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No One Told UsRewind: Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanWhat does it mean to raise boys in a world where masculinity feels impossible to get right? This week on No One Told Us, Rachael is joined by author and cultural critic Ruth Whippman to talk about her powerful new book, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.
We’re digging deep into the unspoken challenges of parenting boys today—gendered expectations that begin before birth, the emotional isolation of boys in our culture, and the ways that patriarchy harms everyone, not just women. Ruth brings a compassionate, sharp, and often funny lens...
2025-10-2351 min
A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan EvisonRuth Whippman - Boy TroubleRaising a teenage boy today is not easy. Young men face intense pressure to navigate conflicting models of masculinity. They're told that a real man should strive, win and dominate but one misstep could lead to being cancelled online without recourse. For many teenager boys, isolation feels safer than engagement with the world. Today I talk with author Ruth Whippman about what it means to raise boys in these complicated times. Her book Boymom offers an exploration of this landscape from the perspective of a feminist mother of three boys. https://www.ruthwhippman.com/linktr.e...
2025-10-151h 03
Good CitizenRuth WhippmanRuth Whippman shows that our approach to raising boys leaves them isolated and trapped between competing expectations of steely dominance and emotional sensitivity. She is the author of BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Find her at: ruthwhippman.comFor more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com.Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibraryInstagram @trlibraryX @TRPresLibrary.And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL!--Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The...
2025-09-1928 min
The 2 Guys That Don’t Know Everything PodcastEpisode 54: "Elisabeth Harrod"Send us a textEpisode 54: "Elisabeth Harrod"On August 19, a rare Tuesday recording, Miles and Dave hosted their second guest on the 2 Guys That Don't Know Everything podcast: Elisabeth Harrod. Elisabeth Harrod is a dads and family coach who helps fill up parents' tool kits working together to motivate kids to break barriers and change challenging behaviors and patterns. She helps parents experience life-changing results! Elisabeth is a mother of two adult children, lives in Ithaca, New York, and has been raising and supporting kids (including as a babysitter) for over forty years. She's an...
2025-08-1959 min
Be a Happier ParentEp 6: The Impossible Age of Masculinity with Ruth WhippmanSummary
In this conversation, Ruth and Alexindadland explore the complexities of parenting boys in a modern context, discussing the language used around gender, the emotional development of boys, and the societal pressures that shape parenting decisions. They delve into the challenges of raising boys amidst discussions of toxic masculinity, the impact of screen time, and the ethical dilemmas parents face. The conversation highlights the need for understanding and compassion in parenting, as well as the importance of addressing emotional health in boys.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Neurodiversity in Children
04:37 The Language of Gender in...
2025-06-1952 min
Need A Lift? with Tim ShriverRedefining Masculinity: How Caring For Boys Emotions Builds Resilient & Healthy Men Ruth Whippman grew up with her sister in the UK, attending an all-girls school. In adulthood, when she pictured parenting, she usually pictured parenting a daughter. “My life was so dominated by girls and women, and I think I just had no idea how to parent a boy,” she tells Tim. “And then I had three boys.”Ruth is an author and a journalist by trade, so she started to research how gender roles affect the ways we parent our sons. In her book “BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity,” Ruth says that modern boyho...
2025-06-1853 min
Lives of TomorrowRaising Boys Today, Shaping Men TomorrowWGSN CEO Carla Buzasi speaks to author and filmmaker Ruth Whippman about how masculinity is transcending traditional gender stereotypes and the challenges boys face in contemporary society. They explore the importance of open discussions about masculinity, emotional expression and connection, and the need for empathy among boys.Ruth uncovers cultural changes and the impact of screen time on social interactions, encouraging understanding in conversations about gender. Join them to discover modern boyhood, influenced by play from childhood development, including the marketing of toys that form perceptions of gender roles for future generations.
2025-06-1735 min
EmbodiedA New Playbook For Raising BoysWhen the #MeToo movement exploded in 2017, journalist Ruth Whippman — nearly nine months pregnant with her third son — experienced a profound conflict. As a feminist, she celebrated the movement; as a mother, she worried: "How am I gonna raise these boys to be good?" This tension launched Ruth on a quest to understand modern American boyhood and what's not working. Ruth and her husband Neil Levine tell Anita about their journey of putting Ruth’s research into practice, working to give their sons the emotional tools to thrive in a changing world — and what’s at stake if we don’t shift our...
2025-05-0850 min
The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomRaising Kids After Watching Adolescence on Netflix: What Every Parent Needs to KnowAfter watching the Netflix series Adolescence, I was left gutted, moved, and full of questions—just like many of you who reached out. “I watched it. I was shocked. I was moved… but now what do I do with these big feelings I’m having and this information?” Whether you’re raising a boy or a girl, this show forces us to reckon with disconnection, violence, and parenting in the digital age.
In this conversation, I sit down with Ruth Whippman and Dr. Zabina Bhasin to explore what the show reveals about masculinity, emotional disconnectio...
