Toxic Masculinity: How Society Programs Men (and How to Break Free)

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Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and Authentically

Hilda Lunderstedt

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Welcome to Her Second Stage, a podcast for successful women ready to step into the next chapter with purpose. Hosted by Hilda Lunderstedt, this show is for women who have poured themselves into careers, family, and relationships and are now seeking a deeper connection with themselves. If you’ve found yourself at a crossroads—kids leaving the nest, new relationships, the reality of menopause, or caring for aging parents—Hilda is here to guide you through it all. Each week, we dive into real conversations about health, wellness, healing, and the power of community. Rediscover what makes you feel alive and explore the possibilities of this second stage. You’re not just adjusting to changes in your body, mind, and life—you’re embracing them as part of your journey. Hilda shares insights to help you reconnect, redefine, and revitalize this chapter with intention and joy. Because your story doesn’t end here; it’s only beginning. Let’s build the legacy you’ve always dreamed of—one you can be proud of.

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Toxic Masculinity: How Society Programs Men (and How to Break Free)

Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and Authentically

41 minutes 49 seconds

2 months ago

Toxic Masculinity: How Society Programs Men (and How to Break Free)

In this deeply transformative episode of Her Second Stage, Hilda Lunderstedt sits down with Dr. Steven Young to explore masculine-feminine polarity, toxic masculinity, and how midlife women can reclaim healing, safety, and empowerment.

What if the masculine isn’t broken—it’s just been programmed to forget its purpose?

Together, Hilda and Dr. Young unpack how fear has rewired the nervous system of modern women, why true empowerment doesn’t come from “acting masculine,” and how to soften without losing strength.

You’ll discover how the suppressed masculine archetypes—King, Warrior, Lover, Magician— impact relationships, business, and inner balance, and why women often overfunction in their masculine to survive.

You’ll learn:

How society depolarizes men and women on purpose—and how to reverse it
Why nervous system regulation is the most powerful tool for feminine safety
The role of King and Warrior archetypes in leadership and love
How to recognize when you’re in your opposite polarity—and shift in real time
What “I got you” energy really means for healed masculine support
Why opting out of fear and choosing faith, play, and trust changes everything

This conversation redefines toxic masculinity, offers practical polarity tools, and invites you to step out of survival mode into sacred embodiment.

Find more from Steven here: https://www.instagram.com/stevenyoungalchemist/

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) – Steven Young's Background and Philosophy

(02:17) – The Dance of Masculine and Feminine Energies

(05:54) – Understanding Toxic Masculinity and Healthy Masculinity

(17:00) – Navigating Fear and Embracing Interconnectedness

(30:49) – The Role of Archetypes in Masculine and Feminine Dynamics

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