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Finding Identity Through Words: Masculinity, Writing, and Self-Awareness with Gerome Mauricio

Finding Identity Through Words: Masculinity, Writing, and Self-Awareness with Gerome Mauricio

Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Description

What if the words you never say are the ones shaping your life the most? On Mind Over Masculinity, this episode explores how expression becomes a path to healing and identity.

This conversation is for anyone questioning traditional ideas of masculinity, emotional expression, and purpose. Gerome Mauricio shares how writing—especially through constraint and brevity—helped him move from suppression and struggle to clarity and self-awareness. This episode offers a quiet but powerful reminder: understanding yourself often begins with giving your inner voice space to speak.

About the Guest:

Gerome Mauricio is a brevity artist and poet, known for crafting short-form stories and poetry that explore identity, masculinity, and human behavior through layered, coded language.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to masculinity and honest questioning

01:48 – What it means to be a brevity artist

04:02 – Writing as a “puzzle” for self-discovery

05:43 – The meaning behind A Man of Destiny

07:25 – Early suppression and rediscovering writing

08:31 – Writing as a path out of despair

10:09 – Exploring identity through multiple perspectives

Key Takeaways:

  • Limitation can deepen creativity and emotional expression
  • Writing helps process suppressed emotions safely
  • Masculinity is not fixed—it evolves through awareness
  • Self-reflection builds confidence and clarity
  • Stories can guide both action and avoidance
  • Healing often begins with honest inner dialogue

How to Connect With the Guest:

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