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Podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock
Episode: 381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth Whippman
Description: We have an insightful discussion with Ruth Whippman this week, who urges us to rethink masculinity and nurture boys in a way that honors their mental health and emotional depth. A mother of three and the insightful author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, Ruth brings a personal and societal viewpoint to the intense pressures that often shape modern masculinity. She sheds light on the cultural forces that define "being a man" and shares her journey in challenging these norms. We also learn about Ruth’s experiences as a mother, how...