"The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence." — Jiddu Krishnamurti Hi Reader, Good morning, I hope the start of your year is settling into a decent rhythm. I was up really early this morning to have a moment before everyone woke up and noticed how much harder it is to find any peace or stillness once the emails and notifications start firing. I was reminded of a research study I just read on dopamine published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience. We...
9 days ago • 1 min read
"If you give a monk testosterone, he’ll probably just start chanting faster and more competitively." Hi Reader, I was nerding out reading some of the work of neuroscientist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky and wanted to share a quick insight regarding how we view masculinity and leadership. We often see a version of status that equates to dominance and aggressive posturing. There is a common assumption that this behavior is a direct result of high testosterone. However, decades of data...
16 days ago • 1 min read
How to actually change your trajectory this year. Happy New Year, Reader. I’m not sure what season of life you are in, but the transition from fall to winter often feels like an onslaught. For many of the men I work with, the holidays aren't just about "busy-ness"—they are a magnifying glass for financial stress, loneliness, and alienation, even when surrounded by family. Navigating family expectations, the "Wild West" of modern dating, and the sense of being untethered can make this time of...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Navigating a Clash of Values in Modern Institutions. I am going to wade into the muck a little with today's topic because so many of my recent sessions have uncovered a specific kind of exhaustion: culture war fatigue. Whether it’s at the office or in your personal relationships, there is a growing sense of friction that is hard to name but impossible to ignore. My perspective is informed by my own professional path in medicine and counselling psychology. I've had a front-row seat to how...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
If You are Exhausted. It Might be Time to Stop White-Knuckling Life. You Built This Life Many of you have mastered the art of white-knuckling. You push through problems, rely on your own will, and shut down the noise. That style takes grit and has definitely helped you win in the past. But you know the cost: 🚩 The Mind Won't Stop: Your brain is trapped in a loop of worry and static, and you can’t switch off. 🚩 It Feels Empty: That success you worked so hard for feels hollow, and you can’t...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Has Online Feminism Shot Itself in the Foot? Hey Reader, Regardless of your political leanings, I recommend listening to a recent podcast interview, "We Need to Talk About Men's Mental Health" on Lean Out with host Tara Henley. She interviews, Dr. Zac Seidler, the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember. Many important, hot button topics are discussed, such as men's health being labeled right wing, the controversy of men's only spaces and the current sobering statistics in...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Gratitude Is Not Fluffy. It Is Functional Antidote to Rumination. Hey Reader, I hope this finds you all well and a very Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and subscribers. A theme that came up this week was rumination—that constant, critical loop with an element of self blame of what you should have done, what might go wrong next, and what you haven't accomplished yet. It could also be dwelling and over thinking on past experiences or events. There are different types of rumination,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Why I Wrote This Article (The Urgent Need for a New Path) Click here for my full article: Men, microdosing and the silent crisis. Hey Reader, I hope this finds you and yours well. Last week, I sent out my Black Friday deals, including the launch of a brand new 12-week online group, "Men, Meaning + Microdosing" starting in January. The response has been incredible and the group is shaping up to be something truly unique and transformative. I am encouraged by the men who have committed and look...
2 months ago • 2 min read
November is Men's Health Month. Hey Reader, On Tuesday, many of us will stand in silence for Remembrance Day. It’s a powerful, necessary quiet to collectively honour the sacrifices made for our freedom. That silence is about respect. Movember is about a different kind of silence. It's a dangerous one that we're actively trying to break by focusing on men's health each November. For generations, men were taught that "real" strength meant being stoic, tough, and silent. We learned to "suck it...
3 months ago • 1 min read