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The Meaning of Men Blog


The Fun Habit: A Secret Ingredient to Better Men’s Mental Health
We live in a world obsessed with productivity. From the moment we wake up, we’re bombarded with messages telling us to hustle, strive,...
Aug 84 min read
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Man's Search for Meaning: Why It Matters More Than Ever.
What makes life worth living? For many men today, the search for meaning is a quiet, personal struggle that often hides beneath the...
Jul 234 min read
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Why Dads Matter: Rethinking What It Means to Be a Father Today.
We hear a lot about the importance of mums when a baby’s born. But what about dads? In this conversation with world renowned evolutionary...
Jul 224 min read
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Good Anger: How Rethinking Rage Can Change Our Lives.
Anger often gets a bad name—but what if it didn’t have to? What if anger, when understood and expressed well, could actually be good for...
Jul 104 min read
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Behind Closed Eyes: The Hidden Link Between Sleep and Mental Health.
Sleep is often overlooked in the broader conversation around men’s mental health. While many focus on diet, exercise, or therapy, we...
May 273 min read
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Hearing Voices, Finding Hope: Kody Green on Schizophrenia, Strength, and Smashing the Stigma.
Schizophrenia. It’s a word that sparks confusion, fear, and often, silence. Despite being one of the most serious mental illnesses, it’s...
May 264 min read
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How Poetry Can Be a Lifeline For Men Struggling to Open Up.
We all carry things that no one else can see. For many men, that weight is silent — a rucksack full of pain, shame, and unspoken...
May 64 min read
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What Movember’s Latest Report Tells Us About Young Men's Health in a Digital Age.
In a world where young men are spending more time online than ever, Movember’s new report, Young Men’s Health in a Digital Age , couldn’t...
Apr 295 min read
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What Gender Equality at Home Really Means for Men’s Wellbeing.
We tend to talk about gender equality as something that benefits women—equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal say in the home. But...
Apr 225 min read
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Better Boys, Better Men: Rethinking Masculinity and Emotional Resilience.
When it comes to men’s mental health, the same damaging narratives still ring true. For years, boys and men have been taught to bottle...
Apr 155 min read
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Navigating Rejection: Why it hurts and how to deal with it better.
Nothing quite stings like the feeling of rejection! It's a universal experience that affects everyone at some point, but it can have a...
Apr 83 min read
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The Power of Laughter: Why Humour is an Untapped Resource for Men's Mental Health.
When was the last time you had a proper, belly-aching laugh? Not just a polite chuckle, but the kind of laugh that makes your sides hurt...
Apr 14 min read
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Dopamine and Men's Mental Health: The Hidden Connection.
Dopamine is often misunderstood. It’s not the ‘happiness’ chemical—it’s the desire  chemical. It fuels ambition, drives motivation, and...
Mar 253 min read
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More Than Stress: Recognising and Managing Anxiety in Men.
Anxiety isn’t just a passing worry or a bit of stress before a big event. For many men, it’s a constant presence—one that can be hard to...
Feb 253 min read
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Inside The Mind of a Fighter: Lessons on Mental Health, Fear, and Masculinity.
When we think of fighters, we picture confidence, resilience, and strength. But what if that’s only half the story? In my conversation...
Feb 184 min read
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Porn Addiction and Mental Health: The Unspoken Battle Men Are Facing.
Men’s mental health is finally starting to get the attention it deserves, but there’s one topic still shrouded in stigma—porn addiction....
Feb 114 min read
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Facing Life’s Avalanches: An Extreme Mountaineers Take on Men's Mental Health.
In this episode of The Meaning of Men , I had the pleasure of speaking with extreme mountaineer Jost Kobusch, the day before his latest...
Jan 284 min read
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Postnatal Depression in Fathers: Breaking the Silence.
When you think of postnatal depression, you likely picture a new mother struggling to adjust to life with her baby. But what about...
Jan 214 min read
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Social Media & Men’s Mental Health: Navigating the Double-Edged Sword.
In today’s world, social media is woven into the fabric of our lives. For many men, it serves as a tool for connection, self-expression,...
Jan 143 min read
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Behind the Uniform: A Former Commando’s Take on Men’s Mental Health.
What do mental health issues look like for the men society expects to be invincible? In this episode of The Meaning of Men , I spoke with...
Jan 43 min read
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