Positive News described this week's guest Ben Hurst as a youth leader helping to rewrite the script of masculinity.

I met him after his TEDxLondonWomen talk where he said 'Boys won't be boys, boys will be what we teach them to be.'

He is an activist, advocate, public speaker, facilitator, model, and podcaster who is helping men and boys navigate the whole space of what it means to be a man in today's world.

We talk about the pressures many boys face growing up to be a certain way, where that comes from, and how to help our sons navigate these challenges.

We discuss figures like Andrew Tate and their influence on boys and young men including the reasons they have been so successful. We also explore the importance of seeing the positive in their messages alongside the negative if we are to gain the trust of those receiving the message.

If you have sons or daughters, this episode will equip you with tools to help you support them in facing the challenges of growing up today.

Connect with Ben @therealbenhurst or @beyondequality