Podcasts about next gen men

Our guest for the hour is child psychiatrist and McMaster University professor Dr. Jean Clinton. She hears your stories about concerns raised in the blockbuster mini-series. We also hear from Jonathon Reed, youth program manager at Next Gen Men.

Netflix's drama miniseries 'Adolescence' is spurring discussions about how online stereotypes and the "manosphere" are shaping young men. Psychiatrist Diane McIntosh and Next Gen Men executive director Jake Stika join the show to talk about ways to educate and empower boys about gender and masculinity.

We hear your thoughts on why there's a gender gap in the polls and we get insights from Eunice Oladejo a Gen Z and past 1834 Global Fellow and Jake Stika, executive director with Next Gen Men.

In this final episode of the season, Samantha and Remoy tackle a question that's been at the heart of so many conversations lately: Are men truly lonely? It's a topic that hits home for so many of us, especially as we think about how gender norms shape not just our actions but our deepest connections.Luckily, The Pew Research Center has been hard at work exploring these very questions. Their latest report, Men, Women, and Social Connections, sheds light on the gendered trends shaping relationships in America today. Samantha had the chance to sit down with Kim Parker, one of the report's lead researchers, to dig into the findings. And in this episode, she brings all those insights back to Remoy. Samantha starts by asking Remoy a big question: How optimistic is he about life these days? Turns out, his answer puts him in the minority. Pew found that 58% of Americans lean optimistic, while 42% do not.Kim Parker shares the backstory behind this paper and how it fits into Pew's larger research initiative on gender and masculinity. It's all part of a broader effort to understand how Americans are thinking and feeling about these issues in real time.The big question: Are men lonelier than women? Samantha reveals the surprising (albeit nuanced) findings to Remoy, and the two dive into why this narrative about men and loneliness has taken hold.Pew's research uncovered fascinating details about men's and women's social networks. On the surface, they don't look that different. But dig deeper, and you find differences in how men and women use and interact with the people around them.Remoy gets candid about his own experiences, admitting that even with a great support system, reaching out for help as a man still feels like a major challenge.Samantha asks Kim about the connection between this report and Pew's earlier findings in How Americans See Men and Masculinity. Why do Americans say they want men to be more caring and vulnerable, yet men still struggle to seek support?The loneliness conversation takes an unexpected turn when Samantha reveals which group of people Pew identified as being lonelier than most. Spoiler: It involves the internet—and the way technology has become an inseparable part of their everyday lives.Samantha and Kim unpack how tech dependence can create unique barriers to connection, making it especially hard for this group to break out of loneliness.Finally, Samantha and Remoy reflect on the importance of self-care and taking a step back when needed. With everything happening in the world, it's a reminder we all need.Important Note: MASKulinity is taking a few months off to rest, recharge, and come back stronger than ever. We're so grateful to all of you who've joined us on this journey. Stay tuned for more powerful, curious stories about how masculinity shapes our world—and how we can reshape it together. See you soon!

Curious about what a Minister thinks of Kendrick's new album, Jamie Foxx, and Kevin Hart? Find the answers in this episode of the IDEAA-nomics podcast! Niha Shahzad, Host and Sr. Director of the Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment, speaks with the ⁠Hon. Minister Marci Ien,⁠ Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth about Gender-Based Violence, Economic Abuse, importantly the health of men and boys, and how comedy and art have the power to heal. In this episode, they talk about the good work of Canadian organizations WhiteRibbon , NextGenMen to help men and boys. They also highlight the new way that the Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment (CCFWE) is engaging the public on Economic Abuse including the CCFWE's new original song, Ascending (out now on Apple Music and Spotify), the accompanying Music Video and Social Media and Dance Challenges (complete with Gift prizes) ending on Dec 20, to raise awareness about Economic Abuse.   Canadian artists and comedians that came into the mix:  ⁠Jesse Singh, a.k.a. The Punjabi Timbit⁠: The hilarious stand-up comedian and social worker, who is helping young men and boys find healthy emotional outlets through art therapy.  SABRE: the lead artist on CCFWE's song Ascending, raising awareness on Economic Abuse Ottawa Dance Schools Vibes Dance Academy and Upasana Spirit of Dance who brought the powerful story about women facing economic abuse to life in CCFWE's Help Us Rise Music Video. Nambi, the incomparable Award-winning musician, who produced the theme song for the IDEAA-nomics podcast. Cranium Arts Project that is hosting a Hip Hop Food Drive today, Dec 13, to support over 10 Food banks in Ottawa.  Koga, an Ottawa-based music collective, which includes R&B artist Yoharis, whose music touches on toxicity in relationships.

This week, we're excited to bring a conversation from NGM Pathways' live community event to our feed. The good folks at our presenting organization, Next Gen Men, hosted Samantha and Remoy for a Q&A session about the US election. We stop just short of the audience Q&A to maintain privacy of the participants. Tune in!Remoy and Samantha start out with a shout-out to self-care. It's been a month since the election and some tough conversations with loved ones may have happened/may be coming up—it's important to take a moment for ourselves.Therapy is still the greatest thing ever. Remoy shouts out his own therapist and Samantha is excited to return this week.Male loneliness continues to be high—Samantha calls back the mental health conversation they had with resident counselor Justin Lioi this time last year.Next Gen Men's new community manager, Charlotte Kinloch, starts out with land acknowledgments. We remember that we are on stolen land both in the US and in Canada, as we start the conversation. Charlotte leads us into unpacking the election…Was this election gendered? It certainly didn't have to be but it was. A white male convicted felon being allowed to run and being measured against the most qualified presidential candidate in recent times certainly feels gendered. Well, it feels supremacist.Samantha and Remoy point out that many other factors were certainly implicated in Americans' decision to vote Trump, but gender cannot be ignored.What was  surprising about the PEW findings from the pre-election episode?Right before the election, Juliana Horowitz from PEW Research Center came on the pod and shared Americans' feelings on men and masculinity. Men's progress and character traits in men were among the most surprising, particularly given the narratives promoted by the manosphere.As Horowitz shared during that episode, which Samantha brought up again now, not blaming women for men's lack of progress doesn't mean that women's progress is appreciated. This points to a patriarchal perspective prevailing among Americans.Samantha sidebars about why men have made less progress than women in the past few decades. PEW Research Center had a study on that as well…Remoy places us within a larger international context. Trump wasn't the only one elected as a result of populist efforts.Faith in education has dropped drastically, and education is viewed as the establishment.How was Trump able to paint himself as a man of the people even though he is a billionaire who rubs elbows with other billionaires? Remoy gives his take.If, as we discovered during our conversation with PEW Center's Senior Associate Director of Research, Juliana Horowitz, Americans value women's leadership and “feminine” traits being valuable to leadership, how did Donald Trump emerge as elected leader for this country yet again?Remoy reflects back on his conservative background before he became liberal and how much masculinity is entrenched in American culture history.Samantha points out that messaging around patriarchal leadership is heavily funded by nontraditional sources and funneled to nontraditional information and news sources. A win for the anti-establishment strategy.The manosphere and its spaces also provide something that men have trouble getting elsewhere.Remoy highlights the need for regulation on social media with a clear solution.How have evolving gender roles impacted the American public?PEW's research found that Americans don't blame men's lack of progress on women's continued progress, but men are still behind.Remoy brings up the biggest point of all, which is the economy. Many folks who vote conservative cite the economy as their main reason for doing so. This election was no different. This has impacted men in a real way, challenging the notion that they are providers. And some of their women spouses voted to ensure that their male partners could get better financially.Samantha highlights the ways in which the economy has already been impacted by Trump's win, but only a few have seen the wins.Talk to us! Did we cover all the points about the election? What would you have added? Our lines are open for any and all communications about masculinity, maskulinitypodcast@gmail.com; @maskulinitypod on Twitter and Instagram.Thanks for listeningCOMPANION PIECES:Making Sense of the Election - Our post election episode examining money in politics and how Americans get their news and informationHow American Politics REALLY Sees Men & MASKulinity - Our episode analyzing PEW Research Center's latest report on men and masculinity with report author and Senior Associate Director of Research at PEW Research Center, Juliana Horowitz and Next Gen Men's Equity Leaders' Trevor MayohDon't underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young peoplePew Research Center ‘s study on Americans' news sourcesMANY young people are getting their news from TikTokReferenced on this episode:How Americans See Men and Masculinity - PEW Research Center reportMen Think It's Harder for Them at Work Than 20 Years AgoFewer young men are in college, especially at 4-year schools

This week, Remoy and Samantha debrief the election. After having hope following the PEW findings from the last episode, they try to understand how the election turned out the way it did.The obvious has to be put out there: Kamala Harris's loss has strong racist and sexist undertones.Given most Trump voters cited the economy as the reason why, Samantha talks through Joe Biden's approach as well.Many factors contributed to the state of the economy, including—ahem—COVID, the effects of which we're still feeling now.What's going on with inflation? Samantha gives us high-level notes on COVID-19 led to the worst inflation we've seen.Trump voters may not have known all this, because news sources have changed substantially in recent years.Remoy takes us through the new news landscape.YouTube and Facebook are heavy on Americans' news rotation, many more Americans than you might think get their news from these sources.Not to mention the manosphere speaking directly to men as guests like Donald Trump give them clout while connecting to their fanbase.How can so many Americans fall for these things? Education has been meddled with in so many states.Samantha gives a crash course on the billionaire Koch brothers and their education goals.She delves into the allies that have helped them get there and how they use government and money to undermine public education.Did you know they are longtime associates of Betsy DeVos and her family? Samantha gets into their collaboration instituting the voucher system in states around the country.The Koch have a particular vision for the world they want to see and meddling with American education is their pathway.Trump has now started naming his cabinet, and back in 2016, many of his potential cabinet picks were from the Kochs' network of donors.Remoy reminds us how men's education has plateaued in the US, and how this helps disinform them.The notion of school choice has been a conservative strategy to destabilize public education, reallocating funds to give parents accounts.They end on a note of hope.Join Samantha and Remoy at the Next Gen Men Pathways event. They'll be answering questions about MASKulinity and the election for Next Gen Men's new initiative and reflecting on what's to come. Sign up for FREE, and join them on November 21!Thanks for listening!Referenced on this episode:Pew Research Center ‘s study on Americans' news sourcesMANY young people are getting their news from TikTokHow Democrats are falling short on connecting with menOur podbro's thoughts on Democrats connecting with menHow the manosphere won the election COMPANION PIECES:How American Politics REALLY Sees Men & MASKulinityRadicalization and TSwiftMake America Great Again, How the dominant was left behind with Dr. Michael KimmelInside the new strain of conservatives, not MAGA or QanonGaslit Nation's Reading Guide to stay informed

