The Future of MenaLive: From Men’s Health to Relational Healing and Transformation

MenAlive began in 1969 when I held my newborn son Jemal in my arms and vowed to be a different kind of father than my father and to do everything I could to create a world where men are fully healed and engaged with their families and communities throughout their lives. In 1972 I launched MenAlive as my window to the world to share what I was learning about love, life, survival and transformation.

In June, 2026, I will offer exciting new and expanded services at MenAlive. I am looking for men and women who are changing the world and who want to receive the best guidance and support available to help them live fully, love deeply and make a positive difference in the world. If this sounds like you, read on.

When our daughter, Angela, was born in 1972, it became clear that the health of boys and men and the health of girls and women are forever intertwined and that we cannot improve one without improving the other. My wife, Carlin, and I now have six grown children, seventeen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. We are committed to helping change our lives for the betterment of all and for future generations.

I’m sure I don’t have to convince you that humans are living in ways that are out of balance with the laws of nature. We recognize this imbalance as our climate crisis, endless conflicts and loss of ecological diversity. “Geologist” and historian Thomas Berry warned,

We didn’t know enough. We were not close enough to all our cousins ​​in the great family of the world. Nor could we listen to the different creatures of the world, each telling its own story. But now the time has come, when we will not listen and die.

Many people have given up on humanity and imagined that the world would be better off without us. Others hope that artificial intelligence (AI) will save us. I was given a different vision in 1993 during a sweat lodge event at the Men’s Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The vision allowed me to see the sinking ship of civilization and the rising of lifeboats to a new way of life. According to Václav Havel, Czech statesman, author, playwright and dissident,

Today, many things indicate that we are going through a transitional period when something seems to be on its way out and something else is painfully born. As if something is crumbling, decaying and exhausting itself, while something else, still indistinct, rises from the rubble.

I have written about perspective and what I am learning in numerous articles over the past 33 years. In my recent article describing vision, “How Can You Survive and Thrive as the Ship of Civilization Sinks,” I offered numerous insights gained. Here are a few:

1. “Civilization” is a misnomer. Its correct name is “Dominator Model”.

I quote my colleague Ryan Eisler who writes in his book, The Chalice & The Blade,

Underlying the vast surface diversity of human culture are two basic models of society. The first is what I call the hegemonic model, popularly called patriarchy or matriarchy—one half of humanity placed above the other. The second, where social relations are based primarily on the principle of connection, can be described as the partnership model.

2. There is a better world beyond civilization.

Daniel Quinn was the author of numerous books including Ishmael And Beyond Civilization: Humanity’s Next Great Adventure.

If we keep going the way we are, Quinn says, we won’t be around much longer. You don’t have to ‘go anywhere’ to get out of civilization, you just have to reframe your lifestyle.

I learned that we have a different way of living. Let’s build it together.

3. We need to find our tribe beyond the boundaries of civilization.

Tribalism has taken on a pejorative connotation, but tribal life is what makes a man.

Daniel Quinn says tribal life and nothing else is a gift of natural selection to humanity. The life of wolves to humanity, the life of pods to whales and the life of beehives to bees.

In their book, Nurturing Our Humanity: How Dominance and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives, and Futures. Riane Eisler and Douglas P. Fry say that for millions of years we lived as hungry people and that they were “the original partnership society.” They keep saying,

For more than 99 percent of our approximately two million year history, our hunter-gatherer ancestors lived with the following values: (1) total egalitarianism; (2) equality, respect and partnership between women and men; (3) the unacceptability of violence, war, abuse, cruelty and exploitation; and (4) ethics that support human care, social cooperation, and prosperity.

Join our MenLive tribe

Starting June 21, 2026, I will begin a new chapter in my professional life. So far I have served my community in the following ways: (1) Individual and couples counseling, (2) Articles and books, (3) Online courses. I’ve also received requests to start an online community where people can get more focused guidance and support to better navigate these challenging times.

The core of what I offer, and what I feel is critically important at this time in human history, focuses on relational health and well-being.

On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, I will launch a new MenAlive Tribal Community that builds on my fifty years of work at MenAlive and provides additional services, guidance and support. Those who join will have more direct contact with me where you can “ask me anything” and get honest feedback. In addition to my own expertise, I will introduce you to my colleagues who are also experts in this field and have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Here are some of my colleagues you will meet:

Darlene R. Walley, Ph.D

Dr. Darlene R. Wally is currently the CEO of Next Life Sciences, which focuses on reproductive healthcare. Wally has more than 30 years of life science business experience, serving as an executive at Procter & Gamble, Gillette/Oral-B Laboratories, and Arm & Hammer.

Dr. Wally holds 12 patents, primarily dealing with consumer health products, and has over 13 publications. Wally received a BA in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Wally will lead Plan A™ and bring it to market and, in addition, oversee R&D efforts on other male birth control options NEXT Life Sciences is developing. You can read mine Here is the article and interview with Dr. Wally.

Joe Conrad

Joe Conrad is a creative entrepreneur and a digital health pioneer who believes in the power of innovation, creativity and technology to solve any problem. In 1990 he founded Cactus, a purpose-driven branding and creative agency with the mission of growing brands that help people thrive.

He is the founder and CEO of Grit Digital Health – a team of experts in behavioral health, wellness, technology and marketing committed to overcoming barriers like stigma and access to help people get the support they need, when and how they need it. Joe and his team are the creators of Man Therapy, an innovative and award-winning campaign that uses humor to engage working men in an immersive, entertaining, digital experience where therapy actually happens. Joe is the author of the forthcoming book, Man Therapy: Therapy the way a man does it. You can see my latest Here is the interview with Joe Conrad.

Katelyn V. took

Caitlin is a thought leader in modern masculinity and male sexuality. Also known as Caitlin V, she emphasizes the need to reframe how society views the role of men and the dynamic between men and women in today’s world. Caitlin’s work is dedicated to empowering men by teaching them the skills they need to succeed in modern relationships and life, helping them embrace authenticity, confidence and intentionality. Through his transformative approach, men develop deeper connections and redefine masculinity on their own terms.

Caitlin V’s journey began with a passion to understand human sexuality and the profound impact it has on our lives. Over two decades she has developed a deep understanding of the complex nuances of intimacy, pleasure and connection. He has over 850,000 social media subscribers, 140 million video views and 15,000 students. You can see mine Here is the interview and article with Caitlin.

If you would like more information about MenAlive and the future of our new and expanding community, drop me a note (email protected) And put “MenAlive Tribe” in the subject line. These are challenging times with wonderful opportunities for those who wish to unite in support of the call of my colleague Charles Eisenstein. “Our heart knows as beautiful a world as possible.”

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This post was Previously published on Menalive.com.