74. Mike Nicholson: Progressive Masculinity (and why boys do want to talk)

74. Mike Nicholson: Progressive Masculinity (and why boys do want to talk)

February 22, 2026 · 42 min

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Mike Nicholson discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for boys to talk about their feelings and experiences.

Wild Card - Whose Shoes? Podcast | Mike Nicholson: Progressive Masculinity (and why boys do want to talk) What if the real issue isn’t that boys don’t talk - but that we rarely create spaces where they feel safe enough to? In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Nicholson, former English teacher and founder of Progressive Masculinity. I first heard Mike speak at an education conference in Wolverhampton organised by Sarah Milne, and his session stayed with me long afterwards - especially the power...

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