As the 2024 election heats up, it's easy to assume that hyper-masculine, even toxic masculinity, messaging is resonating across America. But a new Pew Research report tells a different story. After digging in with report creator Juliana Horowitz and Next Gen Men's Trevor Mayoh, Samantha uncovers some surprising truths. Here's where Samantha reveals the real story behind Americans' views on masculinity. Remoy was surprised, to say the least…First Juliana opens up to how the “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” report came out of a more general curiosity, but as the election shifted into a more gendered race, the importance of the research became increasingly clear.Using the report as a jump off, Samantha runs a few questions by Remoy:First: Samantha asked Remoy what he thought when he heard of the association between the American public and the terms: caring, open about their emotions, soft-spoken, or affectionate?Second: She asked him how Americans felt about men pursuing non “traditional” norms: staying home to raise the kids, women paying for the date, men taking a woman's last name in marriage?Third: How do Americans feel about actions that depict Toxic Masculinity?Fourth: Do Americans feel like there's a backlash against men who are manly or masculine?The answers? They're not so cut and dry as you may think with a lot more parity across the aisle. Why?Juliana suggests that generally speaking there's much more nuance to Americans' beliefs and thinking. Especially in contrast to the loud political noise we constantly see and hear.Trevor makes a point that it's the sport of American politics, the tribalism of how it's waged, that unfortunately may disregard a lot of that nuance.Trevor shares what he's experienced with men in his work as a diversity, inclusion and violence prevention consultant. How he encounters a lot of men who are hurting in a variety of ways: work anxieties, stress, expectations to meet the highest standards of what it means to be husband or father. And in the midst of all that, how the larger culture hasn't given men the tools to ask for help to process all these intense expectations.Then he goes on to unpack how that can be exacerbated in highly masculine spaces– how men could actually possess a lot of that nuance Juliana shared in her report –but there's a pack mentality in those intense social environments that doesn't allow men to easily share their discouragements.Remoy wonders if all of this is what can create a culture of “Aggrieved Entitlement.”Does Remoy know what that really is? Nope. Luckily Samantha helps guide the way, defining what that experience is along with how mens' perceptions of women's ascent plays a role in building that entitled foundation.Juliana brings some light to it all by giving a better view of what Americans perceive of the progress women have made in the last 20 years and how that may be affecting the aforementioned entitlement.Trevor reveals how that entitlement, yes, has become a tool for American players like Trump, but is also a larger global culture. How it's more of a larger populist appeal that exploits men's insecurities amidst deeply entrenched gender norms.Trevor leaves Samantha and Remoy with one last take away about how maybe the greatest misunderstanding of all these political games, is that if anything, it may provide community, friendship, or just a person to share a laugh with. A rare commodity for men especially as they age.Samantha and Remoy really take this information in to gather a better understanding of how vulnerable men may be and how if this is the most vulnerable area for predation, how sad the American political environment may be.Samantha then breaks off on her own to ask Juliana more questions about the importance of the “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” report. Along the way pursuing a deeper understanding with Trevor at how to better wade through all these layers of these findings amidst the visible political situation in America.Finally, Samantha and Remoy discuss how to hold all this nuance alongside knowing we're in a fractured American political system; especially when facing the obligation to participate when the cracks are so apparent. Together they land on multiple ideas that empower each other to have faith and still fight back as part of their own civic duty. Referenced on this episode:Want to dive into the actual report from the Pew Research Center? Read “How Americans See Men and Masculinity” in all its surprising, well dissected glory.Who's Trevor Mayoh? Learn more about his role as an Equity Leader with Next Gen Men.Okay but really… What is “Aggrieved Entitlement”? The Conversation shows a recent example of what that looks like in Canada.Who's Samantha's favorite Boston Celtic, Jaylen Brown? And why? Read more about how he came to open up about his mental health challenges as a male pro-athlete, especially overcoming an upbringing surrounded by what he calls “over-masculinity”.Justin Baldoni makes it his mission to model a public, vulnerable, honest conversation of what patriarchy really does to men.Companion pieces:It's Time to Loosen the Grip on Reproductive Freedom with Heidi SieckMake America Great Again, How the dominant was left behind with Dr. Michael Kimmel

Next Gen Men is a non-profit organization with an ambitious goal: to build a future where boys and men experience less pain. Director of Programs, Jonathon Reed knows firsthand how much it matters to support, protect, and help boys be true to themselves and cared for by the people around them. As an educator working directly with boys and young men, Jonathon guides conversations from classrooms to wilderness expeditions alike, about identity, mental health, and what it means to be a man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season four of Breaking the Boy Code is a collaborative project with a group of five students at a nearby middle school. Together with my friend and past colleague Adrian, we engage the boys—seventh-graders Betsa and Siddig, who identify as Congolese and Sudanese; and eighth-graders Aksayan, Yoel and Kamari, who are Sri Lankan, Eritrean, and Jamaican part Indigenous—in a series of discussions on the intersection of masculinity and race.This week, the boys talk about gender norms and how they impact boys who look like them. They unpack the difference between the ‘boy code' and the ‘bro code' and what they mean for boys' friendships—highlighting both the positive aspects, such as bringing friends closer and providing emotional support, and the negative aspects, like ego issues or not having each other's backs in tough situations.From restrictions on clothing choices to societal norms limiting emotional expression, the boys share personal stories and start exploring what it feels like to challenge these stereotypes. CONNECTBreaking the Boy Code is part of the NGM Podcast Network. Next Gen Men is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging boys and men in the movement for gender justice. Learn more about our efforts and how you can support us at nextgenmen.ca. Reach out at boypodcast@nextgenmen.ca or on social media.@boypodcast on Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo@nextgenmen on Instagram and LinkedIn

In today's episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men, Jake Stika, for an insightful conversation on the evolving perspectives around gender and masculinity. Jake delves into the shifting conversations over the past decade, where more women are vocalizing support for men's issues and calling for healthier male identities. He questions traditional notions of masculine and feminine traits, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of human experiences. Tune in as Jake shares the mission behind Next Gen Men, the importance of diversity in content, and the continual journey of self-reflection and critical thinking for personal growth and better leadership. Don't miss this episode full of thought-provoking insights and powerful narratives on the future of masculinity.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links: Jake Stika's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestikaNext Gen Men's Website: https://www.nextgenmen.caNext Gen Men's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-gen-menNext Gen Men's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmenCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Join me for another episode of the Woo Curious Podcast, this time with guest Liz Tizzard. Super Duper Loud, and ADHD proud, Liz Tizzard is a wife to one Handy Andy of a man, and mom to two incredible Next Gen Men. With 46 countries under her belt, this wandering world traveller splits her time between Calgary AB, Windermere BC and whatever “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” adventure she can find. She lives her life out loud knowing that You Only Live Once, and has found a beautiful balance between bringing all the ENERGY to her online community, and nurturing her spiritual side in the quiet moments of real life. Her big beautiful personality shines throughout this episode as we delve into the winding path she walked towards embracing the woo and how her spiritual practice is unique to her and supports her in tapping into the full potential of her busy ADHD brain. There are so many nuggets of wisdom to be found in this episode, I hope you will tune in! You can find Liz, her epic dance parties and all her offerings @fungirlsfitclub on instagram. Doors are currently closed to step into 1:1 work with me for the summer, but I do have a few smaller offerings brewing and you can hop on the waitlist for Unleash Your Inner Witch: A beginner's guide to witchcraft for the woo curious which will start in September! #woocurious #adhd #adhdtools #spiritualityasatool #spiritualgrowth #femalepodcast #spiritualcoach #modernwitch

With Jake Stika of Next Gen Men, Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy, Shree Paradkar of the Toronto Star, and Angela Sterritt, national bestselling author of Unbroken. Today's episode features four of seven incredible speakers at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence, presented by the Canadian Women's Foundation and held on November 16, 2023. Speakers addressed pressing issues and solutions to end gender-based violence. Listen to learn how we can become allies to survivors of abuse and work as agents of safety and care from the ground up.  A note about content: this episode addresses gender-based violence.  Relevant links: The Facts about Gender-Based Violence  Episode ⁠Transcripts⁠  Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at ⁠canadianwomen.org⁠ and consider becoming a monthly donor.  Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation  Twitter: @cdnwomenfdn  LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation  Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation

It's almost curtains on 2023, but before it's over, we had to share some things we're grateful for. With a game, naturally! We're playing a lil guessing game, but of course, the number one thing we're grateful for is everyone who's taken the time to listen to this podcast, comment on social media, share this conversation with others. We're most grateful for you. THANK YOU.Jake Stika, executive director and cofounder of Next Gen Men, joins us this week to close out the year. He shares the importance of including different perspectives in the books we read, as he, Remoy, and Samantha all share their book gratitudes. SPOILER: Remoy continues to deny his literati status even as he shares a 700-page book.Jake goes Beyond Our Own Knowledge, getting into a couple of dope Next Gen Men initiatives.The crew stresses the importance of saving publications with factual information in this age of misinformation and disinformation as Next Gen Men completes a very important campaignThe crew has a moment of gratitude for mental health. Remoy shares his personal experience in another moment of gratitude.Referenced on this episode:Badass journalist Sarah Kendzior, who wrote Hiding in Plain Sight, cohosts Gaslit Nation with Andrea ChalupaA Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, a rich story of multidimensional male charactersB.O.O.K. ClubMeghann M. Cuniff, the reporter who brought accurate information about the trial  to social media in response to Tory Lanez's team's misinformation campaign against Megan Thee StallionTherapy and mental careThe Transgender Issue by Shon FayeMore on the Delhi street theatre company JanamSee No Stranger A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valerie KaurMore about Voice Male MagazineMASKulinity Podcast being back - you know where to go.

Patriarchal structures are bad for women and gender-diverse people, but are they also damaging to men?Jake Stika is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Next Gen Men. He examines the negative consequences of a patriarchal society on men and explores how men who feel less pain will do less harm.Jake spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence in Toronto on November 16, 2023.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, NewDEAL CEO and host Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Georgia Representative Phil Olaleye, whose district includes parts of Atlanta and the city of East Point. Olaleye is a passionate education advocate, who also serves as the Executive Director of Next Gen Men & Women, a nonprofit that creates pathways of opportunity for under-resourced students to graduate prepared for college and career. He describes his path to public service, starting with his upbringing as the son of working-class immigrants, his experience in the PeaceCorps, and what it takes to break down barriers for Georgia students living in poverty. The conversation also touches on the bipartisan effort to defeat a private school vouchers bill in the state legislature, as well as the recent court ruling to require the redrawing of Republican-authored congressional and legislative maps that have diluted Black power in Georgia for generations. Tune in to learn why Rep. Olaleye is a dynamic, rising leader you need to keep your eye on. IN THIS EPISODE [02:00] Meet Georgia Representative Phil Olaleye.  [02:57] His introduction to public service and the learning curves he has experienced along the way.  [04:45] How his upbringing ignited his passion for public service. [06:33] The non-profit, Next Gen Men and Women, where Olaleye serves as the Executive Director.  [09:24] What justice means to him and the Discovery Trips hosted by Next Gen Men and Women. [14:42] Why representation is so important to move things along within the Georgia legislature.  [15:14] Re-writing the unconstitutional maps in Georgia to restore voting rights for Black voters. [26:00] Georgia's failed Private Schools Voucher Bill. [27:24] The role of education in the future of our society, particularly in Georgia.  [31:40] The first bill Rep. Olaleye sponsored: The Georgia Educational Opportunity Act.  [33:25] Why investing in children is the easiest and most important ROI.  [37:30] How working in public service has pushed Olaleye to build an inquiring mind and sacrifice for others.  [39:42] The story of how he fell in love with the work that he continues to do today.  [40:53] His hopeful perspective for the future.

MASK is BACK! We're excited to kick off the new season of MASKulinity. It's a little different this time around. First off, we're now supported by Next Gen Men, your friendly neighborhood healthy masculinity organization based in Canada. Shout-out to them for doing the work to transform how the world sees and acts on masculinity.Remoy has also been living under a rock, writing, reading, traveling and staying the hell out of the news cycle. So each week, Samantha will put him up on game about all things news, pop culture, sports and more, working to try and make sense of this maskulinity thing. This episode they discuss #girlmath and #boymath, and healthy masculinity nemesis Andrew Tate!Our hosts are joined by podbro German Villegas, Next Gen Men board member and host of Modern Manhood,  on our post-COVID premiere to go further in depth into this masked collusion between influence and tech and how that's informing his next season of the pod.Previous episodes mentioned:The Racial Hierarchy of MASKulinity, with Dr. Liu - Part 1The Racial Hierarchy of MASKulinity - with Dr. Liu, Part 2

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jake Stika, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. We chat with Jake on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men and boys, the health and well-being of men in communities, workplaces and their vision for a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. We talk about power dynamics, breaking down gender roles, what to say to young men and boys, how to create more inclusive spaces at home, school and at work. Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Links-Next Gen Men-Raising Next Gen Men Course Online-Next Gen Men Learning Tools-@nextgenmenSupport the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Instagram:@theunpackedpodFacebook: @theunpackedpodunpackedpod.caSupport the show*music by Bensound

With European youth tournaments in progress, The MVP Cast looks at our next generation of talented males. US-based Brit, coach and scout Chris Mayes, and stats guru / talent spotter Dave Owen join Mark Woods to go over the names on a trajectory to the top and we assess how the forecasting progress works and who is flagged up as ones to watch. More at MVP247.com      

