TU82: The Paradox of Masculinity with Guest Esther Perel

Published: Oct. 24, 2018, 11:37 p.m.

b'Can men be BOTH Relational and Masculine?\\xa0 It couldn\\u2019t be a more important time for thoughtful, honest, and provocative discussion on what it means to be a man in today\\u2019s culture.\\xa0 Perel makes a case that men are both harmed by the existing power structures and perpetuate harm by the codes imposed on them by all of us.\\xa0In 2018 there are many contentious ideas about masculinity and \\u201cthe male code\\u201d including confusion by men about how to hold themselves out as safe and masculine during this time of #MeToo and Kavanaugh.\\nEsther Perel, named by Oprah as one of the 100 Supersoul visionaries\\xa0joins\\xa0Therapist\\xa0Uncensored\\u2019s hosts Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott\\xa0in a daring discussion about the modern man at the precipice of historic mid-term elections in the United States.\\xa0 Can women discuss this without \\u201cwomensplaining\\u201d and what is the difference?\\xa0 Well there certainly is\\u2026\\xa0 Find out by hitting play!\\nPerel also gives a glimpse into the backstory of her next Sessions Live event, the Masculinity Paradox\\n\\xa0Second annual Sessions Live: \\u201cThe Masculinity Paradox\\u201d sign up here.\\nWhat is it \\u2013 check it out below:\\nDebates around patriarchy, gender equality, toxic masculinity, fatherhood and changing sexual dynamics surround us like fog, throwing us into an unusual time of transition, confusion and trouble.\\nThis one-day Sessions 2018 clinical event and workshop is built on the premise that if we support change in the emotional lives of men, it inevitably changes the lives of their partners.\\nDrawing from psychology, trauma theory, family systems therapy, and anthropology, The Masculinity Paradox provides an essential multidisciplinary training on the current cultural crisis of gender relations \\u2014 and its unique potential to change and improve the lives of all.\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode notes:\\n00-20:00\\nPerel\\xa0discusses her interest in the topic of men as well as the ability to discuss others in general and\\xa0encourages women to talk about masculinity and men to talk about femininity.\\xa0\\nPerel\\xa0previews what her \\u201cSessions\\xa0Live\\u201d\\xa0events\\xa0are like.\\xa0\\nPerel\\xa0reflects on under/over-representation in certain fields and how she can better provide a platform for unheard voices.\\xa0\\nPerel\\u2019s\\xa0definition of the modern man and modern masculinity\\xa0as a win-or-lose mentality.\\xa0Perel\\xa0breaks down \\u201cthe male code\\u201d. What are the pressures put on men\\xa0in society and in relationships?\\xa0\\n20:00-40:00\\xa0\\nExpectations of change compared with ambivalence towards change. Emotional afflictions of women can be considered worse for men because\\xa0society deems that they\\xa0are not supposed to have\\xa0these\\xa0feelings.\\xa0\\n\\nLike this and want to hear more?\\xa0\\xa0Join our email list here, subscribe to Tunes here\\xa0or leave us a voicemail on our website just click the button on the right, we may read or play your review on air, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player, it helps so much!!\\nFinally \\u2013 this is really easy \\u2013\\xa0join our Facebook page here to get updated popular articles on these subjects of interest.\\nCheck out our free YouTube video on using the attachment spectrum:\\xa0\\xa0Modern Adult Attachment 101 to learn more\\n\\nWant more like this?\\nSexual Vitality 6 Principles of Sexual Health with Doug Braun-Harvey\\nResources:\\nMasculinity Paradox livestream\\n<a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.amazon.'