Between Labels and Legacy

In this episode of It’s Okay, Man, I sit down with licensed therapist Steph MacDonald for a deep and heartfelt conversation on masculinity, maturity, and what it really means to be human.

We explore how our understanding of masculinity evolves with life experience, illness, and self-reflection — and how labels like “masculine” and “feminine” often limit the deeper truths about who we are. Steph shares her story of surviving cancer, redefining her identity, and finding purpose in helping others explore their own “matters of the heart.”

Together, we unpack the difference between positive and harmful masculinity, the importance of emotional expression, and the courage it takes to build an authentic relationship with yourself.

EDIT: At 24:47 Steph labels herself as a "Clinical Counsellor". For ethics and transparency it should be noted that she misspoke and is a "Canadian Certified Counsellor."

Find Tyrone: https://hellotyrone.ca

Find Steph: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/stephanie-macdonald-calgary-ab/1441197

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Solo Intro: Why This Conversation Matters

03:00 – Redefining Masculinity Through Maturity

09:00 – Vulnerability, Labels, and the Human Experience

15:00 – Steph’s Journey: Illness, Growth, and Acceptance

23:00 – The Meaning of Legacy and Living Fully

31:00 – Men, Therapy, and Finding the Right Fit

39:00 – Building Emotional Awareness in Modern Masculinity

46:00 – Closing Reflections: Deepening the Relationship With Yourself

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