In this episode, Jonathon Reed joins me to talk about ‘the man box.' The man box is the way we limit boys and men - and our relationships with them- with a rigid view about masculinityWe also discuss how as parents we can support our boys, help them tap into their emotions and help them to develop emotional health and intimacy.   Jonathon is Youth Program Manager with a nonprofit organization called Next Gen Men, which means he does workshops and presentations at schools, trainings for teachers, a Discord server and a summer camp program all about supporting boys' wellbeing and challenging gender-based violence.   We talk about: [4:05] How Jonathan got into this work, and why [6:50] The lack of emotional intimacy boys grow up feeling they can't have with each other [7:30] What's the man box [11:20] Why it's so hard to be outside of the man box [15:55] How lack of emotional safety impacts boys and men [19:45] The good and bad environments that sports offer boys [22:50] Exposure to violence at a young age [26:20] Why it's hard for boys and men to ask for help [28:45] What parents can do to keep their sons from being stuck in the man box [32:55] Grounding in curiosity [35:30] Encouraging boys to cry [43:00] One thing Jonathan wishes all parents knew about toxic masculinity   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling' Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Boys and Sex by Peggy Orenstein Wilderness-based summer rite of passage trips in Ontario and Alberta: https://nextgenmen.ca/expeditions  Online course on boys and masculinity for parents and educators: https://nextgenmen.ca/courses  Discord server for boys and masculine-exploring youth in Grades 7-9: https://nextgenmen.ca/club  Breaking the Boy Code podcast on the inner lives of boys: https://breakingtheboycode.com    Connect with Jonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boypodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextgenmen Twitter:  https://twitter.com/boypodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/nextgenmen  Podcast: https://breakingtheboycode.com/  Website: https://nextgenmen.ca    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jake Stika, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. We chat with Jake on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men and boys, the health and well-being of men in communities, workplaces and their vision for a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. We talk about power dynamics, breaking down gender roles, what to say to young men and boys, how to create more inclusive spaces at home, school and at work.  Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Links-Next Gen Men -Raising Next Gen Men Course Online-Next Gen Men Learning Tools -@nextgenmenSupport the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Instagram:@theunpackedpodFacebook: @theunpackedpodunpackedpod.caSupport the show*music by Bensound

Jake is a Czech immigrant to Canada, the Executive Director of Next Gen Men, a speaker, and a facilitator. We bounce through his journey with depression in his 20's, balancing empathy with accountability, the civil war brewing around masculinity, how patriarchy hurts men too, and the idea that masculinity is a performance. Website: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/ and bookclubformen.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestika/ Instagram & Twitter: @nextgenmen

Brian interviews two impressive men: Jake Stika and John Campion.Jake Stika talks about masculinity. Jake is Next Gen Men's Executive Director and is passionate about changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity among youth, in communities, and at the workplace towards a future where boys and men experience less pain, and cause less harm. John Campion talks about Life Long Learning. John is a senior litigator who after an impressive 40 year legal career went back to school to do his MBA.

A frank conversation about how to navigate sexual consent. Our guests are Farrah Khan with Consent Comes First in the Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education at Toronto Metropolitan University; LEAF lawyer Cee Strauss; and Jonathon Reed with Next Gen Men.

What stake do men and boys have in addressing the harms caused by patriarchy? Jake Stika, Next Gen Men's Executive Director, joins our cohosts Jade Pichette and Erin Davis in rethinking how we address misogyny, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity to create a culture of inclusion and build towards a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. Please note a discount code is available for all Uncovering Belonging listeners. Visit prideatwork.ca/ub-podcast/ to access the discount code for 15% off those two products: Raising Next Gen Men Online Course B.O.O.K. Club

NextGenMen's Trevor Mayoh talks incel culture and explains why we are seeing more and more violence from incels. 

NextGenMen's Trevor Mayoh talks incel culture and explains why we are seeing more and more violence from incels. 

Lately, it's become abundantly clear to us that more men want to heal than ever before. Trauma is awakening men to doing healing work, and we've seen many of them find their way into the space that Worthy & Well shares with three other healers. This week's podcast guest, Jake Stika, has made it his life's work to not only help men heal from the social conditioning that leads to toxic masculinity, but also to create something different for the next generation of men (because what we've inherited clearly isn't working). As Jake says in the episode – boys will be what we give them space to be. Listen in as Casey and Jake discuss how the pandemic has affected toxic masculinity, what needs to happen for real change to take affect moving forward, and what you can do to be part of that change! **If you need support beyond what is listed in the resources below, please know that Casey is always available. Reach out to her at Casey@worthyandwell.com. Mentioned Resources & Next Steps: Visit the Next Gen Men website to learn more about who they are and what they do. https://www.nextgenmen.ca If you are an educator and you want to become part of the solution to toxic masculinity, learn more about Next Gen Men's “Mentors Cohort” here: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/next-gen-mentors The Raising Next Gen Men online course is for parents, educators, coaches, youth workers, and anyone who understands how much difference one, well-equipped mentor can make. You can find out more or jump on board here: http://nextgenmen.ca/raising-next-gen-men Sign up for the Future of Masculinity newsletter here: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/future Listen to Breaking the Boy Code here: https://breakingtheboycode.com/listen/ If you've experienced a big change or transformation in your life, you've done your healing, and now you're ready to find your Next Level Purpose, your “hell yes” path, then Worthy & Well's Next Level Purpose VIP Day is for you! https://www.letyourbodylead.com/clarity-of-purpose-workshop

“Man up,” “be a man,” and “don't be a girl” are phrases that boys often hear while growing up. They send the message that men should always project toughness, stoicism, and independence. Jake Stika believes that we need to teach boys to express vulnerability, ask for help, and show compassion and that doing so will benefit everyone in our society. Stika is the Executive Director of Next Gen Men and he spoke at The Walrus Talks: Boundaries in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I feel a sense of belonging when I can drop the mask of masculinity and be myself...the consequences of not being our authentic selves is like cutting limbs off."In a society where three out of four suicides, 80% of drug overdoses, and primary perpetrators of violence are men, toxic definitions of masculinity profoundly impact men, boys and the lives of those around them.  Jake Stika shares his journey of learning, unlearning, and re-shaping a healthier future for masculinity through his work as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men.Links mentioned in the episode: nextgenmen.cacampfirekinship.comIG: @campfire_kinship

Mental health at work is a current topic of interest, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. While we have seen a slide in mental wellbeing across populations, there are some clear gender differences that have become apparent. In this episode we speak to Jake Stika, the executive director of Next Gen Men, a non profit focused on health and wellbeing of men in our communities and gender equity in the workplace, on some of the key differences for men's mental health and what we can do to better support them at work.

In the last episode of the second season of Modern Manhood, I wanted to know and understand what it would be like for young men right now graduating and going off into the world. By looking back at other people's experience of being 18. With guests, Jake Stika, Jonathan Reed, Trevor Mayoh from Next Gen Men, and one of our producers Samantha Nzessi.

How do we raise next gen men -- men who can thrive in the 21st century? "When you're on a playground, you can't yell, 'Hey, Tommy, cut that hegemonic masculinity out!'" says Jake Stika, co-founder of Next Gen Men, a Canadian organization dedicated to changing how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity. Parents, educators and boys need concrete, practical suggestions and assistance. Talking to boys about consent, for example, is not enough. Today's tweens and teens understand the concept of consent and understand why it's important, but they need help figuring out how to apply consent in their personal relationships. "They want to know, 'What do I actually say, that's not too awkward?'" says Jonathon Reed, youth program manager for Next Gen Men. Boys also need and want to understand their role in the #MeToo era. Many have heard that they should listen to women and girls and want to know if they're allowed to talk as well. "It's really benevolent sexism that we're perpetuating when we don't empower boys to be stakeholders, beneficiaries, and co-conspirators in conversations" about equality, the gender wage gap, childcare, and parenting, Stika says. In this episode, Jen, Janet, Jake & Jonathon discuss: Helping boys understand consent (and giving them words to use in real-life situations) Creating space for boys to find solutions How boys use humor Gendered expectations Gender equity Benevolent sexism Male-on-male violence Why boys (all boys!) need people who see them, value them, & KNOW them The difference between harm & abuse Boys & anger (Did you know that trauma can manifest as anger?) Metabolizing shame Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: NextGenMen website Breaking the Boy Code -- our previous ON BOYS conversation with Jonathon Raising Next Gen Men course -- use the ON BOYS coupon code to save 15% ON BOYS episodes featuring ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt (mentioned at 14:17) Boys & Sex (w Peggy Orenstein) -- ON BOYS episode We Will Not Cancel Us -- essay by Adrienne Brown (mentioned at 34:22) Need help with your boys? Subscribe to Jen's newsletter, Building Boys Bulletin Opt-in at Boys Alive! for your free guide: Boys & Big Emotions with Janet Sponsor Spotlight: LCP Medical  Comfortable face masks that capture, disable & discard infectious germs Use the ON BOYS discount code to SAVE 10% off your order Sponsor Spotlight: Cozi #1 organizing app for families  

Today on Cold Takes recorded on November 18th, 2021. We celebrate Next Gen Men's birthday! As well as our shows are winding down, we look back on what was and what has been recording Modern Manhood Season 2 and Oreja Peluda. We reflect on the questions we wanted to ask, to the themes and topics maybe we wanted to delve into a little further. We discuss race and gender types as well look further to find out what is in store for the future of masculinity media, including our own shows.

Samantha Nzessi is back - which is good because we need to break down all this sexism that is raging in our faces. From the outfits they make women wear in sports, to letting Simone Biles take care of her mental health to do what she needs to do, and in the entertainment world Scar Jo vs. Disney. In the main korner it is a news story that is the blend of classism and privilege, and racism and homophobia all intersecting in the conviction of Ed Buck murderer of Queer Black men. Samantha as usual sends us through a deep dive of the fuckery of Hip-Hop, which we love, but need to callout and this time it's DeBaby and his comments and views of our beloved Lil Nas X who is challenging us all of our own fears and insecurities. GUEST CO-HOST: Samantha Nzessi is a third-culture linguaphile who cohosts MASKulinity Podcast, a show that's now part of a healthy masculinities podcast network hosted by NextGenMen. Check out Modern Manhood and Oreja Peluda wherever you get your podcasts!REFERENCE LINKS: WOMEN IN SPORTSGerman Women's Gymnastics Team Competes in Full Body Unitards in ProtestPink Offers to Pay Fines for Norwegian Women's Beach Handball Team After They Refused to Wear BikinisSimone Biles Is Still the GOAT After Pulling Out of Olympic Gymnastics Team CompetitionSimone Biles Explains What Happened Before Her Withdrawal From Competition & It's Absolutely TerrifyingSimone Biles wins bronze on beam in last day of event finalsFUCK YOU ED BUCKDemocratic donor Ed Buck found guilty in fatal meth overdoses of two menEd Buck Convicted on All Charges of 9-Count Indictment in Deaths of Black Men Gemmel Moore and Timothy DeanWhat A Day Podcast   Debaby & Lil Nas XLil Nas X Claps Back at Homophobic Responses to “Industry Baby”Vulture- DaBaby I don't See an End To ThisLil Nas X Explains Why He Performed His Onstage Kiss at the BET Awards: 'This Is My Space Now, Too' Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthurMinority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuu

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky - Rebecca is a Management Consultant who specializes in Governance and Strategic Planning. She has worked with hundreds of Boards and Senior Management Teams in the startup, private enterprise, not-for-profit and public sectors across Canada. Rebecca has been the Board Chair and Governance Committee Chair of Next Gen Men for the past 4 years and has led the development of the organization's Board and Committee structure from the ground up. An accomplished speaker and facilitator, Rebecca has also had the privilege of being a guest speaker for MBAs/EMBAs at The Drucker School of Management based in Claremont, California (USA). Rebecca runs a Governance Basics Blitz Workshop targeted at not-for-profits and associations that has welcomed participants from Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, California, Spain, and New Zealand. Rebecca and her colleague Jeff Homer, host workshops specifically targeted at helping startups understand governance complexities. Gayathri Shukla is the founder of Campfire Kinship, a social enterprise on a mission to unlock the power of empathy through human-centered solutions. Gayathri is the first certified instructor to bring an innovative method of storytelling to Calgary, called guided autobiography. As a coach and facilitator of this method, Gayathri empowers individuals and teams in discovering their authentic gifts, while creating spaces of belonging. Gayathri's expertise in human-centered design also extends into her professional role leading digital transformation strategy and innovation in Mining. Gayathri is a Professional Engineer with over 17 years of technical and leadership experience in the energy sector. She holds an Electrical Engineering degree from University of Calgary, and an Executive MBA from Queen's University with a certification in social impact. She is a proud mom of two kids, and a volunteer Board Director at Calgary Immigrant Women's Association. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show.   Summary: Rebecca sits down with Gayathri Shukla - an engineer turned community builder to discuss important themes like: the importance of nurturing those around you by listening intently to genuinely connect, the shift towards "human-centric" design and leading with empathy.  Leveraging the wisdom of the community through stories is Gayathri's forte. The stories and lived experiences of our customers hold the key to innovation. Because they are closest to the action, they know their pain points and they also often come with a treasure trove of insights. Listening to the stories of others and learning from diverse perspectives result in serendipitous ideas and connections - much like Rainforest's ecosystem analogy. When these insights are combined with data, this can result in game changing innovations, as well as better adoption. Show Quote: "It's important to encourage people to share their stories and voices so that we can build a genuine community of empowered people." "We need patience and courage combined with listening intently with empathy to build bridges."   Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.  

