What if power isn’t something you’re born with… but something you take back? In this conversation, Lawyer & Professor Christine E. Ohenewah discusses her journey as a lawyer and educator, focusing on her mission to build the Elizabeth Chinabua Foundation and a new model of higher education. She emphasizes the importance of humanism, empowerment, and self-definition, while exploring the intersections of law, spirituality, and societal conditioning. Christine @ProfessorChristineOhenewah addresses the challenges of modern masculinity and the need for a more compassionate understanding of men's struggles. She advocates for a transformative approach to education that prioritizes personal growth and critical thinking, aiming to inspire the next generation to embrace their authentic selves and reclaim their power. Chapters 00:00 Building a Legacy: The Elizabeth Chinabua Foundation 03:08 Humanism and Empowerment: Defining Agency 05:45 The Intersection of Law and Spirituality 08:40 Understanding Power: Self-Definition and Autonomy 11:33 Societal Conditioning: The Narrative of Power 14:44 Navigating Identity: The Search for Authenticity 17:32 Creating Your Own Reality: The Power of Self-Definition 20:27 The Role of Morality: Good, Bad, and Human Nature 23:21 Historical Materialism: Rules and Observations 26:15 The Collective Conscience: Governance and Spirituality 29:12 Embracing Agency: The Power Within 34:17 Overcoming Common Pushbacks to Personal Empowerment 40:09 Redefining Masculinity in Modern Society 50:50 The Importance of Understanding Men's Inner Worlds 58:48 Innovating Higher Education for Empowerment ✅ Why power is the ability to self-define your narrative ✅ How capitalism shapes mental health, identity, and “success” ✅ Why law is spiritual (and words literally shape reality) ✅ The difference between knowledge vs knowing ✅ Why people stay trapped in the illusion of “safety” and approval ✅ The crisis of modern masculinity—and why “toxic masculinity” misses the point ✅ Why men are becoming discrete victims in a collapsing system ✅ What it really means to build creators, not consumers This episode is about truth, responsibility, freedom, and reclaiming your life—without shame, without moralizing, and without pretending the world is fair. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, resentful, or powerless… this conversation might be the reset you needed. 📌 Christine’s work + links are in the show notes. https://www.etfny.org/ 🔥 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, masculinity, agency, recovery, and meaning. #MentalHealth #Masculinity #Agency #Power #SelfImprovement #Humanism #Education #Psychology #Podcast Free 1-month of the Meditation App - Waking Up https://dynamic.wakingup.com/guestpass/SC58BD912 Questions - hello@startswithme.ca DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.

Christine E. Ohenewah is a professor, legal scholar, founder of the Elizabeth Chinabuah Foundation and creator of the mens rea division focusing on male loneliness and the crisis in masculinity. What we call toxic masculinity might be a complete misclassification. Christine challenges the mainstream narrative by distinguishing between authentic masculinity and underdeveloped patriarchy - and explains why this reframe changes everything about how we understand men's struggles. She reveals why women's narrow acceptance of male vulnerability is breaking relationships, why the male loneliness crisis affects everyone, and how treating relationships like business partnerships creates the foundation for genuine connection. Expect to learn why toxic masculinity is actually underdeveloped patriarchy operating from scarcity, how the mens rea legal principle applies to listening to men without judgment, why women misunderstand men more than men misunderstand women, why male loneliness is dismissed and what's really at stake, how to approach relationships as business partnerships rather than sites of conquest, why feeling powerful is different from being powerful, what it means to lead without dominating, why men's statistical outcomes reveal systemic issues not individual failure and much more... Get in touch in the comments below or head to... -Website: www.weslambert.me -Email: wesjlambert@gmail.com -Substack: https://substack.com/@weslambert -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yv1ciX90C3zdPxD67kjyY?si=7591bc0f32da4f23 -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mature-male/id1805978833

