Several years ago, the American Psychological Association issued a set of guidelines for psychologists working with boys and men. Guideline #1 says: "Psychologists strive to recognize that masculinities are constructed based on social, cultural, and contextual norms." Guideline #3 says: "Psychologists understand the impact of power, privilege, and sexism on ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
Oct 2021
Men, masculinity and mental health, with Ronald F. Levant, EdD
Stoic. Self-reliant. Unemotional. For many men, these watchwords of traditional masculinity still hold powerful sway. Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues, they die by suicide more often, and they commit and are the victims of more homicides. Ronal ... Show More
37m 2s
Aug 2023
Hot Button Issues in Mental Health & Psychotherapy: Trauma, Transgender, Psychedelics & SuperShrinks
<p><strong>Ep. 91 (Part 1 of 3) | </strong>Integral psychotherapist <strong>Mark Forman</strong>, author of the seminal work <em>A Guide to Integral Psychotherapy</em>, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the field he is passionate about: helping people out of their me ... Show More
56m 38s
Jul 2023
#254 — The Mating Strategies of Earthlings
Sam Harris speaks with David Buss about the differential mating strategies of men and women. They discuss the controversy that surrounds evolutionary psychology, the denial of sex differences, cross-cultural findings in social science, the replication crisis in psychology, the bi ... Show More
39m 32s