One of my earliest memories with Joseph is hanging out with him at a park when he was around 10 years old. He spent most of his time climbing trees with his friends. Since then, climbing has become a steady passion for him—it's his primary sport, his job, one of his favourite things to do and one of his biggest aspirations in life.We've spent countless hours underneath bouldering walls and pull-up bars. I've worked out with him, listened to him blast Apashe, and watched him grow into a remarkable young athlete. I asked him to join for a podcast episode so we could capture this moment in his life.Then I connected with an Olympic medalist named Jason Rogers. This is what we created.FURTHER READINGJason Rogers writes The Mandate Letter, a patient and meaningful exploration of the world of masculinity that features in-depth research and thought-provoking interviews on relevant topics. SOURCESWilliam Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood →Michael Thompson, Speaking of Boys: Answers to the Most-Asked Questions About Raising Boys →David Cohen, No Boy Left Behind? →Rachel Giese, Boys: What it Means to Become a Man →LINKSIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it through Next Gen Men.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Part of Next Gen Men Podcast Studio.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky - Rebecca is a Management Consultant who specializes in Governance and Strategic Planning. She has worked with hundreds of Boards and Senior Management Teams in the startup, private enterprise, not-for-profit and public sectors across Canada. Rebecca has been the Board Chair and Governance Committee Chair of Next Gen Men for the past 4 years and has led the development of the organization's Board and Committee structure from the ground up. An accomplished speaker and facilitator, Rebecca has also had the privilege of being a guest speaker for MBAs/EMBAs at The Drucker School of Management based in Claremont, California (USA). Rebecca runs a Governance Basics Blitz Workshop targeted at not-for-profits and associations that has welcomed participants from Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, California, Spain, and New Zealand. Rebecca and her colleague Jeff Homer, host workshops specifically targeted at helping startups understand governance complexities. Dr. Jana Rieger is a global leader in functional outcomes assessment related to head and neck disorders. Over her 20-year career in this field, Jana has held roles as a professor, clinician, researcher, and now, entrepreneur. Jana raised $2.5M in grant funding between 2014 and 2019 to develop the Mobili-T: a wearable device that uses software-enabled biofeedback technology to deliver a proven method to regain swallowing function for the 500 million people globally who are suffering from a swallowing disorder because of common medical conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, or head and neck cancer. In 2017, Jana spun a company out of the University of Alberta in order to move the technology from the lab and into the hands of the people who needed it. With her leadership, the True Angle team graduated from the Creative Destruction Laboratory in 2019 – one of the most highly-regarded business accelerators in Canada, and from the MATTERHealth Accelerator in Chicago in 2020. Jana raised over $1M in funding from angel investors, and was awarded an additional $780K in grant funding for True Angle. True Angle has now entered the US market with the Mobili-T, with plans to expand globally. Over the course of her academic career, Jana started and built several world-class programs from scratch. Early in her academic career, she raised $2M to plan, set-up, and deploy an innovative health outcomes assessment program that is internationally-renowned and credited as the gold standard in the field. From that program, Jana employed her expertise in team building and brought together thought leaders from 4 different countries to participate in an innovative international research network, the Head and Neck Research Network (HNRN). As founder and first director of that network, she developed policies and procedures, databases, privacy impact assessments and ethical approvals for the group, creating a strong foundation for governance. Over the years, Jana has been recognized as excelling in thought leadership. She has functioned at a director level within the health-care system in Alberta to bring together diverse groups of clinicians, researchers, and policy-makers. In her role as CEO of True Angle, Jana now brings her skills in fund raising, innovative program development, international team building, and thought leadership to the table to commercialize a remote digital technology that has the potential to change the lives of millions of people globally. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Summary Rebecca interviews True Angle founder and CEO Jana Rieger to discuss important topics like what it takes to make the jump from being an academic to an entrepreneur, advice for female entrepreneurs and her thoughts on the growing Alberta startup ecosystem! Show Quote: "I love what Alberta is doing right now and with a coordinated effort, we could become a real powerhouse for new innovation in all sectors." "It's important for us to have female leadership, it's to set the stage for the wheel to start spinning so that younger women can look at [entrepreneurship] as a potential option for them in their career and lives." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.  

Jake Stika is the co-founder and executive director of Next Gen Men and Chief Equity Leader at Equity Leaders. Jake is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was recently named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. How to contact Jake? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestika/ Next Gen Men LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-gen-men/ Equity Leaders website: https://www.equityleaders.org/about-us   What we talked about: 2:32 Next Gen Men 5:35 Support for dads 10:18 Equity Leaders 14:23 Parenthood & resume "gap" 17:08 Flexible working 20:47 Lower birth rates & sandwich generations 25:43 Job sharing and diversity & inclusion   How to contact Karin? How to connect with Karin Tischler, producer and podcast host of "Job Sharing and Beyond", and founder of Emily's Path Consulting (EPC): Website: https://emilyspath.ca/  Subscribe to the monthly EPC newsletter here! Q&A guest interview, interesting research findings, updates on previous "Job Sharing and Beyond" podcast guests, and exclusive previews about future guests!  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-tischler/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jobsharingandbeyond/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JobsharingByond Twitter: https://twitter.com/karin_tischler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karintischlerbc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emilyspathca/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilysPathConsulting

Modern Manhood cannot be done without the wonderful people of Next Gen Men and the Alberta Podcast Network. Logo done from Arcade Studio in Calgary, AB. This episode includes Dr Rob Weisskirch professor from CSU Monteray Bay and many wonderful parents. Modern Manhood team includes German Villegas, Remoy Phillip, Samantha Nzessi, and Danny Perez. 

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky - Rebecca is a Management Consultant who specializes in Governance and Strategic Planning. She has worked with hundreds of Boards and Senior Management Teams in the startup, private enterprise, not-for-profit and public sectors across Canada. Rebecca has been the Board Chair and Governance Committee Chair of Next Gen Men for the past 4 years and has led the development of the organization’s Board and Committee structure from the ground up. An accomplished speaker and facilitator, Rebecca has also had the privilege of being a guest speaker for MBAs/EMBAs at The Drucker School of Management based in Claremont, California (USA). Rebecca runs a Governance Basics Blitz Workshop targeted at not-for-profits and associations that has welcomed participants from Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, California, Spain, and New Zealand. Rebecca and her colleague Jeff Homer, host workshops specifically targeted at helping startups understand governance complexities. Daniel Delgado - Daniel joined TradeSpace as a co-founder in 2018. As Co-founder Daniel oversees product development, business strategy, marketing, finance, operations, technology and team development. Prior to co-founding TradeSpace Daniel has been part of consulting engineering firms which allowed him to achieve his professional engineering status. Daniel is also the founder of a tech-enabled engineering firm (Enginectra) that is building a two-sided marketplace for mechanical and electrical engineering services. Daniel enjoys active learning about start-ups and traveling around the world with his family. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Summary Rebecca talks with Daniel regarding his journey from Venezuela to Canada in search of work. While in Calgary he founded two companies, one of them being TradeSpace, a first of its kind that provides a collision space for construction companies, small manufacturers and e-commerce distribution companies giving them an ecosystem that can encourage them to grow. TradeSpace's Instagram Show Quote: "The definition of luck that I really like is when opportunity meets talent " "In general, that's where immigrants play a huge role in creating a new way of doing things. Because new ways of doing things is what is going to drive the world forward." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.  

Next Gen Men and Women believes if a young person can see it and experience it, then he or she can be it. This metro Atlanta nonprofit works with young people from disadvantaged communities and schools them on the ways of success. Executive Director Phil Olaleye and student Cy'ierra Davis a senior at Atlanta's Creekside High discuss how Next Gen has influenced her. Next we meet Jackie Cannizzo, Executive Director of the C5 Georgia Foundation and Samira Butts a senior at Marietta High. Thanks to a grant from Chick Fil A C5 will be able to expand their program services for young people and strengthen their alumni program to keep participants better connected.

Morgan Berry and I engaged in some incredible conversation about life, relationships and other mysteries. Part of an ongoing focus of Issues that Matter to Men and Mental-Wellbeing; produced in part in collaboration with the Create the Ripple Magazine. (Link in show notes below) Morgan and I share a friendship and have enjoyed key conversations over coffee at our favourite gathering coffee and gelato spot in Edmonton, #Block1912. This friendship translated into an easy going conversation where we had the courage to talk about things that matter. And, I am sure there will be an encore as we didn't have the time to really tackle all of the subjects we wanted to, so stay tuned! Connect with Morgan Berry: Website: empower-men.ca Booking: freebusy.io/morgan@empower-men.ca Newsletter Signup: empower-men.ca/e-book/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morgan.berry.54 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowermenca/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/empowermen?fbclid=IwAR24iy4eSZnDqFt4AN7jW2FufmsiHbp2Qh0XIEwbepKl9Znls9rpjm1zqPU Create the Ripple Magazine - Morgan Berry article: https://issuu.com/createtheripplemagazine/docs/create_the_ripple_magazine_march_2021/2 Kelly Wheadon Episode: https://www.candicesmiley.com/episode007 Book - Hard Times Create Strong Men https://amzn.to/3v3OM10 Book - The Art of Loving - Erich Fromm https://amzn.to/2OoMsRz **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases** Men Edmonton Support Group: https://linktr.ee/menedmonton Next Gen Men: https://www.facebook.com/nextgenmen https://linktr.ee/nextgenmen Brene Brown - QUOTE https://www.inspiringquotes.us/author/3438-brene-brown *** My bio goes something like this... I am going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life. (Elsie De Wolfe) This quote is my subtle mission in life... ❤ I'm a mom to an amazing little girl, girlfriend to an amazing man, a social marketer with an amazing online values driven company (http://bit.ly/ShiftinRetail), a thought leader (Instagram @candicecreation) and Editor-in-Chief of an online publication (CreatetheRippleMagazine.com). I find a ton of my life's joy in connecting people, to other people, places and things. It's not about hustle, it's about heart. It's not about push, it's about attraction... and you don't attract what you want, you attract WHO YOU ARE. (candicesmiley.com) I love speaking, writing, creating, traveling and connecting. A natural leader and disruptor, I have a passion for helping men and women to trust the niggle (trust themselves), tell the truth (boundaries are an amazing thing) and speak, even when their voice shakes. I'm a champion for the underdog, can't doesn't exist in my vocabulary and I believe that taking radical responsibility in your life changes everything. Choose Brave. Curious to know more? Or Follow along; I show up very honestly on my social media platforms. On Instagram: @candicecreation Podcast with Me: https://bit.ly/PodcastwithMe On Facebook: /CandiceSmiley or /CandiceSmileyKA Watch on YouTube: /CandiceSmiley Laugh on TikTok: @candicesmiley.com On LinkedIn: /candicesmiley On my Website: https://candicesmiley.com Create the Ripple Instagram: @createtheripplepodcast @createtheripplemagazine Facebook: Create the Ripple Podcast Create the Ripple Magazine Write for or Read the Magazine: https://createtheripplemagazine.com DISCLOSURE: I USE MY WEBSITE, MAGAZINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO CREATE THE INCOME THAT SUPPORTS MY LIFESTYLE. WHEN YOU FOLLOW ME POSTS/ARTICLES/PAGES/ESSAYS MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO.

