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Navigating Aging and Masculine Identity - Insights from Adrienne Matei
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Navigating Aging and Masculine Identity: Insights from Adrienne Matei
In this insightful episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosted by David Lowry and Don Drew, journalist Adrienne Matei delves into the challenges aging men face with changing masculine identities. The conversation explores Adrienne's Guardian article, addressing how older men grapple with shifting roles and self-worth. The discussion covers topics like hegemonic masculinity, the impact of longer lifespans, and the importance of self-compassion and intergenerational communication. Adrienne shares experiences from her interviews and highlights psychologist Karen Skerrett's six tasks for positive aging. The episode concludes with a call for better family conversations and societal representation of elderhood.
00:00 Introduction to Hegemonic Masculinity
00:30 Meet Our Guest: Adrienne Matei
01:38 Discussion on Boomer Men's Identity
04:36 Impact of Longevity and Medical Advances
07:21 Six Tasks for Positive Aging
10:40 Intergenerational Communication
17:58 Jeremy's Story: A Personal Insight
23:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Work
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