Beyond “Toxic Masculinity”: Building Men of Courage | John Krotec

Summary In this episode, Anthony and John Krotec dig into “men’s work” - what it means to be a good man, lead a family, and build stronger communities in a noisy, algorithm-driven world. John outlines the difference between reliable information and the five unreliable forms (mis-, dis-, mal-, AI- and noisy information), and why men must become sentinels for their households. The conversation moves from foundations (purpose, courage, discipline) to practical habits: the “make your bed” first win, journaling daily, reducing rage-scroll triggers, practicing Deep Work, getting to the gym, and learning from elders. You’ll hear a clear, modern framework for reclaiming agency, modeling integrity for sons and daughters, and turning personal growth into service. Special Guest John Krotec is the founder of Neo Masculinity, an information-analysis and men’s development initiative focused on family-first leadership. He co-created the Sentinel Handbook (available in multiple languages) to help people evaluate information with logic, critical thinking, and common sense. John and his team are developing Brainery curricula (K–college) and masterclasses covering leadership, healing trauma, Neo Masculinity, and military-to-civilian transition—equipping men and women with tools to protect and strengthen their families and communities. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Men's Work and Masculinity 04:30 - The Role of Men in Protecting Families 15:45 - Foundational Skills and Self-Reflection 26:10 - The Human Galaxy Theory and Emotional States 35:20 - Practical Steps for Men's Self-Improvement 44:50 - The Impact of Digital Media on Men's Lives 52:30 - Importance of Critical Thinking and Information Literacy 1:00:15 - The Role of Men in Creating a Better World JOHN’S INFO: Website: https://neomasculinity.solutions Free Resource: Sentinel Handbook (download on homepage) Guide: 10 Strategies to Start Today (email signup on site) Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097N4YMK4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast