Resource Type: Essential Books, Podcasts and Youtube

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Andrew Huberman Lab

Full-length research discussions on sleep, exercise, testosterone, stress, focus, and adolescent brain development. Huberman's production quality and scientific rigour make complex neuroscience accessible. Relevant to Tools 19, 20, 25, and 28.

Big Think

Expert voices on science, philosophy, and human behaviour. Search for Steven Pinker on violence, David Buss on mating psychology, and Jonathan Haidt on moral development. Clips are short enough for busy parents and adolescents.

The School of Life

Philosophy and psychology made accessible. Videos on emotional intelligence, attachment, inner child work, and identity are directly applicable to multiple tools in this chapter. Excellent for use with adolescent boys and their parents.

Warren Farrell — Official Channel

Lectures, interviews, and documentary content from Farrell's decades of research on boys, fatherhood, and gender. The interview with Jordan Peterson on The Boy Crisis is a comprehensive overview of the male developmental emergency.

The Adam Grant Podcast (WorkLife)

Organisational psychologist Grant covers identity, grit, self-concept, and social norms with research precision and storytelling skill. His episodes on gender norms and identity are relevant to Tools 35 and 36.

Dare to Lead

Brown's research on vulnerability, shame, and courage is applicable to the work of parenting boys and rethinking masculinity. Her episode "Men, Women, and Worthiness" is a direct entry point.

Andrew Huberman Lab

Neuroscience and physiology for everyday life. Huberman's episodes on testosterone, sleep, exercise, stress, and adolescent brain development are directly relevant to the toolbox. Enormous popularity with young adult males — a trusted entry point into health science.

The Diary of a CEO

While not exclusively focused on men, Bartlett's interviews with leading scientists, psychologists, and entrepreneurs regularly address male identity, mental health, and success. Popular with young men. Useful bridge content.

Hidden Brain

Behavioural science stories told with precision and narrative flair. Multiple episodes directly relevant to this book: on self-control, social norms, identity, group behaviour, and the psychology of belonging.

The Good Men Project Podcast

A platform that takes seriously the complexity of modern masculinity — neither dismissing male struggle nor excusing harmful behaviour. Good for fathers, educators, and practitioners.
This Country Hates our Men - Boys

Is now available for purchase.