The stories we tell ourselves about our lives

In this episode of The Men we Are, we explore how the stories men tell themselves shape their identity, emotional health, and sense of meaning. We unpack common narratives like “I sacrificed everything”, “everyone else got more than me” and “I missed my chance”, and how these stories quietly fuel resentment and disconnection. This episode therefore looks at men’s mental health through the lens of grief, responsibility, comparison, and midlife reflection, and shows how rewriting the interpretation of our past (without denying it) can soften regret and restore presence. A powerful conversation about self-awareness, masculinity, and living consciously.