Patriarchy is made up of two Latin words, meaning “father power” or “ruling “father.” Jake Stika—the co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men—notes when we look at society, we see examples of patriarchal structures. It could be familial, with the father as the breadwinner and protector. It could be systemic, with monarchies and lords.In modern times, one of the two spheres where the most power is held is Fortune 500 companies. Only 32 out of 500 CEOs are female (7%), so it’s easy to see the power is still patriarchal. Global heads of state are still only 7% female representation. People don’t believe we exist in a patriarchy, but it’s easy to demonstrate. Everyone is affected by these structures. How do we change that? Why is change so necessary? Listen to this episode of Content Callout for a deep, eye-opening, and important conversation about redefining the roles of men in society. Outline of This Episode[0:49] All about Next Gen Men[1:48] How Jake defines patriarchy[6:27] How Jake found his “why”[10:24] Creating awareness in the market[12:40] Identity crisis + sensitizing experiences [16:59] Monetizing non-profits [20:04] Culture change isn’t comfortable[24:13] Changing the stereotypes of gender[28:18] Brands embracing societal marketing[35:25] The Canadian Contingent for the UN[36:44] Get more information about Next Gen MenResources & People MentionedThe Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell HooksWE Charity ScandalMichele RomanowConnect with Jake StikaNext Gen MenConnect on LinkedInFollow on TwitterFriend on FacebookConnect With the Content Callout Teamhttps://ContentCallout.com Subscribe to CONTENT CALLOUT onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Jake Stika founder of Canadia nonprofit Next Jen Men joined Purposely Podcast to share his story. ‘I had a really shitty mental health experience in my early 20s and came to understand that it was a masculine script that was harming me and I have been on a unlearning and learning journey, sharing that with people.' Jake a former athlete and self-confessed jock, struggled with his own mental health. This experience led to unsafe behaviour and a negative view of himself particularly in relation to his own masculinity. Eventually a period of self-reflection as well as therapy helped Jake to understand himself better and offered him more positive thoughts about what it means to be a man. This journey led him to a life of purpose and co founding the charity Next Gen Men focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men. It focuses on the health and well-being of men where boys and men ‘experience less pain and cause less harm'. ‘I've had an eclectic career. You know, I played Semi Pro basketball, until I was the ripe old age of 24. I then retired and came back to Canada and got a job in oil and gas as a business analyst, which, which was just awful. That is when I made the leap. Initially working as part of a start-up ecosystem leading business development and sales for several start-ups. That was part of the catalyst of Next Gen Men.' 'I had been fundraising for the men's health charity Movember for five years, and they had a call for proposals out for new ideas to change the face of men's health in Canada. I fancied myself as an entrepreneur and here was an idea and a funding opportunity, so we pitched! Together with a buddy of mine from University, who had lost his brother to suicide and who was working with at risk youth we pitched this idea and we got the funding, $150,000, to three knuckleheads who've never done anything like this before' Their youth programs teach boys to question gender stereotypes and assumptions. Their work helps build emotional intelligence, giving youth the skills and resilience they need for healthy relationships and positive mental health. How to practice consent, how to be a good friend, how to live with confidence and empathy, their programs engage youth in the big conversations they need to have. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. He is also a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, Canadian Women & Sport, as well as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-longbottom2/message

I've known Jack for several years. We've been in touch throughout the pandemic, from the initial school closures and cancellation of his summer camp to the uncertainty of a new school year and ongoing boredom of life without the social closeness and sports teams that he expected to experience in high school.Jack's story of two-hour online classes and tentative new friends, frustration with masks and enjoyment on Minecraft isn't representative of every young person this year, but his search for engaging learning experiences and meaningful connections with peers is an important snapshot of adolescence in the pandemic.For those of us who know boys, we've got work to do.Continue reading on MediumFURTHER READINGJon's book My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up, Fessed Up & Grew delves into the importance of vulnerability for educators, and how we can grow my acknowledging our mistakes for ourselves, our colleagues and our students. Michael and Richard Hawley's research was published in a must-have resource for teachers that work with boys: Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies That Work—and Why.You can find out more about the online youth programming I'm doing with Next Gen Men, check out NGM Boys Club, and learn from us through our online course Raising Next Gen Men.SOURCESMichael Reichert and Richard Hawley, Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies That Work—and Why →Michael Reichert, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men →Carola Suárez-Orozco and Desirée Baolian Qin-Hilliard, Immigrant Boys' Experiences in U.S. Schools →LINKSIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it through Next Gen Men.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Part of Next Gen Men Podcast Studio.

Jake Stika of Next Gen Men talks about how patriarchy and the masculine script of competition and domination perpetuates gender inequality and is harmful to both women AND men. Jake describes how he approaches these topics with leaders and other men, and about how his own experiences in semi-professional sport brought him to pivot his career to focus on the health and well-being of boys and men. Follow on Instagram @work_revolution Email your feedback, questions and topic ideas to debra@workrevolution.ca Website: https://workrevolution.ca/ Editing by Rodney Lock Music: This World is Yours by Gyom

***content warning for conversations regarding sexual violence throughout the episode***German Villeagas and Veronika Ilich from the Modern Manhood podcast's Cold Takes join me to discuss Emerald Fennell's much-praised rape-revenge thriller Promising Young Woman starring Carrey Mulligan. We talk about the film's representations of rape culture, the virtues and pitfalls of Cassie's vigilante justice, and explore the film's controversial ending. We also get into a Washington Post article that both downplays sexual assault and compares it to Capitol Riot hysteria. Great! Discussed in the episode: On The Disempowerment of Promising Young Woman by Mary Beth McAndrews | Roger Ebert.comBiden wants unity and justice. Watching 'Promising Young Woman' could help. | Washington PostReComradationsGerman: Hades from Supergiant GamesVeronika: Taking time on weekends for having elaborate breakfastsEvan: [1] Dead Cells from Motion Twin [2] Elle, dir. Paul Verhoeven (2016) Check out the work of NextGenMen here, and listen to Modern Manhood! Join the Kino Lefter DiscordJoin the Kino Lefter Facebook group "Kino Lefter VIP Cinema Experience"Get access to Primo Lefter, our weekly bonus show on our Patreon for just $3 per month.

Had you told Jake Stika 8 years ago he would be leading a feminist male organization, he would have given you the 'are you crazy' glare. Today, Jake is co-founder and executive director of Next Gen Men, an organization with a female friendly mission statement: 'We are working towards a future where boys and men feel less pain and cause less harm.'

今週のゲストは、12月1日にI took her nameという本を出版された松尾ポスト脩さんです。フェミニストとして、父親としていかに平等な社会を作っていくか、そして特に男性の育休の普及について活動されている修さんにお話を伺いました。 日本人男性に対するアンケートにご協力ください。 はみライ忘年会　日本時間12/29 10:00AM 北米時間12/28 5PM PSTです。 ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ いつも聴いて頂いてありがとうございます！ 今週もみなさんからのコメント、ご質問を募集しています。また、このポッドキャストをより多くの方に聴いて頂くために、ぜひシェアして下さい。 Facebook 非公開グループ「はみライコミュニティ」年齢性別関係なくご参加下さい♪ ジャパンポッドキャストアワードではみライを推薦してください♪ 年明けから週1ペースで無料コーチングセッションを提供します。スケジュールはこちらから。 はみライ公式SHOPもオープンしました！ 海外在住者向けはみライ公式SHOP on Etsyはこちら！ Patreonでの毎月サポートも募集中です！ 不定期でのサポート用に、ペイパルアカウントも作成しました。お好きな金額でサポートできます。こちらからどうぞ。 Apple Podcastにて☆とレビューをつけて下さった方にははみライステッカーをお送りします☆住所をお知らせ下さい。 2021年4月ブレネーブラウンブッククラブに興味ある方はこちら はみライのスポンサーに関するお問合せ、感想メールなどはこちらから 00:25 クリスマスも終わり 00:58 はみライ忘年会もうすぐです 01:35 リスナーさんからのレビュー 02:05 ジャパンポッドキャストアワード 02:38 今週のゲストは松尾ポスト修さん 03:33 15歳の時にアメリカへ 04:33 仕事で5年間香港にも 05:11 育休をパートナーの実家のミネソタ州で 05:43 2017年に結婚してパートナーの姓と組み合わせた 08:16 ジェンダーバイアスについて書いた本 I took her name 09:00 まさか男性の自分がフェミニズムの本を書くとは 09:56 日本の戸籍制度 10:43 夫婦別姓制度 11:28 名前ってアイデンティティ 12:08 ゆかりの姓は前夫の姓そのまま 13:19 日本人なのに何で日本の事を悪く言うの？ 13:54 日本のジェンダーギャップ指数 14:22 日本人としてのアイデンティティは深い 15:38 「嫁」「旦那」「主人」問題 17:36 ブレネーブラウンファンの二人 18:19 Daring Greatlyを読んで泣いた 19:42 辛さを正直に打ち明けて良かったことの方が多い 21:44 男性への社会からのメッセージに危機感を感じる 22:34 日本語で出版されるべき本 23:05 日本人男性むけのアンケート実施中 24:14 声をあげることに躊躇する日本人 24:55 日本人男性が必要としている本 25:27 男性が受けた性暴力にも触れられている 25:55 話しづらいこと＝大切なこと 26:55 Fathering Japanについて 28:23 男性の育休について 29:12 社会のプレッシャー 29:52 Patriarchy 男性社会 31:00 「男はこうでなければならない」 32:17 これまでで直面した最も大きな試練 35:36 質問コーナー 36:40 Invisible Women 37:45 ブッククラブと本の話 39:01 グレノンドイル 41:00 WomEmpowered International 41:59 NextGenMen 43:00 大変な読書家の修さん 46:05 本を出すってアリーナにでていくこと 46:52 発信しない方が楽 47:37 "To live is to be vulnerable" 48:25 誰かを愛すること＝アリーナ 49:41 Queen's Gambit 54:16 日本人男性対象のアンケート 54:47 今週のポジティブ

We're joined today by Jake Stika, he's the executive director of Next Gen Men. It's an organization that's passionate about redefining what 'manhood' means. They're on a mission to create brave spaces to engage, educate, and empower boys and men on gender and equality.Jake shares his own adventure that brought him to start a non-profit. A challenge to his identity of being an athlete, multiple bouts of depression, self-harm and flunking out of university became a starting point for Next Gen Men and the thousands of youth they've worked with across the country.And we dig into what needs to be talked about when it comes to mental health, but we're afraid to have conversations about it because we're scared of how it will be perceived.Next Gen Men, Next Gen Men Instagram, Next Gen Men Facebook, Next Gen Men Twitter.Do you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast!? People we should talk to? Let us know!Here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine InstaDig the outro music? It's from the myth, the legend herself, Dyalla Swain. Big shout out for mixing us up an epic beat. Check out her SoundCloud by clicking here!

Rebecca Finley steps into The Dojo this week to share her experience in corporate strategy, and the fun (yes! FUN!) in governance. We explore some of her experiences assisting organizations through transformation and continuous development. We also spend time focused on learning more about inclusivity and the role that diversity plays. As Chair of Next Gen Men, Rebecca provides her insights on supporting and developing men to eliminate toxic masculinity and empower women. We'll also dive into the biggest influencers in our lives, and how they've taught us about equality. Then, on The Podium, we're joined by Kristine "Christmas" Jones to dive further into our family histories as we chat about some of our most beloved decorations for the upcoming season. Kick back beside the fireplace with some hot chocolate, click subscribe and join us for Episode 9! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thebizdojo)

The language and approach you take when you have conversations with men about masculinity is important. You have to be effective, you can't just try to be right. You may have to talk about the patriarchy vs feminism. You may need to ask them question to probe at their defense mechanism. But mostly important, you need to empathize with their pain. As a reminder, you can sign up for Next Gen Men's next event on masculinity and substance abuse here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193 (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193) Also, it's Movember, and my buddy Gautham is raising money! I donated $50 and it would be great to have more of the Imperfect community work to raise money for his cause. Movember is an organization that raises money to change the narrative around mental health for men. You can https://movember.com/m/13453409?mc=1 (donate to his fund here).

Next Gen Men is redefining what ‘manhood’ means, so that boys and men experience less pain and cause less harm. That is their vision and their mission and it ties in really well to what I'm trying to do with this podcast. On this episode, we discuss the work he’s doing at Next Gen Men, how the patriarchy hurts men, the journey of a young boy, cancel culture vs consequence culture, unlearning, the importance of nuance in these conversations and much much more. You can learn more on their website linked above, and follow them on social media @nextgenmen on https://twitter.com/nextgenmen (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmen/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/nextgenmen (Facebook). You can also sign up for their next event for men and the connection to substance abuse here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193 (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193) More about Jake: As Next Gen Men's Executive Director, Jake is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. He is also a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, Canadian Women & Sport, as well as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. Also, it's Movember, and my buddy Gautham is raising money! I donated $50 and it would be great to have more of the Imperfect community work to raise money for his cause. Movember is an organization that raises money to change the narrative around mental health for men. You can https://movember.com/m/13453409?mc=1 (donate to his fund here).

