Undefining Masculinity: How to Break Free from Gender Stereotypes - Justin Baldoni

Published: Feb. 7, 2022, 9 a.m.

Society has a very warped view of what it means to be \u2018masculine\u2019. It\u2019s a toxic stereotype that leaves so many boys and men disconnected from their emotions and unable to be vulnerable. \u201cYou throw like a girl\u201d, \u201cBig boys don\u2019t cry\u201d, \u201cYou should man up\u201d. These messages reinforce the damaging idea that showing anything but strength, courage and toughness somehow makes you less of a man. In this short episode, the author of the book 'Man Enough' Justin Baldoni is here to set that right.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n \xa0\n Listen out for:\n - The unwritten rules of \u2018The Men\u2019s Club\u2019.\n - How to break free from gender stereotypes.\n - What it means to be \u201cman enough\u201d.\xa0\n \xa0\n ABOUT JUSTIN BALDONI\n Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. He is the creator and director of CW\u2019s 'My Last Days,' an uplifting documentary series about life as told by courageous people living with a terminal illness, and of 'Man Enough,' the dinner conversation series about redefining masculinity.\xa0\n \xa0\n Bonus:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n - Listen to Vishen\u2019s full episode with Justin Baldoni here \U0001f449 https://go.mindvalley.com/MV350spotify\xa0\xa0\n - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world\u2019s best teachers and find your community \U0001f449 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n \xa0\n Like this episode?\n Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices