On this episode, Travis talks with individual and couples therapist, Eric FitzMedrud Ph.D. He's the author of a book titled, The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex, where he empowers men to embrace their sexuality, manage their emotions, and understand concepts like consent and entitlement. One of the most important values Eric imbues into his work is the desire to remove shame from the self-reflective process that allows men to improve the way they relate to others. He does this by acknowledging his own missteps and failures as a man, while also sharing new approaches men can incorporate into their relationships. Topics discussed include: - His own journey toward acceptance of his bisexual identity. - The importance of diverse voices in men's work. - The traumatic fear we must confront when expanding our notions of manhood. - Consent mistakes and learning to correct these mistakes. - Consent in long-term relationships. -Challenges to masculinity that show up in sexuality. -Romantic and sexual myths taught by our culture.
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