Olivia: What if the armor we wear to seem strong actually hides us from ourselves? Hey everyone, welcome to When It Happened. I'm Olivia. Olivia: We're diving into "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity" by Justin Baldoni – actor, director, and someone wrestling deeply with what masculinity means. His book is a raw look at shedding harmful expectations, exploring everything from body image to emotional honesty. He shares his own journey, confronting the rigid 'man box' he felt trapped in. And for Justin, the carefully built walls truly started to crack when faced with impending fatherhood... Olivia: Picture this: His wife shows him the positive pregnancy tests. Social media expects pure joy, right? But instead, Justin is hit with paralyzing fear. Standing there, he’s not elated, he's overwhelmed by self-doubt, thinking, "How can I be enough of a dad when I don't even feel like enough of a man?" The societal script demanded strength, certainty. He felt terrified, questioning his worthiness in that deeply personal moment. Olivia: This raw vulnerability is the heart of the book. It crystallizes years of performing masculinity instead of living it. That fear wasn't just about fatherhood; it exposed the emptiness of chasing external validation and suppressing emotions – lessons learned from playgrounds to Hollywood. It connects directly to his struggles with body image, expressing feelings, and his own father figures. This moment forces the core question: "Am I enough just as I am?" Olivia: So, what's the insight? Maybe true strength lies not in stoic armor, but in the courage to admit fear and be vulnerable. Perhaps our worth isn't tied to outdated gender roles. Ask yourself: what armor are you ready to set down? I'm Olivia, and this has been When It Happened. Join me next time for another pivotal moment.