Breaking Free from the 'Man Box'
Premiered: September 17, 2024
Kip Ioane, founder of Teams of Men LLC, President of the Kas Ioane Foundation, and bestselling author of Mirror Training, joins Something For Everybody with Aaron Machbitz this week. As the Head Boys Basketball Coach at South Salem HS, Kip brings a wealth of experience in using sports to teach life lessons and promote vulnerability in athletics.
In this episode, Kip and host Aaron dive deep into the origin story of Teams of Men, a program focused on preventing gender violence and redefining masculinity. They discuss the crucial role of coaches in shaping values, the impact of the 'man box' on men’s identities, and the importance of breaking free from societal expectations to explore personal growth.
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and checking in.
(02:57) Falling in love with basketball.
(08:21) Teams of Men: Preventing gender violence and redefining masculinity.
(13:44) The role of coaches in shaping values and behaviors.
(18:43) Breaking free from the 'man box'.
(25:03) Redefining masculinity through curiosity and unlearning.
(30:34) The power of curiosity and continuous growth.
(32:17) Creating brave spaces for athletes.
(35:02) Investing in mental health and emotional fluency.
(38:25) The importance of self-reflection and personal development.
(45:37) Building healthy relationships in sports and life.