Jason Wilson: Defining Masculinity and It's Power with Lewis Howes

Processing Feelings

Jason Wilson emphasizes the importance of men processing their emotions to avoid being controlled by them. He advises men to sit still, reflect on their day, and write down their feelings to trace emotional triggers. Lewis Howes shares how processing his past pain helped him sleep better and live more peacefully 1. Jason also suggests seeking a trustworthy counselor and allowing oneself to feel emotions fully to prevent them from carrying over into the next day 2.

Emotions are great servants but poor masters.

--- Jason Wilson

   

Emotional Vulnerability

Embracing vulnerability is crucial for emotional healing. Jason discusses how men often struggle with expressing emotions due to societal expectations. He shares a personal story of apologizing to his daughter, highlighting the importance of showing love and understanding instead of strict discipline 3. He also notes that women can support men by listening with compassion and avoiding condemnation, as emotional release through crying can be therapeutic 4.

Men are tired of being judged. The barbershops aren't even safe because everyone there is wearing the mask of masculinity.

--- Jason Wilson

   

Emotional Release

Releasing emotions, such as through crying, is beneficial for mental health. Jason explains that holding in emotions can lead to stress and health issues, while expressing them can reset one's emotional state. He advises men to cry and release stress hormones to maintain emotional balance 5. Lewis Howes adds that having coaches and mentors to talk to helps him process emotions and avoid suffering from holding them in 6.

When I can cry and release the stress hormones from out of my body, I'm able to reset emotionally.

--- Jason Wilson