask Challenge Brad Leslie on The Evolving Man Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beggar's Bread, we recommend the documentary "The Mask You Live In" by The Representation Project http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in-film/ Thank you to Isaac from Colorado for being our co-listener this episode! Want to be a co-listener for a future episode? Email us at beggarsbreadpodcast@gmail.com We hope you enjoyed your time with us; come back next week as Luke and Nick discuss "The Science of Forgiveness" Would you like to support Beggar's Bread? Head on over to our Patreon page, where subscribing will not only help us in our new campaign to introduce video to the show, but also grant you exclusive bonus content such as additional episodes and merch! https://www.patreon.com/beggarsbread

What masks do you wear in the world? How can we all step into vulnerability and self-love to create safer, kinder communities as men?In today's episode, Louka speaks with Ashanti Branch, an inspiring educator, advocate and social entrepreneur raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland. After studying engineering at California Polytechnic, Ashanti found his passion for teaching while tutoring struggling students. In 2004, as a first-year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males who were not achieving the level of their potential. The Ever Forward Club has since helped 100% of its members graduate high school. Ashanti is on a mission to change how students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. After being featured in The Mask You Live In documentary, a Fellowship at the Stanford d.school, Campaigns for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti has launched the #MillionMaskMovement. The #MillionMaskMovement connects people worldwide in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualise and realise, "I am not alone."

Ashanti Branch has spent years helping young men learn to express their emotions via his Million Mask Movement and as founder of The Ever Forward Club. Ashanti is featured prominently in The Mask You Live In, a world famous documentary on boys and masculinity. Ashanti joins us for a rich, wide ranging conversation about his own journey as a young man and his ongoing personal work. Join us for a powerful conversation with Ashanti Branch about trauma, personal history, and purpose. *** Join us for powerful conversations with the men and women leading the healthy masculinity movement. For generations, our culture has taught us a narrow and limiting set of rules for how to be a man. The end result? Epidemic levels of isolation and violence for boys and men and for the multitude of others who's lives we impact. But we can make a difference choice. We can choose a masculinity of connection and in return have healthier relationships, and more meaningful, lasting lives. As a writer, speaker and consultant, Mark Greene has spent over a decade deconstructing our binary-riddled dialogues around manhood and masculinity. He consults to organizations world wide on diversity, inclusion and masculinity. Mark is the author of The Little #MeToo Book for Men, Remaking Manhood and is co-author with Dr. Saliha Bava of The Relational Book for Parenting. You can learn more about Mark's work at RemakingManhood.com Charles Matheus is an educator and public speaker who has mentored hundreds of men in communication, leadership, & emotional growth. You can learn more about his work at CharlesMatheus.com and or by requesting to join the Facebook Group, Redefining Strength. Contact: mark@remakingmanhood.com charles@charlesmatheus.com Theme music composed by Gus Greene. Click here for links to his music on most streaming services.

Find Ashanti: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NUYXkU4o5oXYfKMEhk3JA Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ashantibranch Twitter:   https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch      Connect with Ever Forward Club  Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter:   https://twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-clubAbout AshantiAshanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, went on to study engineering at California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. A Civil Engineer in his first career, Ashanti found his passion for teaching while tutoring struggling students. In 2004, as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school.  Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. After being featured in The Mask You Live In documentary, and Fellowships at the Stanford d.school, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti has launched the #MillionMaskMovement to connect people all over the world in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualize and realize, “I am not alone.”Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the Santa Cruz mountains!Support the show (Http://Www.patreon.com/speakforchangepodcast)

