Rethinking Masculinity: What Adolescence Taught Me About Parenting Boys

In this episode, I dive deep into the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, a haunting and powerful story that shines a light on the emotional lives of boys—especially those struggling to find their place in a world with narrow definitions of masculinity. I reflect on why I work with so many more parents of boys than girls, and what this show reveals about the pain, confusion, and isolation so many young men face today. We talk about the dangers of emotional repression, the cultural pressures boys experience, and how parents—especially dads—can begin modeling vulnerability and emotional expression. Also, I strongly encourage you to watch Adolescence—it's not just a show, it's a conversation starter.