Derrick Pratt, Philadelphia-based community activist, organizer, and founder of We Embrace Fatherhood, joins us this episode. We discuss the importance of interpersonal connection; Derrick’s family history of activism; his organization’s mission; the rich history of Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood; his love of hip-hop; leading by example; tips for educating young people in the age of social…
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Podcast Season 2, Episode 6: Amelia Innis
Amelia Innis, LMFT joins us to talk about her work with Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy model; the inner child versus the wise adult; the importance of leverage; icons of positive masculinity and fatherhood; men’s friendships; and the joy her work has brought her. Talk Like a Man is the podcast of the Men’s Center for Growth…
Podcast Season 2, Episode 5: Todd Henkin
This episode, we are joined by London-based songwriter Todd Henkin. Todd shares his experiences hiking across Montana and his thoughts on British versus American masculinity; gender as performance; power and responsibility; teachable moments; and The Lullaby Project. We also take deep dive into his fascinating songwriting process. Find out more about Todd and the Lullaby Project here. Talk Like…
Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: Howard Stevenson
In this episode, we welcome Howard Stevenson, Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss Professor Stevenson’s family history and connection to the Philadelphia community; gender roles and subverting them; men’s friendships; the PLAAY Project; the importance of emotional regulation; and the wisdom of an African proverb about the lion’s story. You can see more of Dr. Stevenson’s work in…
Podcast Episode 9
We’re back! In this episode, a panel discussion with Robert Heasley, Brother Robb Carter, and Robert Garfield, three members of the leadership group of the Men’s Center for Growth and Change in Philadelphia. The three Roberts discuss a recent photography exhibit featuring images of men’s intimate friendships as well as their own experiences with men’s…
Podcast Episode 8
In this episode of the TLaM podcast, I talk with Dianne Browne, PhD, CFLE, CSE, project director at Camden Healthy Start and adjunct faculty member at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies. We discuss her work with young fathers of color, the importance of male role models in the lives of young men, research…
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