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Apr 2025
47m 27s

Your Therapist Needs Therapy 91 - The Be...

Jeremy Schumacher
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In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the toxic masculinity grift peddled by guys like Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and Jordan Peterson. We look at how these so-called "alpha males" profit off insecurity, why their version of masculinity is just a performance, and the real mental health crisis affecting men. I also explore how gender is a social construct, why these ... Show More
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