Every Sunday I Was Convinced My Kids Were Going to Leave Me
If you've been through a separation, you might know the Sunday feeling.
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Insights, reflections, and honest perspectives on men's emotional health, connection, and growth.
Video: How to Listen so Men Will Speak
Most of us are hardwired to be "fixers." When someone we care about—a brother, a partner, a friend—starts sharing their struggles, our brains immediately start scanning for the solution. We want to...
Read article →Why It’s Easier to Run 200 Miles Than to Open a Spreadsheet
I’ve been hiding behind my "badges of honor."
Read article →Awe Reminds Us We’re Alive. Empathy Reminds Us We Belong.
On Saturday, I took a little jaunt to Lake O’Hara and ran the Alpine Circuit. It was one of the most spectacular days in the mountains. The beauty was breathtaking, and around every corner, there w...
Read article →On Discipline, Mentorship, and the Men Who Shape Us
His mom brought home his first guitar when he was 7 years old. She signed him up for lessons with a guy in a little cubicle, smoking a pipe, who introduced him to scales and tortured his students w...
Read article →Redefining Strength in One Simple Moment
Last week, I received an email. At first glance, it looked ordinary. But what it contained was anything but.
Read article →What Gets Measured Gets Managed
Let’s be honest. As men, many of us struggle with emotions. We either bottle them up or let them spill out in ways we regret. I’ve been there more than once.
Read article →Scars and Lighthouses: How Our Pain Becomes a Guiding Light
It’s now been almost a decade since I heard three words that forever changed my life.
Read article →A Solstice of the Soul: Why I’m Creating a New Kind of Holiday Tradition
Dear Men, The holidays aren’t always joyful, and for many of us, they’re downright complicated. For years, I dreaded Christmas—wrestling with loss, disconnection, and the pressure to pretend everything was fine. But a conversation about the winter solstice opened my eyes to a new way of seeing the season. This year, I’m not trying to fix what’s broken or ignore the pain. Instead, I’m creating something new—a holiday tradition that embraces both light and dark, joy and sorrow. Join me as I share my journey in The Solstice of the Soul: Why I’m Creating a New Kind of Holiday Tradition. Click to read and discover how you, too, can honor your own mosaic this season.
Read article →Redefining Strength Through Self-Compassion
When was the last time you looked in the mirror—literally or figuratively—and felt frustration rise? That inner critic in your head, pointing out flaws, measuring your worth, and comparing you to a...
Read article →Be Somebody's Larry
In our group, one of the most powerful things we can do for each other is to simply hold space—listening without judgment, without rushing to fix, and without needing to offer solutions. I know it’...
Read article →Are you stressing things that aren't real?
Last month, my 21 year old daughter was overseas. She was on a trip to Lithuania with her mom, and after a couple of days, I lost contact with her, couldn't reach her, and I thought, you know, mayb...
Read article →Men and Grief: Navigating Expectations and Authentic Expression
What does it mean for a man to grieve “Correctly?”
Read article →Understanding the Power of Men's Coaching and Men's Groups in Building Healthy Relationships
Let's face it: Men are facing increasing challenges in building and maintaining meaningful relationships. Whether in romantic partnerships, friendships, or family dynamics, the pressures and expect...
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