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The Mel Robbins Podcast #317 · August 18, 2025 · 1h 19m
The Real Reason Boys and Men Are Quietly Giving Up & What They Need to Hear
Mel Robbins (solo)
Mel addresses the male loneliness and purpose crisis. Boys and young men are falling behind in education, employment, and relationships. The solution isn't 'man up' — it's connection, purpose, and structural support.
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Highlights
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Male loneliness is structural, not individual — and it's a health crisis
Robbins: men have fewer close friendships than at any point in recorded history. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 45 in many countries. This isn't about individual weakness — it's about cultural structures that no longer support male connection.Was this useful?