Skill of the Week: Turn Your Pants Into a Flotation Device
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
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Congress Reaffirms National Men’s Health Week During Men’s Health Month – Talking…
Congress Reaffirms National Men’s Health Week During Men’s Health Month
The timing couldn’t be better. As…
Odds & Ends: June 20, 2025
Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone? I almost didn’t click on this article, since “why are men so…
The Summer Solstice Audit | The Art of Manliness
This Friday is the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year. Afterward, the days will start getting…
Replace Scrolling With Microjournaling | The Art of Manliness
Do you spend a lot of time on social media and other time-wasting apps on your phone? If you’re unhappy with…
Podcast #1,073: How to Turn Vices Into Career-Advancing Virtues
What if the traits you’ve been taught to suppress your entire career are actually the very qualities that…
Odds & Ends: June 6, 2025
Gattaca. Kate and I recently introduced our kids to a film we’ve long appreciated that deserves wider…
Skill of the Week: Catch a Fish With Your Bare Hands
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
The Summer 2025 Enrollment of The Strenuous Life Is Now Open!
Think summers full of exploring outside, going on campouts with friends, working on arts and crafts, pursuing…
6 Father’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Stuff
You don’t have to buy Dad more stuff this Father’s Day. Chances are, he doesn’t need another tie, mug, or…
How to Do a Brush Pass Like a Cold War Spy
Your contact is somewhere in this sea of faces, but you can’t be seen talking to him — can’t even acknowledge…
How to Fold The American Flag: An Illustrated Guide
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having…
Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons…
When Rick Burgess was growing up, his father, Bill Burgess, was also his football coach. But Bill was a mentor…
The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World
When my kids were little, I was an involved dad. I changed diapers, did middle-of-the-night feedings, and took…
The Long Term Effects of Sexual Assault — Talkspace
Any form of assault can cause deep, lasting scars, but the consequences of sexual assault can be particularly…
How to Deal with & Prevent College Burnout — Talkspace
College is a mix of exciting and exhausting moments. On one hand, it’s full of chances to grow, meet people,…
Healthy Coping Strategies for Academic Stress — Talkspace
Academic stress among students is more intense today than it’s ever been. Students at all levels face pressure…
8 Effective Alternatives to Effexor — Talkspace
Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in the class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake…
How Long Does It Take Effexor to Work? — Talkspace
Effexor (venlafaxine) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat mental health…
Cancer & Mental Health | Talkspace
Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis that not only comes with physical challenges but also…