Mind
Articles by John D. Moore
Field Notes
How Tough Was Marcus Aurelius, the Father of Stoicism?
Marcus Aurelius: A Closer Look Marcus Aurelius is widely regarded as the father of Stoicism. He was a philosopher and Roman emperor whose quotes are nearly unavoidable on social media. Stoicism is based on the […]
Field Notes
Why Men Struggle with Grief and Loss
Men and Grief Grief touches every man’s life at some point—whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of identity that comes with retirement, career change, or […]
Growth
10 Smart Ways To Cope With Anxiety and Fear
Coping With Anxiety and Fear Are you trying to work through anxiety? Do your fears sometimes cause you to become paralyzed? Hoping to find a few practical ways for working through? If the answer is […]
Field Notes
Men and Body Image: Overcoming Societal Pressures
Men and Body Image: A Closer Look When we talk about body image issues, we often hear about how women are affected—but men struggle too, often silently. In recent years, more men are opening up […]
Field Notes
Can Physical Activity and Exercise Help My Depression?
Physical Activity and Depression As a men’s therapist here in Chicago, I often sit across from men who are juggling a lot—work stress, relationship challenges, family responsibilities, financial pressure, and personal doubts they rarely talk […]
Field Notes
What Is Blue Collar Guilt?
Blue Collar Guilt: A Closer Look “I work with my hands. I make a good living. But when I’m around college grads or professionals, I still feel like I don’t measure up.” If that sounds […]
Field Notes
7 Ways Grief Counseling Helps Men with Loss
Grief Counseling and Men Why It’s Okay to Talk About It – Especially with a Therapist Who Gets It Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook. There’s no right way to mourn the death of a […]
Career
What To Do About Work Burnout?
Work Burnout: A Closer Look Let’s talk about something that most men experience but few of us talk about: work burnout. You might not call it that, exactly. Maybe you just feel wiped out, short-tempered, […]
Field Notes
7 Ways Young Men Routinely Keep Themselves Broke
Do You Keep Yourself Broke? As a therapist who works with men, I see a lot of smart, capable young guys struggling financially. They work hard, but somehow, they always seem to be just scraping […]
