Is Trauma the Source for Positive Change in Men? A Conversation with Jonathan Jacobs

About this episode

Jonathan Jacobs discusses how trauma can lead to positive change in men's perspectives on gender roles and manhood.

Jonathan Jacobs is a marketer and community organizer with a passion for men's work - recently starting the West Coast Chapter of "Walking Talking Men". Walking Talking Men is a group of guys who walk together, opening the door for local friendships and non-judgmental conversations. On this episode you'll get Jonathan's take on how trauma is usually the source of change for men in their perspective on gender roles and manhood. Plus - if you listen to the end you'll hear the story about how former New York Yankee All-Star Reggie Jackson taught him how to shake hands. We dig into the practical side of making male friendships and more on Real Feels. Here he is - Jonathan Jacobs. Hosted, Edited, and Produced by Brad Gage Logo by Nolan Fabricius Theme Song by Russell Henson Find Jonathan: www.JonathanJacobs.com @JonathanJacobs89 on Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Brad Gage

Guest: Jonathan Jacobs

Topics covered

• trauma
• positive change
• gender roles
• manhood
• male friendships

Keywords

• Walking Talking Men
• community organizing
• men's work

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Walking Talking Men

Books & works: Real Feels

Places: New York

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