The Leadership Crisis No One’s Talking About
The Leadership Crisis No One’s Talking About In his recent speech, “How the Elite Rigged Society (And Why Its Falling Apart),” David Brooks critiques the breakdown of societal structures and urges a return to moral formation and community-based renewal. His message resonates with MELD’s work for nearly three decades—helping men reclaim emotional leadership and foster […]
The Brotherhood Paradox: What Ancient Tribes Knew About Modern Male Growth
The Brotherhood Paradox: What Ancient Tribes Knew About Modern Male Growth Basking in the glow from our Prime Retreat in Joshua Tree this past weekend, I am more than reminded of the power that a community of men can create, I am transformed by that community. Thirty men — with the support of an amazing […]
Unlock the Science of Connection: How Social Bonds Improve Your Health
Unlock the Science of Connection: How Social Bonds Improve Your Health Being in a loving relationship or part of a supportive community doesn’t just feel good — it reshapes your body at the cellular level. This phenomenon is explored in the field of social genomics, which examines how social experiences influence gene expression, showing that […]
From Retreat to Real Life: Bringing Emotional Strength Home
From Retreat to Real Life: Bringing Emotional Strength Home When men return from a retreat, they often talk about the deep sense of connection they experienced. That feeling of being seen, understood, and supported by a group of men is powerful—but what happens when they step back into their daily lives? The true measure of […]
Why MELD Works and Why Therapists Send Men
Why MELD Works and Why Therapists Send Men – part 2 [part 1] If therapy helps men gain insight into their emotions, what helps them translate that insight into real, lasting change? For many men, the missing piece is experience. While traditional therapy focuses on talking through emotions, MELD offers an approach that is experiential, […]
Does Therapy Need to Be a Grind?
Does Therapy Need to Be a Grind? Therapy can feel like a long, painful grind. You show up, you talk, you analyze. If you’re lucky, you start noticing changes — sometimes after months, sometimes years. For many men, this process feels frustratingly slow, abstract, and disconnected from real life. The GQ article “In Defense of […]
From Resistance to Resilience: Journey Through Fear – part 2
From Resistance to Resilience: Journey Through Fear Part 2: Strength Lies on the Other Side [from part 1: here] What’s Stronger: Your Resistance or Your Resolve? Pain, Fear, and the Opportunity to Grow Let’s be honest: doing the difficult thing is not easy. But the hard moments forge strength. Often, what moves us through fear […]
From Resistance to Resilience: Journey Through Fear – part 1
From Resistance to Resilience: Journey Through Fear Part 1: Moving through the Portal of Fear The Step That Changes Everything — What’s Holding You Back? You have felt it — that tug. A feeling that something in your life needs to shift, but resistance holds you in place. Fear whispers, “Not yet.” Resistance tells you, […]
The Cost of Burnout and How to Turn It Around
The Cost of Burnout and How to Turn It Around Burnout is more than just feeling stressed or tired – it is a full-body signal that something fundamental is out of balance. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Its […]
How to Help a Young Man
How to Help a Young Man A woman on our newsletter list asked me how she could help her 19-year-old son “turn into a good man.” Here is my response: My best recommendation is to have him be around mature men. It could be a dad, teachers, coaches, uncles, mentors…. Here are some other resources: […]
