TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost to Men AND Women with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen (a/k/a The Divorce Doctor) on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. #147

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a/k/a The Divorce Doctor returns to the podcast for the third in the blockbuster series of episodes focused on mental health, divorce and trauma.  In this episode, Susan Guthrie and Dr. Elizabeth delve into the culture of toxic masculinity that has been pervasive over centuries in our world and explain the untold cost of these societal mores on men AND women and how we all can begin to change the paradigm. “Man up.”  “Be a man.”  “Shake it off, there’s nothing to cry about.”  We have all heard, and perhaps even said or thought these phrases ourselves.  They seem innocuous enough but when you delve into the culture of what it means to be a man, the huge cost, in emotional and physical health to men becomes clear.  That cost carries over into the lives of women as the men we love are unable to express their emotions and suffer the health challenges that stem from society’s unwillingness to allow men to be vulnerable.  This episode was inspired by an email from listener, Mark Whorle (THANK YOU MARK!), who wrote in asking for guidance in finding emotional support and resources for divorce that are geared toward men, or are gender neutral.  This outreach from Mark exemplifies the culture of toxic masculinity that impacts women as well as men.  Toxic masculinity feeds the patriarchy – it is a vicious cycle that we all need to break. Dr. Elizabeth and Susan explore the myriad ways that toxic masculinity pervade our lives and how it is manifested during divorce as well as how we each can start to change the conversation.  Start here, listen and be a part of the change! Resources mentioned by Dr. Elizabeth and Susan in the episode: The Mankind Project USA https://mkpusa.org/ Evryman https://www.evryman.com/ The Lives of Men from Jason Rosario http://www.thelivesofmen.com/ Divorced Over 40 https://www.facebook.com/divorcedover40/ and https://www.instagram.com/divorcedover40/  (Stay tuned, Daniel Herrald, one of the Founders of DivorcedOver40 will be joining us soon on the podcast!) Ben Heldfond, co-author of Our Happy Divorce (@ourhappydivorce on Instagram)   Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for more episodes soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything!  Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here:  Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here:  Episode #141 ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest:  Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website  drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles  @thedivorcedoctor - InstagramThe Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program:  AFTERGLOW:  The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here:  https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/   SPECIAL GIFT!  *** Get Dr. Elizabeth's Ultimate Divorce Toolkit based upon her 15 years of practice as a clinical psychologist for FREE! *** ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Associat