The Happy Lands: Carrie Starbuck

Carrie Starbuck is on a mission-- a research mission-- to uncover what makes communities happy. And she’s starting in a place a lot of us wouldn’t expect a solo female road traveler to begin. She’s starting with dissecting masculinity in different countries.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why Carrie is studying masculinity and its impact on happiness on communities globallyHow mental health is linked to masculinityThe struggles and interesting insights Carrie has gained as a researcherWhy men’s issues are a feminist issue, and visa versaHow Carrie defines self care personallyTips for helping the male-identifying people in your life, while also helping yourself

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Follow Carrie on Instagram: @thehappylandsCarrie’s website: The Happy LandsRead bell hooks: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and LoveGun violence and mental health are a complex pairing to discuss, but Carrie found this article after our interview and thought you might want to read itWomen’s Aid in the UKSuicide Prevention Lifeline in the USWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group

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Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.
WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.
Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.