Ep. 5: Are You Man Enough? | Toxic Masculinity | Men’s Mental Health (Part 1) @bmy.podcast

What does it really mean to be a man? And who gets to decide? From being told to “man up” to being taught that vulnerability is weakness, many men grow up navigating expectations that leave little room for fear, sadness, or asking for help. But what happens when the pressure to be strong becomes the very thing that stops men from speaking up? In Episode 5 of Between Me and You, we’re getting into the conversation around toxic masculinity, unpacking the societal expectations placed on men, the pressure to suppress emotions, and how traditional ideas of manhood can affect men’s mental health and the relationships they have with the people around them. Where do we draw the line between healthy masculinity and toxic expectations? Can men be vulnerable without feeling like they’re losing their masculinity? And how do we create space for men to be honest about what they’re going through without shame or judgement? This is Part 1 of our two-part conversation on men’s mental health. We’re challenging the narratives, asking the uncomfortable questions, and making room for a conversation that matters. Because being a man shouldn’t mean suffering in silence. 💬 Join the conversation: What does healthy masculinity look like to you? Tell us in the comments. We want to hear YOUR side. Welcome to Between Me and You, where we have real conversations about real life, relationships, and everything in between. With Tadi and Faz Listen & follow YouTube: ‪@bmy.podcast‬ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033YV6l... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast... Follow the hosts Tadiwanashe Magazire: @_idwa_ Fazilla Maseko: @fazilla.maseko Business enquiries: betweenmeandyouzw@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Heart Check In 03:07 Before We Get Into It 16:10 Main Topic 53:08 Dear Betweeners 55:45 Outro #BetweenMeAndYou #ToxicMasculinity #MensMentalHealth #HealthyMasculinity #MentalHealthAwareness