The Center for Men’s Excellence Blog

It was really impactful to interview Brett Rapkin the Emmy-winning producer at Podium Pictures, LLC, to hear about how his own personal experience has driven his groundbreaking work with a variety of top-tier athletes to address how mental health factors … Read More

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.

I often see men in my office who feel unappreciated by their families. I ask, “what would it look like to be appreciated? How would you feel appreciated?” The response is almost always a resounding, “I don’t know.” When my … Read More

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

Senator Fettermans segment is in the first 20 minutes of the show. The more men who speak openly about dealing with thier mental health, the more progress we can make toward destigmatizing mental health struggles for men.

Jade Hindmon from San Diego’s National Public Radio affiliate KPBS interviews Dr. Dan Singley on Midday Edition on the topic of men’s mental health, masculinity and stigma. Their conversation takes on some challenging topics including:

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.

This installment of Knowledge Nuggets from The Center for Men’s Excellence is a follow-up to our first episode, where licensed psychologist Dr. John Rettger takes us through the concept of the Two Arrows. In this episode, Dr. Rettger offers a … Read More

Perhaps you have heard the saying “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” It’s an appealing slogan and all – but really, do we choose to suffer? In this installment of Knowledge Nuggets from The Center for Men’s Excellence, licensed psychologist … Read More

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

With Halloween on deck next weekend, many of us think about parties, costumes, masks, candy, trick-or-treating, and being with friends. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, and may be putting a damper on your plans this year. One … Read More

Juneteenth and International Father’s Mental Health Day is a natural mix that occurs every year alongside with Father’s Day. International Fathers’ Mental Health Day occurs every year on the Monday after Father’s Day – June 21st this year – to … 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

Did you know March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of this, we at the Center for Men’s Excellence want to bring attention to a very common form of cancer that affects so many men! Prostate cancer is … Read More

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on how you are doing with loving and feeling in love with your partner (if you have one!). Let’s face it, with multiple crises including a pandemic … 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

What is telepsychology or telemental health? Telepsychology or telemental health is the provision of behavioral and/or mental health care services using technological modalities in lieu of, or in addition to, traditional face-to-face methods. Not only does telepsychology increase access to … Read More

The year 2020 has been declared the year of the mother, where several organizations and advocacy groups (i.e., Moms Rising, 2020 Mom, Mom Congress, Motherly, etc.) are standing together to bring light to issues women, children and families face as … Read More

It’s no secret that parenthood is tough. Fathers in particular play an important role in their kids’ lives. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, kids with fathers who are actively involved in their lives are more … Read More

Yes, sometimes we all feel stress in our daily lives, however the holidays have a well-deserved reputation for bringing their own unique flavor of psychological challenges along with the “comfort and joy” we hear so much about. Typical holiday issues … Read More

What is Movember? Movember is an annual movement that is all about increasing awareness of men’s health issues. This movement encompasses generating support and providing information to help prevent suicide in men, improve the quality of life of men affected … Read More

OK guys, think about that special woman in your life – she could be your partner, girlfriend, mom, aunt, daughter, or your bestie. How important is she to you? Does she have a “tribe” and is she taking care of … Read More

Dads, becoming a parent can be exciting but also terrifying and stressful. You may feel as if your world is upside down as you bring your newborn home from the hospital and sometimes those feelings may develop into postpartum depression. … Read More

Therapy that Works In my practice, I specialize in working with men to more effectively manage a variety of concerns that they face including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, relationship issues – as well as having real trouble with … Read More

While the new generation of fathers in the U.S. are expected to be much more involved in their children’s lives than their own fathers were likely to have been, a common thread I see in the research and my patients … Read More