Why Modern Masculinity Is Completely Broken (And How to Fix It) - Aaron Johnson - #531

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Aaron Johnson joins Something For Everybody this week. Aaron is a public speaker, filmmaker, and founder of The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project. 

In this episode, Aaron Johnson and I explore the deep connections between mental health, grief, masculinity, and the importance of touch and vulnerability in men's lives. We discuss how cultural narratives shape our understanding of masculinity and the transformative power of authentic listening and emotional expression.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode

01:59 Aaron shares his current life and emotional state

04:01 Balancing service-driven work with financial sustainability

07:04 The connection to land, nature, and childhood experiences

10:08 Understanding mental health in the black community

14:55 The importance of reevaluation and self-awareness

19:59 The role of listening and being truly heard

25:57 Grief as a universal and multifaceted experience

29:53 The journey of processing grief and emotional expression

40:05 The significance of platonic touch and physical connection

45:01 The impact of coaching and mentorship in emotional healing

49:49 Redefining masculinity and challenging stereotypes

54:56 The importance of community, brotherhood, and support

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Aaron’s Website:

https://www.cutproject.org/

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(Filmed on August 20th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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