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Rethinking ManhoodAuthor: Destyn for Greatness
Rethinking Manhood is all about bringing men together to unlearn patriarchal masculinity, and intentionally making space for men to heal, grow, and learn in community. If you're looking for a way to support Rethinking Manhood check out my Buy Me a Coffee page! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/destyn) Your support (in every way) means a lot to me! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S3, E8: Reshaping Masculinity with Dr. Jason Larocque (@coachlarocque)
Episode 8
Thursday, 26 June, 2025
We want to hear from you! Send us a text with your thoughts or feedback! :)What happens when a 45-year-old man experiences catcalling for the first time? For Dr. Jason Larocque, that uncomfortable moment on St. Patrick's Day provided a striking glimpse into what many women experience routinely – feeling unsafe, self-conscious, and vulnerable in public spaces. This revelation is just one of the powerful insights shared in our conversation about masculinity, emotional awareness, and creating spaces where boys can truly thrive.Jason Larocque, an all-boys educator with nearly 20 years of experience, shares insights on masculinity, gender equity, and creating spaces where boys can develop authentic identities beyond harmful cultural messaging. His personal "fish out of water" moment experiencing catcalling gave him newfound understanding of what women regularly face, while his doctoral research revealed how men's healing journeys impact their ability to guide boys effectively.In today's episode we discuss the following:Creating school environments where boys can express vulnerability, discuss emotions, and develop authentic identitiesThe importance of being "co-conspirators" with boys rather than lecturing themHow patriarchy creates a pattern of privilege paired with emotional neglect for boysThe transformative power of therapy and building emotional vocabularyThe impact of men modeling vulnerability and emotional awarenessBuilding deeper male relationships through shared experiences and vulnerabilityHelping boys develop multi-faceted identities beyond sports or single achievementsCountering the "manosphere" messaging that emphasizes strength and domination over connection and communityFor more information on Jason's work and speaking engagements on healthy masculinity, team building, culture, and gender equity, visit https://www.coachlarocque.com/Support the showWant to get more connected with Rethinking Manhood?Follow us on InstagramSupport through our BuyMeACoffee PageSend us an email at rethinkingmanhood@gmail.comVisit my website at destynland.com