In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Christine Ohenewah, a former lawyer turned visionary educator and founder of The Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation (ETFNY.org). With rare clarity and courage, Christine exposes a growing yet often ignored crisis: the quiet suffering of modern men and the need to rebuild higher education around human purpose rather than productivity. Drawing from years in the classroom, she unpacks how academic systems and cultural overcorrections have left students — especially young men — disconnected, misunderstood, and spiritually unanchored. Christine shares a powerful insight: we cannot design a better future without first restoring the human spirit, particularly the male spirit that has been both expected to lead and forbidden to feel. Through her foundation, she is pioneering a new model of university education that blends the Socratic method, legal reasoning, and the humanities to cultivate creators, critical thinkers, and purpose-driven human beings. Together, we explore the “veil of assigned power” men are expected to carry, the epidemic of loneliness and rising suicide rates, and the damaging oversimplification that labels struggling men as “toxic.” Christine argues that when so many men are breaking down, it’s not the flower that’s sick — it’s the environment. Her “Mens Rea” division is dedicated to building spaces for honest, judgment-free dialogue where both men and women can reconnect with truth, purpose, and authentic power. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of education, gender conversations, leadership, and building a society where human beings thrive beyond economic outcomes. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why male loneliness and suicide rates reflect societal dysfunction, not male weakness The crucial distinction between assigned power and actual power How cultural overcorrection has pushed men into silence The “Mens Rea” framework for real, unfiltered conversations Why women often ask for vulnerability only on their own terms How ETFNY develops creators, not consumers A bold reimagination of university education focused on critical thinking, self-discovery, and purpose Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Preview 1:00 — Christine’s Journey: Law, Teaching, and Founding ETFNY 3:30 — What Academia Is Missing 5:15 — The “Creators Over Consumers” Philosophy 7:10 — The Mens Rea Division 10:50 — The Plant vs. Environment Analogy 14:30 — Assigned Power vs. Actual Power 18:00 — The Pendulum of Gender Discourse 22:15 — Listening to Men Without Filtering Their Truth 27:40 — Rethinking Power, Money, and Success 33:00 — Pioneers and New Social Models 37:50 — The Vision for the Future University 42:00 — How to Support the Mission Connect with Christine: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-ohenewah-7733110c/ 📧 Email: cohenewah@etfny.org Connect with us: 🌐 Website: https://alifedesigned.org/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Life-Designed/61555808886233 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alifedesigned/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alifedesigned2024 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-life-designed-team-coaching/ 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on manufacturing, leadership, and the future of work.

A Gallup survey released earlier this year, indicates that only 35% of Americans retain confidence in the judicial system, representing a 24% decline over the past four years. Confidence in the Supreme Court is sharply divided along party lines; Gallup reports that 71% of Republicans express trust in the institution, compared to just 24% of Democrats. Christine E. Ohenewah provides insights at the intersection of law, human behavior, and masculinity studies through her Men’s Rea™ framework, which makes complex concepts of identity, masculinity, and personal empowerment both accessible and engaging. Ms. Ohenewah, an accomplished Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor, integrates law, social sciences, and humanities with a focus on personal evolution. Originally from Accra, Ghana, she has dedicated herself to intellectual inquiry as a means of advancing personhood. Ms. Ohenewah's academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and advanced degrees in Sociology and International Relations from Columbia University and the University of Chicago. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and American Studies from Macalester College and has pursued studies in Pan-African philosophy at Oxford and Harvard. After beginning her career in white-collar criminal defense at a major law firm in New York City, Ms. Ohenewah transitioned to academia, where she now teaches courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Ethics. She is devoted to creating environments that empower students who often feel marginalized to reclaim their agency. Her students frequently describe her as a transformative educator who encourages honesty and challenges conventional thought. In 2025, Ms. Ohenewah established the Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation, initiating efforts to found a university focused on intimate, rigorous, and liberatory education. Her pedagogical approach combines Socratic dialogue, legal reasoning, and reflective practice to foster intellectual innovation and transformation. For Professor Ohenewah, building an academy grounded in truth and humanistic advancement is her life’s work—an institution designed to welcome new creators and inspire personal growth. For additional information, visit https://www.etfny.org/ LinkedIn: @ChristineE.Ohenewah

Christine E. Ohenewah is a Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor in pursuit of inspiring minds. She is additionally the Founder of The Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation, a legal institute devoted to empowering human potential through law. A former White Collar Investigations Associate and graduate of Cornell Law School, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and Macalester College, her interdisciplinary work in Legal Humanism, Socio-Legal Theory, and Therapeutic Jurisprudence expands traditional perspectives on law, power, and society. She serves as a faculty member at multiple institutions, teaching courses in Law and Ethics, Sociology, and Criminology. https://www.christineohenewah.com/