Support for the Quiet Ones: How Men Heal When Words Do not Come Easy
The Quiet Men Are Still Hurting Not every man wants to talk about what he is going through or feeling. Not every man finds healing in a circle of chairs, in a softly lit room, where the question comes too soon:“So… how are you feeling?” Some of us go quiet, not because we have nothing […]
Success and the Shadow: Why Doing It All Is Not Enough
Many high-achieving men feel a quiet emptiness behind their polished lives. This blog explores Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow—and how confronting the parts we hide is essential for wholeness, authenticity, and emotional clarity.
Stop Asking What Makes Me a Man—Ask What Makes Me Authentic: Reclaiming Masculinity through Truth
What if the question isn’t “What makes me a man?”—but “What makes me honest?”
In this personal and culturally reflective article, David Kernohan unpacks the emotional cost of performing masculinity—and the freedom found in living authentically. Drawing on psychology, lived experience, and men’s emotional health research, he explores how shame, suppression, and peer pressure keep men disconnected from themselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by roles or silenced by expectations, this article offers a path toward emotional truth, grounded courage, and real connection.
It’s not about being more of a man—it’s about being more of yourself.
The Unseen Weight of Always Becoming
What if the drive to constantly improve isn’t about growth—but about guilt? For many men, self-improvement isn’t a path to wholeness. It’s penance. A quiet attempt to fix what was never broken, to earn worth that should never have been in question. This blog explores the hidden toll of always striving—and the radical freedom of accepting our imperfect, human selves.”
The Forgotten Art of Soulfulness in Men: A Quiet Revolution for Men
**Website Excerpt:**
“In an age where men are often reduced to their roles as providers and achievers, many have quietly lost touch with their inner lives—their souls. This article explores the forgotten art of soulfulness, a vital practice for reconnecting men with authenticity, emotional depth, and genuine relationships. Discover how reclaiming soulfulness can heal emotional wounds, transform relationships, and lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. If you’ve ever felt trapped behind a mask of strength, performance, or numbness, this quiet revolution is for you.”
The Buried Life of Men: Why We Bury Ourselves and How to Resurrect Our True Lives
The buried life of men is a silent epidemic, where emotional suppression and rigid masculinity roles entomb the authentic self. This guide explores why men bury their desires and identities and how to begin the courageous journey of resurrecting one’s true life, through breaking silence, reclaiming desires, and embracing vulnerability
Wounding and Vulnerability: A Perspective on Masculinity – Part 1
If, as men, we are to reimagine healthy masculinity in the 21st century, we must accept what it means to be wounded and live within our woundedness until we are transformed into Wounded Healers who draw strength from our vulnerability rather than from a subverted heroic model of masculinity.
Forgiveness, Authenticity and Masculinity – A personal perspective
I have struggled with forgiveness for most of my life. Perhaps that is the consequence of growing up in a fundamentalist religion where forgiveness was demanded. Forgiveness was for the other person rather than a gift to myself. I also admit to an internal cringe whenever I hear terms like patriarchy and toxic masculinity. I […]