Rethinking Masculinity In The Outdoors: Resilience, Vulnerability, Emotional Strength and Fatherhood

About this episode

This episode explores the evolving concept of masculinity in the context of mental health, vulnerability, and fatherhood.

WARNING, this podcast mentions suicide and mental health. What does it mean to be a man in 2025 — especially in the world of climbing, adventure, and risk? In this episode, we dive into masculinity, vulnerability, emotions, mental health and fatherhood with Aldo Kane and Matt Pycroft. Aldo is a former Royal Marine, adventurer, TV presenter and author. Matt is a climber, adventure filmmaker and podcast host. From redefining strength to raising kids, this is an honest look at what masculinity means today and what we’re striving for when it comes to men’s health. If you are having a hard time, you can get help. findahelpline.com will direct you to your country's helpline. If you’d like help working on your mindset check out our free mindset workbook and guided reflection. Link Don't forget to sign up to our "Thought of the week". Link Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro: why this conversation matters 00:05:43 – Aldo & Matt on what masculinity means today 00:11:40 – Can we talk about masculinity without tearing it down? 00:22:19 – Men and mental health: what’s really going on? 00:36:39 – Male-dominated spaces: problem or part of the solution? 00:44:00 – What do healthy men’s…

People in this episode

Host: Strong Mind

Guests: Aldo Kane, Matt Pycroft

Topics covered

• masculinity
• mental health
• fatherhood
• vulnerability
• emotional strength
• climbing
• adventure

Keywords

• masculinity
• mental health
• fatherhood
• vulnerability
• emotional strength
• climbing
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: findahelpline.com

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