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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. 6] Using Women Like I Use Porn: Avoiding my Emotions and Temporary Self-Soothing
In this episode, I take an honest look at how I’ve used both porn and women as a way to avoid my emotions and find temporary relief. I explore the somatic experience of watching porn—how its predictability creates a sense of safety and belonging, yet reinforces patterns of isolation and dissociation.
Through an embodiment practice, I tune into my body before, during, and after watching porn, uncovering the sensations and unmet needs beneath the habit. I also examine how these same patterns show up in my relationships, where I’ve sought comfort instead of true connection.