EP82: Cleo Stiller on Modern Manhood and Examining Gender Dynamics Post #Metoo
Cleo Stiller is a multiple award-winning journalist who is a self-identified “relationship non-expert.” She is obsessed with exploring stories about health, gender, and technology among millenials. She recently authored the book “Modern Manhood: Complications Conversations on Being a Good Man Today.” What She Shares: Writing a book on manhood as a woman Untangling socialized gender The process of interviewing men anonymously post #metoo on how they really feel What You’ll Hear: Bringing conversations around sexuality and consent out into the open Making room for nuance in complicated topics Understanding that we all are learning about sex and boundaries together due to a lack of foundational education Finding true learning within the grey areas The societal reasons why men feel isolated Undoing the toxic binary that holds both men and women back Creating authentic space for men to get in touch with their emotions How vocabulary changes can allow men to participate in emotional work Examining the cultural and physiological differences between genders The Appeal to Nature Fallacy Expanding our interactions beyond gender expectations Learning how to be really clear with your expectations and desires Why gender equality does not exist Being ok with your own needs and dynamics Valuing men for their own capacities Mindfully raising boys Getting more of what we want in relationship through explicit communication