Veronika is busy this week, so we invite Jake Stika, Executive Director in Next Gen Men(nextgenmen.ca) to talk about the upcoming American election as well deep diving into our new favorite TV show "Ted Lasso" to explain the positive masculinity in it. Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/10/23/trump-is-playing-the-man-card-according-to-new-documentary/#21d1e2c86ee9 https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/10/joe-biden-hunter-kiss-masculinity.html https://www.theringer.com/tv/2020/8/14/21367994/ted-lasso-apple-tv-jason-sudeikis

I often talk about suicide like it's a statistic—the fact that it was the leading cause of death for teenage boys in Canada in 2018, for example; that rates of suicide attempts among trans youth are as high as 78%; that 70% of mental heatlh problems begin in childhood or adolescence.  Suicide is more than numbers. It's a difficult and ongoing thing that I face in my conversations with young people, and it's personal. I wanted to write something for World Suicide Prevention Day, but it was hard. This whole thing is hard.In the end, that's what made me decide to record this. It's messy. It has broken edges and a slam poem that I wrote in a single night five years ago. But it's my effort at saying something worth saying.If you are in crisis, Kids Help Phone is accessible and anonymous 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868 or live chat at kidshelpphone.ca. 911 for emergencies.LINKSIf you thought this piece was worthwhile, support it on Patreon .Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men .

In this Episode we sit down with Jake Stika of Next Gen Men, Jake is the co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. As such he is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum and is a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association as well as Canadian Women & Sport. You can follow NextGenMen on Instagram: @nextgenmen , Twitter: @NextGenMen and visit their website at: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katie846/support

Men account for 75% of suicides in Canadians aged 20-29. There is a crisis of masculinity and it needs to be discussed. Join us in a conversation with Jake Stika, a renowned advocate for gender equity and the co-founder and Executive Director of NextGenMen.NextGenMen Website: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmen/#NextGenMen is always looking for new volunteers and donations! Check out their awesome merch too. All proceeds go towards a cultural change of undefining masculinity. If you are in a dark place: Go to your nearest hospital emergency departmentCall 911Crisis Services Canada: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 http://www.kidshelpphone.ca: Free, anonymous and confidential professional phone counselling and online counselling, available 24/7 for kids and youth 20 years of age and younger.Ontario Distress Centres: http://www.dcontario.org/centres.html Free, confidential support and information. Visit the website for a phone contact in your area. Hours of operation vary, but most answer calls around the clock.Peace of Mind Canada: https://www.peaceofmindcanada.org/UofThrive: https://www.instagram.com/uofthrive/

Several months ago, Evan invited me to see his middle school musical. The night of the show, I rode my bike across town and found a seat next to his dad, who was watching for the second time. The audience filled up, and the lights went down.It ended up being a remarkably good show, but one of the most memorable moments for me took place right away in the opening number. Evan was unmistakeable in the front row, eyes darkened with makeup and shining at the audience. His voice carried through the ensemble. His body committed entirely to the scene. He was captivating. That was the moment I wondered if he had a story to be told.Continue reading on MediumFURTHER READINGYou can read about the Dream Crazier ad campaign that Evan talked about on Nike News, and watch the video itself on Vimeo.SOURCESNiobe Way, Intimacy, Desire, and Distrust in the Friendships of Adolescent Boys →Clementine Ford, Boys Will Be Boys →Michael Chabon, My Son, The Prince of Fashion →LINKSIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.

EDI in Times of Crisishttps://www.feminuity.org/blog/dei-in-crisis?fbclid=IwAR3cEYEkUN8_Fdj3uswqVq5oCF9yFIm99pFej0lJHPqFmA7u7KZwjpWbzFQGendered Impactshttps://canadianwomen.org/blog/gendered-impacts-of-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR35ZSSmyuw8u6in68dJ3BIoXls4sl3paO8vnuPmB5dopIeZwgMXNiZF9akhttps://www2.unwomen.org/-/media/field%20office%20americas/documentos/publicaciones/2020/03/enbriefing%20coronavirusv1117032020.pdf?la=en&vs=4511&fbclid=IwAR0uGhxOPkApQ0cjcGuCXZlZKS-bVAEOPmbxIlLjrSskcAhNCa-oqD8tyGEhttp://behindthenumbers.ca/2020/03/20/covid-19-crisis-response-must-address-gender-faultlines/https://calgaryherald.com/pmn/health-pmn/countries-must-tackle-horrifying-domestic-abuse-surge-amid-lockdowns-un-chief/wcm/1da8a911-b261-42ce-b6da-2a411989947c/?fbclid=IwAR1nMsCFvts-xJGDaElLgA7qJkAo38Os3I50N8RRus1xRLH3i_rq8qi5j_whttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/us/women-coronavirus-greater-risk.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR09ewlJFMTO4R7Aojpp2HBBtyoB5hJI30kIng74VKGXguO0DOTLiPIAQWI Leadershiphttps://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/04/01/the-faces-of-the-covid-19-fight-across-canada-are-female-heres-why-that-matters.html?fbclid=IwAR3Q3KLwrI5nCmIANRJsQMabT21Bb8639FfDwU7Z8DZbXxgAV2HYhCLQKbMhttps://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/women-female-leadership-gender-coronavirus-covid19-response/ Non-Profit Sectorhttps://globalnews.ca/news/6747825/coronavirus-charities-canada/?utm_source=GlobalNews&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1pFG2YKpS-sLoPnwB4ieDRT-ilqZWVVCJY8ozunLCAkMWxug7DFSWVqXkhttps://globalnews.ca/news/6778731/coronavirus-womens-indigenous-assault-centres/?utm_source=GlobalNews&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1LNbB3lmEsrnayvckZjGlFl2MlnEGXEqI2ORqwncUTVaGur99Mzi7B3QoRedefining Essential Serviceshttps://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/march-2020/covid-19-crisis-shows-us-childcare-is-always-an-essential-service/?fbclid=IwAR3rSZcRUUXKAPofcI41DDTj0DNPfB_JJ_N2JTtgH-Ta7Gl6tWiWgaZJwZs

In this episode of Modern Manhood, we're going to start something new and hopefully something continous. A way of reacting to the news cycle and having some fluid conversations with someone who is not only a good friend, someone who came up in the volunteer space around gender about the same time. Introducing "Cold Takes" a space to talk about articles and everyday life with my co-host Veronika Ilich, coordinator for Next Gen Men. In this episode, we talk about BBC report about worldwide UN gender studies. And another report where it showed mothers being more unpleasant about little boy's emotions than fathers.

Logan moved to Florida at the end of the summer. I'll never know entirely what he left behind in California. I know that he had half a dozen friends on his street and the next, that on early mornings he would go to one of their houses for breakfast before bicycling together to school. I know that his grade at school held a lot of trust between themselves and cried at their graduation ceremony. I know that they were almost always together.The new school isn't the same. It's a private school built for achievement, serving a highly ambitious student population and no single school district. It's meant a lot of changes for Logan, with one of the most significant being the depth of his relationships with his peers.Over the months, he's also noticed changes within himself. While he still identifies the same strengths in himself that I do—his capacity for connection, his thoughtfulness and selflessness—he sees himself reflecting the attitudes and priorities of the people around him. “I don't know if it's just high school or being in a new place, or new people or whatever it is, but I feel like I'm changing,” he told me. “Like, I can notice myself…my personality is different from when I left.”Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingMichael's most recent book is How to Raise a Boy. He also co-wrote two books on boys and relational learning with his research partner, Richard Hawley, which you can find on his website. They also published the initial findings of their research in a report for the International Boys' School Coalition called Teaching Boys: A Global Study of Effective Practices.SourcesMichael Reichert, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men →Julie Beck, Raising Boys With a Broader Definition of Masculinity →Judy Chu, Supporting Boys' Healthy Resistance to Masculine Norms →The Haverford School, Counseling Services →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.

For the 100th episode of Modern Manhood, I want to think about the future. I asked people from the r/MensLib and Next Gen Men community to send me recordings of what they think the future of masculinity would be like. And you will hear my thoughts on the future of politics and culture in regard to gender. As well as ponder about the end of gender.  Everyday Sociology article: https://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2018/06/the-future-of-gender.html MM100 Party!: https://www.facebook.com/events/614647642701514/

There are a lot of women who talk about gender and diversity in the workplace, but not a lot of men. Here's the truth about gender equality: it isn't about men vs. women. It's actually about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive and that means it's better for men too. Jake Stika AKA 'The guy that talks about gender' is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. They create brave spaces to engage, educate, & empower men and boys on gender & equality. I found this conversation very informative and I learned a lot from his perspective. I'm really excited to be able to share this with you. To learn more about Jake's work check out https://www.nextgenmen.ca/ You can also follow Next Gen Men on Instagram and Twitter: @nextgenmen Some resources mentioned: https://modernmanhood.org/ http://www.equityleaders.org/ https://www.ted.com/speakers/tony_porter http://breakingtheboycode.com/ Get your Ambitious Every Day Journal here http://andreajanzen.com/ Join the Ambitious Every Day Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/592214311302369/ Sponsor: Duckish Natural Skincare https://www.duckish.ca/discount/DIVERSITYATWORK Enter promo code diversityatwork to get 15% off of your order. Duckish ships to the US and Canada.

January 29, 2017 saw the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canadian history: the Québec City mosque shooting in which six Muslim worshippers were killed and 19 injured.Rehan was ten. “I remember when it happened,” he said on the podcast. “That night, I actually started crying because I was like, ‘What if that ever happened to me?'”Islamophobia is on the rise in Canada. It's perhaps most visible in the forms of explicit violence such as the massacre in Québec City, but it also manifests in schoolyard jokes and whitewashed media. Girls having their hjiabs torn off; refugees being told to leave. A kid like Rehan who can describe racism as easily as his evening prayers.Violence doesn't end just because you cross a border. And just because we can point to a historical event and say that it was an example of Islamophobia doesn't mean that it's not still happening now. It is still happening. We need to talk about it.Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingFatmeh mentioned the Centre for Race and Culture and recommended their publication Race and Respect as a resource for teachers seeking to teach students about active citizenship and inclusive communities.SourcesJasmin Zine, Islamophobia and hate crimes continue to rise in Canada →Joanna Schroeder, Racists Are Recruiting. Watch Your White Sons. →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.

On the last episode of Modern Manhood, we surveyed the landscape of masculinity in the last ten years starting from Tony Porter’s Man Box and the election of Rob For all the way to end of 2017 In this episode, the first of 2020, we continue the conversation with Jake Stika, Executive Director at Next Gen Men, highlighting what caused ripples in the world of gender and masculinity.  Starting from Van Attack in Toronto all the way to the Don Cherry firing, finishing off with what we think the next ten years will look like for us and this world

It’s been ten years since Tony Porter introduced The Man Box to us. A tool and a theory that has shaped the way we see gender with men, and the system that hurts us and hurts others.  But a theory is only as good as it’s proof of concept. And you can say that in the last ten years The Man Box theory has been proven over and over again. On this episode and the one after this of Modern Manhood, we’ll look back at the 2010’s with my friend and the Executive Director of Next Gen Men, Jake Stika. 

On this week's Hope Motivates Action podcast episode, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Jake Stika, the co-founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Next Gen Men. I met Jake through his Board Chair and was immediately impressed with his compassion, intelligence and purpose-driven mission to create brave spaces to engage, educate and empower men and boys on gender and equality.

Breaking the Boy Code began in March 2018, or the summer of 2017, or April 2014 depending on your parameters. But some part of it has its roots in an underweight boy with too many bracelets and long blonde hair—because if you had asked me when I was young what I thought about gender stereotypes and rules about masculinity, I would have had a lot to say.I learned at a young age that some things are not allowed for boys, and some things result in violence that I wasn't ready for. I was told I was doing it wrong. I was told I was a girl. I was called a fag before I knew what a fag was. As I navigated the winding path of both resistance and adherence to the rules of masculinity, I went to great lengths to hide or change parts of who I was. And while I had some great teachers, I also had teachers who were unprepared to intervene on homophobic violence in their classrooms.I'm now an educator, and I've seen firsthand the impact of committed and authentic relationships with boys. Boys are saying: ‘We want change. We want these kinds of conversations about masculinity, about mental health and relationships, we want to be supported by committed educators who spend time with us and help us create a space to explore who we want to be.' So as parents and educators we are part of something better than what we experienced when we were young.“There is a systematic mistreatment underlying boyhood, and those of us responsible for its design and maintenance—not boys themselves—must fix its flaws. We will find ready partners in boys themselves, who have a keen interest in being seen as they are, hearts beating loudly behind the masks they must wear.” — Michael ReichertTogether, we are breaking the boy code.SourcesMichael Reichert, How to Raise a Boy →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon .Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men .

