Many young men, like Jack, grow up carrying the weight of a challenging childhood, stepping into adulthood with a fragile or diminished sense of self. Jack’s voice gives shape to what has been called the Silent Crisis—a growing mental health concern among men—and offers a vivid, personal glimpse into what it means to be one of the many boys who feel lost. Listening to this conversation opens a door into the inner world of a young man who is trying to make sense of himself and the world around him. It’s a powerful invitation to understand the emotional realities that too often go unspoken.Episode SummaryIn this deeply personal conversation, Kathy sits down with Jack Seikaly—a Lebanese photographer, political analyst, and visual storyteller—for a raw and powerful exploration of masculinity, identity, and mental health. Jack opens up about the emotional terrain of growing up in a tumultuous relationship with his father and a complex one with his mother, the burdens of male expectations, and his lifelong search for self-worth. Together, they explore how boys come to measure their value, why so many men suffer in silence, and the hidden crisis of loneliness and low self-esteem in men’s mental health.You’ll hear Jack reflect on what remains when all titles and achievements fall away—grappling with the question, “Who am I, really?” He explains how he reframed his relationship with his father by moving him “into the friend box,” creating connection without resentment. He also speaks honestly about the tension between solitude and connection in our digital age, and what it means to seek community while often feeling emotionally alone.**********Feeling motivated? Here's a short, powerful coaching experience to help you tune in, connect, and understand your son—one tiny step at a time.Join my free 1:1 Tiny Challenge™: 3 Days to a Stronger Connection With Your Son✨ In just 3 days, you’ll take one small step each day to understand, connect, and affirm your son—no overwhelm, no pressure, just powerful parenting in action.Here’s how it works: ✔️ I’ll send you one simple action + reflection each day ✔️ You’ll message me back with your experience ✔️ I’ll support you personally with insights, encouragement, and next steps👉 Ready to get started? You can just send me a note at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” and I’ll take care of the rest.**********Guest BioJack Seikaly is a Lebanese photographer, political analyst, and visual storyteller known for his bold infrared photography and his documentation of Lebanon’s 2019 revolution. His work has been featured in WIRED and exhibited globally. Jack is largely shaped by growing up in an unstable political environment in Lebanon, as well as the spontaneous existence in the Cedars that fostered the creativity needed for photography.Beyond his public achievements, Jack is a young man navigating what it means to be male in today’s world—with honesty, emotional depth, and an unwavering willingness to examine the hard questions.Topics CoveredEarly family dynamics & how childhood experiences shape adult self-worthRebuilding a fractured father-son relationship through reframing and emotional boundariesMasculinity redefined: what Jack learned from both his mother’s values and his father’s expectationsSolitude vs. community: why emotional isolation persists even in connectionMasculinity, Sensitivity & Emotional ExpressionPurpose, Achievement & Self-WorthBuilding Authentic Friendship & CommunityLinks Website: https://jackseikaly.comInstagram: @jrseikalyYouTube / intogrey:

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