S2E2: What Do Young Men Need?
Season 2, Episode 2
What Do Young Men Need?
How Patriarchy is Failing Our Boys (and Men Too)
In this episode of Mommy Has Questions, the moms dig into one of today’s most pressing and complex cultural topics: the crisis of young men. Inspired by a conversation on The Prof G Pod with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves, Cristina, Tiffany, Jamie, and Jess unpack what’s really going on with men aged 18–34 — and what they actually need from society, from women, and from themselves.
They explore how patriarchy is failing men too, why emotional regulation is missing from male conditioning, and how structural inequality and economic stagnation have left a generation feeling lost. From “boys will be boys” to pay gaps and parental leave, this episode dives deep into how we can all — together — redefine strength, connection, and masculinity for the next generation.
🗣️ What We Talk About:
Why young men (18–34) are struggling in today’s culture
How patriarchy harms men emotionally as much as it limits women socially
What boys actually learn about emotion — and what they don’t
The generational and economic roots of male frustration
Why women are “blaming the system,” not men
How to model emotional intelligence and healthy masculinity for our sons
The myth of “boys will be boys” and what it costs all of us
📚 References & Mentions:
The Prof G Pod with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves
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👯♀️ Meet Your Hosts:
Cristina Sansone – Public health pro turned full-time stay-at-home mom of three
Jamie Dennison – Corporate real estate exec and mom of two
Tiffany Hodges – Writer, actor, filmmaker, and mom of one
Jess Kahn Marks – Former engineer and mom of two
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