Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Terry Real and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how men can build healthy self-esteem by ending harsh inner dialogue, cultivating loving firmness, using mentorship and relational support, and why kindness toward oneself is essential for confidence, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships, work, friendships and to themselves. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/qGb7hYMlA3o?si=epoTr7LUF9Hpo6gR
Show notes: go.hubermanlab.com/NqaGZF0

*Timestamps*
00:00 Understanding Self-Esteem
00:35 Importance of Early Mentorship
01:48 Parenting & Relational Skills
03:23 Advice for Young People
04:13 Power of Kindness Over Harshness
06:58 Embracing Imperfection
08:56 Practicing Self-Compassion

Disclaimer & Disclosures: hubermanlab.com/disclaimer