011: Progressive Masculinity

This week I'm speaking with Mike Nicholson, a former secondary school teacher and the founder of Progressive Masculinity, a nationally recognised organisation helping schools create healthier cultures for boys and young men. Drawing on years of experience working directly with pupils and educators, Mike delivers training, speaks at conferences and advises organisations across the UK on masculinity, relationships and wellbeing. Progressive Masculinity’s work has been featured extensively in the national media, and Mike has been invited to provide consultancy to several UK government departments on issues affecting boys and young men.Together we discuss what life is like for boys and young men in today's society; the challenges they face, their self-image, finding their place in the world and the pressures heaped on them, before they've even had a chance to figure themselves out!Whether you're a parent, teacher, someone who works with children or simply someone who is concerned for the state of young people, this episode has something you'll want to hear.You can learn more about Mike and his work here:http://progressivemasculinity.co.uk/