When my son came home from school and told me the smartest kids in his class were discussing future careers had decided (smartly!) on being carpenters because "AI can't build houses yet," I knew we needed to talk about what this unique time means for our boys. So I sat down with Mikey Ellis - a friend whose work is crucially important - especially now. He curates men's circles and has a deep understanding and passion for working with our boys'. We dive into the big questions: Should we be worried? What do our boys actually need? And how do we raise them into their amazingness during one of the most uncertain times in human history?
This is an insightful and enlightening conversation - it's about understanding the unique challenges our boys face and the incredible opportunities ahead of them. Because here's the thing: they're going to be building the new world, and we get to help shape what kind of men they become.
What You'll Learn :
- Why we can't talk about boys without talking about men (and what that means for all of us)
- The emotional education our boys desperately need (that most of their dads never got)
- How to stay connected with your son as he goes through massive physical and emotional changes
- The difference between healthy masculinity and the toxic stuff they see online
- Why rites of passage matter more than ever right now
- Practical ways to help boys understand their emotions and bodies
- How to have those awkward but crucial conversations about sex, respect, and relationships
Resources Mentioned:
- "The Will to Change" by Bell Hooks
- "Permission to Feel" by Mark Brackett
- The Rights of Passage Institute
- The Man Cave and Tomorrow Man organisations
- The Fifth Direction community
- Teaches Consent (online education)
Connect With Mikey:
- His website and specifically the Wayfinders program
- On Instagram
Connect With Lisa:
- Join the conversation on Substack: https://lisacorduff.substack.com/
- Instagram: @lisacorduff
- Website: www.lisacorduff.com
Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack
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