EveryMAN Mondays

Each Monday we will be highlighting one of our kings from the EveryMAN Project.

Meet L.A based recording artist, producer & content creator @joshuaalthina`

We will also be featuring a playlist curated by Joshua available below and on our @spotify

“Masculinity, to me is a social construct that we should all work to dismantle. My idea of masculinity in 2020 is taking a stand on social issues which have a long standing history of plaguing our world. In the gay community, many under lying power dynamics exist to create a sense of superiority amongst ourselves. I believe as gay men, we should strive to not adhere to these ideas of what it means to be a “man” and understand that when we are not dismantling toxic masculinity, we’re only propelling it’s negative influence.”

Self Care Tips from Joshua Althina

Self Care to me is removing negative stimulus to create a sense of peace. Often times I’ll sit with Beta or Delta wave sound patterns to create a peaceful environment. Other times i will indulge in physical therapy like massages or steam rooms to relax the body. Other times self care can be putting down a desert and replacing it with healthier options like berries. Self care can come in different forms and it’s important to reflect on all actions and appreciate the forms of self love that we invest in.