Field Notes for Men: Culture, Work, Ideas & Modern Life

5 Fascinating Facts About the 1967 Chevy Camaro

1967 Chevy Camaro Facts Are you a fan of the 1967 Chevy Camaro? When you see this car on the highway, does it grab your attention? Curious about the history of this automobile? If the […]

How to Create Minor Habits for Major Results

John D. Moore

The Paradox of Happiness: Why Chasing It Makes You Miserable

John D. Moore

Happiness Paradox Explored Here’s something I see all the time in my therapy practice: guys come in frustrated because despite doing everything “right”—good job, decent relationship, working out, eating well—they still don’t feel happy. They’re […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]