Ep. 6: Toxic Masculinity

Episode 6 of the Thoughtful Human podcast, hosted by Ali O'Grady, titled "Ep. 6: Toxic Masculinity" was published on October 25, 2021 and runs 77 minutes.

October 25, 2021 ·77m · Thoughtful Human

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Summary

In today's episode, we'll be kicking off a series of conversations with men of Success Stories, a nonprofit organization where men lead transformational feminist workshops with people who have caused harm. They discuss topics like toxic masculinity, patriarchy, incarceration, and social justice at large. Chris Johnson is a transformational coach and growth coordinator on the Success Stories team. Throughout this conversation, we discuss his pursuit of manhood, what it cost him, how he found his way to healing and integrity in the face of a 65-year prison sentence, and how he's helping other men transform harmful ideas and behaviors. Resources mentioned in this episode: Success Stories The Feminist On Cellblock Y If you want to follow along in our journey or check out our products, find us at our website thoughtfulhuman.co, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! P.S. If you or someone you love needs access to a month of free online therapy: betterhelp.com/thoughtfulhuman.

Episode Description

In today's episode, we'll be kicking off a series of conversations with the men of Success Stories Program, a nonprofit organization led by formerly incarcerated men who lead transformational feminist programs for people who have caused harm.

Chris Johnson is a Transformational Coach and Growth Coordinator on the Success Stories team. In this conversation, we discuss his pursuit of manhood, what it cost him, how he found his way to healing and integrity in the face of a 65-year prison sentence, and how he's helping other men transform harmful ideas and behaviors.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Success Stories Program

The Feminist On Cellblock Y

Thoughtful Human x Success Stories

Donate to Success Stories

If you want to follow along in our journey or check out our products, find us at our website thoughtfulhuman.co, or find us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter!

P.S. If you or someone you love needs access to a month of free online therapy: betterhelp.com/thoughtfulhuman.

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