Episode
745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
1:09:04
Published: Mon Jan 14 2019
Description
EMOTIONS ARE GREAT SERVANTS, BUT POOR MASTERS. So many men are hurting, and then hurting others. People don’t want to hear that. But men feel like they’re emotional prisoners. They are committing suicide at much higher rates. They are the ones performing mass shootings. They are reacting in violence. We have to allow men ways to process their past and to express their emotions in order to become the people they are meant to be. It’s not important to “be a man,” it’s important to be human. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the definition of masculinity with a man whose mission is to mentor boys: Jason Wilson. Detroit’s Jason Wilson is a husband and father of two, and the founder and head instructor of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, also known as CATTA. In 2015, he received the Campaign for Black Male Achievement Innovation Accelerator Award. In 2016, Wilson received the President's Volunteer Service Award in Washington D.C. Wilson has also been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show where he discussed his Emotional Stability Training® approach. In 2016, Wilson was a presenter at the White House for the My Brother's Keeper Showcase presented by then-President Barack Obama. What Jason is doing so needed in the world. Like Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” So get ready to learn how to heal past trauma, rule your emotions, and “man down” on Episode 745. Some Questions I Ask: When did you realize your life was full of trauma? (16:00) What should a man do if he expresses a hurt side of himself and he gets ridiculed by his partner? (24:00) How do you rule your emotions? (39:00) What’s your biggest insecurity? (45:00) What’s your biggest insecurity about being a father? (49:00) What should define us as men? (57:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: Why men need to operate in the fullness of who they are (27:00) The first steps to take to process past trauma (30:00) How men can be better lovers to their partners (38:00) About Jason’s training academy (42:00) The best way women can support men in processing trauma (52:00) Why it’s important for men to cry (55:00)
Chapters
Louis House interviews Jason Wilson of Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy about his work in helping young men overcome toxic masculinity and emotional incarceration.
00:00 - 03:31 (03:31)
Summary
Louis House interviews Jason Wilson of Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy about his work in helping young men overcome toxic masculinity and emotional incarceration.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Masculinity is often associated with aggression, strength and boldness, however, it is important for men to also express qualities such as compassion, sensitivity, and care, in order to avoid causing harm to others and to themselves.
03:32 - 17:04 (13:31)
Summary
Masculinity is often associated with aggression, strength and boldness, however, it is important for men to also express qualities such as compassion, sensitivity, and care, in order to avoid causing harm to others and to themselves. Studies show that engaging in acts of love such as hugging can increase dopamine levels and create a sense of comfort and compassion.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the importance of managing emotions and not acting out of anger is discussed.
17:04 - 23:09 (06:05)
Summary
In this episode, the importance of managing emotions and not acting out of anger is discussed. The hosts highlight the need for men to have a safe space to express their emotional side without being condemned and provide tips on how to deal with a female partner who doesn't accept it.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares an experience about a close encounter with a stranger on the road, which made him realize there was something wrong with him.
23:09 - 29:40 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker shares an experience about a close encounter with a stranger on the road, which made him realize there was something wrong with him. He prayed about it and felt better.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The ability to rule and control one's emotions is a game changer in every area of life.
29:40 - 37:29 (07:48)
Summary
The ability to rule and control one's emotions is a game changer in every area of life. By practicing controlling our emotions we can become better partners, better colleagues and better people.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host discusses his approach to initiating young men into adulthood through martial arts, where he challenges them physically and uses it as a means to break down their emotions and usher them into manhood.
37:29 - 40:53 (03:24)
Summary
The host discusses his approach to initiating young men into adulthood through martial arts, where he challenges them physically and uses it as a means to break down their emotions and usher them into manhood.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the fear of being laughed at and left behind, and being controlling due to religious beliefs.
40:53 - 48:42 (07:49)
Summary
The speaker talks about the fear of being laughed at and left behind, and being controlling due to religious beliefs. He speaks about the importance of overcoming fear and insecurity with love.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The stigma around men crying is being challenged as it is believed by some cultures that it is a sign of strength and that the inability to cry is a red flag.
48:43 - 55:08 (06:25)
Summary
The stigma around men crying is being challenged as it is believed by some cultures that it is a sign of strength and that the inability to cry is a red flag. This is particularly important for African Americans who have a history of being viewed as less than human and need to be seen as emotionally vulnerable in order to be fully loved and appreciated.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares her experiences visiting a prison as a child and as an adult, and discusses the difference between physical and emotional incarceration.
55:09 - 1:00:18 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker shares her experiences visiting a prison as a child and as an adult, and discusses the difference between physical and emotional incarceration. She emphasizes the need for emotional freedom and the value of reaching out to others for support and wisdom.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the rare representation of women in studies on violent crimes and mass murderers, highlighting the importance of crying as a way for men to express their emotions.
1:00:18 - 1:05:12 (04:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the rare representation of women in studies on violent crimes and mass murderers, highlighting the importance of crying as a way for men to express their emotions.
Episode745 Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jason Wilson is the founder of Cry Like a Man, a hub for mental and emotional health services for men.
1:05:12 - 1:08:42 (03:29)
Summary
Jason Wilson is the founder of Cry Like a Man, a hub for mental and emotional health services for men. The goal of the platform is to be a safe space where men can access resources and be free to express themselves.