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The Lonely American Man

The Lonely American Man

FromHidden Brain


The Lonely American Man

FromHidden Brain

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Mar 19, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Boys get the message at a young age: don't show your feelings. Don't rely on anyone. This week, we take a close look at misguided notions of masculinity in the United States. We explore how those notions create stressed-out romantic relationships, physical health problems, and a growing epidemic of loneliness. Plus, we consider how we might begin to tell a different story about what it means to be a man.
Released:
Mar 19, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.