Rewriting the Scripts of Men and Mental Health
My travels recently took me to a small rural community. Here, I was asked to deliver a motivational message to the countless volunteers who tirelessly gave their time to assist…
Year: 2019
Your Family Deserves the Best Version of You
When I pull into my driveway after work, my eyes rest on the ribbons hanging from my rear-view mirror. This is my personal car wash. This is my reminder to…
Men and Mental Health
If you don’t put a voice to your pain, who will suffer more than anyone else? I used to swear I was the only one fighting my particular challenges. Yet…
How Michael Landsberg's Single Act Saved One Man from Suicide
I think that we often underestimate the impact we can have on the people around us. Clearly mental illness effects both men and women. However, men are less likely…
I Value My Son More Than Work
The book Born Resilient was released in December, and the cover featured our 6-year-old son, Malcolm. Ironically, 7 months later he was forced to put his own resilient nature to…
The Risks and Rewards of Being Vulnerable
It took me a long time to be comfortable talking publicly about my issues of addictions, mental illness, and sexual abuse. I used to underestimate the power of a story,…