therapy can help you overcome some of the obstacles that make you (men) lonely
“I’m overexposed at this point,” Scott Galloway tells me over Zoom as he paces around his hotel room in San Francisco. And it’s true that the NYU professor, investor, and podcaster is seemingly everywhere these days. Galloway is on tour promoting his book, warning anyone who will listen that the young men of America are in deep trouble, falling behind their female peers every which way, and...Learn More
When Books Become the Prescription: How Reading Can Rescue Modern Manhood
It’s no secret that many young men today are facing crises of identity, purpose, and mental well-being. According to recent data, they are four times more likely to die by suicide, three times more likely to struggle with addiction, and twelve times more likely to face incarceration compared to women. Also, 58% of young men have shown little or no purpose in their lives in the past months....Learn More
How to De-Addict Gen Z from Porn
Porn has degraded a generation. Two tech bros have come up with an app to save young men from its ‘pit of shame and self-hatred.’ “Quit porn. Watch your lust. Work on talking to girls. Hit the gym. Start building your life. Start building your character.” Connor McLaren, the cofounder of the porn addiction recovery app Quittr, sipped on a matcha latte while rattling off his app’s...Learn More
Have We Lost Our Civility – Or is Anxiety Driving Us Apart?
For weeks I have been pondering this. Which came first: rising rates of anxiety and depression, or the erosion of basic human civility? We know that heavy social media use is closely linked to mental health issues like generalized anxiety and depression. But is there more to this story? Could our declining ability to treat one another with dignity and respect be part of the same...Learn More
Now What? It is February 1st
This blog is primarily for those of you who attempted Dry January. Consider this a follow up from my last blog. I am holding you accountable. However, note that those of you who did not engage in Dry January, you are in luck as today is a new month, a new day, and every day is an opportunity to stretch to new bounds try something new, it may improve your life. Learn More
Dry January: A Fresh Start or Just a Trend?
It is with little ambivalence but great curiosity when I consider this relatively new concept of Dry January in the U.S. Essentially it includes one embracing abstinence from alcohol for the entire month of January. Note that this does not include other illicit drugs like weed/cannabis or cocaine or other drugs that millions of people abuse. Instead, the concept gained traction from the idea...Learn More
Potato or Patatoe Life Coaching verses Traditional Therapy
As a therapist, I often get asked about the differences between life coaching and traditional therapy. While both approaches aim to support personal growth and mental well-being, they operate within different frameworks and use distinct methodologies. I integrate both life coaching principles and traditional therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical...Learn More
Can We Bridge the Gap?
Exploring Disparities in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Based on Income In the serene landscapes of Colorado, a stark contrast exists in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. While the affluent can readily access a spectrum of services, programming, and resources tailored to their needs, the indigent population often grapples with limited...Learn More
DUI and alcoholism
Given the four-part article on alcohol abuse and its implications, thought I would share some of my own insights regarding alcohol abuse, whether it is in Colorado or elsewhere in our world. It was critical that The Denver Post write this series, as I have known anecdotally for years that alcohol abuse is the most common negative addiction out there. I see evidence of this...Learn More