2025-04-301h 36No One Told UsEpisode 86: Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanEpisode 86: Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanWhat does it mean to raise boys in a world where masculinity feels impossible to get right? This week on No One Told Us, Rachael is joined by author and cultural critic Ruth Whippman to talk about her powerful new book, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.We’re digging deep into the unspoken challenges of parenting boys today—gendered expectations that begin before birth, the emotional isolation of boys in our culture, and the ways that patriarchy harms everyone, not...
2025-04-2451 min
To Be A BoyExploring Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanJOIN US IN JOINING THE RUTH WHIPPMAN FAN CLUB. In this episode of To Be A Boy, Elliott and Joeli have a brilliant and engaging conversation with Ruth Whippman, the author of 'Boy Mum: Raising Boys in the Age of Toxic Masculinity’ and explore the complex challenges boys face in today's society.Ruth offers her researched and insightful views on the dangers of toxic masculinity and the crucial importance of nurturing boys' emotional development. They discuss the significant impact of screens on boys' social lives, the complexities surrounding consent, and the educational system's role in bo...
2025-02-251h 01
Bossed UpReporting In From Maternity LeaveToday’s episode marks my return from maternity leave, and a lot has happened in the world since I was last behind the mic! I’m kicking off my return with a recap of the past few months and sharing my future vision for the Bossed Up podcast.Tune in to hear my thoughts on election 2024, transitioning from one child to two, and how the many hats I wear will impact the conversations we cover here in the coming months.Tune in for some hot takes, reflections, and my vision for the future, including:Two o...
2025-02-1124 min
The Podcast Browser496. Raising Boys in the Age of Gender Politics with Ruth Whippman Podcast: unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc (LS 40 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: 496. Raising Boys in the Age of Gender Politics with Ruth WhippmanPub date: 2025-01-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationRaising boys in post-MeToo times is beyond challenging. So how do moms balance societal pressures with the desire to raise happy, healthy, and emotionally intelligent boys?Ruth Whippman is a journalist and author of the books, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and America the Anxious: How Our Pur...
2025-01-2344 minThe PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomMasculinity and Politics: Exploring the Connection Between Gender Ideals and Voting TrendsThere has been a growing shift of young male voters towards right-wing politics, driven by feelings of alienation from progressive narratives that often overlook and dismiss their struggles. The right has capitalized on this by promoting hyper-masculine ideals that resonate with this demographic.
This week, I welcome back Ruth Whippman, author of the book Boy Mom, to discuss how to foster emotional connections, have open dialogue and reimagine boyhood to help boys develop healthier and more inclusive identities.
She joins me to discuss:
The noticeable shift of young male voters towards right-wing politics
How...
2025-01-2244 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc496. Raising Boys in the Age of Gender Politics with Ruth WhippmanRaising boys in post-MeToo times is beyond challenging. So how do moms balance societal pressures with the desire to raise happy, healthy, and emotionally intelligent boys?Ruth Whippman is a journalist and author of the books, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness Is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks. In BoyMom, she weaves personal anecdotes with data and reporting to capture the complexities of raising emotionally healthy boys in today’s world. Ruth and Greg discuss the cultural expectations and modern pressures around par...
2025-01-0644 min
Life After Birth with Yara HearyRuth Whippman on Mothering, Identity, and Reimagining Boyhood in a Complex WorldHi Mamas.This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm...
2024-12-1054 min
BookboundPackage Your Personal Experience with Ruth WhippmanWhat happens when a cultural critic and mother of boys decides to tackle the complexities of masculinity in modern society? In this episode of Bookbound, Ruth Whippman, author of Boy: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, talks about her motivation behind crafting a book that embraces uncertainty and chaos, shedding light on her experiences parenting during the #MeToo movement.Ruth shares her journey from conception to publication, navigating the intricacies of proposal writing, and balancing authenticity with market appeal. She also reflects on the significance of the book's title and...
2024-12-0336 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • BoyMom by Ruth WhippmanFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist, Cultural Critic, and Author, Ruth Whippman, exploring her work and the themes of her book, BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity._____LINKSAuthor of BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinitywww.ruthwhippman.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://ruthwhippman.substack.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-ruth-whippman_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of...
2024-11-191h 11
Yoga With Jake PodcastRuth Whippman: Why Men Are Suffering and What We Can Do About it. Her book: "BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity."Ruth Whippman is a British author, journalist, and cultural critic living in the United States. A former BBC documentary director and producer, her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Time magazine, New York magazine, The Guardian, HuffPost, and elsewhere. Fortune described her as one of the “25 sharpest minds” of the decade. She is the author of the book America the Anxious, which was a New York Post Best Book of the Year, a New York Times Editors’ Choice and Paperback Row pick. She lives in California with her husband and three sons.Link to Ruth's Websit...
