Have you ever had that moment when you're cruising through your day, everything's going fine, and then—BAM!—something happens and you find yourself going from zero to furious in about half a second? Your kid leaves their shoes in the middle of the hallway for the hundredth time, your wife asks an innocent question about your day, or your coworker sends that email with just a … [Read more...] about Understanding Triggers: One Dad’s Journey to Self-Awareness and Growth
Why Today’s Boys are Lost (and What We’re Missing)
Have you ever felt like raising boys today is like trying to bake a cake without a recipe—you toss in ingredients and hope something edible comes out? I often find myself scratching my head, wondering if I'm doing it right or inadvertently making things worse. To add to my own inabilities, it seems that the world today is a confusing place for young men. One that hasn't quite … [Read more...] about Why Today’s Boys are Lost (and What We’re Missing)
The Real Crisis Facing Men Today: Identity, Mental Health, and Masculinity
You know, I've been on a bit of a quest lately. Not the kind where you pack a sword and set off to slay dragons—though that does sound more exciting—but a quest to understand what it means to be a man in today's world. And let me tell you, it's more perplexing than trying to assemble furniture with instructions in Swedish. The Modern Male Conundrum Understanding the … [Read more...] about The Real Crisis Facing Men Today: Identity, Mental Health, and Masculinity
Good Shape vs. Shredded: Why Healthy Body Fat and Maintenance Workouts Matter for Busy Dads
I used to think being in shape meant having abs sharp enough to julienne a carrot. Six percent body fat? Sure, that sounded like the golden ticket to peak health and ultimate manliness. But you know what? It turns out, just because I could see every vein in my forearm didn’t mean I’d unlocked some sort of dad superpower. If anything, it just meant I was hangry and debating … [Read more...] about Good Shape vs. Shredded: Why Healthy Body Fat and Maintenance Workouts Matter for Busy Dads
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol: My 3-Year Journey to Better Health and Relationships
How It All Started I once heard comedian Jerry Seinfeld joke about "Night Guy" always ruining things for "Morning Guy." It always made me laugh—until I realized my own Night Guy had been consistently sabotaging my mornings for years. That realization hit me hardest one groggy, pre-dawn morning, surrounded by screaming kids, a toddler loudly demanding breakfast as if his life … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol: My 3-Year Journey to Better Health and Relationships