What does it mean to be masculine? This week Alana Gordon (LMFT, CCPS, Director of Choose Recovery Services, and co-host of the Choose To Be podcast) joins Luke and together they explore the line between healthy masculinity and toxic behaviors.
They shed light on vulnerability, emotional suppression, and how to reclaim a healthier version of manhood.
Chapters
01:28 Defining Masculinity vs. Healthy Masculinity
06:35 Impact of Toxic Masculinity
14:46 The Pendulum Swing
18:22 The Role of Vulnerability
23:09 Balance of Power
Watch the episode on YouTube HERE
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