Strong Mind13 Jun 2025

Rethinking Masculinity In The Outdoors: Resilience, Vulnerability, Emotional Strength and Fatherhood

WARNING, this podcast mentions suicide and mental health.

What does it mean to be a man in 2025 — especially in the world of climbing, adventure, and risk? In this episode, we dive into masculinity, vulnerability, emotions, mental health and fatherhood with Aldo Kane and Matt Pycroft. Aldo is a former Royal Marine, adventurer, TV presenter and author. Matt is a climber, adventure filmmaker and podcast host. From redefining strength to raising kids, this is an honest look at what masculinity means today and what we’re striving for when it comes to men’s health.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro: why this conversation matters

00:05:43 – Aldo & Matt on what masculinity means today

00:11:40 – Can we talk about masculinity without tearing it down?

00:22:19 – Men and mental health: what’s really going on?

00:36:39 – Male-dominated spaces: problem or part of the solution?

00:44:00 – What do healthy men’s spaces actually look like?

00:50:41 – How the media frames modern masculinity

00:57:47 – Struggling as a man? Here’s what might help

01:11:25 – The role of women: support, challenge, or both?

01:19:10 – Are all men bad? And is chivalry just polite misogyny?

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