Breaking the Cycle: Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys and Men with Dr Portia #HealthTalk

About this episode

The episode discusses how to raise emotionally healthy boys and men, focusing on breaking unhealthy cycles and promoting emotional intelligence.

Men's Health Month presents an opportunity to look beyond physical health and examine the emotional and mental well-being of men and boys. Many men grow up hearing phrases like "man up," "boys don't cry," or "be strong," often learning to suppress their emotions rather than express them in healthy ways. As a result, generations of men have struggled with communication, vulnerability, and seeking support when they need it most. This conversation explores how we can break unhealthy cycles by raising boys differently, equipping young men with emotional intelligence, and creating environments where men of all ages feel comfortable speaking about their challenges. From parenting and mentorship to personal growth and mental wellness, we discuss what it takes to build healthier generations of men. RISE fm

People in this episode

Host: RISE fm

Guest: Dr Portia

Topics covered

• emotional health
• mental well-being
• parenting
• emotional intelligence
• vulnerability
• support

Keywords

• men's health
• emotional intelligence
• parenting
• mental wellness
• vulnerability
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RISE fm

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