When Comfort Weakens and Toughness Fails: What Men Actually Need
When Comfort Weakens and Toughness Fails: What Men Actually Need The Third Way for Men: Beyond Soft or Stoic In our culture, we have long placed sensitivity and risk-taking in opposition: one coded as feminine; the other as masculine. One associated with nurture; the other with challenge. But our experience at MELD — forged in the fire of thousands […]
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 […]
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 […]
