Resources
Books
Books and how they affect us are very individual; what resonates for one person is gobbledygook for another. My criteria for this list is that each of these books has been pivotal for me at some point in my life. I hope they may be meaningful for you too.
Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood
by William Pollack and Mary Pipher
This book can also help us as men understand what happened in our child hood and how we have been affected by the myths of masculinity.
The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
by David Deida
A deep dive into recognizing oneself as a being with masculine energy.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love
by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
This book helped me to understand how we are conditioned early in life to relate to others.
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette
Being able to think of myself through the lens of different archetypes has helped me to move through life more skillfully.
The Abascal Way: To Quiet Inflammation for Health and Weight Loss
by Kathy Abascal
This anti-inflammation diet helped me to understand how the food I consume affects my mood.
Videos / Podcasts
I've found Brene Brown to be very inspirational and easy to understand. She has many YouTube videos but these are what I would describe as her foundational videos on shame and vulnerability.
Shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jtZdSRst94
Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjNtWRBdXws
Self-compassion is one of the keys to leading a balanced life. Here is a good introduction.
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/being-kind-to-yourself/
Workshops and Trainings
New Warrior Training Adventure
mankindproject.org
A men’s initiation training focused on emotional literacy and mission.
Getting the Love You Want
harvilleandhelen.com/couples-workshops/
A couple’s workshop; learning to more fully connect with your beloved.
Woman Within Weekend
womanwithin.org
A program to help women know, empower, and embrace all parts of themselves.
Websites for Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse of males is downplayed in our society; it's easy to feel alone with our knowledge and experience. Here are some resources that can help broaden one's understanding.
1in6.org
livingwell.org.AU