Redefining Masculinity by Showing Up, Not Showing Off “Real masculinity defends the defenseless, punches up not down, has compassion, and fights only on behalf of others to battle injustice or evil.”— Adam Kinzinger Somewhere along the way, masculinity got hijacked. It was whittled down to something hollow. Loud. Fragile. A checklist of traits that have … Read More
Trigger Warning: This post contains discussion of sexual assault, trauma, and mental health. Please take care while reading. If you’re in a vulnerable place, feel free to skip or come back when you’re ready. When I met my wife, she saw through me faster than anyone ever had. She asked a question that cut straight … Read More
The Unseen Burdens of Endurance Athletes When I started recording The Legend of the Death Race podcast, I expected to hear incredible stories of resilience, endurance, and grit. What I didn’t expect was the common thread running through so many conversations—unresolved trauma. Again and again, I heard fellow Death Racers talk about using the race … Read More