#93: The 6 Traits of Masculinity

Every week, hundreds of you write in to the Arnold's Pump Club newsletter saying the same thing: you're confused and don't know where to start. Arnold's answer is going to sting a little.After 60 years in this industry, Arnold has heard every version of "there's too much conflict ...  Show more

A weekend of watching soccer left Arnold with a theory about why so many people quit right before it matters. With the US and Austria both knocked out of the World Cup, Arnold still couldn't stop watching because the game revealed a bigger lesson most people miss: 90% of a soccer ...  Show more

Society has a very warped view of what it means to be ‘masculine’. It’s a toxic stereotype that leaves so many boys and men disconnected from their emotions and unable to be vulnerable. “You throw like a girl”, “Big boys don’t cry”, “You should man up”. These messages reinforce t ...  Show more

Masculinity and Manhood: What are they, what are they not, and where we’re headed? To answer these questions, Peter McGraw is joined by two friends from a recent Men’s Wellness Day for a thoughtful (and fun) conversation on strength, vulnerability, relationships, femininity, and ...  Show more

There’s so much stuff online about masculinity; guys telling you how to get buff, what to eat and how to talk to women. Sometimes a particular type of masculinity, known as toxic masculinity, seems dominant on some platforms. That’s where traits like being tough and not showing e ...  Show more

In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the toxic masculinity grift peddled by guys like Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and Jordan Peterson. We look at how these so-called "alpha males" profit off insecurity, why their version of masculinity is just a performance, and the real me ...