Learn about guiding young men to be their 'better self' from organisational psychologist, coach, facilitator and explorer Matt Defina, who shares some of the challenges teenage boys face today. In this episode, Matt shares his wisdom about what young men need to reject toxic ideals of masculinity, understand their mental health and wellbeing, live healthy relationships, and make positive connections and contributions to their community.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The intense pressure teen boys are under concerning masculinity, academic success and sex.
• How adults and elders can provide guidance through storytelling and simply listening.
• How our values and beliefs may be outdated for the current generation of young men.

Our favourite quotable moment:

"Being your better self is really tapping into this part of, 'I'm always growing, I'm always evolving'...the pursuit of the better self." – Matt Defina

Resources:

The Man Cave Website

*This is part 1 of a two-part series. Once released, you will find Part 2 in our list of episodes right next to this one.