Resources
I have been getting tons of requests to list resources for men and so this page is in progress. If you would like to see something added to this please feel free to reach out and let me know!
Masculinity:
Books:
- “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
- “The Way of the Superior Man” by David Deida
- “Iron John: A Book About Men” by Robert Bly
- “The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives” by Lewis Howes
- “King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine” by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette
- “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” by Brené Brown
- “No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life” by Robert A. Glover
- “Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul” by John Eldredge
- “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson
- “The Rational Male” by Rollo Tomassi
Videos:
- “The Mask You Live In” – Documentary directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom
- TED Talk: “Why I’m Done Trying to be ‘Man Enough'” by Justin Baldoni
- TED Talk: “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brené Brown
- YouTube Channel: The Art of Manliness
- YouTube Channel: Lewis Howes
- YouTube Channel: Jordan B. Peterson
- YouTube Channel: Jocko Podcast
- YouTube Channel: Elliott Hulse
- YouTube Channel: The School of Life (especially their masculinity-related videos)
- YouTube Channel: Tony Robbins
Personal Development:
Books:
- “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
- “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear
- “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck
- “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle
- “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport
- “The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success” by Darren Hardy
- “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
- “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck
- “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz
- “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg
Videos:
- TED Talk: “The Puzzle of Motivation” by Dan Pink
- TED Talk: “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Lee Duckworth
- YouTube Channel: Brian Tracy
- YouTube Channel: Improvement Pill
- YouTube Channel: The School of Life
- YouTube Channel: Tom Bilyeu
- YouTube Channel: Tony Robbins
- YouTube Channel: Les Brown
- YouTube Channel: Eric Thomas
- YouTube Channel: Brendon Burchard
Spiritual Growth:
Books:
- “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
- “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” by Eckhart Tolle
- “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle
- “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael A. Singer
- “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse
- “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale
- “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield
- “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World” by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
- “The Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav
- “The Power of Intention” by Wayne W. Dyer
Videos:
- “The Secret” – Documentary based on the book by Rhonda Byrne
- YouTube Channel: Eckhart Tolle
- YouTube Channel: Alan Watts
- YouTube Channel: Sadhguru
- YouTube Channel: Mindvalley
- YouTube Channel: Moojiji
- YouTube Channel: Rupert Spira
- YouTube Channel: Adyashanti
- YouTube Channel: Abraham-Hicks Publications
- YouTube Channel: Ram Dass
Relationships:
Books:
- “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman
- “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” by John Gray
- “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love” by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
- “Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Dr. Sue Johnson
- “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert” by John Gottman and Nan Silver
- “Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples” by Harville Hendrix
- “Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Dr. Sue Johnson
- “Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence” by Esther Perel
- “The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship” by Don Miguel Ruiz
- “The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships” by John Gottman
Videos:
- TED Talk: “The Secret to Desire in a Long-term Relationship” by Esther Perel
- TED Talk: “Rethinking Infidelity… a Talk for Anyone Who Has Ever Loved” by Esther Perel
- YouTube Channel: Esther Perel
- YouTube Channel: The Gottman Institute
- YouTube Channel: School of Life
- YouTube Channel: Matthew Hussey
- YouTube Channel: Esther Perel
- YouTube Channel: School of Life (especially their relationship-related videos)
- YouTube Channel: John Gottman
- YouTube Channel: Psych2Go
Sex:
Books:
- “Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life” by Emily Nagoski
- “She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman” by Ian Kerner
- “The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures” by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy
- “Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships” by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá
- “The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know” by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams
- “She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman” by Ian Kerner
- “The Joy of Sex” by Alex Comfort
- “Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century” by Barbara Carrellas
- “Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex and How to Get It” by Marty Klein
- “The New Male Sexuality” by Bernie Zilbergeld
Videos:
- TED Talk: “The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise” by Wendy Suzuki
- TED Talk: “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brené Brown (Also recommended for Masculinity)
- YouTube Channel: Sexplanations
- YouTube Channel: Kati Morton
- YouTube Channel: Dr. Lindsey Doe (Sexplanations)
- YouTube Channel: Sexplanations
- YouTube Channel: Kati Morton
- YouTube Channel: Dr. Lindsey Doe (Sexplanations)
- YouTube Channel: Sex With Emily
- YouTube Channel: Watts The Safeword