Redefining Masculinity: Why are so many young men lost?

A mother leans in, lowers her voice, and confesses—almost inshame—that her son, now in his thirties, is still living at home. He’s unemployed. He spends most of his days in the basement playing PC games. Meanwhile, his sister—same upbringing, same parents—is thriving. She’s independent, fulfilled, and living what appears to be the life of her dreams. This isn’t an isolated story anymore. It’s becoming a pattern. The old image of masculinity—the stoic provider, theemotional brick wall, the unflinching warrior—no longer fits a world that now values communication, emotional literacy, adaptability, and connection. And when an identity collapses without being replaced, people don’t just feel confused—they feel ashamed, angry, and lost. Useful Information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sages, Saints and Sinners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Walking for Body Mind and Soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking on Edge: A pilgrimage to Santiago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Redefining Masculinity: Why are so many young men lost? is an episode from Living to Be: A podcast by Reino Gevers by Reino Gevers.

This episode is 00:07:48 long.

This episode was published on Dec 14, 2025.

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