Ashanti Branch is one of the healthiest models of conscious masculinity I've met, and an inspirational example of how the universe can support you with “hidden hands” (see Joseph Campbell) when you listen to that song in your heart about what your reason for being (IKIGAI) is. Raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, Ashanti overcome every statistic he shouldn't have by going on to complete an engineering degree at California Polytechnic – San Luis Obispo. Highly successful and even wealthy in his first career as an engineer, Ashanti found himself tutoring struggling students, very reluctantly giving up his Saturday mornings at first, when a new voice began to whisper from his heart. He tried to avoid it by doubling down on his engineering career, but before long, that voice became so compelling that Ashanti found himself in his second career, as a teacher. In his first year teaching, he started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males who were underachieving, and who did not have space for healthy expression. From there, Ashanti's powerful mission to change the way students interact with their education was put in motion. After his work was featured in the documentary "The Mask You Live In," and he participated in fellowships at the Stanford d.school, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti's mission has become a non-profit, and a movement he has now launched as the #MillionMaskMovement with a goal of connecting people all over the world in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualize and realize, “I am not alone.” Links and Resources Million Masks Website: https://100kmasks.com/ Ever Forward Club Site: https://everforwardclub.org/#overview TOTM - Ever Forward Virtual Offerings: https://youtu.be/zqVcGUDZXWU #JustinRelates Why Join the #MillionMaskMovement A students testimony: https://youtu.be/_VRs5RqqKjc "I Remember I Went Back" | Taking Off The Mask Testimonial: https://youtu.be/qIPbNrGoxxs The Mask You Live In - Trailer: https://youtu.be/hc45-ptHMxo The Scene where the mask activity was first facilitated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jaVm7fQ4m4&t=2s Beyond Men and Masculinity Trailer: https://youtu.be/0OXauwwLN4o Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Feel-Unlocking-Emotions-Ourselves/dp/1250212847 More on Ben and NuMinds NuMinds: https://www.numindsenrichment.com/ Ben: https://linktr.ee/benjaminkoch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/numinds-enrichment/support

Segunda entrega de nuestra serie de capítulos dedicados a diferentes documentales feministas y hoy es el turno de "The Mask You Live In". Detallamos los datos generales del documental, el tema principal, las masculinidades, como construcción patriarcal y el llamado a la acción a deconstruir masculinidades.

Come join us as we embark on the odyssey that was the first episode of High Risk Low Brow!! We'll cover everything from Sting practicing tantric sex, to Call of Duty, to the meat of this episode which is an analysis of the documentary The Mask You Live In which breaks down how we think of masculinity. Hope you enjoy!!

Welcome back to Gaining Mom-entum! This week, Abi & Meghan have a conversation about gender. They wonder why some people have such a hard time with the idea that gender exists beyond the binary. They talk about growing up as girls and what they have internalized and carried with them into adulthood about gendered norms. They discuss what stereotypes that other people have tried to impose on their children and what they're trying to push back against. This conversation is just part 1 of Meghan & Abi's discussion on gender and how they're approaching gender in their parenting. As always, they welcome all input from their wonderful, growing, Gaining Mom-entum community. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to Gaining Mom-entum & turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode! (And please rate/review when possible! Thanks!) Follow us on Instagram: @gainingmom_entum Follow us on Facebook: Gaining Mom-entum Podcast Email us: gainingmom.entumpod@gmail.com Music by: Evan Dysart (Follow Dysaart on Spotify and Bandcamp) Artwork by: Catherine Cachia (IG: @catherinecachia, catherinecachia.com) Some Resources for Reading, Listening, and Learning: Raising Boys to Be Good Men: A Parent's Guide to Bringing up Happy Sons in a World Filled with Toxic Masculinity by Aaron Gouveia Parenting is Political Canadian Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity Raising a Powerful Girl The Representation Project Kids Help Phone PREVNet Miss Representation (movie trailer) The Mask You Live In (movie trailer) Teen Talk

Ashanti Branch is doing amazing work in the world. After leaving his lucrative job as an engineer, he decided to start a non-profit called the Ever Forward Club to provide support to African American and Latino males in the Oakland area, with a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. The Ever Forward Club was featured last year in the documentary The Mask You Live In, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. In 2017, Ashanti was awarded a fellowship from CBMA (Campaign for Black Male Achievement). In 2019, he received a fellowship from the Gratitude Networks and was a Top 3 finalist for the LinkedIn Compassion Award. He has become a great friend and ally on this journey through life and is a true inspiration to myself and so many others. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  Connect with Ashanti https://everforwardclub.org/ (Ever Forward Club) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tedxmarin.org/ashanti-branch/ (TEDx) Connect with Joe https://www.joe-hawley.com/ (www.joe-hawley.com) https://www.thehartcollective.com/ (www.thehartcollective.com) https://www.instagram.com/joe.hawley/ (Instagram) Sign up for My Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/2403f6c284be/joehawley ( Here) Check out My Guided Meditation Packhttps://gumroad.com/joehawley ( Here) If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts

