260 - Barrier Free: What Every Man Needs to Learn About Belonging - Panel Talk

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The strongest communities aren't built by treating everyone the same—they're built by making sure everyone belongs.

In this heartfelt and often humorous conversation, Boysen Hodgson sits down with leaders of the ManKind Project's Barrier Free Movement to explore what authentic inclusion really looks like.

FULL TRANSCRIPT Available HERE.

Art Patterson, Dee Spitler, Mike Merino, Paul Jerde, Craig Tennant, and Marc Sage share deeply personal stories about disability, neurodivergence, recovery, leadership, and the transformative power of being fully seen.

Together they discuss:

•  Why accessibility is about belonging—not accommodation 
•  How slowing down creates deeper connection 
•  The importance of asking instead of assuming 
•  Invisible disabilities and neurodivergence in men's work 
•  Building trust with men who have learned to expect exclusion 
•  Why every man is only "temporarily able" 
•  How humor, vulnerability, and honest conversation create true brotherhood 

Whether you're involved in men's work or simply want to become a more compassionate leader, this episode offers practical wisdom about creating spaces where everyone can show up exactly as they are.

Learn more: https://barrierfree.mkpusa.org/

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