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
6.15.26
richard orlandi
Richard is a father and husband, a grandfather, a coach to physicians and executives, and a fellow imperfect human.
Our conversation wanders through vulnerability as a parent, how his sons are showing up as fathers, learning from failure, how he chose to weave vulnerability into his work as a physician and leader, and the trust bank account.
6.1.26
quentin finney
Quentin is a father, a former Marine, a start-up junkie, and the Founder of Pause i/O.
We talk about how vulnerability has evolved for him, cycles of change, stepping into the role of elder, what it means to be an elder, and rites of passage.
5.18.26
russell kimura
Russell is a husband, a father, and the founder of the non-profit organization Fathers With Daughters.
We discuss how vulnerability shows up in his marriage, his being a role model for his daughters, what inspired him to create his non-profit organization, and the idea of presence over perfection.