The Mindful Femme hosts Abby and Casey continue the conversation on Toxic Masculinity with a new host in the final episode of this two part series. This week, the team speaks with Ben Roston, a close friend and insightful guest on the growing up battling society's masculine expectations. Ben gives some history on the evolution of his relationship with his masculinity, advice for boys out there trying to understand their own identity, being an emotionally expressive man, and more. Casey and Abby also take some time to share some conclusive thoughts on how society can discourage the perpetuation of toxic ideals for men. Make sure to also listen in to part 1 of this episode, where The Mindful Femme had a conversation with special guest Cam Molina, and discussed the history of the term "toxic masculinity." Follow Ben Roston on Instagram @roston_the_road_again Ben's Resources To watch: The Mask You Live In documentary on Amazon My Little Pony on Hulu To read: Academic Papers Sculos (2017) - Who's Afraid of Toxic Masculinity Elliot (2018) - Challenging toxic masculinity in schools and society “Toxic masculinity, masculinity based on simplified norms and understandings of traditionally masculine characteristics such as violence, physical strength, suppression of emotion and devaluation of women (Connell, 2005; Pascoe, 2005; Posadas, 2017) to flourish unfettered.” Zalewski and Parpart (1998) - The “Man” Question in International Relations “Rather than highlighting the absences and presence of women in the theories and practices of international relations, the authors concentrate on questioning the practices of masculinities, the hegemony of men, and the subject of "man." In this way, they hope to destabilize the field in ways that "adding women and stirring" has not.” Lighter Reads Tracy E. Gilchrist - What is Toxic Masculinity? Planned Parenthood - What are gender roles and stereotypes?

Chuck and Frank are back and they're fat! They are still navigating things as best they can, but as is for everyone, “it never stops.” This episode includes a very special interview with Ashanti Branch founder of The Ever Forward Club. Ashanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, went on to study engineering at California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. A Civil Engineer in his first career, Ashanti found his passion for teaching while tutoring struggling students. In 2004, as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. After being featured in The Mask You Live In documentary, and Fellowships at the Stanford d.school, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti has launched the #MillionMaskMovement to connect people all over the world in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualize and realize, “I am not alone.” Connect with Ashanti! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashantibranch Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch www.branchspeaks.com  #MillionMaskMovement People can make their masks at www.100kmasks.com

Ashanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, went on to study engineering at California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. A Civil Engineer in his first career, Ashanti found his passion for teaching while tutoring struggling students. In 2004, as a first-year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. After being featured in The Mask You Live In the documentary, and Fellowships at the Stanford d.school, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti has launched the #MillionMaskMovement to connect people all over the world in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualize and realize, “I am not alone.” Connect with Ashanti https://everforwardclub.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashantibranch Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us get to a new listener. For show notes and past guests, please visit https://www.christopherategeka.com/gratitribe Become a patron and support our creative work: https://www.patreon.com/chrisategeka Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please send us some love here https://www.christopherategeka.com/contact Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisategeka Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrisategeka PODCAST Links / Handles / Contact info: Podcast Link: www.christopherategeka.com/gratitribe Instagram: @Gratitribe Twitter: @Gratitribe Facebook Page: Gratitribe Podcast Email / Contact info: Gratitribe@gmail.com Hashtags: #gratitribe #gratitude #podcast #podcastsofinstagram #chrisategeka --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-ategeka/support

