In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with Joanna Schroeder — writer, media critic, gender scholar, and author of Talk to Your Boys. They explore how media shapes masculinity, why teaching empathy and resilience matters, and how open conversations can help raise confident, caring young men.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Joanna Schroeder & Talk to Your Boys
04:15 – How Media Shapes Gender & Parenting
09:42 – Raising Empathy & Resilience in Boys
21:58 – Guiding Boys Through Peer Pressure & Pop Culture
27:40 – Parenting in a Divided Political Climate
33:18 – Redefining Masculinity & Femininity
39:02 – Talking About Difficult Topics With Kids
45:27 – Supporting Boys’ Mental Health
51:11 – The Power of Open Dialogue in Families
56:48 – Final Advice on Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
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