How conscious breathing can change our world especially in times of turmoil and pandemic — a conversation with Scott Simons Scott Simons is a man I admire on many levels. His brain is astute, sharp, and open. His capacity to inspire real world change while embodying a humbling social conscience…

First of all. Thank you to all of you who have followed and enjoyed my work here. I’ve really enjoyed meeting some great writers here on Medium. And it was a good ecosystem to write in ~ a few years ago. But the algorithms have changed. Clickbaity titles and rambling…

And What It Really Takes For Men To Form Impeccable Boundaries and Strong Bonds “I can’t believe it! We had another epic and Stupid fight! …” Exasperated arms thrown in the air and dropped in despair, “And, the part that really blew my lid was when she said I was being so…” Naming a nasty label (selfish, insensitive, invalidating, uncaring). “And I thought she…

I love the depth and breadth of this piece. Want to re-read parts again as I skimmed and got the spine of it zeroing in on some parts to my delight appreciating how well you summarize complex data and analysis...

So poignant and clear and I am astounded that I never saw that before. Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping me see this.

There is a path for those of us who dread losing ourselves with another — Who am I to speak to this? Just one dude who has struggled with commitment — for decades — imploding many a great relationship. Two characteristics have made it feel impossible to stick around with any one person — no matter how wonderful and perfect a match they may have…

An interview with comedian Mike Andre led us to the secret shortcut for diffusing tension and connecting more authentically — As a therapist and mentor helping men grow their relationship muscles, I’ve come to see a pattern. The #1 complaint from female partners (who often reach out for help first) is the same as what most men wish for when they see me privately: “to become more present” This longing…

A poetic rap and rant on ADHD from a father, therapist & martial artist — When it comes to ADHD It ain’t no VD But let’s not fool or bluff It’s indeed a double edged sword, no guff There are gifts within the debris of this great hurricane Supers Powers potent and buried, not to be feigned. Some folks say “treat the person not the…

There were times after a tense disagreement or beguiling misunderstanding with my wife, where I would wake up in the middle of the night, anxious and sweaty, staring at the back of her wild mane of hair, pondering… If only she would be more… I used to have the same…