The Mature Male

Breaking the Masculine Code: How Boys Learn to Shut Down | Dr. Ronald Levant

21 Jul 2025

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Dr. Ronald Levant is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Akron, former president of the American Psychological Association, and widely considered one of the key people responsible for creating the field of psychology of men and masculinities. Listed among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, Dr. Levant has authored numerous books including "Masculinity Reconstructed" and "The Problem with Men." His groundbreaking work on normative male alexithymia has fundamentally shaped how we understand masculine development and the emotional challenges men face.Main Points Covered:The development of "normative male alexithymia" - how boys aged 4-6 begin losing their natural emotional expressivity due to peer policing and social conditioning, leading to adult men who literally cannot identify or express their emotionsThe statistical crisis facing men today - from educational underachievement to health disparities to social isolation, examining how traditional masculine socialization has left men unprepared for modern life while women advancedDr. Levant's personal transformation story - from childhood abuse and adolescent delinquency to becoming a leading psychologist, illustrating the redemptive power of education and self-awareness in overcoming traumaPractical therapeutic techniques for emotional development - the four-stage process Dr. Levant developed to help alexithymic men learn vocabulary, recognize emotions in others, identify their own feelings, and ultimately reclaim their full humanityResources:Dr. Levant's website: drronaldlevant.comBook: "The Problem with Men" (memoir/self-help)Book: "Masculinity Reconstructed"Book: "The Tough Standard"Recommended: "The Masculinity Workbook for Teens" by Chris Regaluth

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Breaking the Masculine Code: How Boys Learn to Shut Down | Dr. Ronald Levant

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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