Media & Masculinity: How Stereotypes Affect Mental Health

11/06/2025 32 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Media & Masculinity: How Stereotypes Affect Mental Health

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Stronger Minds, Stronger Men, host Austin unpacks the deep-rooted media stereotypes around masculinity and invites you to challenge the old narratives. From characters like James Bond and John Wick to modern ad campaigns and political messaging, we dive into how media shapes the way men see themselves — and how that impacts our mental health.
 
🔥 Topics covered:

Media’s role in defining manhood
Emotional suppression, isolation, and anger
The myth of the “ideal” male body
Why vulnerability is strength, not weakness
How we can start rewriting the story

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