Today’s conversation is with German Villegas. German is a Social Change Accelerator, host of the Modern Manhood podcast, is a Man at Large at Next Gen Men in Edmonton. German is a Chilean immigrant who moved to Edmonton, Canada in 1988. He noticed a gap between the discussion about gender roles, and how men have been thinking and talking about it, so he set out to create Modern Manhood, a podcast about healthy masculinities and the roles they play in society through interviews, the podcast has been shortlisted for a Community Award in 2016 and has included guests from three different continents. German’s main life has included being a youth worker and mental health advocate for 6 years and working primarily with young boys in creating healthy relationship skills. He also has worked with men in co-facilitating group therapy and psychoeducational work with men who have abused, and men who identify that they need help. But German also loves talking podcasts, 2000 era garage rock music, and the education system. He describes himself as someone always trying to lean in to ambiguity, and flexing his empathy muscles. In this episode we talk about: Turning gender equity into a community conversation Masculinity in Alberta and around the world The role of empathy in gender equity Multiple Masculinities Gender in the workplace The role of youth in helping us reach gender equity More on German and his work Next Gen Men: https://nextgenmen.ca/our-team/ Modern Manhood: https://modernmanhood.org Other links from this episode: Youtube video with elementary school teacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fayKPhZzrMI Raewyn Connell, formally RW Connell, and her book "Masculinities": http://www.raewynconnell.net/p/masculinities_20.html C.J. Pascoe’s Book “Dude, You’re a Fag:” https://www.amazon.ca/Dude-Youre-Fag-Masculinity-Sexuality/dp/0520271483

With the debate about gay rights in the national media last year, homophobia became the mainstay of school hallways in Mumbai. Ash faced this every day with the unplaceable ache of being a closeted gay Hindu boy. “Even though they're not talking to me,” he said on the podcast, “I feel what they say.” So each day he sidestepped one-sided debates that drove homophobic language through his skin, and gradually his helplessness translated to anger.“It was enraging to not be able to stand up for myself. That's one of the things that got to me the most. Because it would be odd for a straight kid to stand up for gay rights. If you take even a slightly pro-gay stance people are definitely going to start questioning you. I can't risk that. But I can't just stand and watch them spew homophobia. So what the hell do I do?”Indian society upholds what Sikata Banerjee calls masculine Hinduism in Mumbai and what Aakriti Kohli calls Sikh martial masculinity in Punjab. Meanwhile Ash is caught on the frontlines, the victim of both the unrelenting pressure and cruel manifestation of a masculine narrative long defined by invulnerability and the domination of others.The irony is that we can follow this thread from modern India to the perceived crisis of masculinity in the British Empire and the consequent rise of muscular Christianity in 19th-century North America. We are inherently part of the construction of boyhood masculinity as it has been for a hundred years.Which means we are part of its redefinition.Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingI'm going to be sharing more about Love and how to support him through his refugee claim process soon. In the meantime, reach out on social media if you're interested in learning how to support him.SourcesSikata Banerjee, Make me a man!: Masculinity, Hinduism, and nationalism in India →Sikata Banerjee, The Quest for Manhood: Masculine Hinduism and Nation in Bengal →Sanjay Srivastava, The making of toxic Hindu masculinity →Aakriti Kohli, Militarization of Sikh Masculinity →Rohini Nilekani, Boys can't be boys. Here's how to fix India's toxic masculinity problem →Amanda Keddie, Little Boys: tomorrow's macho lads →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Audio excerpt from University of Victoria. Supported by Next Gen Men.

Ryan if you don’t know is one of the co-founders of Men Edmonton, and most importantly one of the men that guided me into the pro-feminist masculinity movement. I met him at a coffee shop in Edmonton, he wanted to suss me out before I could join Men Edmonton. Well i guess I fit the bill and I was invited in, and have been thankful ever since. And now he’s joined the Next Gen Men family, as the Program Manager for Wolf Pack. We got a chance to talk about what it's like to be at a Wolf Pack, the highs, the challenges, and the tension. About the group and about masculinity in general nextgenmen.ca

In this episode, Jake Stika, Executive Director of Next Gen Men, talks about what toxic masculinity is. Go to https://www.nextgenmen.ca/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

The reason why this particular segment is so important is because our physical health has everything to do with our mental health. Meet Alex! Alex got his Masters of social work at a university of Calgary which landed him a job working with male victims of domestic abuse. He did a lot of work in counselling in advocacy while training organizations and how to work differently with men. He then taught at Mount Royal while continuing healthy masculinity work. He is now in Toronto with the private practice and doing monthly groups with men with an agency creating a branch of nontraditional conversations. Alex‘s message is mostly about being a strong male role model and challenging gender norms in toxic masculinity such as social constructionism. It is normal as humans to have excitable highs and depressing lows. But what is not considered healthy is being in these destructive lows for a long period of time. I personally can resonate with a lot of Alixis theory, philosophy and facts! He’s a well educated man with a lot to offer. What I like about him the most is that he steered his work towards men’s mental health. Sometimes going across the board isn’t always helpful from a business point of view. But when a man sees that another therapist who is a male that specializing with men’s mental health particularly, that man may be more inclined to share. Women as we know has fought for many years that we were more than what our grandfather said or our great great grandfathers said, so on and so forth and we have recognized the delusion of this pecking order that has been going on for many years. A part of what we have talked about in the podcast is that men have developed toxic behavior. In regards to that there has been a delusion around what expectations are of men. They were raised to never cry and only pussies would have feelings, suck it up all that good stuff. This is all very untrue. What we do have in common between men and women is that we all have ups and downs and the ability to develop mental health issues. We all have our own triggers and stories that have lead us to the present of pain and suffering. So it’s very important we seek help for this navigation as we are not born with these tools on how to come out with our head held high. Alex also mentioned an amazing non profit organization for our youth (our young men). I have a 13 year old son and we are considering this amazing opportunity! NEXT GEN MEN is a youth-led, nonprofit organization focussed on building better men through youth and peer engagement, education and empowerment. Website: nextgenmen.ca Please welcome the expert in all this amazing work... Alexander Cameron @thetattooedtherapist Thank you for all your loving support and listening ears ✌

As a man, who do you talk to about sex? What about feelings? How about everything else? This week Dan and Jonny are hosting a Men Only episode with guest German Villegas to discuss who men can talk to about what's going on in their lives. And yes, we make sure to plug mens groups! Be sure to check out German's podcast Modern Manhood https://modernmanhood.org/ and his organization Next Gen Men https://nextgenmen.ca -- Also, we are on hiatus until 15th April when we'll have a new season. Sponsor:Blinkist - key takeaways from the world's best nonfiction in audio or text. Get your free 7-day trial by heading over to: www.blinkist.com/thegenderknot Hosted by: Daniel Carroll and Jonathan Blackwell Co-producers:Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links:Patreon page – support the podcast for the cost of a coffee!https://www.patreon.com/thegenderknot Write to us at: thegenderknot@gmail.com The Gender Knot podcast https://www.thegenderknot.com/ Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

Detoxing the "toxic masculine." A conversation with Jake Stika, Executive Director, Next Gen Men.

Detoxing the "toxic masculine." A conversation with Jake Stika, Executive Director, Next Gen Men.

In 2018, a lot of things happened, and it’s hard to encapsulate all of what happened, and all the thoughts around gender and masculinity I had into a lot of what went on. So to help me not only look back and think forward, I invited my buddy, Jake Stika who is the Executive Director of Next Gen Men to take some time dissecting the year that happened and look forward to the year that is going to be

Chad's first experience with hazing was on his first night back at summer camp. Older boys grabbed him and his friends and told them to strip to their underwear. He tried to refuse but had to fight his way out of their grip, then left the cabin to the sound of the senior campers yelling, “Don't be like him!”Chad told a counsellor what had happened, but it wasn't easy. “You don't want to be a snitch,” he said on the podcast. “What's holding you back is fear.” The risk of angering older peers in the moment and being ostracized from the group afterwards makes boys hesitate to speak out, and then the pressure to fit into a narrative of dominance and invulnerability compels them to bury their feelings deep inside.If incidents of hazing could be said to have one thing in common, it's silence. More than half of all boys experience hazing before they leave high school, but according to research, 92% of students will not report any kind of hazing to an adult. To put it bluntly, boys aren't talking about hazing—at least not with experienced role models and mentors who could help them end ongoing cycles of violence.It's time we changed that.Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingClementine Ford recently published Boys Will Be Boys and is a bit of a firebrand on Twitter or Instagram. You can support her work on Patreon.Visit Werklund School's Masculinities Studies webpage to learn more about Michael Kehler's work and feminism-based gender research in Canada.SourcesClementine Ford, Macho ‘pranks' and the devastating cost of male emotional repression →Clementine Ford, Boys Will Be Boys →Phil Christman, What Is It Like to Be a Man? →Cavetown, Boys Will Be Bugs →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Audio excerpts from Radio New Zealand. Supported by Next Gen Men.

Trent Wilkie is a writer/journalist/performer in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, and host to The UnDad Podcast. We continue this conversation with Trent and we touch upon subjects like crying in public, and the release of it. As well as answering a question I always had in my mind, why don't parents give themselves more credit? We are supported by the Otherwise Show, Let's Do Coffee, and of course Next Gen Men

Trent Wilkie is a writer/journalist/performer in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Trent has written for everything from CBC Radio (The Irrelevant Show) to Adbusters to Fangoria to almost every print media in Edmonton. He is also an experienced canoe guide, he in his words "considers the deep dark woods a therapy that only comes at the cost of comfort." Trent is also a new father late in his life, and someone who was adopted at a young age.This is one of many reasons why I wanted to talk to Trent about his vision for manhood, his ideas around fatherhood, and his wonderings about therapy. You can find the UnDad Podcast here, or if you go to the Alberta Podcast Network website. If you want to attend any of the Wolfpacks coming to Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton, go here to sign up! Or just follow Next Gen Men on Facebook and Twitter

Stress wound its way into Michael's life throughout his preteen years, growing in size until it overwhelmed him in his first year of high school. “It took over my life,” he told me. “I'd come home and do four hours of homework. This took a toll on my social life, and my physical health. I began to develop an eating disorder, which I still have to battle to this day. I lost a lot of weight. I became more of an unhappy person. I wasn't fun to be around. I didn't enjoy being around other people. I just felt like my life was a mess.”“It was painful, to see my life almost crumbling. Because of schoolwork, or my friends, or just something that was stressing me out so much I couldn't be who I wanted to be. It was really just—it's painful to think about now, it was painful to go through then. I'm still going through it.”Things came to a head when Michael broke his leg and missed several weeks of school. He did his best to keep up with schoolwork in his absence, but the pressure he felt when he returned to school started building up. “I felt like I wasn't strong, like I was a failure,” he told me, “and because of that I lost a lot of self-esteem.” His mind felt scattered and unable to focus. More and more work accumulated.Michael came home from school one day and went straight to his room. He didn't leave all evening. He didn't sleep all night. Emotions flowed out of him as he yelled at himself, cried, and realized he'd been holding back his feelings for years.“After that,” he said, “I knew I had to change something.”Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingAs well as being a middle school counsellor, Phyllis Fagell is a writer and columnist in The Washington Post. Check out her blog and follow her on Facebook or Twitter.You can support Damion Cooper's program for boys and young men in Baltimore on the Project Pneuma website. If you want to learn more about the statistics I cited in the episode, visit The Baltimore Sun's Baltimore Homicides webpage.SourcesWilliam Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood →Niobe Way and Jessica Cressen, ‘It Might Be Nice to Be a Girl…Then You Wouldn't Have to Be Emotionless:' Boys' Resistance to Norms of Masculinity During Adolescence →Andrew Reiner, Boy Talk: Breaking Masculine Stereotypes →Wide Angle Youth Productions, Project Pneuma →Luke Broadwater, From anger to forgiveness: How one man's shooting led to a new program for Baltimore boys →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Audio excerpts from VOA News and WBAL Radio. Supported by Next Gen Men.

