Who Do You Laugh At?
Who Do You Laugh At? Laughter can be a powerful tool for connection, a harmless joke, or a shield we use to protect our vulnerabilities. In Adam Grant’s insightful book Think Again, he presents a compelling look at how the target of our laughter often mirrors our deepest insecurities and our personal sense of security. […]
Overcoming Mid-life Career Stagnation — Strategies for Emotional Resilience
Overcoming Mid-life Career Stagnation — Strategies for Emotional Resilience Overcoming Mid-life Career Stagnation — Strategies for Emotional Resilience The Challenge of Mid-life Stagnation In the lives of many professionals, particularly men aged 40-55, mid-life brings a unique set of emotional and career challenges. While career success might peak, personal fulfillment often wanes, creating a sense […]
Reimagining Social Connection in an Age of Disconnection
The Hidden Costs of Outdated Models: Reimagining Social Connection in an Age of Disconnection We find ourselves at a crucial intersection where traditional narratives about social challenges – particularly those facing men – have become inadequate and potentially counterproductive. The rising rates of loneliness, depression, and suicide among men aren’t just men’s issues – they’re […]
Understanding Men’s Loneliness: The Need for Emotionally Safe Spaces
Understanding Men’s Loneliness: The Need for Emotionally Safe Spaces Why Are Many Men Struggling with Loneliness? Men’s loneliness is an often invisible crisis, lingering quietly but significantly affecting mental and emotional health. It manifests as a pervasive sense of isolation despite sometimes being surrounded by others. This problem is particularly acute in men who have […]
The Role of Somatic Coaching in Building Emotional Resilience
The Role of Somatic Coaching in Building Emotional Resilience Emotional resilience is the capacity to recover from stress and adversity, a critical aspect of overall well-being. Many men feel emotionally stuck — disconnected from themselves and others — despite achieving career success. For these men, a somatic approach offers a powerful pathway to reconnect with […]
The Benefits of Somatic Awareness in the Workplace
Harnessing Virtual Men’s Training: A Gateway to Mastery in Somatic Skills
Emotional Emergencies: A Triage Approach Rooted in Body-centered Healing – part 2
Emotional Emergencies: A Triage Approach Rooted in Body-centered Healing – part 2 Introduction Emotional crises require effective, accessible strategies for stabilization and recovery. MELD promotes a comprehensive, body-centered approach to these emergencies, incorporating the insights of Somatic Experiencing by Peter Levine, Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, and techniques from Stanley Rosenberg’s “Accessing the Healing Power of […]
Emotional Emergencies: A Triage Approach Rooted in Body-centered Healing – part 1
Emotional Emergencies: A Triage Approach Rooted in Body-centered Healing – part 1 In the face of emotional emergencies — those critical moments of overwhelming feelings or traumatic stress — it is vital to have effective strategies that not only address immediate distress but also pave the way for long-term healing. At MELD, we draw on […]
When Men Fall Behind: The Unseen Consequences for Everyone
When Men Fall Behind: The Unseen Consequences for Everyone People are increasingly expressing their frustration with our political landscape — particularly with liberal policies — over the perception that men are being marginalized. Our institutions seem absent, and men find themselves caught between undesirable extremes. Many feel compelled to choose a hypermasculine model simply because […]
