Irish facilitator Dennis O’Rourke joins Man Mic to talk redefining masculinity, building real-life brotherhood, and where AI helps (and hurts) when it comes to men’s mental health.
Key Points:
𖤓 Masculinity is a spectrum—courage, care, service, integrity.
𖤓 Activity-based meetups (walks, sport, “men’s sheds”) beat loneliness.
𖤓 Coaches and community leaders quietly shape young men early.
𖤓 AI can assist—but it can’t replace therapy or real friendships.
𖤓 Stack movement into your day: short walks, errands, shared activities.
Dennis O’Rourke
Irish community organizer & men’s-group facilitator (LGBTQ+ inclusive).
Chapters (approx.):
00:00 Intro & setup •
01:23 Who Dennis is •
04:50 Safe spaces & facilitation •
06:49 “Men’s sheds” & activity-based connection •
10:10 Role models & media narratives •
13:59 Sports culture in Ireland •
16:40 Minneapolis hoops + NFL •
21:25 Coaches & character •
24:05 Movement you can stack daily •
27:16 Meetups to beat loneliness •
32:10 AI companions & isolation •
37:12 Evolving masculinity •
41:15 Advice to younger men •
44:38 Closing •
