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From Boys to Men: A Journey Through Masculinity
From Boys to Men is a podcast about the embodied journey of masculinity.
Season 1, titled UNCUT, focused on the raw and often unspoken realities of male puberty — exploring shame, sexuality, and the body through a somatic lens.
Now, in Season 2, we expand the conversation. From grief and addiction to love, longing, and emotional intimacy, we explore the evolving terrain of manhood beyond adolescence.
Through storytelling, music, and honest reflection, this podcast is a space to unshame the masculine experience — not to define what a man should be, but to uncover what it means to be fully human in a male body.
From Boys to Men: A Journey Through Masculinity
[Ep. 1] You're Playing with Fire | Aaron Young
In the premiere episode of UNCUT: The Male Puberty Podcast, Aaron Young takes us on a raw and heartfelt journey through his adolescence, shaped by the rigid doctrines of an evangelical upbringing.
Aaron shares vivid memories of being told to "hold his seed" and grappling with the shame and confusion around his changing body and desires. When he sought guidance from his pastor about navigating a crush during puberty, he was met with warnings about “playing with fire”—a message that left him feeling isolated and unsure of how to connect with himself or others.
But this episode isn’t just about struggle; it’s about healing. We end with Aaron’s poignant and empowering song, "Listen to Your Body", where he shares the advice he now gives his nephews—wisdom he wishes someone had shared with him during those formative years.