Orgulhosamente apresentamos aos nossos ouvintes o Crossover entre o Fronteiras no Tempo e o podcast de cinema MeiaEntradaCast! No MeiaEntradaCast de hoje, Renan Fileto, Marcelo Silva (Fronteiras no Tempo) e Cesar Agenor (Fronteiras no Tempo e Scicast) retiram suas máscaras e se reúnem para discutem um ESPETACULAR documentário: The Mask You Live In, um excelente filme para debatermos o efeito do machismo na formação dos homens. Que o machismo é um tema importante, disso ninguém pode duvidar. Vários trabalhos, sobretudo relacionados aos debates feministas, trazem provas e argumentos que mostram a necessidade de se repensar as relações entre homens e mulheres. Porém, a discussão sobre as masculinidades (sim, no plural) e sua simbiose com o machismo é tema de igual importância, porém bem mais recente. Nesse sentido, “The Mask You Live In” é uma excelente ferramenta para suscitar o debate. Todo homo sapiens do sexo masculino já ouviu as seguintes frases: “homem não chora”, “homem de verdade não faz isso ou aquilo”, “você tem que ser macho para ser respeitado”, etc. Todas são frases bem comuns. E todas são invariavelmente tóxicas e opressoras. Na linha de pensamento dessas frases, só existe um tipo certo de homem e toda variação é considerada errada. Ah, e qualquer aproximação de algo dito “feminino” é fortemente desencorajada. No documentário, vemos diversos depoimentos de pessoas que sofreram com frases desse tipo, mas que, com muita força e persistência, foram vencendo a barreira da norma. Afinal, existem homenS. No plural. E, até mesmo por conta disso, existem masculinidadeS. Também no plural. E tá tudo bem. Sempre esteve e sempre estará, não é mesmo? Vem com a gente que o debate está excelente! Venha para o programa e se prepare para saber: 1) porque o machismo também afeta os homens 2) quais são nossas histórias com o tema 3) e porque você DEVE assistir The Mask You Live In (tem na Netflix!). Arte da Capa PADRIM Nosso Padrim (NOS AJUDE A MANTER O PROJETO!): https://www.padrim.com.br/meiaentradacast Redes Sociais Aproveite também e curta nossa fanpage no Facebook: facebook.com/meiaentradacast Twitter Oficial: @meiaentradacast Instagram Oficial: @meiaentradacast Twitter do Renan: @renanfileto Twitter do Marcelo: @marcelosilva79 Twitter do César: @cesaragenor Twitter do Fronteiras no Tempo: @frontnotempo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Rachel Louise Snyder, an Associate Professor of Literature at American University and the author of Fugitive Denim, What We've Lost is Nothing and the recently released, No Visible Bruises. We speak with Rachel today about her book and experience as a journalist and her coverage of the people, practices, and policies that are deftly portrayed in No Visible Bruises, shining a light on the epidemic of domestic violence and the ways in which our systems have failed to protect victims and survivors.  Through her stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, advocates, Rachel's book debunks the myths that surround domestic violence and conveys an urgency for us as individuals and as a society to reframe how we view and respond to these acts of personal terrorism. During our conversation, Rachel and I reference the following resources: Suzanne Dubus' work on high risk teams Mass shootings are domestic violence and the example of Charles Whitman in his University of Texas massacre Mildred Muhammad, wife of DC sniper and her work on ending domestic violence The work of Rebecca Solnit and of Rebecca Traister in describing our culture of sexism and misogyny Nieman Foundation's work on media coverage of domestic violence Level Up's work on producing journalistic standards for reporting on domestic violence Equal Press's work on media accountability in reporting on gender-based violence Andre Dubus' Townie: A Memoir Rachel's NYT OpEd titled, "We Prosecute Murder Without the Victim's Help. Why Not Domestic Violence?" and her review of the Crawford v. Washington Supreme Court case Voisine v. United States and the role of intent in prosecuting domestic violence cases Casey Gwinn Ibram Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning:  The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America The documentaries about the construction of gender identity in men: "The Mask You Live In" and "The Feminist in Cellblock Y" Peg Hacskaylo on the Survivor Resilience Fund program idea Natalia Otero's DC Safe program for victims --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

“This journey of trying to figure out what it means to be a man in a home where your the man of the house. I'm the oldest male, and all of these responsibilities are put on my back, to help raise my sisters and brothers. At seven years old my uncle said “your the man of the house” and I'm like “I don't want that job, can I go back to my big-wheel?” This week's guest is Ashanti Branch. We became aware of Ashanti's powerful heart in the film The Mask You Live In. He was born and raised by a single mother in Oakland, California. After finding success as a civil engineer, he found a deeper calling as a teacher. He found the “fire” that was missing in his life and hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students. He went on to create the Ever Forward Club, a mentoring initiative aimed to help underserved and at-risk young men of colour.   In this episode: The power of a good teacher Opening up to move forward Giving young men space to recognize their human emotions The damage done by archaic school design Knowing your own mask Why do we wait to teach fundamental human skills until shit hits the fan http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in-film/ https://everforwardclub.org/

