About

One of my deep convictions is that a conversation about manhood is actually not just for men. Because how we live has an impact on all of those around us. Our children, our partners, our colleagues, our friends. So, we need many voices at the table when we talk about who we are and who we could be.This episode highlights the impact we can have on others, without even realising it.It is not a comfortable listening experience. But it is a deeply important one. My friend Jack grew up as a boy, but from very early on didn’t feel like the mould fit. Jack’s journey of embracing who they are is a powerful picture of both courage and pain. Jack shares experiences and statistics that are really troubling and unjust, and when I listen to stories like Jacks I want to do what I can to help create more acceptance and inclusion for people who are pushed to the edge of our society. This episode does contain some especially heavy content, including us touching on suicide. Please take care of yourself while listening and reach out to Lifeline or Beyond Blue if you need to talk to someone.Stories like this can change how we live. So make the space to listen well.(If you make it to the end of the episode you'll get the joy of hearing my 4 year old drop some classic child wisdom).Here are some of Jack's recommended instagram accounts to follow to learn more about gender non-binary experiences and perspectives:@alokvmenon@enbyspokenhistories @lavernecoxJoin the Man;Kind community through our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257962575401298/Man;Kind podcast is presented by the Central Coast Council and developed by Lead by Story.All music by the super talented Josh Corkill.