Beyond the Traditional Men’s Retreat

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Beyond the Traditional Men’s Retreat Most retreats follow a familiar script: a few days away, bonding through shared experiences, maybe some insightful conversations, and the feeling of connection that fades as quickly as you return to everyday life. It’s a powerful experience in the moment, but often it leaves you wondering, What’s next? You leave […]

Embracing Somatic Therapy: A Transformative Journey for Men

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Embracing Somatic Therapy: A Transformative Journey for Men In today’s fast-paced world, emotional wellness is often sidelined, particularly for men who may face societal pressures to remain stoic. Somatic therapy offers a powerful tool for men to reconnect with their bodies, manage stress, and improve their emotional health. This article explores the basics of somatic […]

Understanding Men’s Loneliness: The Need for Emotionally Safe Spaces

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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 […]

What the Body Can Do the Mind Cannot with Peter Levine, PhD

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What the Body Can Do the Mind Cannot with Peter Levine, PhD This video of MELD’s Session with Peter Levine, PhD, dives into his Somatic Experiencing work. Throughout my journey in men’s emotional wellness and somatic therapies, I have encountered numerous transformative ideas. None have left as profound an impact as Dr. Peter Levine’s pioneering […]

General Systems Theory: A Key to Personal Growth

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Understanding General Systems Theory: A Key to Personal Growth at MELD In the pursuit of personal development, understanding the mechanisms that drive change can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the processes we engage in. At MELD Community, we incorporate General Systems Theory (GST) into our approach, creating a holistic, adaptive, and deeply effective system for […]

Addressing the Crisis in Men’s Emotional Health and Social Connectivity

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Addressing the Crisis in Men’s Emotional Health and Social Connectivity There are several alarming trends that underscore the need for the services and community that MELD provides. The Crisis of Connection and Mental Health The data reveals a stark reality: a significant portion of men feel socially isolated and emotionally disconnected. A troubling 65% of […]

Antifragility — Do You Have It?

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My biggest wins in life and in groups often came from my failures. When we can experience stress in a non-survival manner, i.e., our survival response is not running the show, we get stronger.