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Expansive Intimacy EP12: A Mid-Life Crisis Story with Jim Young
Burnout is considered a taboo topic for some guys. In reality, it's another form of mid-life crisis, something that's been going on for ages
Jul 12, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP10: Understanding Power Exchange in Relationships with Ken Hamilton
If we're not consciously discussing the power exchanges that exist in our relationships, our attempts at intimacy are bound to be restricted
Jun 29, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP08: Don't Give Me That SASS with Jim Young
Men are raised to go it alone on their way to a successful life. When taken too far, this "super autonomous self-sufficiency" can be harmful
Jun 15, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP07: On Shame, Fear & Rejection with Nico Boesten
When men allow the world to "should on them," they fall into shame and fear, and lose precious opportunities to connect deeply with others.
Jun 8, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP05: How Men Actually Cry, featuring Dxtr Spits
Men often don't cry out via tears, rather via self-harm, substance abuse, and mental health issues. See how intimacy opens a healthier path.
May 25, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP 03: Intimacy Equations with Dan Doty
Dan Doty joins Jim Young for a deep discussion of the power that male intimacy has for creating better lives for men & the people they love.
May 11, 20232 min read


Intimacy Won't Kill You, Tough Guy
Troubling trends show that men are lonelier than ever, that loneliness shortens men's lives and makes them less happy. The answer? Intimacy.
Nov 27, 20225 min read


The Birth of Expansive Intimacy?
Improv comedy is a powerful teacher. Especially for difficult to learn topics like trust.
And intimacy.
(And even how to stop burnout??)
May 22, 20223 min read


A busload of women to thank...
In every month - not just Women's History Month - women have so many lessons to share with men. Here is a sample of some I've been gifted...
Mar 7, 20225 min read


Six Degrees of Inspiration
A story of how a group of men who've mostly never met each other created deep friendships, one monthly Zoom call at a time.
Feb 14, 20225 min read


How I Open Myself Up to New Ideas
Change is hard, just like writing poems. Breaking both down into small pieces can make it a lot easier.
Jan 9, 20223 min read


An Un-Presidented Move
The story of how a boy played make believe all the way into his 40s, burned out, became The President, then finally became himself.
Nov 15, 20215 min read


Showing Up
The value of showing up daily saved me from burnout. It came through for me again in a moment when I could have otherwise been let down.
Oct 26, 20213 min read


Courage Comes Second
Moments of bravery are a reminder that we must be willing to embrace fears first. Only then do we get to bring forth our courage.
Oct 11, 20213 min read


Burnout Cure? Intimacy.
Scientists say that burnout is a workplace issue. I disagree. If we're to recover from burnout, we need to explore intimacy across our lives
Sep 21, 20214 min read


Burnout Seeds Can Be Stretchy
Shame, like Silly Putty, is powerful. Both can pick up an image and create a distorted reflection. They both can stretch in surprising ways.
Sep 6, 20215 min read


Burnout Seeds Are Planted at Home
The WHO says burnout is a work issue. I say work is part of a life that's always being lived, so burnout has to factor in more than work.
Aug 27, 20216 min read


Why Dads Burn Out
What factors lead to burnout for Dads? A combination of expectations for modern men and legacy standards from previous generations is one.
Jun 21, 20217 min read


Death to False Loyalty
To move from a life of burnout to one of balancing requires changes. Many of those are small, daily changes. Some are much bigger.
Jun 16, 20215 min read


Fun with Anagrams: "Man of the House"
Being the "man of the house" at an early age offered me many things: among them shame, restlessness, and eventually compassion.
May 29, 20216 min read
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