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
12.1.25
shaun dawson
Shaun is a serial entrepreneur, a father and husband, and host of the Raising Men podcast.
We get to talking about the power of community, paying it forward, giving and receiving help, what inspired him to start his podcast, the “more love” bell, and life lessons at the driving range.
11.17.25
chris donnelly
Chris is a father, a physician, a husband, and someone who’s still trying to figure things out.
In our conversation we discuss messaging young that boys get around emotions, how his past medical training runs counter to being vulnerable, being more Ted Lasso-like, how he brings vulnerability into practicing medicine, physician burnout, and leaning into connection.
11.3.25
carson molle
Carson is a college student, a philanthropist, a mental health advocate, and a suicide survivor.
We don’t go light into this one. We explore the story of his suicide attempt, how creating a TikTok video shifted his purpose, his work advocating for mental health resources for Children’s Miracle Network, building connection, and how his close relationships have grown over the years.