Mar 12, 2026
“Silencing to the poor behavior of boys and men creates emotionally fragile men. Don’t coddle.” Lisa Merlo-Booth The Alexander brothers didn’t become who they are overnight. Monday, March 9, 2026, all three –– Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander –– were...
Mar 4, 2026
What Stoicism, People-Pleasing, and Avoidance Have in Common “Being invulnerable creates a dull, disconnected existence. You deserve to experience all the colors of life –– dare to be vulnerable.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Most people want emotional intimacy and...
Oct 6, 2025
“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...
Sep 8, 2025
“Raising emotionally shut-down boys creates fragile, disconnected—and often violent—men. Be careful what you teach.” ~LMB One of the greatest needs for human beings is a sense of love and belonging. We are social creatures who yearn for connection....
Mar 24, 2025
“’Man Up’ carries a steep price for men, women, and all of humanity—think twice before buying in.” In the confines of my office, men frequently open up about their feelings of disconnection and loneliness. They share their struggles with communication,...
Mar 3, 2025
“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...