“Let’s empower men!” said no one ever. It’s 2018 and we’re still struggling with equality and other social stigmas that come from centuries of brainwashing. But if men are so great, why are they vulnerable to depression and anxiety? Why are we glorifying aggression as something innate to males, and why aren’t we doing anything to change it? Today's guest is Jake Stika, a ‘Next Generation Man’ who wants to rethink what masculinity means and how we can put an end to toxicity. Who is Jake Stika and how is Next Gen Men fixing work? Jake Stika is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of this nonprofit organization that is engaging, educating, and empowering men and boys about gender in schools, communities, and workplaces. He has earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and has spoken as part of the Canadian delegation at the United Nations. Jake believes that men can do better, but not under the pretense that men are inherently bad. He thinks there’s room for men to improve on how they think, behave, and contribute to what is socially and culturally perceived as masculine. It’s also imperative that the rest of us change the way we think and act to help support them. Think about how YOU perceive masculinity. Unless you’re exceptionally progressive, you’re probably part of a culture that has a certain idea of what ‘real men’ ought to be. Males are tough, strong, and able to do everything by themselves. Boys don’t cry. They should "man up." But it's these unreasonable expectations that set them up for failure. Even the statistics back this up. As a rule, men are incarcerated more often, end up homeless, and are more susceptible to violence. Clearly, something is wrong with the way we raise and treat our males, and in the expectations that we hold for them. How does such backward, medieval thinking even exist today? Jake blames it on all the little nudges boys get exposed to throughout their lives. Males have adapted this toxic mindset from years of conditioning, not just from the other men in their lives, but from women as well. It’s a difficult mindset to break for all of us. Jake was no stranger to this toxicity. He recounts his own experience growing up. Boys who cannot comply with this social standard end up broken. And these broken boys grow up as broken men. Then they enter the community and end up contributing to the noxious cycle. it won't be an easy fix. We all have to contribute to rehabilitating our men so they can become better. In doing so, we are raising men who become champions of empowering all genders to thrive in society. Just as it has taken years to ‘break’ these boys, it will take years to build them back up again. We have to stop isolating men by making them live in accordance with the accepted singularity of masculinity. Instead, we should encourage and embrace their “masculinities." The DIY HR Handbook Wouldn’t you love to get your hands on Laurie’s no-holds-barred, honest DIY HR Handbook for employees and pros alike? Download it for free! Jake Stika LinkedIn Twitter Next Gen Men Website Next Gen Men Twitter

Men's groups can't be a substitute for therapy, says today's guest. We recently looked at men's groups and had some interesting feedback. Despite all the positives we hear, that can be problems which are worth knowing about. We speak to someone who actually runs men's groups and also works helping teenagers develop healthy relationships. We delve into the potential problems, and how to best utilize men's groups, both if running one and if attending.Guest:German Villegas, host of the Modern Manhood podcast, teacher, educator, man-at-large at Next Gen Men https://modernmanhood.org/Host and producer:Nas aka Nastaran Tavakoli-FarCo-host:Jonathan FreemanCo-producers:Sam Baker and Jonathan Blackwell Additional links: The Gender Knot podcast https://www.thegenderknot.com/ and Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/182851532302085/Music: Government Funded Weed by Black Ant (used under Creative Commons)

What does it mean to be a man when you’re not defined by genitalia and sexual organs? What’s the difference between gender identity and gender expression? What common conversation comes up with school-aged boys when it comes to what it means to be a man? Jake is the Co-Founder of Next Gen Men, a nonprofit organization focused on building better men through youth and peer engagement, education, and empowerment. Tune in to hear about his story starting Next Gen Men and his perspectives on the role of being a man in today’s society. Resources: - https://nextgenmen.ca/ - Boys: What It Means to Become a Man by Rachel Giese, https://www.amazon.ca/Boys-What-Means-Become-Man/dp/1443442909

Sebastian's voice is captivating because its weight shifts dramatically. For part of his story, he maintains a sort of matter-of-fact nonchalance. “Yeah,” he starts out, “I had a very close friend, and we had been friends for like, our whole lives.” This lightness follows his memories of their earliest times together, how they grew closer and closer until they became inseparable.After about ten minutes, however, Sebastian begins describing the crisis point where things between them changed. His voice catches as he says, “I went to the court, and it was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.” His voice breaks. “I knew that wasn't him.”Then, with wet eyelashes, he shares his emotions. The loss. The loneliness. The yearning. His voice still flits back and forth, but it becomes heavier.He was like one of those necklaces that are engraved with ‘best friend' and marketed at preteen girls, where each pendant on its own is just an incomplete phrase and a broken heart.It's a fitting comparison. Primarily because it really does do justice to Sebastian's feelings, but also because it illuminates the gender bias within our cultural expectations about friendship. There are no ‘best friend' necklaces for teenage boys. We don't have conversations with them about platonic trust and intimacy. We don't help them resist the ways that homophobia limits their relationships. We don't support them in maintaining those relationships through their adolescence.We don't expect boys to have emotionally intimate male friendships. Boys have them anyway.Continue reading on MediumSourcesWilliam Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood →Niobe Way, Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis of Connection →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Thanks to Michael. Audio excerpt from 91.5 KRCC. Supported by Next Gen Men.

For today’s guest, from the great city of Toronto, we have Jermal Alleyne. A leader of youth groups and men’s groups in two different capacities, one through Next Gen Men and one through the John Howard Society. This interview was fascinating to me because it’s very close to what I do here in Edmonton, and our approaches are similar but at the same time it’s great to hear it said out loud. We go through the differences of teaching the two, we also touch a bit about Jermal’s father, and his journey to working anti-violence work. You’ll hear part two of my conversation with Jermal on episode 57. But on the next Modern Manhood, we’re going to talk to Rachel Giese, the editor at large for Chatelaine about her new book all about Canadian masculinity.

When I think of resilience, I think of Eli. On the outside, he's as cut and as worn as you can imagine, but at his core is a dogged spirit that has withstood countless attacks on his gender, body and identity. He faces transphobia with bitter resolve. He's like a war survivor who's repeatedly been sent back to the front lines.One of Eli's front lines has always been school, in particular physical education classes and spaces defined by youth culture, where he either has to fight to have his gender identity recognized or he has to be on guard against homophobia- or transphobia-based violence. He tries hard to protect himself, but sometimes he doesn't make it.His story is all too familiar. Nearly all LGBTQ youth have faced discrimination based on their gender or sexual orientation. Sometimes it's outright physical violence. Sometimes it's more implicit.Continue reading on MediumFurther ReadingLori Duron writes a blog called Raising My Rainbow. You can also follow her and her son on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Alissa and Victoria were representatives of SOGI 1 2 3, an initiative based in western Canada. The website has LGBTQ-focused resources for both parents and educators. If you're looking for more resources I recommend Gender Spectrum's Gender Inclusive Schools Toolkit, Human Rights Campaign's Schools In Transition and Welcoming Schools programs, as well as GLSEN and The Trevor Project.SourcesUBC News, Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students →CJ Pascoe, Homophobia in Boys' Friendships →CJ Pascoe, Dude, You're a Fag →Stephen Frosh, Young Masculinities →Debbie Epstein, Boyz' Own Stories: Masculinities and sexualities in schools →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.

How do you stop a man from being violent? How do you stop the college student who's taking things to far, or that guy at the bar who won't back down, or the dad whose words are fists? On one hand these are complex issues and the answer is not one thing, but at the same time all of these men have one thing in common. Boyhood. So how do you stop a man from being violent? You talk to him when he's a boy.At first glance, the context of this podcast is ending violence against women and girls. In order to effectively confront patterns of male violence, we need to look deeper at the ways that masculinity is constructed, enacted and resisted by boys and men. In a word, patriarchy.Patriarchy also has negative effects on boys and men. Boys are dropping out of high school twice as much as girls. Using drugs and alcohol more frequently and more heavily. Dying by suicide four times as often. Men are committing 98% of shootings in the United States, and filling 93% of the prison population.The premise of this podcast is that boys have inner lives—personal, emotional experiences that are often hidden from view. And if we can better understand and support those inner lives, we can better protect them and the people around them. Each episode will centre on a single boy, describing an experience within that inner life—anxiety, grief, depression, bullying—and will interweave his story with the perspectives of experts and leaders in progressive masculinity.Coming monthly.SourcesJR Thorpe, Gender Stereotypes Put More Pressure On Boys Than Girls, and The Consequences Can Be Really Toxic →Rachel Brandt, 4 Ways the ‘Boys Will Be Boys' Attitude Harms the Men in Our Lives →Michael Reichert and Sharon Ravitch, ‘Defying Normative Male Identities: The Transgressive Possibilities of Jewish Boyhood,' Youth & Society →LinksIf you thought this episode was worthwhile, support it on Patreon.Email breakingtheboycode@gmail.com to get in touch. Connect with @boypodcast on all mainstream social media. Follow the publication on Medium for more writing and the blog on Tumblr for more masculinity research and occasional podcast-related updates.Supported by Next Gen Men.

It’s our 50th episode of Modern Manhood! What an occasion! We have a special announcement which you can find out more through my blog post on Medium, basically Modern Manhood will be Modern Manhood Presented by Next Gen Men. So to give you a breadth of what NextGenMen are about, you’re going to hear one of their founders, Jake Stika, talk about the genesis of NGM. Jake will also talk about the work that they do, what the future looks like for them, feminism and it’s relation with men. We also sneak in some basketball talk in there. You can also find anything to do with NextGenMen at nextgenmen.ca including Modern Manhood. Buy some socks! They are pretty sweet.

Bonus episode! The first season of MASKulinity closed out last week, but Samantha and Remoy couldn't go without sharing their conversation with Jason Tan de Bibiana from NextGenMen! Jason shares his work as a researcher with Samantha and Remoy, and lays out what it looks like to teach young men to be responsible and supported in their social lives, and to talk about those gendered things that they just don't teach in schools relative to what it's like to grow into a young man. Samantha, Remoy and Jason talk about the future of education, NextGenMen's initiatives working with adults and show a lil appreciation for Canadian artists.

I reached out to Jeff Perera, activist and public speaker out in Toronto that has been working for anti-violence projects out there for at least 10 years now. We talked about reconciliation for men, and we also connected on how we came to do the work we do, along with stories about his father, safe spaces, and the tragedy of December 6th. I had such an awesome convo with Jeff, actually felt lighter afterwards to be honest, that I’m splitting this up into two! Stay tuned for part 2 next episode You can find Jeff Perera on Twitter and Instagram at Jeffperera. In this episode we also talked a lot about Next Gen Men, an organization that are doing some big and awesome things down in Calgary and in Toronto. You can find them at nextgenmen.ca This episode is sponsored by ATB Financial Modern Manhood is proud to be a part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Jason discovered the concept, Jake saw the need, Jermal brought the experience. In late 2015 Next Gen Men began entering schools. This was the beginning of a journey that would see the three friends working with men of all ages, from youth to adult, raising conversations surrounding mental and emotional health, gender norms, rethinking masculinity, and the importance of empathy. Now, their program is growing and Next Gen Men is helping the next generation of men grow along with it. Discussing changing gender norms, education, and the pursuit of equality.

Season 1 took an extended break when the cold, hard Canadian winter (aka ski season) set in. Now that the grass is green, the days are long and my list of potential guests keeps growing, it’s time to dig out the microphone, invite myself over to people's kitchens and start recording some episodes! I’m pumped on season 2….here we go!!! Welcome to my conversation with Jake Stika, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of NextGenMen, a nonprofit organization focused on building better men through youth and peer engagement, education and empowerment. Jake describes him as a change maker, an equity leader and a disruptor. I was curious about what each of these meant, what exactly NextGenMen is and what it is trying to accomplish and Jake’s insights to his entrepreneurial journey so far. Episode highlights: -All things NextGenMen: How Jake started the organization from both the business and the personal side, why it is important to him, and how the “vision” is actually delivered to young men. -How some of Jake’s personal, athletic and career background led to the creation of NextGenMen. -What vulnerability, masculinity, disruption and being intentional actually means. -Advice from Jake for people with an idea, a vision or a budding startup.   References from the show: Nextgenmen.com info@nextgenmen.com - If you want to get involved, learn more or support! “The Mask You Live In” - Documentary from 2015 - Available on Netflix. “StrengthsFinder 2.0” - Tom Rath - Published 2017 - I immediately bought this book on Amazon after our chat. Thanks to Jake for inviting me to his kitchen, giving me an IPA and having a great conversation. ...here we gooooo!

This is a real conversation about men, masculinity, and what is means to be an "equitable man". Jake Stika is the Executive Director of Next Gen Men in Calgary and he is an absolute inspiration to Calgarians and Canadians as a whole. Jake is a sincere leader in our city and his open nature provides everyone with a real look into the definitions around masculinity. Next Gen Men is a youth-led, nonprofit organization that works to empower men across Canada. Beyond the youth programs, Next Gen Men now has an adult program and working towards launching a corporate program.  Get ready for the following: How do we define masculinity? How can we end gender-based violence and discrimination? What does a healthy relationship look like? How do we talk about mental health with our friends and family?   Connect with Jake Stika Jake Stika LinkedIn Next Gen Men Website Next Gen Men Facebook Next Gen Men Twitter Next Gen Men Instagram