#471 Richard Reeves on Why Men Are Falling Behind and What We Can Do About It

The Human Design Podcast

In today’s episode, I sit down with author and thought leader Richard Reeves for a powerful and deeply necessary conversation on the crisis facing modern men. Based on his book Of Boys and Men, we explore why so many men are struggling with education, purpose, identity, and mental health and what we can do to shift the narrative.

This is a must-listen for anyone raising boys, leading change, or navigating relationships in today’s evolving world. We go beyond the headlines and into real data, honest insights, and tangible hope.

Timestamps and key themes:
00:00 – Introduction and why this conversation matters
03:12 – Why Richard wrote Of Boys and Men
06:30 – What’s driving the crisis for men today?
10:54 – The education gap between boys and girls
15:35 – How changing gender roles are impacting men
19:47 – The rise of fatherlessness and its ripple effects
25:09 – Do men still have an advantage? Context matters
31:00 – How policy and culture are failing boys
35:46 – Emotional suppression and loneliness in men
42:10 – How traditional masculinity needs to evolve
48:53 – Can we empower women without leaving men behind?
55:12 – Practical ways to support boys and men today
01:01:06 – What does healthy masculinity actually look like?
01:09:12 – Advice for the next generation of boys and their parents

I trust you will get what you need from this episode, and make sure you come let me know how it resonated with you on instagram @the_human_design_coach

Big love,

Mxx

Richard's Details:

Website - https://richardvreeves.com/

Books - https://richardvreeves.com/books/

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