Redefining Masculinity In The 21st Century

Summary: <a href="http://www.thoughtforfoodpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-24-at-1.53.47-PM.png"></a><br> <br> This is an episode we've wanted to record for a long time, and we hope to continue and expand on this conversation further. As two vegan dudes, we feel a responsibility to stimulate a dialogue among men regarding the masculine ideal in the 21st century as it relates to diet, lifestyle, and health. We believe that the masculine ideal needs a makeover, and should be focused on protection, compassion, and strength over dominance, power, and aggressiveness.<br> <br> In today's show, we talk:<br> <br> * The definition of masculine<br> * How the masculine ideal relates to diet and lifestyle<br> * Examples of masculine pressures<br> * Why compassion, vulnerability, and protection should have a higher priority in the masculine ideal<br> * And more!<br> <br> What do you think? How should masculinity be shifted in today's world? Does being vegan increase or decrease your masculinity? Girls: what do you look for in a man? Let us know!<br> <br> Thanks for listening, go eat some plants, and what's your thought for food?<br> <br> -Jackson and Aaron<br> <br> Show Notes:<br> <br> Masculinity NPR piece: <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/07/21/332329709/for-these-vegans-masculinity-means-protecting-the-planet">http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/07/21/332329709/for-these-vegans-masculinity-means-protecting-the-planet</a><br> <br> Follow us:<br> <br> <a href="http://Facebook.com/TFFlifestyle">Facebook.com/TFFlifestyle</a><br> <br> Instagram: @tfflifestyle<br> <br> Snapchat: TFFlifestyle<br> <br> Twitter: @TFFlifestyle<br> <br> YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/thoughtforfoodtv">Thought For Food TV</a><br> <br> Music:<br> <br> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/peterkuli">soundcloud.com/peterkuli</a><br> <br> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dcuttermusic">soundcloud.com/dcuttermusic</a>