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 It is a story of men caught between worlds, suspended between the echoes of outdated masculine ideals and the emerging possibility of a deeper, more authentic way of being.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 […]
Breaking Free: A New Paradigm for Modern Masculinity
Join MELD Membership and Discover Exclusive Health Benefits At MELD, we’re thrilled to present an incredible opportunity to amplify your wellness journey. Our membership now offers direct access to creating private accounts on Fullscript, a premier online platform for professional quality health supplements and wellness products. Distinctive Member Advantages: Elite Professional Brands: Gain entry to […]
The Friendship Crisis Men Don’t Talk About
The Friendship Crisis Men Don’t Talk About As I have become older and continue to speak with more men and study the research, a stark reality has become clear: we are losing friends, and it is not a biological inevitability — it is a social phenomenon. Consider the profound friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Joshua […]
The Power of Connection: How Men’s Groups Enhance Relational Skills
The Power of Connection: How Men’s Groups Enhance Relational Skills We recognize the profound impact that structured men’s groups (also group therapy) and peer-to-peer interactions have on personal growth and healing. Inspired by the successful therapeutic community (TC) model[i], MELD men’s groups offer a space where participants can develop the relational skills that may have […]
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 […]