Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
EP 004: Understanding MEN (What Women Need to Know)
UNDERSTANDING MEN: What Women Might Not Know and What Men Need to Realise.
In this podcast episode of Life in DEPTH with Steph & Jamie...
We delve into various aspects of men’s lives that women might not fully understand and that men might have yet to grasp about themselves.
We explore significant statistics showing men’s struggles, such as issues of self-worth, physicality, mental health, and societal expectations.
The conversation covers the fundamental differences between the masculine and feminine energies, and offers advice for healthy relationship dynamics.
Both Stephanie Sanzo & Jamie Bisset share personal stories and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on nurturing and guiding your partner.
This episode sheds light on the intricacies of the male experience and the importance of mutual support and understanding in relationships.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - What's to come in this episode...
01:36 - Men Love Stats, Logic & Facts
02:42 - The Aussie Accent
04:03 - Life in Australia
05:34 - Introduction
06:30 - About this Episode
07:29 - Steph Gets Nervous (Masculine & Feminine Dynamics)
08:42 - Men Have a Greater Desire for Sex
11:04 - Men Tend to Work More than Women
11:25 - Men are More Likely to Experience Erectile Dysfunction if their Wives Earn More
11:54 - Men are More Likely to become Transgender
12:33 - Men are More Likely Commit Suicide
12:46 - Boys are More Likely to Commit Crime Growing Up in a Single Parent Household
13:09 - Steph Exposes Her Parenting & The Struggles Mothers Often Face with their Sons
15:07 - Gender Roles & Sexual Dynamics (Masculinity vs Femininity)
18:10 - Why Steph (& Women) Often Struggles to Accept Compliments
19:38 - How Confidence in Women is Perceived by Men
20:16 - The Story of How Jamie Fell In Love with Steph
26:32 - Why Women Often Don't Bother Trying to Understand Men
29:17 - Fairy Tales & the Roles of Men & Women
30:50 - Men Pedestalize Women due to their Inherent Value
31:26 - How the "Adam & Eve" Story Relates to Men & Women's Worth
33:12 - Woman's Biology Forces Them to Face Physical Hardship
34:01 - Men's Biology Allows them to Avoid Physical Hardship
35:08 - Men Need to Voluntarily Pursue Physical Hardship
36:04 - How to Communicate that Your Partner is "Out of Shape"
40:39 - Why Men Find their Purpose & Identity in their Work / Career
43:00 - Why Men Like Video Games
43:38 - Why Women Aren't Typically Attracted to Gamers
45:54 - How Women Can Support Men to Find Their Purpose
47:30 - How Women Can Better Communicate with Men
49:23 - Learning How to Communicate with the Opposite Sex is Essential for a Healthy Relationship
50:28 - The Misconception About Unconditional Love & the Need for Compromise
52:43 - A Summary of the Differences Between Men & Women
53:30 - The Spiritual Battle of Manhood
54:53 - Boys Aren't Taught How to be Men in Western Culture
56:10 - Ladies - Gracefully Challenge Your Man!
58:31 - Men - Be Cautious of the Manosphere
59:05 - Conclusion and Future Topics
REFERENCES:
1. Clark & Hatfield (1978 & 1982) “How receptive are men versus women to sexual invitations?”
2. U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017
3. Pierce, Dahl & Nielsen (2013) “Psychological and Sexual Costs of Income Comparison in Marriage”
4. American Psychological Association (2009) “Report of the APA Task Force on Gender Identity & Gender Variance”
5. Suicide Statistics Provided by The US National Institute of Mental Health
6. Coughlin & Vuchinich (1996) “Family experience in preadolescence & the development of male delinquency”