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A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

A Series on Relationally Toxic Behaviors – Toxic Behavior #1: Volatile Anger

Nov 10, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“It’s impossible to have emotional intimacy with someone who is unsafe to be honest with.” ~LMB Expressing anger safely is healthy. In fact, anger can be a potent motivator for powerful change, growth, and even connection. However, the key...
Radicalized Masculinity™ — The Rising Inferno of Violence and Disconnection

Radicalized Masculinity™ — The Rising Inferno of Violence and Disconnection

Oct 6, 2025 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Men, Radically New Culture

“Manning-Up” through dominance and aggression doesn’t make you powerful, it makes you dangerous—to yourself and others. ~LMB Across America, bullying, intimidation, control, and violence are escalating—and too many are responding with silence. The old...
Caught On the Jumbotron: Would You Be Proud or Panic?

Caught On the Jumbotron: Would You Be Proud or Panic?

Aug 4, 2025 | Accountability, Affairs, Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships

“If you’d panic at your actions being broadcast to the world, it’s time to take a hard look at your actions.” ~LMB It’s hard to imagine that you haven’t heard about the Coldplay Jumbotron incident—where a CEO and his head of HR were caught on the Jumbotron...
Finding the Strength to Challenge Patriarchal Masculinity

Finding the Strength to Challenge Patriarchal Masculinity

Mar 3, 2025 | Accountability, Men, Radically New Culture

“No amount of bullying or aggression will ever give you admiration, respect, or love. “ ~LMB There has been a tremendous push from conservatives to go back to traditional masculinity and for “men to be men” and women to stay at home, be subservient, and not make...
Staying Grounded in Chaotic Times: A Guide to Finding Strength Amid Uncertainty

Staying Grounded in Chaotic Times: A Guide to Finding Strength Amid Uncertainty

Feb 17, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Culture, Self Empowerment

“When everything around you feels amiss, focus on getting grounded.” ~LMB Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs, filled with ecstatic joys and tremendous hardships. These fluctuations can occur in relationships, careers, or the broader political and emotional...
Why Healthy Relationships Require Emotional Safety, Not Outdated Paradigms

Why Healthy Relationships Require Emotional Safety, Not Outdated Paradigms

Feb 10, 2025 | Accountability, Radically New Relationships

“Healthy relationships provide comfort and respite from life’s inevitable storms; Be the respite, not the storm.” ~LMB The closest relationships in your life should be those where you consistently feel emotionally, energetically, and physically safe—no...
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