I talked with Darby Saxbe, PhD, USC professor and author of the new book Dad Brain, about that exact bind. My approach with these guys hasn’t changed: keep the protector-provider identity, just expand what it means. The healthiest version of … Read More
What does it actually mean to be a good man? If you ask 10 different people, you’ll get 10 different answers. That’s why we asked our staff, clients, and friends to weigh in with the music that speaks to them. … Read More
When it comes to fatherhood, pop culture’s most famous patriarch is undoubtedly Darth Vader—a cautionary tale of what happens when a father lacks basic workplace flexibility and early bonding opportunities, ultimately turning to the Dark Side. While Vader had to … Read More
By Dr. Dan Singley If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ve likely bumped into the “manosphere.” It’s a loud, often aggressive corner of the web that pushes a very specific brand of masculinity. These communities often revolve … Read More
Dr. Dan Singley and colleague Dr. Max Maris join KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindman for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss how romantic relationships shape men’s psychological wellbeing — and what couples therapy is missing when it comes to men.
Where is the Conference on How to Be a Better Friend? I was prompted to write this post after watching a very insightful conversation between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah in which they explore the essential role that friendships play … Read More
Dr. Dan Singley joins KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindman for a Father’s Day panel on how dads build meaningful connections with their children and each other — covering paternal postpartum depression, dad loneliness, the dude-to-dad transition, and CME’s Expectant Dads course.
With Father’s Day coming up in a few days – along with the fact that I’m a 50 year old psychologist and father specializing in men’s issues with a focus on fatherhood – I pretty naturally get to reflecting on … Read More
TL;DR – If Obi-wan Kenobi had stepped up as Anakin Skywalker’s father figure after Qui-Gon Jinn’s death, the galaxy would have been waaay better off. **Spoiler Alert** I get into details about events during the Star Wars films here. If … Read More
In this episode of Knowledge Nuggets from The Center for Men’s Excellence Dr. Dan Singley, licensed psychologist and founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence, discusses how to have assertive communication. A technique that is straightforward, but often difficult to implement, … Read More
In this episode of Knowledge Nuggets, Dr. Dan Singley, founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence discusses the technique of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). PMR is often used to manage anxiety and help you get more sleep!
Men have a dangerous tendency to put off medical care, especially when it comes to their “below-the-belt” health. “Damn, my car’s check engine light is on. Guess I’ll just ignore it and hope it gets better.” – NoGuy Ever Jason … Read More
In this installment of Knowledge Nuggets from The Center for Men’s Excellence Dr. Dan Singley, founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence, discusses the importance of social support and simple ways to develop and grow those meaningful relationships.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – the movies, characters, comics and TV shows – has become a staple in mainstream media these days. Owing in part to the fact that the Iron Man franchise was the earliest bit of canon … Read More
May 4th is internationally recognized as Star Wars Day among fantasy and science fiction fans, many of whom jump at the chance to wish our fellow nerds, “May the Fourth be with you.” For over 40 years, the epic adventures … Read More
“Women need a reason to have sex, but men just need a place.” This old inaccurate trope about men’s and women’s sexualities is a nice jumping off point to take a closer look at how sexual issues can impact men, … Read More
If you don’t already know Dr. Seuss’s iconic tale, How the Grinch stole Christmas, then you’ve got some work to do on which version to watch (we’re partial to the Jim Carrey version) – but definitely go check it out! … Read More
The leading global men’s health organization, Movember, is reminding everyone that in 2020, this will be the most important Mo (moustache) you will ever grow. In what has been a tougher year than most, the charity is calling on our … Read More
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to heighten awareness about preventable health problems. The hope is that we will encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys, and raise awareness about men’s mental health. … Read More
OK, so even if you’re not a mom yourself, 9 out of 10 psychologists agree that you probably have one…. So let’s take some time out to celebrate how awesome moms are, and to learn about their mental health needs! … Read More