Souljourner

Today on Souljourner we explore the emerging trend of testosterone injections for women, inspired by Susan Dominus’s New York Magazine article “I’m on Fire.” Through candid conversation and personal insight, we examine how this hormone therapy is reshaping conversations around female desire, aging, and vitality. Listeners are invited into an intimate dialogue about empowerment, ethics, and the evolving definition of what it means to feel fully alive in one’s own body.

In this episode, we explore the growing influence of traditionally feminine values—like empathy, emotional intelligence, and care—in shaping today’s culture. We approach the conversation from a masculine perspective, and specifically ask how this is shaping young men. We also explore workplace to politics, education to media, and how these qualities are becoming more central in the spiritual community, leadership, communication, and social expectations. Is this shift empowering and inclusive—or does it risk reinforcing gender stereotypes in new ways? Join us for a thoughtful dive into what the "feminization of culture" really means, and how it's changing the world we live in.

In this episode, we dive into the complex legacy of the Baby Boomer generation, exploring both the triumphs and the tensions that define this influential cohort. On the positive side, Boomers are credited with driving major social progress, from civil rights movements to cultural revolutions in music, art, and education. They've also contributed to significant economic growth and technological advancement. However, the episode also tackles the critiques—how unchecked consumerism, environmental neglect, and resistance to change have left younger generations grappling with economic and ecological challenges. The episode offers a balanced look at how the Boomer legacy continues to shape our world, for better and for worse.

In this episode we will be discussing the very topical issue of free speech. Why does it matter? What does it mean to us in our daily lives? How is both the present and future being shaped by the current free speech debate.

Today we discuss the lush TV series Mad Men created in 2007 by Matthew Weiner. We talk about the idea of nostalgia porn related to the time period of the show, escapism and how masculinity is depicted in 1960's era America compared to 2024. Mad Men: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men Music: Jack Jones, "Lollipops And Roses"

Today on Souljourner we will be discussing the beautiful 2023 film Perfect Days by Wim Wenders. We will engage in a diverse conversation about how the film depicts routine and ritual. We will also discuss aspects of archetypes and the way people use the daily activities of their lives to find meaning and purpose. Enjoy! Perfect Days: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Days Music by: Patti Smith

In our first episode today on Souljourner, we will be exploring the beautiful film The Eight Mountains. Our discussion includes how masculinity is explored in the film, the role of parents/village mindedness, and the theme of how death & dying is approached in western culture. The Eight Mountains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eight_Mountains Stephen Jenkinson: https://orphanwisdom.com Francis Weller: https://www.francisweller.net The Feminist by Tony T. : https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-35/fiction-drama/the-feminist/ Music by: Daniel Norgren