Pondering the roles of Men, Power, Ego, and other Unanswerable Questions with Remahn Farley [Episode 49]

<p>Paul Krauss MA LPC begins this episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast by giving some background to the discussion that is to take place. Paul reads from and comments on Matthew Fox’s Book: The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine. Together, Paul and this material raise many questions that are facing the culture today. Paul especially focuses on the topic of masculinity, and maleness in the culture of the United States—and the challenges facing men and boys today. Following this, Remahn joins the conversation which was recorded in March 2019.</p> <p>Remahn Farley and Paul Krauss MA LPC have an honest discussion in the moment about their thoughts about an array of unanswerable global questions mostly concerning what it means to be a man, and the confusion and change that men are going through in western culture. Both Paul and Remahn reflect on their personal experiences growing up and how this affected them as males.</p> <p>My goal was to release this episode in the series of discussion on men (the first episode in the series on men was released as <a href='https://paulkrauss.podbean.com/e/authentic-masculinity-and-the-second-half-of-life-with-adam-nash-llpc-episode-37/'>episode #37</a> and followed up by <a href='https://paulkrauss.podbean.com/e/men-in-therapy-what-it-means-to-be-a-man-and-how-it-affects-all-of-us-with-rick-miller-licsw%C2%A0/'>episode #40</a>). In New Orleans, in March 2019, Remahn and I sought to have an honest discussion about the issues facing men from our perspective at the time.</p> <p>Also discussed: The need for men to discuss issues and not bury their feelings. Where are the male role models today? Making decisions from an ego or making the best decision for the situation. Is it ok for men to display vulnerable emotions in today’s society? #MeToo Movement. Matthew Fox’s book The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine. Instant reactions versus responding. Stereotypes of Men not displaying emotions. The eff