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Raising Men

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 Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.© 2026 Shaun Dawson Parentalité Relations
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    • Why Boys Are Falling Behind (and What We Can Do About It) with Steve Biddulph

      Why Boys Are Falling Behind (and What We Can Do About It) with Steve Biddulph
      Feb 4 2026
      In this episode, Shaun Dawson sits down with Steve Biddulph, a world-renowned psychologist, educator, and author of the global bestsellers Raising Boys and The New Manhood. With over three decades of experience, Steve explores the "quiet crisis" facing boys today—from school environments that disadvantage their slower biological development to a digital landscape that is rewriting the rules of adolescence. This conversation is a roadmap for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy sons of character, courage, and conviction.Key TakeawaysThe Biological Development Gap: Testosterone in the womb slows male development; by the time boys reach school age, they are often 6 to 12 months behind girls in speech and fine motor skills.The Case for "Holding Back": Many boys benefit significantly from starting school one year later, allowing them to match the maturity of their female peers and avoid a lifelong trajectory of restlessness and academic discouragement.Mirror Learning & Masculine Virtues: Qualities like patience and kindness are "caught, not taught." Boys need thousands of hours of male company to absorb these complex, nonverbal skills through their nervous systems.Combating Digital Miseducation: Parents must actively counter the harmful "algorithmic" effects of social media and the "miseducation" of pornography by setting firm boundaries—such as no devices in bedrooms and supporting under-16 social media bans.The Father as a Safety Anchor: A father’s most important role is to be a "safety go-to guy". True strength lies in a father’s ability to manage his own strong feelings so his son never feels the need to protect himself from his own father.Quotes "You give a man the right help, he will turn around.""I made sure he knew what a good man looked like because you can't turn into one if you've never seen one." (Quoting a single mother’s wisdom on role models)"A good kid is a still kid... but his body's screaming." (On the physical difficulty boys face sitting at desks in traditional classrooms)Timestamps / Chapter Markers00:00 — “That Book Saved My Life”00:34 — The Quiet Crisis Facing Boys01:12 — Meet Steve Biddulph01:56 — The Family Therapy Breakthrough03:59 — Fathers Who Loved but Couldn’t Connect4:47 — Personal Grief and the Awakening06:11 — When Men Don’t Know How to Support Each Other07:28 — Why Boys Start School at a Disadvantage08:26 — Testosterone Slows Male Development09:45 — Boys Are Born Vulnerable10:38 — A One-Year Developmental Gap11:55 — Language, Fine Motor Skills, and Shame12:28 — “Just Hold Him Back a Year”13:33 — Sean’s Story: Skipped Grades and Silent Anxiety15:30 — The Power of Repeating a Year16:23 — When Big Bodies Create Unrealistic Expectations17:44 — How Boys’ Bodies Develop18:28 — “Move Me”19:29 — What Boy-Friendly Schools Do Differently20:58 — Father Absence and Modern Reality21:26 — Single Mothers Have Always Raised Good Men23:05 — “He Needs to See What a Good Man Looks Like”25:09 — Recruiting Male Role Models27:04 — Men Will Say Yes When Asked28:10 — What Makes a “Good Man”?29:18 — Patience Is a Physical Skill30:50 — Mirror Learning and Role Modelling31:46 — The Digital Wild West33:22 — Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban35:06 — Parenting Against the Herd36:55 — Talking to Kids About Pornography38:23 — Devices Out of Bedrooms39:40 — One Operating Principle for Raising Men40:23 — Hurt Creates Hurt41:00 — Be Your Child’s Safe Place41:51 — Final Reflections42:39 — Closing CreditsResources, Concepts, and Books MentionedRaising Boys in the 21st Century by Steve Biddulph https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Raising-Boys-in-the-21st-Century/Steve-Biddulph/9780648226734The New Manhood by Steve Biddulph https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-New-Manhood/Steve-Biddulph/9781760851156Iron John: A Book About Men by Robert Bly https://www.amazon.com/Iron-John-Book-About-Men/dp/0306813769Father Hunger / The Father Wound: The deep psychological impact of an absent or emotionally distant fatherMirror Learning: The process by which children absorb behaviors and emotional rhythms by observing role modelsCore Strength vs. Fine Motor Development: The biological difference where boys develop from the "core outwards," meaning finger control for writing often develops last.Heads Up Alliance: https://www.headsup.org.uk/ A movement encouraging school communities to delay giving children smartphones.Connect with Steve BiddulphWebsite: https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevebiddulphraisingboysRaising Girls community https://www.facebook.com/stevebiddulphraisinggirlsRaising Boys community https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Biddulphs-Raising-Boys/673349469396922
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      43 min
    • Battles Before the Battlefield: Aaron Blaine on Becoming the Father He Never Had

      Battles Before the Battlefield: Aaron Blaine on Becoming the Father He Never Had
      Jan 28 2026
      Retired Green Beret and Wild Ops Box founder Aaron Blaine joins Raising Men to talk about the battles he faced long before combat — growing up fatherless, angry, and adrift — and how pain, discipline, and purpose forged him into the man and father he is today. In this conversation, Aaron and Shaun unpack lessons from military life, the transition back home, and the inner healing that led to his mission of helping fathers and sons reconnect through Wild Ops Box. From men’s circles and emotional breakthroughs to teaching his kids the power of boundaries, Aaron shows that leadership at home begins with self-awareness and serviceKey TakeawaysPain can be a catalyst for growth — our response determines whether it breaks us or builds us.Kids mirror our emotions — a calm home starts with calm parents.Boundaries are love — saying no teaches children self-respect and limits.Connection needs structure — rituals, shared experiences, and written family values keep a home aligned.Service above self — true masculinity means protecting, guiding, and serving before leading.Pull Quotes“You get to choose what it does to you. You get to choose how you react — that’s an active choice that can propel you forward.”“We make vows to our wives, but maybe we should make vows to our kids — that’s the most permanent relationship we’ll ever have.”“Discipline without direction is just control — but discipline with purpose changes lives.“Kids don’t care what we say; it’s what they see and feel us do that really matters.”Timestamps / Chapter Markers00:00 — Leading From the Front at HomeWhy allowing kids to shape the vision of the household builds accountability and leadership.00:31 — From Fatherless to Green BeretAaron Blaine’s early life, losing his father, and the path that shaped his resilience.02:03 — Trauma as a Catalyst for GrowthHow pain, loss, and chaos became fuel instead of a life sentence.05:57 — Choosing Growth Over DestructionWhy adversity can either break you—or make you great.07:18 — Legacy Lives Beyond PresenceHow parents continue shaping us long after they’re gone.09:16 — Birth, Death, and the Urgency of TimeA powerful reflection on life’s brevity and what truly matters.11:11 — Service Above SelfWhy volunteering, slowing down, and gratitude change everything.13:00 — Redefining Wellness: Body, Mind, and SpiritWhy true health goes far beyond fitness.14:22 — What Becoming a Green Beret Teaches About DisciplineAutonomy, self-mastery, and learning to embrace discomfort.18:52 — Anger, Fatherhood, and Emotional RegulationHow Aaron learned to manage anger while raising young children.20:54 — The Men’s Group That Changed EverythingVulnerability, emotional awareness, and breaking lifelong patterns.23:32 — Kids Mirror Our EnergyWhy parents must regulate themselves before correcting behavior.25:12 — Guilt, Overcompensating, and BoundariesWhy saying “no” is part of being a good father.26:52 — Teaching Boundaries Is Teaching RespectHow limits help children navigate the real world.28:44 — Learning to Love the KetchupChoosing meaning over irritation in everyday parenting moments.30:39 — Discomfort as a SuperpowerWhy learning to embrace discomfort creates growth and resilience.33:13 — The Birth of Wild Ops BoxHow lost institutions inspired a modern solution for fathers and kids.35:18 — Leaving the Army and Losing IdentityThe hidden struggle many veterans face after service.37:43 — Survival Skills as a Path to ConnectionWhy outdoor education builds confidence and family bonds.40:04 — Betting on Purpose, Not EgoBuilding something meaningful without burning everything down.43:32 — A Father’s Proud MomentWhen Aaron’s son confidently joined an interview—and what it represented.45:19 — Becoming a Girl DadHow having a daughter softened and strengthened him at the same time.49:33 — Raising Boys vs. Raising GirlsMasculinity, protection, and emotional presence.52:51 — Vows to Your ChildrenWhy fathers should commit publicly to their kids, not just spouses.55:46 — Wild Ops Box as a Ritual, Not a ProductUsing skill-building to create meaningful family conversations.57:42 — Letting Kids Define Family ValuesWhy ownership creates accountability.58:49 — Connection vs. IndependenceHelping kids balance closeness with autonomy.01:01:59 — Modeling Matters More Than TeachingWhy kids follow what we do—not what we say.01:04:33 — A Message to Disconnected FathersStart with intention, presence, and small daily actions.01:06:45 — The Critical Window: Ages 7–14Why these years shape who children become.01:08:56 — When Kids Handle ConflictWhy parents sometimes need to step back.01:12:30 — Guidance Without ShameHow to correct behavior without damaging trust.01:16:07 — “Eat Last” as a Life PrincipleService, discipline, and modeling leadership at home.01:19:24 — Community, Responsibility, and LegacyWhy men must guide not just ...
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      1 h et 20 min
    • Raising Great Guys in a World That Misunderstands Males with Jennifer L.W. Fink

