how do you define masculinity?
The Vulnerable Man podcast, hosted by Christopher Veal, is an ongoing examination of what it means to be a man, and how we as men want to define masculinity and manhood in the 21st century.
My goal is quite simple: to destigmatize the word vulnerability for men so that they can better connect with themselves and the people in their world.
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leaning into vulnerability strengthens us and creates more connection with the people in our world.
recent episodes
2.17.25
jyllian clarke
Jyllian is a former Special Agent, a coach, an authentic leadership expert, she’s a wife and a mother, and a soon to be published author.
As our conversation unfolds, we talk about how her vulnerability as a leader creates connection, being vulnerable as a parent and a partner, “hot seat” questions, her work around authentic leadership, and we discuss her upcoming book.
2.3.25
lessons learned
In this episode I am sharing some of the things that I’ve learned after more than four years, and 100 plus episodes of the podcast. I also share how it’s changed me along the way.
1.20.25
erin dewsbury-ribeiro
Erin is a DEI practitioner, she’s passionate about inclusion, she’s a wife and a mother, and a soon to be published author.
In our conversation we talk about destigmatizing mental health, her diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, navigating parenting a neurodivergent child, extending grace to others and ourselves, helping leaders say, “I don’t know,” we discuss her upcoming book, finding connection, and a lot of other things.