While it isn’t always easy to honor and speak our truth, here are practical steps to make the process a bit more gentle for you and others. — Have you ever said yes when you meant no? Ever stayed at a party longer than felt good? Or went along with something because you didn’t want to upset anyone? I know I have. Speaking and honoring our yes’ and no’s isn’t something we’re inherently good at. Growing up most…

While I’m not all men, I am still one of them. — I am one of those men. I’m one of those men who seems like they have it together, but barely does most days. I’m one of those men who is doing their best with what they have, and what they’ve been given. I’m one of those men. While I’m not all men, I am still one of them. I’m one of those men who is often confused. …

We all like being at choice, and those who offer it — I’ve learned a lot from co-hosting cuddle gatherings over the years. While these events are strictly platonic, connective, and a lot of fun, they can also bring up a lot of considerations around consent, boundaries, and what it means to be intimate, while not romantic, with other humans. It’s been an impactful process of holding space, playful presence, and seeing where…

We’re stronger together, and the time is now. Benevolent, Brave, Aware, Loving, Bold… Many words can be used to describe what it means to be a healthy empowered man in today’s modern world. The one that speaks to me most though, is Brotherhood. The importance of men coming together during these times is unquestionable. For…

Sometimes it means letting go of what’s important for the sake of what is essential. I remember as a child, how much I enjoyed playing games with clear rules. Games like dodgeball, chess, and even tag seemed to have plainly understood guidelines for how everyone plays together. As I’ve grown up, I’ve realized how little the structure and contained experiences of childhood games represent…