In this conversation, Daniel Guinness, co-founder and managing director of Beyond Equality, discusses the importance of engaging young boys and men in conversations about gender equality and mental health. He talks about his personal journey into this work, the organisation’s initiatives, and the impact of their programs on the boys and men who participate. Daniel emphasises the need for safe spaces for discussion, the importance of reframing how we see rejection, and advice for men who are trying to make new friends after a move.
TW: mention of self-harm.
Check out Beyond Equality here: https://www.beyondequality.org/
Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_equality
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 – Who is Dan Guinness and how did he get started in this space?
08:28 – What does Beyond Equality do and who do they work with?
12:56 – How do boys and men of different ages respond to these conversations?
15:22 – Working with a men's pie-making group
16:47 – Why you can’t do Beyond Equality’s work via powerpoint or podcast
19:06 – How do boys and men feel about Beyond Equality’s workshops?
24:33 – How societal structures prevent us from connecting with others
25:41 – Talking with boys and men who are resistant to these topics
31:26 – Why it’s a good thing to change your mind
32:37 – What has Dan learned from this work?
39:17 – Advice for young men trying to create friends after a move
46:38 – Reframing rejection for men
50:57 – Dan's message to young men – you're not the only one
52:55 – How you can support Beyond Equality
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