In the TEDx talk “How to be a real man – Why men hide feelings & how to break free”, speaker Lukas Klaschinski delves into the societal pressures that often lead men to suppress their emotions. Klaschinski argues that traditional notions of masculinity have taught men to be stoic and strong, to never show vulnerability or ask for help. As a result, many men suffer in silence, leading to mental health issues and strained relationships.
Through personal anecdotes and research-backed insights, Klaschinski encourages men to break free from these toxic expectations and embrace their emotions. He emphasizes the importance of communication, self-reflection, and seeking support when needed. By dismantling the myth of the “strong, silent man”, Klaschinski believes men can lead more fulfilling and authentic lives.
This powerful talk challenges societal norms and offers practical strategies for men to prioritize their mental health and well-being. It serves as a reminder that true strength lies in vulnerability and emotional intelligence, not in bottling up feelings.
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Feelings, historically dismissed or downplayed, seem to be crucial to understanding an omnipresent mental health crisis. He explores how emotional awareness and openness, or as he puts it, “emotional readiness” can profoundly enhance the quality of our relationships – with ourselves and with others. Lukas reveals the critical role that vulnerability plays in leading fully embodied lives and why men, in particular, seem to struggle with this. Lukas Klaschinski has always had an curiosity about people and their psychological wiring. This quest for understanding has turned him into an inquisitive child first and an outspoken psychologist later. Today he engages a wide audience as a bestselling author and podcaster, breaking down psychological insights.
A life-changing accident forced Lukas to reevaluate everything, prompting him to ask: What really matters? On his quest for answers he put his life on hold. What he discovered was a great disjuncture between how most of us spend our lives and what scientific evidence tells us leads to happiness and lasting physical and mental well-being.
Lukas distills his insights down to one essential element: feelings. Feelings, historically dismissed or downplayed, seem to be crucial to understanding an omnipresent mental health crisis. He explores how emotional awareness and openness, or as he puts it, “emotional readiness” can profoundly enhance the quality of our relationships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “How to be a real man – Why men hide feelings & how to break free | Lukas Klaschinski | TEDxInnsbruck” was uploaded on 03/17/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks