Articles by John D. Moore

About John D. Moore

John D. Moore, PhD, is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Guy Counseling. A counselor and educator, he writes about men's mental health, relationships, personal growth, grooming, fitness, and practical life skills.

What If Positive Thinking Doesn’t Work? (E34)

John D. Moore

The Limits of Positive Thinking Have you ever been told by someone to engage in positive thinking to fix a life problem? Do you avoid thinking about unpleasant life experiences? Have you trained your mind […]

Tyler Pickert: A Closer Look At The Host of The Real Talk Podcast

John D. Moore

Interview with Host of The Real Talk Podcast If you are a fan of podcasts in the mental health space, you may be familiar with The Real Talk Podcast, hosted by Tyler Pickert. The show […]

Anger Management Using DBT (E33)

John D. Moore

Anger Management with DBT Does your anger sometimes turn into rage? Do you say things in the heat of the moment that you later regret? Are you hoping to find techniques to get your temper […]

My Partner Never Initiates Intimacy (E32)

John D. Moore

“I’m always the one having to initiate” Are you in a relationship with a partner who never initiates sex? Does the situation bother you, causing you to question if they truly want you? Tired of […]

7 Ways To Confront Negative Self-Talk (E31)

John D. Moore

Episode 31 Show Notes Negative self-talk happens to all of us – but what can you do about it? Can there be unhealthy consequences when unhelpful self-talk is left unchecked? In episode 31 of the […]

Is Erotic Hypnosis Real (Podcast – E30)

John D. Moore

Erotic Hypnosis Revealed Erotic hypnosis – you may have heard of this term, but what does it mean? Is erotic hypnosis even real? The answer is yes, but it may not be exactly what you […]

Is Perfectly Hidden Depression a Book Worth Buying?

John D. Moore

Book Review: Perfectly Hidden Depression Perfectly Hidden Depression, authored by Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a book many people are talking about, but is it worth buying? Can it really help people struggling with depression, anxiety, […]

7 Ways To Dial Down Perfectionism (E29)

John D. Moore

How To Dial Down Perfectionism Hello and welcome to episode 29 of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. John Moore. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, Illinois and I’ve been involved […]

7 Ways To Stop Obsessive Thinking (E-28)

John D. Moore

Dealing with ruminations Do you struggle with obsessive thoughts? Have you found yourself ruminating over issues or events from the past, or excessively worrying about something that might happen in the future? If the answer […]

How Long Should I Wash My Face?

John D. Moore

Are You Washing It Long Enough? Do you bypass face washing in favor of other skin care steps? If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone. In my experience, guys are most interested in keeping […]