Episode 3: Breaking the Bro Code – Reclaiming Masculinity, Connection, and Self-Worth

In the final episode of our powerful trilogy on adolescence, host Nina Kelly, CEO of Safe New Futures, reconnects with Oscar Thomas to dive deeper into the emotional world of young men. Oscar talks openly about the pressure of “bro codes,” toxic expectations of masculinity, and the struggle to show vulnerability in a world that tells boys to “man up.” From broken friendships to healing after heartbreak, and from navigating social anxiety to rediscovering self-worth, Oscar’s wisdom shines through as he speaks from lived experience. This is a must-listen for educators, parents, mental health professionals—or anyone seeking to understand and support the next generation of boys as they learn to become emotionally healthy men.