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.

How Tough Was Marcus Aurelius, the Father of Stoicism?

John D. Moore

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 […]

Why Men Struggle with Grief and Loss

John D. Moore

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 […]

10 Smart Ways To Cope With Anxiety and Fear

John D. Moore

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 […]

Men and Body Image: Overcoming Societal Pressures

John D. Moore

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 […]

Can Physical Activity and Exercise Help My Depression?

John D. Moore

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 […]

What Is Blue Collar Guilt?

John D. Moore

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 […]

7 Ways Grief Counseling Helps Men with Loss

John D. Moore

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 […]

What To Do About Work Burnout?

John D. Moore

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, […]

7 Ways Young Men Routinely Keep Themselves Broke

John D. Moore

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 […]

What Dreams About Being Chased and Hiding Mean

John D. Moore

Dreams about being chased revealed Are you having dreams about being chased? In your nightmares, do you run to a hiding spot, hoping not to get caught? Does the experience leave you feeling terrified? If […]