      Raising Great Guys in a World That Misunderstands Males with Jennifer L.W. Fink
      Jan 21 2026

      In this episode, Shaun sits down with Jennifer L.W. Fink—writer, nurse, mother of four boys, and author of Building Boys. Jennifer brings decades of lived experience and research to help us understand what boys really need: space, presence, and parents who see them as they truly are. Together, they explore why boys are often misunderstood, how parents can respond with calm instead of fear, and what it means to raise great guys in a world full of mixed messages.

      Topics Covered

      1. Developmental differences between boys and girls – Why boys aren’t behind or broken; they simply develop on a different timeline.
      2. Why boys are often misunderstood – From poop drawings to impulse-control moments, adults misinterpret normal development as misbehavior.
      3. Parenting through fear – How cultural narratives (MeToo era) cause parents to overreact to boy behavior.
      4. How to respond with connection – Curiosity over punishment; presence over panic.
      5. Healthy masculinity – Risk-taking, independence, protectiveness, physical play.
      6. Letting boys lead – Facilitating interests instead of rejecting them (e.g., Minecraft, gaming, tinkering). raising-men-podcast-recording-w…
      7. How parents can model calm leadership – High standards + connection = growth.
      8. Why boys disconnect – When they are shamed for their instincts, they stop trying.


      Pull Quotes

      “Look at the boy in front of you. Not the boy you fear he might become — the boy who’s here right now.”


      “Boys aren’t broken. They’re developing on a different timeline, and when we don’t understand that, they start believing they’re the problem.”


      “When boys feel like who they are is wrong, they check out. When they feel seen, they thrive.”


      Books, Ideas & Content Mentioned


      • Jennifer’s Website: jenniferlwfink.com
      • Story of his youngest son crawling around the bases https://buildingboys.substack.com/p/building-boys-bulletin-7-3-23
      • A recent post talking about some of the positive impacts of gaming https://buildingboys.substack.com/p/video-games-arent-bad-really
      • Jennifer's article about gaming: https://www.enttoday.org/article/from-video-game-controllers-to-ors-the-surprising-role-of-gaming-in-modern-medical-practices/
      • ON BOYS podcast, w 7 yrs worth of episodes & show notes https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/
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      58 min
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