Ep. 9: A More Integrated and Compassionate Man with Ed Frauenheim
The BrassBalls TenderHeart Podcast · Episode 9 · Originally released February 16, 2026 · 44 min
Ed Frauenheim, author of Reinventing Masculinity, talks with Bryce about redefining manhood around emotional intelligence, vulnerability and connection.
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About this episode
They cover the limits of traditional masculinity, how parenting styles shape boys, the pain many men carry, and the healing that becomes possible through community.
Key takeaways
- Traditional roles can confine men in ways that cost them connection.
- How boys are parented shapes the men they become.
- Many men carry pain they have never been given room to name.
- Vulnerability and community support are where healing starts.
About Ed Frauenheim
Ed Frauenheim is a writer and the author of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.
edfrauenheim.com | Reinventing Masculinity on Amazon
Doing this work yourself?
Bryce Giron Mathern, LPC, works with men, dads and couples in Denver. If this episode hit home, start here:
