Though spring has sprung in many parts of Oregon, we aren’t out of the rain quite yet. The glorious Oregon summer is right around the corner, which means there are a few months left of needing to largely stay indoors. … Read More
Writing Heals The Immune System: New Research From James Pennebaker
James Pennebaker is a groundbreaking psychologist and researcher who discovered that writing can be therapeutic for relieving stress, coping with anxiety, and coping with trauma. Pennebaker has had many publications which are considered landmark in the argument toward writing being … Read More
Nature Makes You Feel Handsome
Nature is astoundingly beautiful. You are part of nature. That makes you astoundingly beautiful as well. If you don’t believe it, you might be struggling with some level of body image issues. According to new research, all you have to … Read More
Post-Surgery Doesn’t Mean Post-Recovery: A Lesson From Flea
Michael Peter Balzary is sober. More popularly known as Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, the world famous musician has been outspoken about his struggles with addiction and his commitment to sobriety. Flea knows all too well the … Read More
Andy Irons and Chas Chidester: Surfing and Substance Abuse
Andy Irons was just 32 years old when his life ended in 2010. Chas Chidster, who just passed away this April of 2018, was only 28 years old. Both these men have a lot in common. Both Chas and Andy … Read More
Bro Inspo: Greg Long
Greg Long almost died. Keyword: almost. Like many professional surfers, Greg Long had a brush with death in a drowning accident which was close to fatal. Like many professional surfers, Long has a heroic story of recovery, getting back on … Read More
Why Working Out Makes You A Happier, Healthier Man
A better mood is just one workout away, we tell ourselves. There is a scientific reason why working out makes us happier, healthier men. It starts with stress Working out puts stress on the body, which the brain reacts to. … Read More
Men Need Meditation and Mindfulness In Their Lives
“When men choose to turn our attention inward and cultivate self-awareness through feeling deeply with our hearts, we awaken the power of what it truly means to be a man,” wrote Jonni Pollard, co-founder of 1 Giant Mind. “We discover … Read More
How Much Exercise Do You Need Everyday?
It can seem as though men who are in really ridiculously good shape either hardly workout at all because they don’t have to, or, they are working out multiple times a day in order to stay that in shape. Professionals … Read More
What Is Carb Cycling?
We recycle our clothes based on the season. When it is a hot and humid summer, we aren’t in need of our parkas, our down jackets, and our fleece liners. If someone told us that we needed to keep a … Read More