# S7/Ep.06 - Behind The Mask

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Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1672200
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## Resource

In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, writer and Towson University lecturer Andrew Reiner discusses the "1.0 script" of masculinity and what genuine resilience looks like for boys today. Drawing on his extensive research and interviews with students globally, Reiner explores the hidden emotional landscape boys navigate and the chasm between their public personas and private struggles. Discover why reframing behaviors—such as excessive gaming, pornography, and online betting—not as moral failures but as self-medication for crisis-level stress is essential for modern educators. Reiner shares insights from a "mask exercise" conducted in schools, revealing the pervasive feelings of loneliness and confusion that often sit beneath a confident exterior. Tune in to learn the "four C's" framework—compassion, curiosity, commiseration, and context—a practical road map for any teacher or school leader looking to build the emotional safety nets boys need to flourish. Explore how schools can move beyond traditional notions of independence to foster genuine connection and belonging. IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Andrew Reiner · IBSC

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