Warum die schwule Community ein Männlichkeits-Problem hat: Robin Solf | Männer weinen heimlich

Together, they look behind the facade of body image, beauty ideals, and the constant drive for self-improvement. Robin speaks openly about his experiences as a former Prince Charming contestant, growing up in East Germany, and why radical vulnerability is now a superpower for him. 🗣️ ALERT! Get 3 months of Podimo Premium now for just €1 https://podimo.com/de?premium=true&pc... Originally published on July 14, 2025 More "Men Cry in Secret" and "tigges meets" in the Podimo app 💜 https://podimo.de/tiggestrifft_YT Follow Podimo on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podimo_de?lan... Instagram:   / podimo_de   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podimo_de What does it mean to be a man today? And how can we, as men, forge new paths without unconsciously perpetuating old patterns? In "Men Cry in Secret," podcaster, columnist, and creator Sebastian Tigges and his guests explore the contradictory expectations placed on men and how they have become the people they are today. In in-depth conversations with prominent men, they delve into formative experiences and role models—identity, fatherhood, mental health, sexuality—and the courage to confront their own feelings. At the heart of the discussion is the question of how the spectrum of masculinities can be reimagined in a new and diverse way, beyond clichés and toxic norms. With "Men Cry in Secret," Sebastian Tigges creates a space for stories of ruptures, fears, transformations, and the courage to be vulnerable. The podcast offers valuable food for thought, reveals the multifaceted possibilities of contemporary male identity with all its contradictions and uncertainties, and is enriching for anyone who wants to better understand themselves and the men around them—regardless of their own gender. Timecodes: 0:00 - Hypermasculinity and the threat posed by male bodies 01:30 - Conversations about masculinity and the gay community 05:51 - Communication between different identities 07:24 - Growing up in East Germany with female role models 10:46 - Family dynamics and the father-son relationship 14:58 - Moving to Berlin and the search for freedom 17:21 - Fashion as an expression of identity and a political statement 22:49 - Radical vulnerability and threats in everyday life 26:18 - Political responsibility and increasing hostility 29:27 - Patriarchal structures and societal anxieties 33:34 - Body image and beauty ideals in the gay community 36:19 - Training, body pressure, and self-perception 42:30 - The game: Completing incomplete sentences 49:05 - Conclusion and reference to the bonus section ________________________ What is Podimo? Podimo is a streaming service for podcasts and audiobooks – for everyone who doesn't just binge-watch, but also binge-listens. With Podimo, you'll discover thousands of stories that will captivate, entertain, and inspire you. Look forward to thrilling true crime, the latest gossip, or personal stories. Podimo offers hundreds of exclusive podcasts and over 25,000 ad-free audiobooks. What are you in the mood for? Whether you're on the go, cooking, jogging, or relaxing on the couch: Podimo is there wherever you are!