Walking Talking Men

At @antenna_up 's @marketingtomen Summit earlier this year, @remakingmanhood and I had the chance to sit down and talk about the first steps he took (sorry, I had to) to get @walking_talking_men started. Mark's courage in admitting his growing isolation from men in his community was a critical step in making this movement happen. Watch for the rest of the story, and come walk with us some time! {Friendship, masculinity, men's work, men's health, loneliness, connection, walking}

One of the most transformative acts a man in search of friendship can take? Going for a walk. I spoke with @remakingmanhood , my partner in work for @walking_talking_men at @antenna_up 's #MarketingToMenSummit about why walking works. To overcome loneliness, to find connection, to break out of the man box, consider taking a walk with men in your community today. Discover how to join us at WalkingTalkingMen.org.

Your questions about Walking Talking Men, answered. Now, come join us some time!

New city. New job. New dad. New chapter. New(ly) single. Men come out to #WalkingTalkingMen for all different types of reasons. This space provides a home for everyone looking for connection. Come join us some time. #AmericanManhood #friendship #loneliness #MensMentalHealth

Walking Talking Men and the male loneliness epidemic covered on NBC News.

What the HELL do men talk about? Whether it’s general curiosity, a way to determine if the space is “right” for them, or in the spirirt of mockery, we get a lot of questions about what gets discussed when men get together to walk. The answer is that there IS no answer. It’s not just about the sports or the weather. I’ve participated in, and overheard, conversations on topics ranging from dealing with the loss of a parent to navigating addiction and recovery to, yes, minor leage baseball (fine, sports do come up). So if you’re interested in showing up, remember the walk is a product of the men who DO show up. Bring whatever is on your mind or on your heart and we’ll provide the space for you to discuss that. If it’s sports, great. If it’s navigating parenting troubles, also great (I mean not great but, you know). If it’s figuring out how to ask for a promotion, that’s great too. We’re here to welcome you and whatever you carry. Join us by following @walking_talking_men or visiting And if you’re someone following what we do, I hope you can see this as a reminder that men contain multitudes. Men show up in the world as citizens, friends, brothers, husbands, managers, sons, co-workers, and so much more…and these are the identities they bring to these walks. We’re more than what we show on the surface. And that’s exactly what we’ll be exploring at the Marketing to Men Summit from @antenna_up on Sept 16. I’m honored to be speaking at the event, and even more excited for the conversations that will reshape how brands show up for men, and for the world. Join us online or in-person at

Male Loneliness - Real or Ragebait? The “Male Loneliness Epidemic” has become internet fodder. Creators diagnosing, deconstructing, and dismissing the issue as a way to get you to smash that like button or leave a comment. What it hasn’t sparked is honest discussion. So let’s clear a few things up, starting with this: this problem IS real. You can call it propaganda, but facts say otherwise: 1 in 7 men don’t have a close friend (highest in decades) and 2/3 of men feel nobody truly knows them. And this problem being real for men doesn’t mean those with differing gender expressions don’t experience loneliness either! In fact this is a universal the problem that is only getting worse, with 65% of Millennials and Gen Z expressing feelings of loneliness. It’s also not only about romantic relationships. Framing partners as the cure ignores the bigger picture, and puts unfair pressure on them. We all need multiple forms of connection. Over-relying on one person leads to codependency, not wholeness. And this isn’t women’s job to solve! It’s on us, men, to show up, reach out, and build community together. The good news? It’s already happening. Our @walking_talking_men groups are one example, and groups like @brooklynstrollclub @dadgames @dadsforall and @nextgenmen are building spaces online and off. So let’s stop treating a serious problem, one that affects the health and safety of us all, like a trending topic and start shining a light on those community-builders and educators who are actually trying to do something about it.

Men’s epidemic of loneliness is damaging our physical and mental health. Walking Talking Men creates friendships. Here’s how it works. #loneliness #mentalhealth

Thanks to @beauradley and @jonathanjacobs89 for all they’re doing to help men to break free.

What does it mean to be a man? A great conversation with @beauradley