Masculinity
Men Are Not Utilities
Society praises men for what they produce but rarely for who they are. From childhood, men are taught that their value comes from their performance. They are measured by their paycheck, their strength, their endurance, and their ability to provide. They are expected to sacrifice without complaint, to solve problems without emotion, and to keep standing no matter how much weight they carry. What society calls manhood is often servitude disguised as virtue.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast12 months ago in Men
Generations were taught to hide the storm.
For centuries, men were told that feeling is weakness. Women were told the same – and punished for it. Tears, grief, joy, desire: all policed. Women’s hearts were called “too much,” men’s hearts were called “off-limits.”
By THE HONED CRONE12 months ago in Men
The Garden After the War
Across the ages, we’ve played out this wound—the fall from Eden, the wars of gods and lovers, the burning of witches, the crucifixion of truth. But the myths are shifting now. The garden is not lost; it waits within us. Every healed heart is a seed, every honest union a bloom. We are rewriting the story of creation—not from power over, but power with. This is the new genesis.
By THE HONED CRONE12 months ago in Men
No Category for Women?
I have been sharing my articles on Vocal for several months now—pieces about the divine feminine, feminine rage, women’s health, cycles, and all the messy, miraculous, chaotic, powerful aspects of womanhood. I expected to select a category and keep writing. I didn’t expect to hit a wall: there is no category for women.
By THE HONED CRONEabout a year ago in Men
Bill Gates: The Mind That Changed the World
Few names in modern history are as synonymous with innovation, intellect, and influence as Bill Gates. For nearly five decades, his ideas have shaped not only the technology industry but also the way billions of people live, work, and connect. From a restless teenager in Seattle to a global philanthropist, Gates’ journey is one of relentless curiosity, strategic genius, and an evolving understanding of what it means to make a difference.
By Atif khurshaidabout a year ago in Men
Open To Debate Podcast
How does the way we view masculinity in our society help or hurt men? This week’s debate couldn’t be timelier as insinuations of ‘toxic masculinity’ continue to dominate corners of media, politics, and the internet. From the rise of hyper-masculine influencers and the viral manosphere, traditional masculinity is having a loud — and often polarizing — resurgence. At the same time, young men are facing rising rates of loneliness, mental health struggles, and confusion about their place in a shifting social landscape. In this context, asking whether masculinity is a prison isn’t just philosophical, but considering the surrounding questions is deeply personal, cultural, and urgent.
By Frank Racioppiabout a year ago in Men
