A Breath Of Fresh Air

With Nick Cholmsky

What Kind Of Masculinity Do You Want To Embody?

A Breath of Fresh Air is exactly what it sounds like: a place for boys and boy-expansive youth to slow down, take a breath, and for once feel seen and heard. It is a journey through concepts that are fundamental to our human experience yet almost never talked about among men: masculinity, mental health, relationships, and social media.

Boys at large are struggling across multiple dimensions: in the classroom, with mental health, and with addiction to cell phones, pornography, and video games. A Breath of Fresh Air recognizes and explores how we can navigate these issues from a masculine perspective. This talk will teach that a real man is strong enough to show his vulnerability, independent enough to define his own kind of masculinity, and honourable enough to treat others with compassion and respect.

Details:

  • Focus on social construction of masculinity: we invite boys and gender non-conforming students to attend

  • Middle school through Collegiate, multiple versions to suit age groups

  • Up to 500 students

  • Designed to fit into period-long sessions: 60 minute and 45 minute options available

  • Equipment Check List

Nick recently did a TedX talk at McGill University. Click the video to give it a watch!