Redefining Masculinity on Your Own Terms — with George Bell In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we sit down with George Bell — a man unafraid to question the status quo, confront his own burnout, and challenge outdated narratives about what it means to be a man. George is currently writing a globally published book on masculinity (coming January 2026 via Wiley) — and he joins us mid-journey to share his insights, experiences, and evolving philosophy. With over a decade working in the mental health space — and having personally navigated the highs and lows of burnout, image, and identity — George brings a powerful blend of lived experience, honest reflection, and visionary thinking. In this conversation, we explore:
📘 Why masculinity needs an update — and who gets to define it
🧠 Mental health from the inside out: beyond buzzwords, toward personal truth
🔥 What burnout really feels like — and how to recover without losing yourself
💇 George’s surprisingly honest reflections on documenting his hair transplant journey and what it revealed about identity, insecurity, and self-worth
🎯 How to build a life on your own terms — not society’s, social media’s, or anyone else’s
George says:
“I don’t want to be a ‘better man’ based on someone else’s idea of what that means. I want to be a fuller, freer version of myself.”
“Masculinity isn’t broken — it’s just too narrow. It’s time we made space for more ways to be a man.”
“Mental health work starts with honesty. And sometimes, the most radical honesty is just saying: I’m not okay, and I want something different.”
Topics we cover:
✅ The problem with one-size-fits-all masculinity
✅ Social media, body image, and male insecurity
✅ Hair loss, shame, and showing up anyway
✅ Recovery from burnout — and learning to slow down
✅ Finding strength in vulnerability (without turning it into a performance)
✅ The messy, liberating process of writing about masculinity while living it
This episode is for you if:
You’re tired of being told what a “real man” is
You’ve struggled with burnout, self-image, or the pressure to keep up
You want to hear from someone in process, not just preaching from the mountaintop
You’re curious about where the conversation on masculinity is heading — and how you can help shape it
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