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June 20, 2025 77 mins

Why are so many boys struggling in today’s world—and what can we do about it?Meet Sean Kullman, educator, coach, researcher, and co-author of the groundbreaking new book Boys, A Rescue Plan: Moving Beyond the Politics of Masculinity to Healthy Male Development (co-written with New York Times bestselling author Michael Gurian). In this compelling conversation, Sean breaks down the real crisis facing boys today, from plummeting academic achievement to mental health struggles—and offers science-based, practical solutions for families, educators, and communities.💬 In this episode, Sean dives into:• Why current conversations around masculinity often miss the mark• The science of sex-based brain differences and how they affect learning• How mislabeling masculinity is hurting both boys and girls• The impact of neglecting boys’ emotional, physical, and educational development• Why “nurturing the nature” of boys is essential to building purposeful menWhether you’re a parent, educator, policymaker, or just someone who cares about the next generation, this is a powerful and eye-opening episode that will change how you view boys, masculinity, and development.________________________________________📖 About the Book:Boys, A Rescue Plan moves beyond the politics of masculinity to provide real-world, research-backed tools to help boys thrive. Co-authored by Sean Kullman and Michael Gurian, this book offers a roadmap to support healthy male development in today’s complex world.https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Rescue-Plan-Masculinity-Development/dp/B0DRP8B74K________________________________________👨‍👦 About Sean Kullman:With over 20 years of experience in education, coaching, and advocacy, Sean is a national thought leader on male development. He has worked closely with policymakers, media, and communities to reframe the conversation about boys’ challenges and promote proactive reforms. He’s also a husband and father of two sons, bringing both professional insight and personal experience to this important topic.________________________________________🎙 Bonus Guest Option:Sean often appears with his co-author Michael Gurian (marriage and family counselor and author of 36 books) for long-form podcasts. Let us know if you'd like to schedule both guests for a dynamic two-part episode!https://gurianinstitute.com/guest-blog-post-sean-kullman-on-the-needs-of-boys-and-men/#SeanKullman #MichaelGurian #BoysARescuePlan #RaisingBoys #HealthyMasculinity #MensMentalHealth #ParentingBoys #EducationReform #MasculinityMatters #ChildDevelopment #BoysAndMen #GenderDifferences #PurposefulMen #MasculineHealth

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