2024-11-1855 min
Psychologists Off the Clock381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanRuth Whippman challenges toxic masculinity, sharing insights on raising emotionally healthy boys.
2024-11-131h 04
Transcripts381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanRuth Whippman challenges toxic masculinity, sharing insights on raising emotionally healthy boys.
2024-11-1300 minPsychologists Off the Clock381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanWe have an insightful discussion with Ruth Whippman this week, who urges us to rethink masculinity and nurture boys in a way that honors their mental health and emotional depth. A mother of three and the insightful author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, Ruth brings a personal and societal viewpoint to the intense pressures that often shape modern masculinity. She sheds light on the cultural forces that define "being a man" and shares her journey in challenging these norms. We also learn about Ruth’s experiences as a mother, how...
2024-11-131h 00Psychologists Off the Clock381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth WhippmanWe have an insightful discussion with Ruth Whippman this week, who urges us to rethink masculinity and nurture boys in a way that honors their mental health and emotional depth. A mother of three and the insightful author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, Ruth brings a personal and societal viewpoint to the intense pressures that often shape modern masculinity. She sheds light on the cultural forces that define "being a man" and shares her journey in challenging these norms. We also learn about Ruth’s experiences as a mother, how...
2024-11-131h 00The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomRaising Boys and Redefining Toxic Masculinity and how it impacts Friendships and Emotional HealthSociety wants us to raise our boys to be “tough” but boys are more complex and as parents we need to help them navigate the cultural pressures and protect their emotional well-being. We need to understand the impact of feeling inadequate and the importance of fostering empathy towards boys during their development. This week, I welcome Ruth Whippman, an author, essayist and cultural critic, to discuss how we can support boys in embracing their emotions and navigating their growth.
She joins me to discuss:
How boys face indirect societal pressures that discourage emotional expre...
2024-11-1338 min
The One You FeedNavigating the Impossible Standards of Masculinity with Ruth Whippman
In this episode, Ruth Whippman discusses navigating the impossible standards of masculinity. Ruth has grappled with the conflicting emotions of mothering boys and societal shifts and she found herself questioning the very essence of masculinity and its impact on her sons. She delves into the challenges boys face in navigating societal expectations and the lack of language for them to articulate their experiences. Through her personal experience and research, Ruth sheds light on the overwhelming pressure boys encounter to conform to traditional masculine standards, while also questioning the divisive nature of the term "toxic masculinity." Key Takeaways:
2024-11-051h 00
The One You FeedNavigating the Impossible Standards of Masculinity with Ruth WhippmanIn this episode, Ruth Whippman discusses navigating the impossible standards of masculinity. Ruth has grappled with the conflicting emotions of mothering boys and societal shifts and she found herself questioning the very essence of masculinity and its impact on her sons. She delves into the challenges boys face in navigating societal expectations and the lack of language for them to articulate their experiences. Through her personal experience and research, Ruth sheds light on the overwhelming pressure boys encounter to conform to traditional masculine standards, while also questioning the divisive nature of the term "toxic masculinity." Key Takeaways:
2024-11-0554 min
The Reset by Sam DelaneyRuth WhippmanRuth Whippman is a writer and author of ‘Boy Mum - Raising Boys In An Age Of Toxic Masculinity.’ It’s a great read by a mum of young lads who wants to understand the constant pressures and often dodgy influences surrounding young men growing up. How can we stop our sons from falling under the spell of people like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump? I really enjoyed discussing this and more with Ruth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0249 min
Steve Deace ShowSLICK WILLIE: Clinton Says the Quiet Part Out Loud | Guest: Ruth Whippman | 10/15/24Steve discusses former President Bill Clinton’s comments about immigration and why he inadvertently proved a “conspiracy theory" true. Then, Idolatry or Not wonders what the line is for when ministries go too far in getting political. Author and New York Times columnist Ruth Whippman joins the show for a stimulating discussion on her new book, “BoyMom.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-151h 38
The Jordan Harbinger Show1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible MasculinityYoung men today face a crisis of mental health and social connection. BoyMom author Ruth Whippman is here to explore causes and potential solutions.
What We Discuss with Ruth Whippman:
Boys in the West are going through a crisis, facing higher rates of suicide, mental health problems, loneliness, and academic underachievement compared to girls.
Society sends conflicting messages to boys about masculinity, telling them to be dominant and make the first move, while also cautioning them not to overstep or be seen as creepy. This leads many boys to avoid relationships altogether.
Boys receive less emotional n...
2024-10-101h 23
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreWhat Boys Need - Ruth Whippman [510]Do boys have different needs from girls? How do you raise a successful boy in a culture that pushes boys into the constraints of traditional masculinity? Hunter talks to Ruth Whippman, author of BoyMom, about boys’ relative immaturity and how parents can make problems worse (or better) by the way they parent them.ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.Find...
2024-10-0852 min
Say MoreHow to be a Better Boymom
We’ve all heard of the girldad, but what about the boymom? Parenting boys has always been a challenge, but in the age of #metoo, incels and the manosphere, navigating boyhood feels especially hard. Shirley has two sons and worries about raising them right. This week on Say More, she talks to fellow boymom, Ruth Whippman, who just wrote the book, “Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.” Email us at saymore@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-10-0326 min
Time to Leani'm considering divorce - am i overreacting?In this week's episode, Crystal reads Laura a story from a woman who faces a disastrous situation while recovering from abdominal surgery and heads to the internet to ask if she's overreacting for being upset. We don't want to spoil it... but she's definitely not overreacting.Read the Reddit post here!Get Ruth Whippman's book, Boy Mom For AD FREE episodes, resources and SO MUCH MORE; Join our Patreon!Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpodFollow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod...
2024-10-021h 06
Frames of SpaceRuth Whippman on How Society Treats BoysRuth Whippman is an author and journalist who writes a lot about present-day cultural issues. She is also the author of the new book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.
In this episode, I got a chance to talk to her about the ways that boys are often held to contradictory expectations in modern society, the difficulty of establishing a clear legal definition of consent, and the level of emotional vulnerability that incels often display towards each other.
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BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth...
2024-09-201h 12
Securely AttachedQ&A: How can I support my child's self-confidence when she calls herself dumb?Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about... - The urge may be to talk your child out of thinking they're "dumb," but it can be helpful to stay with this feeling and lean into being curious about her experience. - How to zoom out and determine if your child is speaking out of frustration and is just emoting or if they actually have internalized that they think they aren't smart. - How to talk with...
2024-09-1926 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayRaising Boys TodayBoyhood is undergoing a significant transformation, and Ruth Whippman, a journalist and author, explores the urgent need to reimagine masculinity.In an interview with Lianne Castelino, Whippman discusses her latest book, "Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity." As a mother of three boys, she reflects on her personal journey, especially during the cultural upheaval of the MeToo movement, and how it reshaped her understanding of raising boys in today's world. Whitman delves into the emotional health and vulnerability of boys, emphasizing that they require tender nurturing and support rather than the toughening...
2024-09-1428 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayRaising Boys TodayBoyhood is undergoing a significant transformation, and Ruth Whippman, a journalist and author, explores the urgent need to reimagine masculinity.In an interview with Lianne Castelino, Whippman discusses her latest book, "Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity." As a mother of three boys, she reflects on her personal journey, especially during the cultural upheaval of the MeToo movement, and how it reshaped her understanding of raising boys in today's world. Whitman delves into the emotional health and vulnerability of boys, emphasizing that they require tender nurturing and support rather than the toughening...
2024-09-1428 min
ON BOYS Podcast“Be A Man” Project Helps Us Understand Teen BoysSheKnows’ “Be a Man” project is an “exploration of what it means to be a man today,” says Erika Janes, a “boy mom” and SheKnows editor-in-chief.Importantly, the project includes teen boys and gives them an opportunity to share their thoughts about manhood and masculinity. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the boys’ responses reflect our still-evolving understanding of gender. Crying, for instance, is still seen as a term with strongly feminine connotations, “but almost every boy we talked to said that they did cry,” Janes says. “They still feel like there’s a stigma to boys and men crying, but for the most part, almost o...
2024-09-1242 min
Madness Cafe168. Boymom with Ruth WhippmanJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Are boys destined to become incels, misogynists, and emotionally stunted? When it does happen is patriarchy to blame? Can parents do something to prevent toxic masculinity from ruining their sweet little angels? Can grown men reparent themselves to get back to who they were before society took control? In the wake of #MeToo, pregnant with her third son, this week's guest, Ruth Whippman, was thinking about all of this and much more. Have a seat and listen in to our conversation with Ruth about...
2024-09-1258 min
The Well Woman Show337: How the Patriarchy Harms us All, Boys and Men Included with Ruth WhippmaThis month on the Well Woman Show, I interview Ruth Whippman, British author, journalist and cultural critic living in the United States, and the author of BOY MOM, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. A former BBC documentary film director, her writing appears in the New York Times, The Guardian, Time magazine and elsewhere. Fortune described her as “one of the sharpest minds” of the decade. Her first book America the Anxious, was a New York Post Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editors’ Choice.
We discuss:
The role of socializing our boys in societ...
2024-09-1133 min
The Masculine Wilderness PodcastNurturing Healthy Masculinity: A Conversation with Ruth WhippmanIn this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Tom Perez from Epic Project has a deep conversation with author and journalist Ruth Whippman. They dive into her new book, BOYMOM, which talks about the struggles boys face in a world of "toxic masculinity." Ruth opens up about raising three boys, the impact of the Me Too movement, and the big cultural changes needed to raise emotionally healthy boys. Tom and Ruth also touch on the political divide around masculinity and why empathy and understanding are key in these discussions. They even explore Ruth’s interviews with young boy...
