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: […]
The Secret to Universal Growth: MELD’s Principles for Lasting Change
The Secret to Universal Growth: MELD’s Principles for Lasting Change What Are You Missing? You feel it every day. That subtle tension between achieving more and feeling fulfilled. You are working harder, leveraging every tool and technique for success, yet something essential remains just out of reach. Like trying to see your own eyes without […]
Why Individual Growth Isn’t Enough: The Evolutionary Shift to Communal Growth
Why Individual Growth Isn’t Enough: The Evolutionary Shift to Communal Growth The Reconnection: Reclaiming Our Ancestral Roots Imagine a moment when human connection was not a luxury but a fundamental survival skill. When “community” wasn’t a buzzword, but the very fabric of existence. This is the story of how we lost that connection — and […]
Unlocking Emotional Strength: The Power of Somatic Coaching for Men
Unlocking Emotional Strength: The Power of Somatic Coaching for Men There is a growing interest in somatic coaching. After studying with the men who started somatic psychotherapy in the 1980s, practicing and teaching somatic therapy myself, and now to watching somatic coaching take off, I couldn’t be happier. Men realize that changing our thoughts can […]
The Secret to Resilience You’ve Been Missing: It’s Not What You Think – 2024-12-31
The Secret to Resilience You’ve Been Missing: It’s Not What You Think In the quiet corners of modern society, a profound transformation is whispering. It is a story of men caught between worlds, suspended between the echoes of outdated masculine ideals and the emerging possibility of a deeper, more authentic way of being. At the […]
What Small Skill Could Make a Big Difference in Your Life and Relationships?
Somatic Practices, Emotional Processing, Freeze Response, Somatic Skills, Mindfulness Part 2: Reconnecting with Ourselves: Learning and Integrating Somatic Skills Dissociation of the Freeze Response: Understanding Our Body’s Reaction [Read Part one here.] The Freeze Response Explained: When faced with trauma or significant stress, where we are unable to experience body and emotional responses or act […]
What We’re Missing About Men’s Issues—and Why It Matters
What We’re Missing About Men’s Issues—and Why It Matters Here is a refined version of the transcript from Chris Williams’ discussion about men’s issues, drawing from Richard Reeves’ insights and broader reflections from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDMgfz-R7pA starts at minute 9:15: One of my favorite lessons this year came from Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men. […]
What Are We Missing So Much that We Don’t Know We Are — And Why It Is So Critical – part 1
What Are We Missing So Much that We Don’t Know We Are — And Why It Is So Critical – part 1 Part 1: The Forgotten Wisdom of the Body: Understanding Somatic Education and Our Historical Disconnection What is Somatic Education? Imagine a practice that helps you truly understand the conversation happening between your body […]
How Play and Connection Drive Personal Growth and Transformation
How Play and Connection Drive Personal Growth and Transformation At the heart of personal growth lies a potent duo that can significantly transform our experiences and perspectives: connection and play. While these elements might seem simple at first glance, their impact on our development is profound, offering pathways to unlock our potential and foster substantial […]
