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3. On Toxic Masculinity
Toxic Masculinity: What It Is & What It Isn't In episode three of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eigth-part series of conversations on men and intimacy with a discussion on toxic masculinity, a polarizing term often conflated with masculinity itself. Brought to you by Begin Again...

171. Author & Psychotherapist Dr. Donna Marks
The Purpose of Psychotherapy Dr. Donna Marks is the Author of Learn, Grow, Forgive: A Path to Spiritual Success. Donna is psychotherapist with a long list of credentials and has been a teacher of A Course in Miracles for as long as she has practiced, over three decades. In episode 171 of The Path to...

176. Rita Ellen Mirchandani on the Akashic Records
Taking One Small Risk Episode 176 of The Path to Authenticity features Akashic Record reader, reiki master, and shamanic practitioner Rita Ellen Mirchandani. Hear Rita talk about her winding spiritual path, and her vision to teach the rest of us how to access the Akashic Records as a source of healing. Enjoy....
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The Passing of Robert Bly
In 2006, I attended a men’s conference, representing a small facility for recovering men I helped create. At the time, the place was still relatively new. We had a booth, and I spent nearly the entire time manning it to promote our little program. Meanwhile, Robert...
The Passing of Robert Bly
In 2006, I attended a men’s conference, representing a small facility for recovering men I helped create. At the time, the place was still relatively new. We had a booth, and I spent nearly the entire time manning it to promote our little program. Meanwhile, Robert Bly was the keynote speaker. Because he was scheduled to do a book signing one afternoon, I bought a copy of “Iron John,” having no idea what impact it...
An Autobiography in 2,200 Characters
Originally published as an Instagram post. See @offmutewithmel. I once heard someone say, “when it comes to love, if you don’t show it, it doesn’t count.” That expression resonated with me and the sentiment informs my approach to life. I grew up in a factory town with a lot of bars. When it came time for me to transition into manhood, I had no sense of purpose. I felt lost; stuck. I had no sense of meaning. As a child, I wanted to feel more connected to the men who were important to me. It was logical for that little boy to conclude drinking was the way to strengthen those bonds. My...

An Autobiography in 2,200 Characters
Originally published as an Instagram post. See @offmutewithmel. I once heard someone say, “when it comes to love, if you don’t show it, it doesn’t count.” That expression resonated with me and the sentiment informs my approach to life. I grew up in a factory town with...
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