Podcast · 53 episodes
To Be A Boy, page 3
by Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae · English
To Be A Boy dives into the chaos of raising boys today — from dodgy masculinity myths to the wild world of online culture. Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae mix humour with sharp takes on the policies, systems and social norms shaping boys’ lives. It’s real talk, big laughs, and a nudge toward a fairer future.
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Breaking the Mold: Masculinity, Mentorship & Future MenThe UK conversation about masculinity and men/boys’ mental health, arguing it’s too adversarial and often excludes marginalized boys’ lived experiences.5 Aug 2025 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Raising Boys in a Digital World with Michele BorbaHow to raise boys in a digital, high-pressure culture amid rising stress, depression, loneliness, and suicidal ideation; what parents and schools can do to help boys thrive.29 Jul 2025 · 48 min · 24 chapters
Holding the Rope and Showing UpParenting through the transition from primary to secondary school and the emotional/behavior changes of adolescence, plus practical summer-holiday survival tips for working families.22 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Steve Biddulph: Raising Boys with HeartSteve Biddulph discusses how to raise emotionally healthy boys and build “healthy masculinity,” using a three-stage map of boyhood (0–6, 6–14, 14–25).15 Jul 2025 · 53 min · 15 chapters
Cracking the Code on Online Safety with the Rt Hon Peter KyleOnline Safety Act and Ofcom’s enforcement of new Children’s Online Safety Codes; what changes social media platforms must make from July 25, how age-appropriate content and illegal content will be…8 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 18 chapters