Redefining Strength Beyond Performance: Masculinity and Wellbeing with Mark Fabian

• Traditional strength blends physical power with emotional stoicism.
• Suppressed emotions don’t disappear; they often come out as anger.
• Men benefit from opening up to other men, not just partners and mothers.
• Look for role models who pair strength with kindness and listening.
• To support change, avoid sounding critical so people stay open.
• Wellbeing is something we build together, so be patient and find your village.

[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Masculinity: is vulnerability really a crack in the armour?

[01:30] Meet Mark Fabian: happiness, wellbeing and public policy

[03:00] What We Mean by “Strong”: physical power and emotional stoicism

[06:00] Where It Comes From: how status and power shaped what boys were taught

[08:00] Feelings Men Learn to Hide: inadequacy, anger and opening up to other men

[11:00] A Better Archetype: Princess Mononoke’s Ashitaka and quiet strength

[15:00] Starting the Change: role models, listening without defensiveness, and finding your village

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Mark Fabian is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and an affiliate of the Bennett School of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. He researches happiness and wellbeing and is the author of Beyond Happy.