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. If you are having a hard time, you can get help. findahelpline.com will direct you to your country's helpline.If you’d like help working on your mindset check out our free mindset workbook and guided reflection. Link Don't forget to sign up to our "Thought of the week". LinkTimestamps00:00:00 – Intro: why this conversation matters00:05:43 – Aldo & Matt on what masculinity means today00:11:40 – 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 masculinity00:57:47 – Struggling as a man? Here’s what might help01:11:25 – The role of women: support, challenge, or both?01:19:10 – Are all men bad? And is chivalry just polite misogyny?