Homebase Podcast is back for Season 2 with a raw, layered conversation on men, masculinity, and coming of age. In this opening episode, Dr. Ricky Pope sits down with Uncle Eddie, Nick Martin, and Karim Plascencia, three voices representing different generations and life experiences, to discuss what it truly means to grow into manhood today.This isn’t a scripted take on masculinity. It’s honest, vulnerable, and sometimes messy — just like growing up. Together, the group explores how cultural expectations shape identity, how silence around emotions can harm, and how redefining strength can lead to increased connection. They reflect on the forces that shape young men — family dynamics, peer pressure, social media, education, and the weight of unspoken rules about what it means to “be a man.”Nick shares insights about wrestling with vulnerability and mental health. Karim brings the voice of a younger generation pushing for authenticity and self-definition. Uncle Eddie, with hard-won wisdom, names the lessons he wishes someone had given him earlier — about love, responsibility, and building a life rooted in truth rather than performance. Dr. Pope ties these stories to research on identity, meaning, and purpose (iMAP), helping us see how psychological safety and belonging can reframe masculinity for the next generation.Throughout the conversation, the Homebase vision comes alive: creating spaces where men can gather, speak, and find strength not in isolation but in community. The episode invites listeners to examine their own coming-of-age story — to ask, Who taught me how to be a man? What stories am I still living out? What stories do I want to write for myself and the men who come after me?What you’ll hear in this episode: Honest talk about masculinity, identity, and growth from adolescence into adulthood How silence and “being tough” can block healing and connection The Homebase approach — safe spaces where men can process and redefine strength Nick Martin sharing lived experience through poetry and reflection Uncle Eddie’s intergenerational wisdom on resilience and responsibility Karim’s perspective on forging authentic manhood in real time.Whether you’re a student, father, mentor, or simply navigating what masculinity means for you, this episode invites reflection and change. It’s for anyone tired of outdated definitions and ready to build something healthier and more whole — for themselves and the next generation.Homebase Approach Peer-reviewed research https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10755-025-09833-w

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