Episode 11: Broken Mold

Series: Unmasking ManhoodHost: Eric Miller | Interviewer: Kim PalermoWhat if the mold you were shaped in was broken from the start?In this powerful episode, Eric Miller, founder of Allied We Can, gets vulnerable about the path he didn’t choose—but one that shaped him. Raised in a single-parent household until age 13, and then in a home marked by domestic violence, Eric reflects on how systemic racism, misogyny, and a "John Wayne" brand of masculinity were passed down through family and culture—without question.Through a heartfelt deeply honest interview with Kim Palermo, Eric unpacks how he became the embodiment of toxic traits—womanizing, ultra-competitive, emotionally disconnected—not to be cruel, but because that’s what “being a man” looked like.But breaking that mold changed everything.Together, they explore how these early influences connect to today’s political climate—where too many young men, lost in identity confusion, are radicalized into authoritarian thinking. They discuss the difference between inherited masculinity and intentional manhood—and why unlearning is just as important as becoming.Eric offers a clear, hopeful message for men who want out of the old script. It's not too late to rewrite the story.Listen now on Substack Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeSubscribe and share with someone who needs this truth. Get full access to Allied We Can at alliedwecan.substack.com/subscribe