2024-09-1055 min
The Psychology PodcastReimagining Boyhood & Masculinity w/ Ruth WhippmanThis week Scott is joined by author and cultural critic, Ruth Whippman. Scott and Ruth discuss what it's like being a mother raising boys in modern society, the role of "masculinity influencers”, and what healthy masculinity looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-2250 min
The Child Psych PodcastRaising Boys: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity with Ruth Whippman, Episode# 93In this riveting episode with dive deep with Best-Selling author Ruth Whippman about the task of raising boys in a way that charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and fulfilling story about their own lives. With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic and dying by suicide at a rate of nearly four times their female peers, Whippman digs into the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face; and the harmful blind spots of male socialization that are leaving boys isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift.Ruth Whippman is a British author...
2024-08-1431 min
BBC Lê'O que aprendi tentando criar meus três meninos longe da masculinidade tóxica'Escritora Ruth Whippman escreveu livro em que relata experiência de criar os filhos sozinha sob a perspectiva de uma mãe feminista.
2024-08-1316 min
This Is So AwkwardUnderstanding Boys with Ruth WhippmanBoys face strong cultural messaging about how they should look, act, and express themselves. Social media only amplifies the narrative, delivering it to tweens and teens in every imaginable way. Which is why our conversation with journalist and author Ruth Whippman was so valuable: starting from a place of deep understanding of science and data, she interviewed boys and young men and then wove their stories with her own parenthood in the new book BoyMom.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP Three Sixty-Five b...
2024-08-1346 min
This Is So AwkwardUnderstanding Boys with Ruth WhippmanBoys face strong cultural messaging about how they should look, act, and express themselves. Social media only amplifies the narrative, delivering it to tweens and teens in every imaginable way. Which is why our conversation with journalist and author Ruth Whippman was so valuable: starting from a place of deep understanding of science and data, she interviewed boys and young men and then wove their stories with her own parenthood in the new book BoyMom.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP
2024-08-1348 min
Maschi del FuturoRuth Whippman, una femminista con tre figli maschi nell'era del #metooQuelle a cavallo tra genere, educazione, e critica sociale sono linee difficili da attraversare mantenendosi lucidi, e saldamente agganciati alla propria umanità.Per questo ho amato profondamente il libro di Ruth Whippman "Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity". Uscito all’inizio di Giugno del 2024, un po’ memoir, un po’ reportage, è il viaggio di una femminista nell’avventura a tratti esaltante, a tratti terrificante di crescere tre figli maschi nell’era del #metoo.Questa è la versione audio della newsletter "Maschi del Futuro": iscriviti per ricevere gratuitamente le prossime puntate nella tua casella email su www.maschidel...
2024-08-0129 min
Dad Like a SeahorseDLAS Season 3 Episode 2: My Awesome Conversation with Dad Neil Levine Whose Wife Wrote the Book BoyMomSend us a textHello Dad Like a Seahorse fans. This episode is really special. I just finished reading an amazing book called BoyMom by Ruth Whippman.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/style/boy-mom-ruth-whippman.htmlI reached out to Ruth to tell her how much her book means to me, and I ended up getting the chance to talk to the Dad of her three sons! My conversation with Neil Levine is so wonderfully engaging. He grew up in the north of London and moved to the Bay Area after his first son was...
2024-07-3141 min
Write About NowThe Boys Are Not AlrightBoys are in a crisis. They're "isolated, emotionally repressed, and adrift," says guest Ruth Whippman. The research bears her out. Boys are four times more likely than girls to commit suicide, three times more likely to be addicts, and they're dropping out of high school and not going to college at record rates. Whippman, a journalist, cultural critic, and mother of 3 boys, has written a must-read new book on this essential topic called BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. In our interview, we talk about: Boys' difficulty forming deep emotional connections The...
2024-07-1154 min
AmanpourStakes are High for NATO's 75th SummitAs world leaders descend on Washington for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit, the alliance faces threats from foreign antagonists and from within. The stakes could not be higher as gruesome images keep coming of Russia’s latest missile barrage against Ukraine- including strikes on a children's hospital- a clear message from Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will be pushing hard for accelerated NATO membership. Meantime, the alliance is already trying to "Trump-Proof" support for Ukraine, should the former president return to power. Veteran diplomat Victoria Nuland joins the program to discuss. Also on today's show: Kosovo Prime M...
2024-07-0959 min
Just Asking QuestionsRuth Whippman: How Is Masculinity Changing?Are the boys okay?
For much of history, parents have preferred boys, perceiving them as the providers, the family legacy, the heirs to the throne. A dark consequence of China's 36-year-long one-child policy was a 120 boy to 100 girl birth ratio. But in 21st-century America, the script seems to have been flipped. The New York Times has run headlines like "Wanting Daughters, Getting Sons" and "It's a Boy, and It's Okay to be Disappointed." Boys are falling behind in school, are more likely to display behavioral problems, and are more likely to be both perpetrators and victims of v...
2024-07-041h 17Time to Leanam I the a-hole not cancelling the cleaner when my partner asked me to?This week's episode focuses on an AITA found on reddit where the poster wanted to know if she was a jerk for asking her partner to let a cleaner into their flat when he was tired. This one was murky and we're dying to hear what you think! (Join the conversation over on Patreon. You can sub for free!)Read the AITA thread and comments here!Mentioned in this episode:Boy Mom by Ruth WhippmanEverything and Nothing at Once by Joel LeonGet ad-free episodes...
2024-07-0340 minSecurely AttachedRaising emotionally intelligent sons: Parenting boys to combat "toxic masculinity" with Ruth WhippmanWe’re diving into the complexities of raising boys during a transformative time in history with our special guest, Ruth Whippman. Ruth is an acclaimed author whose latest book, BoyMom, masterfully blends memoir, cultural critique, and reporting. In this episode, we explore: Brain Development: The differences in brain development between boys and girls, highlighting why baby boys need more intensive caregiving in their early months and how these differences impact emotional regulation and attachment. Cultural and Social Influences: Insights into contemporary boyhood, including the evolution of feminism, the #m...
2024-06-2551 min
The Healing CatalystTransforming Health: Whole30, Menopause, Boundaries and Ayurvedic Wisdom with Melissa UrbanIn this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, Melissa Urban, to discuss the origins and evolution of the Whole30 program, emphasizing its focus on habit and behavior change rather than weight loss. Melissa shares insights into the program's growth, the importance of community support, and how Whole30 has adapted over the years to be more inclusive. They also explore the program's benefits for women in menopause and the significance of setting personal boundaries. Their conversation highlights the parallels between Whole30 and Ayurvedic principles in promoting holistic health and well-being.Today on...
2024-06-1857 min
The Mother Of It AllEpisode 24: Boys Are Not Like Dogs with Ruth WhippmanSarah and Miranda are joined by Ruth Whippman, author of Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity to talk about how boys need more but get less, the boys who are dying to talk about their feelings, and the radical power of a board book about a boy and his bags. Plus, do we say “no” to toxic-masculinity media or just say “yes” to better things? And a special round of “Marry, F**k, Kill!”Links:* Sarah’s piece in the Cut on cross-gender friendships* Boymom the book* Sarah’s piece in Rompe...
2024-06-171h 01
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Ruth Whippman on What We Get Wrong About Raising BoysWhat Fresh Hell Podcast is going on tour across the Northeast US this fall! Join us for a live version of the podcast and bring all your mom friends. We can’t wait to go back on the road! https://bit.ly/whatfreshhelltourHow do the stereotypes we harbor about raising boys harm them in the long term? Ruth Whipmann, author of BOYMOM: REIMAGINING BOYHOOD IN THE AGE OF IMPOSSIBLE MASCULINITY, discusses what most modern parenting advice misses when it comes to raising boys.Ruth, Margaret, and Amy discuss:
why so much parenting advice for...
2024-06-1429 min
Raising Good HumansThe Truth about Raising BoysIn this episode, author Ruth Whippman sits down with us to explore the complex challenges of raising boys. Our discussion dives deep into the socialization of boys, the impact of societal norms, and the urgent need for empathy and emotional nurture. We address how to navigate the conflicting messages boys receive about masculinity and vulnerability, the importance of positive role models, and practical strategies for parents to foster emotional health in their sons.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans...
2024-06-1438 min
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2024-06-131h 03
Unsticking It! with Blaire & Molly12: Prioritizing Connection with BOYMOM author Ruth WhippmanThe author Ruth Whippman joins Blaire & Molly in a lively discussion of her new book BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Learn about Ruth’s journey to becoming an author and the highs and lows of being an expat mom taking big risks. Embrace life with the mindset of moving to a new country and having nothing to lose!Links and Resources:
Ruth Whippman
Website: www.Ruthwhippman.com
Instagram: @ruthwhippman
Featured Books:
BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
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America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is...
2024-06-1139 min
KQED's ForumHow to Raise Sons in ‘the Age of Impossible Masculinity’Ruth Whippman is a feminist writer. She’s also the mother of three sons. Her new book, “Boymom,” reflects on the difficulties facing parents tasked with raising good men in an age where people on the right weaponize male concerns and people on the left dismiss them. She asks: What does it mean to raise men who feel validated in their gender identity but not entitled to more because of it? Whippman advocates for an empathetic version of feminism, one where men are held to a high standard but where the loneliness and suicide epidemics plaguing young American men are me...
2024-06-0655 min
This Anthro LifeDeconstructing Masculinity with Ruth Whippman.Join us for a discussion on raising boys in today's world with a renowned journalist and author. I'm Adam, your host. In this episode, we explore masculinity, gender roles, and societal changes. Ruth Whippman explores the challenges of nurturing boys in today's society.We delve into topics like Me Too's effect on male socialization, emotional vulnerability, and empathy's role in nurturing well-rounded individuals. We discuss controversial topics, including the incel movement and Title IX systems.Learn the importance of encouraging in-person social interactions from a young age and helping boys navigate societal structures. The episode explores gender debates...
2024-06-061h 14
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastRaising Emotionally Healthy Boys- BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood: Episode 155In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Ruth Whippman about her book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. We discuss the humanity lacking in traditional models of masculinity and the type of sensitive and connection-based parenting that is desperately needed for boys. We talk about: 4:00 Systems of power and oppression 4:35 How the same systems that harm women and girls, also harm men and boys 6:00 How we see boys as mad, not sad 7:13 Neuroscience research on the sensitivity of boys’ brains 12:45 Why st...
2024-06-0548 min
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Title: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Author: Ruth Whippman
Narrator: Ruth Whippman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. “Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying to raise...
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Title: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Author: Ruth Whippman
Narrator: Ruth Whippman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. “Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying...
2024-06-0410h 23
Woman's HourAbandoned babies, Adventurer Alice Morrison, Being a 'BoyMum'A newborn baby found earlier this year in East London is the third child abandoned by the same parents. That’s the story being reported by the BBC’s Sanchia Berg, who has been given permission to share the details by a judge at East London Family Court. Sanchia joins Nuala McGovern to tell us more about the story, alongside freelance journalist Louise Tickle, who has previously reported from family courts.Following on from our special phone-in on boys last month, author Ruth Whippman speaks to Woman’s Hour about her new book, BoyMum, which looks at what i...
2024-06-0457 min
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As the culture wars rage, and masculinity has been politicized from all sides, feminist writer and mother of three boys Ruth Whippman finds herself conflicted and scared. While the right pushes a dangerous vision of fantasy manhood, her feminist peers often dismiss boys as little more than entitled predators-in-waiting. Meanwhile her home life feels like a daily confrontation with the triumph of...
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Author: Ruth Whippman
Narrator: Ruth Whippman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
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Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. “Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying to raise...
2024-06-0410h 23
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Title: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Author: Ruth Whippman
Narrator: Ruth Whippman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment. “Rapist, school-shooter, incel, man-child, interrupter, mansplainer, boob-starer, birthday forgetter, frat boy, dude-bro, homophobe, self-important stoner, emotional-labor abstainer, non-wiper of kitchen counters. Trying...
2024-06-0410h 23Explore: This Riveting Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.BoyMom by Ruth WhippmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/165741to listen full audiobooks.
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Author: Ruth Whippman
Narrator: Ruth Whippman
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 06-04-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 48 ratings
Genres: Children's Studies
Publisher's Summary:
As the culture wars rage, and masculinity has been politicized from all sides, feminist writer and mother of three boys Ruth Whippman finds herself conflicted and scared. While the right pushes a dangerous vision of fantasy manhood, her feminist peers often dismiss boys as little more than entitled predators-in-waiting. Meanwhile her home life feels like a daily confrontation with the triumph of...
2024-06-0410h 23ON BOYS PodcastBoyMom Ruth Whippman on Reimaging BoyhoodBoyMom Ruth Whippman has spent significant time reimagining boyhood.As a mom of 3 boys, she knows that raising boys today is a complex endeavor. As she writes in her book, BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, “Boys in America (and worldwide) are going through something of a crisis – not only academically but they make up the majority of perpetrators AND also the majority of victims and they are more likely than girls to engage in serious antisocial behavior, along with having mental health issues reaching epidemic levels…Understanding where we are going wrong with raising b...
2024-05-3044 min
Highlights from Newstalk BreakfastIs being a mother of all boys really that bad?There’s nothing bad about being a boymum, despite how they’re portrayed on social media, women who have sons should not be treated as second class mothers. That’s the claim of New York Times writer and Author of Boy Mom, Ruth Whippman who spoke to Shane this morning.
2024-05-2907 min
The One You FeedThe Questions of Self-Help and Happiness with Ruth Whippman
In a world filled with easy answers and simplistic solutions, Ruth Whippman challenges the notion that happiness can be found through a singular path. But as she delves into the complexities of human experience and the dangers of the self-help industry, she leaves us with a question: How can we navigate the complexities of life without succumbing to the allure of simple answers? In this episode, you will be able to: Gain a fresh perspective on the self-help industry and discover new insights on personal growth Explore the intricate relationship between happiness and personal responsibility Learn...
2023-11-1750 minThe One You FeedThe Questions of Self-Help and Happiness with Ruth WhippmanIn a world filled with easy answers and simplistic solutions, Ruth Whippman challenges the notion that happiness can be found through a singular path. But as she delves into the complexities of human experience and the dangers of the self-help industry, she leaves us with a question: How can we navigate the complexities of life without succumbing to the allure of simple answers? In this episode, you will be able to: Gain a fresh perspective on the self-help industry and discover new insights on personal growth Explore the intricate relationship between happiness and personal responsibility Learn...
2023-11-1743 minThe One You FeedHow to Lead a Happier Life with Dr. Laurie SantosDr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. She is the host of the podcast The Happiness Lab and is an expert on human cognition and the cognitive biases that impede better choices. Her course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” teaches students what the science of psychology says about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. Dr. Santos has been featured in numerous news outlets including the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and more. She has won numerous awa...
2022-10-121h 07
Your Adult Child: How to Raise Your Kids so You Don't Have to Raise Your GrandkidsHelping Boys Become Men - with Ruth WhippmanWhat's it like to raise boys today?
Ruth Whippman (episode guest) is an established author and journalist who's currently working on a book about raising boys to be good men. With several articles published in the New York Times and her award-winning books, we were grateful to have Ruth visit and share some of her insights on the podcast.
Listen as she and Kade discuss what it's like raising boys, and offer their insights about how to help them become good men.
2022-04-1830 min
The One You FeedArthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find HappinessArthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business.In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that...
2021-12-1743 min
ChristianValentinBooks: La Red Social Educativa¿Por qué no debes sentirte mal por estar triste? | America the Anxious Ruth Whippman¿Por qué no debes sentirte mal por estar triste? En este Podcast se discute el estudio por Brock Bastian titulado; Feeling Bad About Being Sad (Sentirse mal por estar triste) y el libro por Ruth Whippman America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks.
Referencias
Bastian, B., Kuppens, et al. (2011). Feeling bad about being sad: The role of social expectancies in amplifying negative mood. AMerican Psychological Association, (12)1, 69-80. Doi: 10.1037/a0024755
Whippman, R. (2016). America the anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks. St Ma...
2021-10-3104 min
18Forty PodcastSenator Joe Lieberman: The Gift of Shabbos [Shabbos 1/3]In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Senator Joe Lieberman - politician, lobbyist, and attorney - about the gift of Shabbos.Joe Lieberman lives a life in the public eye as an observant Jew. This exemplary dedication to his values is admirable and gives Joe a unique perspective on the benefits of Shabbos.- What gifts does Shabbos grant us that we take for granted?- What lessons can the high-powered life of a politician teach us about powering down for Shabbos?- Is it difficult living as a politician who...
2021-10-121h 04
The Best Paragraph I've Read...Should We Rethink How We Raise Boys? Do We Need To Change Their Toys? Encourage Self-Soothing? What Is The Best Way To Communicate Ideas of Masculinity? Is It Possible We Are Just Overthinking this?The Best Paragraph I've Read:
"There seems to be an urge to do things differently, to rear young men without the same certainties and biases that previously we absorbed by rote. Mine’s not the first generation of parents to be thinking about all this, and fretfully. In the 60s, the 70s, the 80s, the 90s, the 00s, there were many mothers and some fathers who looked at each other and asked: what ought we be doing differently with boys? Perhaps what’s new is the urgency, a sense of enough-being-enough. Perhaps what’s new is that men, in greater number...
2021-08-1355 min
The MockingcastEpisode 200: A Mockingcast Birthday Extravaganza!In which we celebrate the 200 episode milestone by talking soul toupees, American happiness, None elevator pitches, and the compelling perfectionism of Yeshua. Also, Dave comes to grips with his ADD, Sarah starts a new hobby, while RJ serenades them both like some kind of overgrown Dutch choirboy.
Click here to read about Soul Toupees.
Click here to read Ruth Whippman's article on America the Anxious.
Click here to read Eric Weiner's piece on what it's like to be a None.
Click here to read a portion of Francis Spufford's Yeshau chapter from Unapologetic.
...
2020-11-161h 12
Momming While FeministDreaming Bigger than 'Lean In' Feminism - Episode 8As the pandemic forces so many households to juggle full time childcare with full time jobs, many women feel like they are being forced to “lean out” of their paid work. In this episode we unpack the impact Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead,” had on our lives, careers, and parenting decisions. It burned both of us, and we tell you why. We dream of a feminism that is bigger than “Lean In,” and share some resources that have guided us along the way.
Feminist Crush
FRIDA Fund: https://youngfeministfund.org/fridas-principles-to-guide-data-technology/ (Principles for guiding da...
2020-09-0651 min
The Broad ExperienceEpisode 157: More Than Power PosesIn this episode I hand over the reins to Lauren Schiller, host of Inflection Point. In this show she and writer Ruth Whippman (a fellow Brit) discuss the very American idea that if you just try hard enough, you can get pretty much anything you want - from a better figure to a better job. But Ruth says self-belief plus a few girl power T-shirts and social media slogans do not an equal society make. Tune in to hear Lauren and Ruth discuss what needs to change for 'empowerment' to lead to real power. Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-06-2351 min