Bro-ing Pains

In Part 1 of our 10-episode season on relationships, we explore how film, TV, and pop culture have shaped what men believe about masculinity and relationships. From the frat-boy energy of American Pie and hyper-masculine bravado of Top Gun , to the emotional vulnerability in Moonlight and Love Island , we unpack how media continues to influence how men show up in relationships, often without even...

Before we dive into our relationship series in episode 3, we had to start with the most important one: the relationship you have with yourself. This episode, we cold-plunge headfirst into the world of health & wellness. We break down our own wellness routines, and put the internet's favorite trends to the test to decide: Wellness or Whack? Whether you're deep in your healing era or j...

Many of us learned the same unspoken rules growing up: Don’t show weakness. Don’t show emotion. Don’t let anyone see you break. In our first episode, we share the personal experiences that led us to therapy, and how masculinity, culture, and early life experiences shaped the way we relate to vulnerability and emotional survival. One of us is a therapist. The other is still learning how to open up....