In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and leadership of men. His recently published book, Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self Sabotage and Find Freedom provides men with tangible tools and exercises to deal with pain, harsh self-talk and relentless sabotage.This episode sheds light on the root of toxic masculinity that has become ingrained within our society. Plus, Linds and Connor talk about dating in 2023, the loneliness epidemic + men’s desire for true leadership and liberation. We also talk about: Toxic masculinity  The cultural norms of masculinity  Tools to regulate the nervous system as a parent Men facing their shadow + meeting their pain Initiation into manhood vs. womanhood Dating apps, AI + losing social capital  Resources:  Book: Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self Sabotage and Find Freedom YouTube: ManTalks  Instagram: @mantalks  Website: mantalks.com  Sponsors:IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping by texting ALMOST to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Cymbiotika | Use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. This is in addition to custom bundle discounts, so you can get 45% off. Go to cymbiotika.com.Nutrafol | Go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code ALMOST to save $10 off your first month’s subscription – this offer is only available to US customers for a limited time.Osea | Try OSEA's Bestsellers Body Care Set for 33% off and 10% off your first order sitewide with code ALMOST30POD at OSEAMalibu.com. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/almost30 today to get 10% off your first month.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices