“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
Rage versus Anger
Humans are prone to getting angry because anger is a natural response connected to our fight and flight reaction as part of our sympathetic nervous system. Some men are prone to getting very angry. Men can have angry reactions to … Read More
Even Olympic Athletes Get Anxious
Olympic athletes participate in a competition once thought to belong to the Gods. Greek Gods were believed to live on Mount Olympus, after all. Those who have the strength, skill, discipline, and talent make it to the international competition where … Read More
How Does Meditation Affect the Mind Body Connection?
The mind body connection is damaged by addiction. Drugs and alcohol change the way the brain works, thereby changing the way the brain interacts with the body and ultimately hurting the body. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction includes numerous … Read More
Anger Management, According To The Stoics
Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote the book on anger as one of the early stoic philosophers in the first century. Quite literally, he wrote On Anger, a mere fifty pages or so examining the subject of anger and men’s relationship to … Read More
Hiking Changes The Obsessive Brain
Living in the Pacific Northwest is like living in an adventurer’s playground. From one end of the state of Oregon to the other is wild, stunning terrain of beautifully cared for nature offering men in recovery an endless list of … Read More
The Impact Of Divorce On Men’s Mental Health
Marriage doesn’t end the way it starts. Divorce rates are more than fifty percent in America, meaning a lot of marriages are ending every single day. Divorce happens for many reasons. People change. People are unfaithful. People aren’t as compatible … Read More
Why Do We Have The Ability To Cry?
On the day that the Grinch’s heart grew two sizes, he cried. In the movie version starring Jim Carrey of the beloved Christmas tale, the Grinch lays in the snow, overcome by emotions, and cries. “MAX!” he exclaims to his … Read More
This is What Happens to Your Brain When you Change Your Mind
We don’t often think about what is going on behind the scenes of our brains when we are in our mind. Hearing the voice in our head, our internal narrative, witnessing the mechanics of our thoughts, we don’t always consider … Read More
What to do Following a Sports-Induced Concussion or TBI
Many mothers and fathers go through the fear, frustration, and horror of watching their athletically inclined son decline through the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury. Boys will be boys, parents tell themselves as boys rough-house, mess around, throw themselves … Read More