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Moment: Not all Masculinity is Toxic | How to Embrace Healthy Masculinity Ft. Bedros Keuilian

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD talks with Bedros Keuilian about the meaning of masculinity, emphasizing the importance of balancing strength and vulnerability. Bedros discusses the concept of being both a "savage and a servant," the need for respect in relationships, and the vital role fathers play in guiding sons into adulthood.

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In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Bedros Keuilian to explore the concept of masculinity and what it truly means to be a masculine man. Bedros shares his philosophy of being both a "savage and a servant," highlighting the balance between strength, protection, and vulnerability in manhood. The discussion covers the importance of respect in relationships, the value of vulnerability for men, and the ways parents—especially fathers—can guide their sons through rites of passage into adulthood.


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00:00 – Defining Masculinity

00:04 – Savage and Servant Duality

03:59 – Respect vs. Love in Men

06:37 – Signs of Lost Respect

07:49 – Fatherhood and Rite of Passage

10:19 – Teaching Values to Sons and Daughters

13:30 – Raising Assets, Not Liabilities


Books metioned in the podcast: Man Up: How to Cut the Bullsh!t and Kick @ss in Business (and in Life) https://amzn.to/3WF0rTy The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  https://amzn.to/4hCwNGt Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood https://amzn.to/42H5erp The Way of Men https://amzn.to/4aLvmnc