The Hidden Force Blocking Men’s Success — And How to Break Through It
The Hidden Force Blocking Men’s Success — And How to Break Through It Steven Pressfield describes Resistance as the unseen force that keeps us from stepping into our true calling. It’s the hesitation, the fear, the self-sabotage. It whispers that we’re not ready, that we don’t deserve it, that we should wait just a little […]
From Isolation to Integrity: How Men Are Reclaiming Meaning
From Isolation to Integrity: How Men Are Reclaiming Meaning Formation and Men’s Work In his recent speech, “How the Elite Rigged Society (And Why It’s 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 over nearly three decades: […]
Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken—It’s Adapted: The Real Reason Men Feel Stressed and Shut Down
Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken—It’s Adapted: The Real Reason Men Feel Stressed and Shut Down The Hidden Brain System That Keeps Men in a State of High Alert — and How to Shift Out of It Have you ever felt like you’re constantly on edge, like you’re waiting for something bad to happen — even […]
Are You Stagnating, or Are You Strong
Are You Stagnating, or Are You Strong This short video of Believe Believe Believe in Yourself by Anthony Hopkins got me thinking. As you will see, Hopkins is persuasive, yet it’s not that simple. So here is my dive into building on believing in yourself. The world is full of people who: Believe their vision […]
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 […]
