Self-respect is often mistaken for endurance. In this episode, we unpack how masculinity teaches people to override themselves, confuse rescuing with caring, and mistake silence for strength. Grounded in reflections on respect, Black masculinity and the relationship with respect in American society, and lived experience. This conversation asks what it actually looks like to honor yourself without disappearing.

Follow MASC on Instagram @masc.fm_ for updates and clips.

Connect with the Co- Host:

Dion: @_heishim_ .

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus G:

New Year’s resolutions often sound like growth, but for masculine people, they can turn into quiet tests of discipline, control, and worth. In this episode, we look at how masculinity shapes self-improvement, why “failure” feels personal, and what gets lost when growth is framed as fixing yourself instead of respecting yourself.

Follow MASC on Instagram @masc.fm_ for updates and clips.

Connect with the Co- hosts:

Dion: @ _heishim_

Marcus: XXXX

Shawn Allen:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Marcus examines how workplace culture, power, and unspoken rules affect the choices people make about honesty on the job.

Follow MASC on instagram for More: @masc.fm_

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.