Who Trapped Men in the Man Box? - Dr. John Schinnerer

Dr. John Schinnerer is a UC Berkeley-trained psychologist who coaches men to greater success and happiness in their work and home lives. As an expert consultant for Pixar's Inside Out and host of The Evolved Caveman podcast, he specializes in positive psychology, anger management, and helping men create thriving relationships.In this powerful episode, we explore:The "Man Box" culture that traps men from childhood, limiting emotional expression to only anger, stress, and lust while cutting off two-thirds of their emotional spectrumWhy self-reliance and stoicism become toxic when taken to extremes, and how to find healthier balance across the spectrum of masculine traitsThe critical importance of male friendship groups and social connection for men's health, happiness and longevityDr. John's deeply personal journey through grief after losing his son to fentanyl overdose, and finding meaning through adversityWhere to find Dr. John:Podcast: The Evolved Caveman (available on all major platforms or at EvolvedCaveman.com)Individual work with men: GuideToSelf.comRelationship podcast: Love Isn't Enough (loveisntenough.net)Online anger management course (helped over 20,000 people)Micro courses on Simple Habit app (listened to over 200,000 times)