Is our culture's narrow definition of masculinity harming our boys and men? What does it mean to “man up” or “be a man?” The Mask You Live In documents the pressures boys face: to disconnect from emotions, to devalue friendships, to degrade women and to resolve conflicts with violence. Michael G. Thompson, psychologist and author of the New York Times best-selling book Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, contributed to the documentary. He tells uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos boys need to learn and practice social literacy.

In this Minisode, the guys discuss the Netflix documentary, "The Mask You Live In". They explore masculinity in our culture and themes such as: why our boys and men are going through such a crisis, how men are longing to connect with one another (and Gabe & Jaemin's own story with this), how we can better raise our sons, and how to help shift this problem. Mentioned: "The Mask You Live In" trailer 5 Ways to Help Reduce the Male Suicide Rate Tweet on Male Violence Share your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions for the next Minisode at guyswithfeelingsshow@gmail.com

Ashanti Branch is an incredible educator and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Everforward Club. He works to change how men, especially those of colour, interact with their education and how their schools interact with them. Ashanti is an Education Fellow at the Stanford d.School and his transformational work was featured in the powerful documentary, The Mask You Live In. We chat with him about his work in schools, the #100kMasks initiative and how taking off our masks can help us all to be our authentic self. 

Download this episode. God is not a man. Jesus came to earth incarnate as a man. Meanwhile the Holy Spirit was said to personify the wisdom of God, represented in the Old Testament in the female form as Sophia. As mentioned last week, this is a special episode we recorded while Lydia got ready to walk down the aisle! We talk broadly about Christianity and feminism, the roles of women and men, how Liz reconciles the patriarchy of the Bible with the modern world, and the one thing Lydia would do to change the way we worship God. Thanks for listening! Correction: Lydia recommended two documentaries available on Netflix. “Miss Representation” and “The Mask You Live In.” (Not The Mask We Wear.) Music:Del – Summer MomentsDel – Smells Like Summer PAAC Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressiveAAchristians Page: https://www.facebook.com/PAACpodcast/ Twitter: @paacpodcastEmail: progressiveaachristians @ gmail . com Subscribe to the podcast!iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paac-podcast/id1243306853 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-chang/the-paac-podcast Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iuufwrbkq6dp7eewr3xodbnvfyq

The Mama Truth Show is especially for ambitious, soulful, women that are ready to STOP being so hard on themselves, release self-bullying and embrace their Inner Wisdom. What happens to our little boys when they hear things like, “be a man” or “boys don't cry” or “suck it up”? How can we teach our boys to embrace their vulnerability and humanity...giving them a safe space to drop the mask and share their truth. Join Amy with a powerful interview with Ever Forward Club's Founder, Ashanti Branch, whose “Taking Off the Mask” workshop is changing lives around the globe. Ashanti is also featured in The Representation Project's profound Movie, The Mask You Live In and he just launch a brand new campaign: #100kMasks.  

Corey and Pinky discuss the documentary "The Mask You Live In", A documentary examining what young boys are taught about masculinity and its affect on society today. This documentary by director Jennifer Siebel Newsome. Can find it on Netflix by clicking here or https://www.netflix.com/title/80076159   Corey and Pinky also answer more of your sex and relationship questions. Other Topics Include: *Pinky putting on for the recorder *Reading each others timelines *A look at possible reasons why Pinky might be blocked by several people *Trying to figure out who takes out the trash in Lesbian relationships.      And much more!

Happy Father's Day from the Broken Brain!  Dave Hart from Pop Culture Case Study returns to talk with me about being a dude. We discuss the complex psychological issues inherent to being a man in our culture, and our impressions of the psychological impact of the documentary "The Mask You Live In." by the Representation Project. Check out the documentary on Netflix or Amazon, and follow their Facebook page for ongoing discussion about this important topic. Follow Dave on Twitter, and listen to his podcast people! 

