In this Behind the Masc video, Jeff Perera talks about the influence Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder had on him, singing about his yearning for connection with his father and journey into manhood. Jeff also shares a moving interview clip between Eddie and former NFL player Steve Gleason who discuss how we can be a Better Man.

People of all genders – including Women – can and do raise boys to be men. It’s just that Men need to step up and own our role, whether as Fathers and father figures, or as guys who randomly impact other men and boys in everyday life.