Unpacking the Manosphere's Influence on Young Men and The Effects on Women – Humberto Carolo

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04/21/25 • 63 min

What is the manosphere really teaching young men — and what impact is it having on women?In this powerful episode of Gent’s Talk (E#147), host Samir Mourani sits down with Humberto Carolo, Executive Director of White Ribbon, to explore how online male spaces are shaping masculinity, gender roles, and relationships. From toxic influencers to incel culture, we dive deep into the rise of manosphere communities — and why it's time for a new narrative.Humberto brings decades of experience in gender-based violence prevention, working globally to engage men and boys as allies in promoting gender equality. Together, we unpack how cultural movements online are influencing real-world behavior, relationships, and violence — and what we can do about it.Topics Covered:- What is the manosphere and why it matters- How manosphere content influences young men- The emotional and societal costs for both men and women- The role of healthy masculinity and male allyship- How to shift the conversation from blame to actionWhether you're a concerned parent, educator, advocate, or young man navigating masculinity in the modern world — this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more in-depth interviews with founders, creatives, and change-makers.🔗 Connect with us:Subscribe here ► https://www.youtube.com/@GentsTalkPodcastWebsite: https://gentspost.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentstalkpod/ | https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/About Gent’s Talk:Gent’s Talk, powered by Gent’s Post, is an episodic video podcast featuring leading voices across various industries. Guests have included Justin Baldoni, Russell Peters, James Blunt, Robin Sharma, Director X, JP Saxe, Johnny Orlando, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, and more. Conversations explore career, mental health, relationships, self-improvement, and personal growth, offering raw, unfiltered insights into success, lessons learned, and challenges faced along the way. Gent’s Talk is the first-ever video podcast available for streaming on all Air Canada domestic and international flights.🎙️ Credits:Host/Producer: Samir MouraniCreative Director & Executive Producer: Steven BrancoA STAMINA Group Production.#Manosphere #masculinity #genderequality #HumbertoCarolo #WhiteRibbon #healthymasculinity #ToxicMasculinity #genderviolence #menandmentalhealth #socialchange

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Gent’s Talk, powered by Gent’s Post, is an episodic video podcast featuring leading voices across various industries. Guests have included Justin Baldoni, Russell Peters, James Blunt, Robin Sharma, Director X, JP Saxe, Johnny Orlando, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, and more. Conversations explore career, mental health, relationships, self-improvement, and personal growth, offering raw, unfiltered insights into success, lessons learned, and challenges faced along the way. Gent’s Talk is the first-ever video podcast available for streaming on all Air Canada domestic and international flights.

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