114: Exploring the Lived Experience of Men
Women In-Depth: Conversations about the Inner Lives of WomenShow Notes
In celebration of Father's Day, Women In- Depth is looking back at some of our previous episodes focusing on men and masculinity. Episode 86: Reflections on Fatherhood in the 21st Century with Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC, the Executive Director of the Jung Center in Houston, spoke with me about what it means to be a father and how the presence, or lack thereof, of a father influences one's life. Episode 40: The Secrets Men Carry with James Hollis, PhD James Hollis, PhD, a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C., joined us to discuss why it's important to share the secrets of men; the pressure men face from being evaluated by their ability to produce; and how men long for a positive connection with their fathers. Episode 77: Manhood, Masculinity, & Meaning with Boysen Hodgson Boysen Hodgson is the Communications and Marketing Director for the ManKind Project USA, a nonprofit mentoring and training organization that offers powerful opportunities for men's personal growth at any stage of life. He talked with me about the meaning of masculinity, why it matters, and why the biggest journey a man can take is the 18 inches from his brain to his heart.
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