The Ring’s Weight: A Man’s Guide to Somatic Stress
January 30, 2026
It’s late January in Ohio. The sky has been a persistent shade of “Gondor-under-siege” gray for weeks. You’re tired, your shoulders are tight, and you’re
It’s late January in Ohio. The sky has been a persistent shade of “Gondor-under-siege” gray for weeks. You’re tired, your shoulders are tight, and you’re
Many men feel they have to hold everything together. Do not complain. Do not slow down. Do not show emotion. This mindset is common, but
There are times in life when our usual ways of coping stop working. You may notice it slowly — a few sleepless nights, less patience
Fall has a way of forcing change. Days get shorter, evenings get cooler, and schedules tighten. Instead of resisting the shift this season is one
(Spoiler: It’s Not Lying on a Couch Talking About Your Childhood) Let’s get one thing straight, therapy for men isn’t just about crying on a
You do care. Not in the loud, billboard-blasting, talk-to-a-stranger-at-the-coffee-shop about your life story kind of way. But in the quiet, steady way that shows up
Let’s talk self-care—but not the “zone out with beer and video games” version, or the mindset that blowing off steam at the bar counts as
Ever feel like you’re trying to keep a million plates spinning at once, and one wrong move sends them all crashing down? It’s true, being
Beyond the Stereotype We often picture depression as a dramatic, visible affliction, perhaps echoing the stark portrayal of Edward Norton’s character in “Fight Club”—a heavy,
Our society often encourages us to overcome unwanted behaviors with a blunt instrument: “Stop!” Stop drinking, stop smoking, stop overeating, stop, stop, stop… This approach,