{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Over Masculinity","slug":"mind-over-masculinity-7710851","podcast_index_feed_id":7710851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mind-over-masculinity/","website_url":"https://www.podhub.club","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg","author":"Avik Chakraborty","episode_count":342,"summary":"Let’s stop asking men to ”man up” and start asking how we can lift them up. After all, mental health is not just a women’s issue or a men’s issue—it’s a human issue.Take the first step today. Talk, listen, and advocate. Together, we can make a difference.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-01T14:19:42.601732+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851"},"episode":{"title":"Redefining Strength Beyond the Armor: Boad Swanson on Mind Over Masculinity","slug":"redefining-strength-beyond-the-armor-boad-swanson-on-mind-over-masculinity","published_at":"2026-09-13T02:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/redefining-strength-beyond-the-armor-boad-swanson-on-mind-over-masculinity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851","url":"https://mind-over-masculinity.captivate.fm/episode/redefining-strength-beyond-the-armor-boad-swanson-on-mind-over-masculinity","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e22aac4b-ccd6-4e34-b9bd-ce8ee3221516.mp3","summary":"What if strength was never about muscle at all, but about character? Host Naba talks with author Boad Swanson about why so many men confuse physical toughness with real strength, and what Aristotle's virtues can teach us about becoming whole. Boad shares why society still celebrates looks and power over character, why women and men genuinely make each other better, and why reading widely, slowly, and consistently is one of the most reliable paths to real growth. About the Guest: Boad Swanson is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of four, based in Laguna Beach, California. He is the author of Great Souled Men, which applies Aristotle's twelve virtues to help men build character, purpose, and lasting strength. Key Takeaways: Real strength includes emotional and mental capability, not just physical toughness. Society still rewards looks and power over character, and that trade-off costs us. Men and women genuinely make each other better, that's not a threat to either. Admitting you were protecting yourself means admitting there was something worth protecting. Reading widely and consistently, even a little each day, slowly shapes real character. Connect With Boad Swanson: Website: greatsouledmen.com Book: Great Souled Men (available on Amazon) Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Masculinity (approx.) [02:00] Meet Boad Swanson (approx.) [06:00] The Biggest Misconception About Male Strength (approx.) [14:00] How Men and Women Make Each Other Better (approx.) [22:00] Why We've Lost Sight of Virtue (approx.) [30:00] Where Rigid Strength Really Comes From (approx.) [36:00] Where to Find Boad (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Heal…","meta_description":"What if strength was never about muscle at all, but about character? Host Naba talks with author Boad Swanson about why so many men confuse physical tough…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2013,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/episodes/redefining-strength-beyond-the-armor-boad-swanson-on-mind-over-masculinity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/redefining-strength-beyond-the-armor-boad-swanson-on-mind-over-masculinity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}