Episode 84

The Better Man: Exploring Consent, Connection, and Courage with Eric Fritzmedrud

· 40:06 · Host: Hector Santiesteban · Explicit

Hector sits down with Eric Fitzmedrud to have conversations about topics most guys avoid but need to have. Eric opens up about how he has navigated masculinity, sexuality, and relationships that break from the “traditional path.” They talk about everything from fatherhood and polyamory to the…

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Hector sits down with Eric Fitzmedrud to have conversations about topics most guys avoid but need to have. Eric opens up about how he has navigated masculinity, sexuality, and relationships that break from the “traditional path.” They talk about everything from fatherhood and polyamory to the struggles men face around consent and personal identity. Eric doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of balancing relationships, managing desire, and embracing personal truth, and he challenges men to get honest with themselves and their partners.

Chapters

  • 00:00:00 - Welcome to Modern Masculinity
  • 00:01:42 - Meet Eric Fitzmedrud
  • 00:02:06 - A Look into Eric’s Struggles and Triumphs
  • 00:04:22 - Choosing the Road Less Traveled
  • 00:07:04 - Exploring Sexual Identity in Relationships
  • 00:18:26 - Rethinking Pornography and Healthy Sexuality
  • 00:23:53 - The Art of Consent and Emotional Self-Awareness
  • 00:34:58 - Developing Advanced Skills for Deeper Connections
  • 00:37:56 - Parting Insights and Useful Resources

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Modern Masculinity explores the real-life challenges men face today — balancing work and family, being a good husband or father, and making sense of what it means to be a man right now. Honest conversations without the extremes.

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