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	Podcast:		The Human Design Podcast
	Episode:		#471 Richard Reeves on Why Men Are Falling Behind and What We Can Do About It
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		01:14:23
	Publish Date:		2025-08-21 04:00:00
	Description:		In today’s episode, I sit down with author and thought leader Richard Reeves for a powerful and deeply necessary conversation on the crisis facing modern men. Based on his book Of Boys and Men, we explore why so many men are struggling with education, purpose, identity, and mental health and what we can do to shift the narrative. This is a must-listen for anyone raising boys, leading change, or navigating relationships in today’s evolving world. We go beyond the headlines and into real data, honest insights, and tangible hope. Timestamps and key themes: 00:00 – Introduction and why this conversation matters 03:12 – Why Richard wrote Of Boys and Men 06:30 – What’s driving the crisis for men today? 10:54 – The education gap between boys and girls 15:35 – How changing gender roles are impacting men 19:47 – The rise of fatherlessness and its ripple effects 25:09 – Do men still have an advantage? Context matters 31:00 – How policy and culture are failing boys 35:46 – Emotional suppression and loneliness in men 42:10 – How traditional masculinity needs to evolve 48:53 – Can we empower women without leaving men behind? 55:12 – Practical ways to support boys and men today 01:01:06 – What does healthy masculinity actually look like? 01:09:12 – Advice for the next generation of boys and their parents I trust you will get what you need from this episode, and make sure you come let me know how it resonated with you on instagram @the_human_design_coach Big love, Mxx Richard's Details: Website - https://richardvreeves.com/ Books - https://richardvreeves.com/books/ BodyGraph Chart Software Create your own Human Design chart tool with BodyGraphChart! Embed a chart tool on your own website, so you can engage with your leads, grow your business, teach Human Design the way YOU want to teach it and create success! Get BodyGraphChart here: https://bodygraphchart.com?via=emmadunwoody Use the code humandesignpodcast for 30% off for 6 months! OTHER RESOURCES Want more on Human Design? Explore the ways to get involved below: Get Your Free Human Design Chart: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/get-your-chart The Feminine Success Framework: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/feminine-success-framework Maggie - Magnetic by Design AI: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/maggie The HDx Collective: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/collective The Inner Circle: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/the-inner-circle Human Design Unhinged: https://www.humandesignunhinged.com/ Secret Podcast: The Human Design Podcast (Unhinged): https://thehumandesignpodcast.supercast.com/ Instagram @the_human_design_coach Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the show
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