Cross The Streams Podcast

09/12/2024

🗣 New Episode Alert! 🗣
🚨 “Breaking Out of the Manbox: Evolving Masculinity Beyond Limits” is now LIVE on the Cross the Streams Podcast! 🚨

In this episode, we’re challenging the old narratives of “As a man, I have to…” and exploring the power of shifting to “As a human” or even “As ME.” Inspired by a recent viral video quote about “beating feelings into submission,” we dive deep into how this language can trap men in restrictive roles—and how we can break free.

🎧 Tune in as we discuss:

Why it’s time to move beyond the “manbox.”
The importance of processing, not suppressing, emotions.
How coaches, athletes, and everyone can embrace their whole, authentic selves.
Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, or just on a journey to grow beyond outdated norms, this episode is for YOU. 🙌

👉 Head to the link in bio to listen now and join the conversation! And don’t forget to tag a friend who needs to hear this. 💬🔥

09/02/2024

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧

Episode 221 of the is live! Host .kip dives into the recent LSU-Kyren Lacy celebration controversy and what it teaches us about sports culture today. 🏈

In this episode, we cover: ➡️ Celebrating with joy and respect
➡️ The power of proactive vs. reactive coaching
➡️ Rethinking the “manbox” and redefining manhood in sports
➡️ Addressing the racial stereotypes that young athletes face

No young man is a throwaway. Let’s build a culture that champions thoughtful choices, respect, and positive growth in every game and beyond. 🙌

🎙️ Listen now – link in bio!

08/23/2024

🚨 New Episode Alert: Dishing on the Drive 🚨

In our latest Cross The Streams episode, Kip Ioane takes a deep dive into a moment from the Democratic National Convention that goes beyond politics and touches on something we all need to talk about—emotional fluency and healthy manhood.

Kip shares his personal journey with infertility, fatherhood, and raising a special needs child, connecting it to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s powerful speech and his son Gus’s emotional display of joy. This episode challenges the outdated "man box" that limits men’s emotional expression and calls for a new, healthier version of manhood.

💭 Let’s rethink what it means to be a man in today’s world. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or just someone interested in breaking down toxic masculinity, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: https://on.soundcloud.com/tCBzw1kq8S9XCs8j8

08/19/2024

🚨 New Episode of Cross The Streams is LIVE! 🚨

This week, we’re diving deep into some crucial topics that every coach, leader, and team member should consider:

💭 The Invisible Mental Load: How are relationships affected when one partner carries the unseen burden of planning and organizing?
⚖️ Ethics in Sports: Why it’s vital to address real-world issues with your team, and how you can lead by example.
🗳️ Guiding Your Team Through the 2024 Election: As the election approaches, learn how to help your athletes navigate the complexities of civic engagement without telling them how to vote.

This episode is packed with insights that can help you elevate your leadership and make a meaningful impact on and off the field. Don’t miss out—listen now!

https://on.soundcloud.com/sNi82oMMk3u3HJ1cA

In this episode of Cross The Streams, Kip Ioane delves into three critical topics that every coach, parent, and athlete should consider. First, we explore the often invisible mental load that disprop

05/20/2024

Brand New Episode!

In this episode, host Kip Ioane tackles three compelling topics that challenge our perceptions of masculinity and respect for women: Man vs. Bear Debate: Kip explores the viral TikTok debate where ma

05/07/2024

Brand New Episode Alert!

Kip returns with a story and deep dive on male objectification of women, including a social media video share from his daughter and two articles exploring how men view women and why "what she was wear

04/18/2024

Brand New Episode out now!

Kip Ioane welcomes back ODAAP (Open Door Abuse Awareness & Prevention) founder back to the podcast to share more about the amazing work she and her team do in with male athletes in Philadelphia, Delaware and Maryland!

Kip welcomes back Open Door Abuse Awareness Prevention Founder and CEO, Coach Valencia Peterson for her second appearance on the pod, and the two deep dive her continued work in Maryland, Delaware and

03/29/2024

Brand New Episode!

Kip shares two articles (one titled "Can Parents Prevent Their Sons From Sliding to the Right?" by Kathryn Jezer-Morton and the other titled "5 ways to shore up boys’ social skills" by Phyllis L. Fage

03/13/2024

Episode 214 is out now, featuring another segment on and why parents must engage their kids on consent and healthy relationship skills.

https://soundcloud.com/crossthestream/cross-the-streams-podcast-season-8-episode-214?si=07c3ba85e0ea4181ba60103da5962d84&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing