Dr. Jed Diamond’s mission is simple, he wants to teach men how to be good men in this world, and help women nurture a relationship with a good man. A leader in the field of gender-specific health care, author of 16 books and founder of MenAlive, Dr. Jed Diamond is an expert in the innate differences between men and women and a proponent for our ability to build healthy relationships despite those differences.
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Instead of galvanizing the world against men and fatherhood, Jed’s work allows us to understand the different psychological and physiological needs of men that are different from women and helps us to embrace some of the ways that we can bridge the gender divide. By addressing critical issues such as sexual abuse, the need for acceptance, violence and finding a safe harbor, Jed is able to open up and create an honest conversation for both genders.
If you want to help your man become great, be a supportive partner or just a good citizen. Jed is the expert for you. Learn why men’s groups are critical to helping your man be the man he wants to be, how to embrace the gift of male-ness, ways to support your man in his healing journey, and so much more on this enlightening episode all about what it means to be male.
Dr. Jed is proof that men have many stories if you are able to listen to them, understand their differences, and find ways to support their unique needs. The secret of lasting love is within the knowledge shared in this episode, so what are you waiting for!
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In This Episode
- Explore how men and women are different physiologically and psychologically
- Learn why men are afraid of not being chosen on a biological and mental level
- Discover what the one thing that men want more than sex
- The importance of opening the conversation around male sexual abuse
- Learn why men are the true weaker sex and what women can do to support them
Quotes
“The effect of loss and the effect of disconnection follows us for our whole lives. Not just in our relationships, but in our actual physical and emotional health.” (9:40)
“The violence that we are seeing in our families, that we are seeing in the world, in wars, we’re seeing in domestic violence towards family members or others, is a result of increasing fear. You are not going to stop the violence until you get at the root of what is causing fear and disconnection.” (21:44)
“Every man alive today is afraid that he won’t be chosen. So how do women choose men? The women choose men who can provide, who come across as go-getters, wealthy, healthy, wise, attractive, sure of themselves.” (29:29)
“Many men think that part of being seen as manly is that you should be always at least trying to have sex. And I think that is part of the craziness that women are starting to say no to.” (34:32)
“We have to be more honest, guys have to talk about their own abuse, we need to see where it starts, what the roots are, and we need to not punish people, not deny it, and we need to do the healing work that needs to be done so that all of us can heal from the traumas that are so common in our society.” (40:01)
“I want to teach men to be able to step forward so they can be the loving equals of women. And those who want to be in a relationship and want a loving partner, we ought to be able to find the right person and be able to have the kind of relationships that will allow us to hopefully last as a 40, 50, 60, 70-year-old marriage.” (46:56)
Links
What’s The One Thing Men Want More Than Sex? Blog Post
To Get Your Copy Of The Good Men Manifesto, Contact Jed at [email protected] & Put “Manifesto” In The Subject Line