Man Unplugged

What does it mean to be man right now?
How did we get to where we are?
What affects the way we think about ourselves?
How can men live more deeply fulfilling lives?

In the not-too-distant past, a man’s self-worth, being a provider and protector, were strongly tied to his work. With global financial pressures, changes in employment and gender roles in flux, the traditional roles of men are changing.

Health, sexuality, intimacy and emotional mobility underpin a man’s capacity to relate, which in turn informs the quality of his interpersonal relationships and ultimately, society.

Join ‘Man ... Unplugged’ as he takes both men and women on a journey through the inner world of men, exploring the multiple facets of why we are as we are. You’ll understand the steps men can take to instil lasting change, resulting in authentic men, connected relationships, happier families and stronger communities.

Man Unplugged is the moniker of John Broadbent who has been on his own man's inner journey since 1991. Meeting shaman in Alaska, Elders at Uluru, Maasai in Kenya, sages in India and healers in Bali, John started to recognise that being born male was a matter of birth, however becoming a man was a matter of personal choice. His book is the culmination of over two decades of journeying into manhood.