Cathy and Todd discuss the Stanford rape case, the presidential campaign, and why embracing healthy masculinity and femininity is the key to meaningful change. They also discuss how anger can be paralyzing, why we should be supporting each other rather than fighting each other, and why we need to use our individual voices to create more love and compassion. They reference Tara Mohr's Playing Big, Marianne Williamson's A Woman's Worth, The Hunting Ground, The Mask You Live In, Miss Representation, and The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal.

In part 2 of our popular Shitty Life series, David gets a wedgie in 6th grade and his life goes to shit. All because of the sweatpants. Listen in as we explore David's experience with the themes covered in the documentary The Mask You Live In. We all get a message to behave a certain way, to man up. Follow David's path from seeking others' approval through to waking up and learning how to do his own thing, thereby leaving his shitty life behind.

Don't be a pussy. That's the message boys get growing up. Don't be weak. Man up. For Scott that meant hiding any pain or difficulty while growing up. If you don't, you'll likely be ostracized. Watching the documentary The Mask You Live In made it abundantly clear that most guys go through their own version of hiding pain as they become men. That means we all have these stories of feeling like we were alone, we sucked at life, we were flawed in some way...different guys experience differently. But we all go through it so let's share it and recognize life can be awesome on the other side of it. This is Scott's story.

Topics: We discuss the problems with society's version of  masculinity vs. the hopes we have  for our sons. We also discuss a few of the 11 things one doctor wished every parent knew. The Mask You Live In Trailer 11 Things I wish Every Parent Knew Time Stamp: 1:05 Redefining Masculinity 2:38 Be U- Helping Children Become Emotionally Intelligent Leaders 5:15 Clip #1 from The Mask You Live In- society's stereo-types of what it means to “be a man” 9:26 Clip #2 from The Mask You Live In- Statement from man who is in touch with his emotions 17:40 Ted talk clip 19:30 Clip #3 from The Mask You Live In- The word “Love” is not used in the household 24:26 11 Things I wish Every Parent Knew by Dr. Stephen Cowan 27:15  Growth and development are not a race. 30:28 Creating family traditions encourages strong roots and a healthy life. 35:00 We grow in cycles 38:12 The Cabin in the Woods Review 43:52 Link to get books for ½ off 45:08 Recap on “Be U” 45:47 Tournament of Bad Links Miss Representation Documentary Trailer The Cabin in the Woods Trailer  Kevin Breel Ted Talk: Confessions of a Depressed Comic We would love to hear any comments from the show by sending us an email @ comments@zenparentingradio.com You can be sure to hear more by liking our facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting You can subscribe to Cathy's blog by going to http://www.chicagonow.com/self-aware-parent/ Thank you for listening!!!

Topics: We discuss the problems with society's version of  masculinity vs. the hopes we have  for our sons. We also discuss a few of the 11 things one doctor wished every parent knew. The Mask You Live In Trailer 11 Things I wish Every Parent Knew Time Stamp: 1:05 Redefining Masculinity 2:38 Be U- Helping Children Become Emotionally Intelligent Leaders 5:15 Clip #1 from The Mask You Live In- society's stereo-types of what it means to “be a man” 9:26 Clip #2 from The Mask You Live In- Statement from man who is in touch with his emotions 17:40 Ted talk clip 19:30 Clip #3 from The Mask You Live In- The word “Love” is not used in the household 24:26 11 Things I wish Every Parent Knew by Dr. Stephen Cowan 27:15  Growth and development are not a race. 30:28 Creating family traditions encourages strong roots and a healthy life. 35:00 We grow in cycles 38:12 The Cabin in the Woods Review 43:52 Link to get books for ½ off 45:08 Recap on “Be U” 45:47 Tournament of Bad Links Miss Representation Documentary Trailer The Cabin in the Woods Trailer  Kevin Breel Ted Talk: Confessions of a Depressed Comic We would love to hear any comments from the show by sending us an email @ comments@zenparentingradio.com You can be sure to hear more by liking our facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting You can subscribe to Cathy's blog by going to http://www.chicagonow.com/self-aware-parent/ Thank you for listening!!!