In This Episode, We Talk About: What toxic masculinity means, and why it’s become mainstream today. How men’s relationships, and their kids are affected by lack of masculinity. The power of being surrounded by other great men. What Johnny does in his Wild Man Experiences to help men connect over adrenaline filled experiences. Resources + Links:   Connect with Johnny on Instagram | @johnny.elsasser   Join the next Wild Man Experience - November 3 - 6th, 2022   Tune in to Johnny’s Podcast | The Art of Masculinity   Shoot us an email at info@docjacque.com Or call the office 412-828-6000   Follow Doc Jacque on Instagram | @doc_jacque Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | Doc Jacque    Schedule a Full Immersion New Patient Consultation with Doc Jacque Schedule your 15 Minute FREE Consultation   Check out the Supplement Shop   Find more resources on our website | https://www.docjacque.com/ Show Notes: It’s time to stop allowing society to dictate who you should be! In this episode, I’m excited to have friend, fellow podcast host, and creator of the Wild Man Experience, Johnny Elsasser. Johnny is a genius at bringing men together to connect over fun, adrenaline filled experiences. As two men who are passionate about becoming the best versions of ourselves without holding back, we’re diving into something that has many men walking on eggshells, “toxic masculinity”. What does it actually mean? Is there validity to it? Why is toxic masculinity something we’re hearing about today especially, and is there an equivalent of toxic femininity? We’re diving into each of these questions with the goal of helping men define what masculinity uniquely means to them, and why you need to surround yourself with other great men.   01:15 Meet the creator of the Wild Man Experience and so much more, Johnny Elsasser. 03:30 What is toxic masculinity? 07:40 Why do you think toxic masculinity is a term that has become mainstream during this time? 12:15 How to change the focus to positive masculinity. 17:00 Ways relationships and kids are being affected by the lack of masculinity and men stepping up. 21:50 How warriors in history had a balance between protecting and fighting, and also being  27:00 What can we do to truly connect to others and build a support system? 33:40 The power of being surrounded with other great men. 39:15 What do you do in your Wild Man experiences? 43:00 How do you create better connections between the men that join your Wild Man experiences? 50:30 Ways to reframe masculinity and show up as the man you’re meant to be.