Men’s Mental Health & Mindset

7 Dumb Behaviors Smart Men Don’t Do

Smart men do dumb things. I know I have. And if you’re being honest with yourself, you probably have too. Being intelligent doesn’t somehow make you immune from bad decisions, emotional blind spots, or behaviors […]

How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty

John D. Moore

There’s a particular kind of tired that comes from a full calendar you never actually agreed to. You didn’t sit down and choose all of it. It just… accumulated. A favor here, a shift there, […]

How to Be a More Confident Man: 10 Practical Steps

John D. Moore

If you’ve ever wondered how some men walk into a room and just seem settled in themselves, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not missing some gene they have and you don’t. Confidence is […]

man walking dog lakefront has it together

10 Habits of Men Who Have It Together

John D. Moore

You probably know a guy like this. He’s not perfect — nobody is — but when life throws something at him he doesn’t fall apart. He handles it. His word means something. He seems at […]

What Is Male Depression?

John D. Moore

Male Depression: A Closer Look I get the question a lot: “What is male depression?” As a men’s therapist in Chicago, I see firsthand how men experience depression in ways that often go unrecognized or […]

man at fork in road riddled with should statements

Stop Musterbating: How “Should” Statements Fuel Anxiety and Shame

John D. Moore

There is a word that psychologist Albert Ellis coined decades ago that still makes people do a double-take the first time they hear it. The word is musterbation. And no, it is not what you […]

I’m Insecure About My Penis Size. What Do I Do?

Jack Heart

“IS THIS NORMAL, OR IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME?” HIS QUESTION Dear Jack, I’m embarrassed to even write this, but I’m insecure about my size. I’ve avoided dating, I compare myself to other guys, and […]

ma turning off his brain and quieting his mind

There’s Something in the Nothing – Why Men Struggle with Stillness

John D. Moore

Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable it can be to simply sit in silence? No television humming in the background. No podcasts. No scrolling through feeds. No notifications pinging on your desk. Just… quiet. For […]

17 Best Podcasts for Anxiety and Depression

John D. Moore

Editor’s Note: This guide was reviewed and updated for 2026. It now includes 17 podcasts, with current shows, helpful archives, and clear notes where a program has concluded. 17 Best Self-Help Podcasts for Anxiety and […]

How to Build a Healthy Morning Routine That Actually Works

John D. Moore

Let’s be honest about something first: you’ve probably tried to build a “morning routine” before. Maybe you watched a video of some guy doing cold plunges, journaling in a leather notebook, drinking something green, and […]