I WANTED TO be Michael Jackson when I was a kid. I’d regularly have my white socks pulled high above pants that were intentionally two sizes too small from my shoes. Single white glove. The whole thing. I'd slide across our kitchen floor until my mum told me to stop...
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters Now More Than Ever Men have witnessed a significant shift in how masculinity is viewed and expressed. For decades, Australian men have been told to “man up,” “suck it up,” and suppress their feelings. The cost of this conditioning? A...
FESTIVE EXCESS SNEAKS up on you, doesn’t it? An after-hours venting session with a colleague here, a cosy fireside beer with a friend there, a mince pie to go from your local cafe and a mulled wine with a neighbour – it all adds up and, even one week into the season...
THERE'S A UNIQUE energy in Bunnings on a Saturday morning. Blokes like me are hurrying around looking for gardening stuff before heading back home, sausage in hand, ready to attack the lawns and hedges.The trouble is I wasn’t feeling that vibe one fateful day in 2019....
FOR GENERATIONS, MEN have been praised for their ability to “tough it out.” Whether it’s powering through a backache, brushing off sore knees, or ignoring that persistent shoulder twinge from weekend sport, pain has too often been seen as a test of strength rather...
Do you dread the dance floor? Many guys do. But as Manoj Dias writes, the benefits of dance can bring joy and tangible benefits to your life
Breaking stereotypes and building a new model for manhood
Endless drinks, heavy meals, late nights—and that’s just the first week of December. ‘Silly season’ has arrived and, for many, the temptation comes with a side of anxiety. As these neuroscience experts explain, it’s the perfect season to harden your resolve
Mark Jones didn’t expect his life to fall apart between the power tools and the paint aisle. But that’s exactly where it happened
Pushing through pain can lead to injuries that hamper mobility and confidence. Ahead of the upcoming World's Biggest Sit-In, event ambassador Luke Hines reveals why a preventative approach to pain can keep you stronger for longer
Science suggests that running successive marathons could increase your risk of anxiety and depression – even if you feel fitter than ever
MH columnist and CrossFit athlete, Khan Porter, reveals the mental pressure piled on athletes and how he's managed to overcome it
Contemplating a six-week shred or wellness kick? As our columnist Osher Günsberg found, if you expect instant results, you’re going to be disappointed
Here’s what the research actually says
How a simple practice is transforming athletes and astronauts alike
Kids' parties are not only a chore; they can also bring up some of your own childhood anxieties. Here's how to navigate them
Specialists say the rapper’s treadmill obsession shows how exercise can help rewire the brain in early sobriety
