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Why Is Ego Death a Worthy Goal for Personal Growth?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 28, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning

THE DEATH YOU NEED (BUT DON’T WANT): WHY YOUR EGO IS WRECKING YOUR LIFE AND HOW TO BURY IT Let’s talk about ego death. Yeah, I know—it sounds like some woo-woo nonsense touted by a bearded guy in a long linen robe at a Burning Man drum circle. But stick with me here,...

Is Chronic Stress Destroying Your Life and Your Relationships?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 17, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Stress & Burnout

Let’s talk about something we all deal with but most of us don’t manage well: chronic stress. You know, that constant, low-grade tension that never really goes away? The feeling that you’ve got 87 tabs open in your brain, and every time you close one, three more pop...

How Do Core Wounds Show Up in Your Relationship?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 2, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Relationships & Communication

How To Navigate Your Core Wounds In Relationship Like An Expert Couples Counselor What’s the best way to strengthen your connection in your romantic relationship and navigate through the complexities of your deepest core emotional wounds? Join top couples...
Why Are So Many Young Men Isolated, Angry, and Addicted?

Why Are So Many Young Men Isolated, Angry, and Addicted?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Feb 26, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Men's Mental Fitness

Dr. John Schinnerer, The Evolved Caveman Podcast, LoveIsntEnough.net Couples Counseling, GuideToSelf.com Men’s Coaching In recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged among young men in North America—a growing sense of disconnection, frustration, and,...
Why Isn’t Love Enough for the Relationship You Want?

Why Isn’t Love Enough for the Relationship You Want?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Feb 25, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication

This is the transcript from the first episode of Love Isn’t Enough, the new podcast from Joree Rose, LMFT and Dr. John Schinnerer. This podcast seeks to teach couples the skills, tools and awarenesses we need to feel safe and secure in relationship with the...
How Do You Grow Beyond Love in a Relationship?

How Do You Grow Beyond Love in a Relationship?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Feb 24, 2025 | Anger & Reactivity, Relationships & Communication

Hello, courageous readers. It’s Dr. John Schinnerer here, and I’m thrilled to share insights from our latest episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast with the remarkable Joree Rose. Today, we’re delving deep into the intricacies of relationships and...

What Did World-Renowned Experts Say at the Surviving to Thriving Summit?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | May 8, 2020 | Men's Mental Fitness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ultimate Relationship Hosts FREE Online Summit, Surviving to Thriving, With World-Renowned Experts “As many people struggle with feelings of anxiety, anger, and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new online summit, featuring experts like...

What Happened at the Surviving to Thriving Virtual Summit?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | May 7, 2020 | Men's Mental Fitness

On May 11th, Dr. John and Joree Rose, LMFT are kicking off the best virtual summit ever. This is exactly what the world needs now – the tools to learn to grow through adversity.   Surviving to Thriving During the Pandemic Over 25 experts. Topics such as...

Why Does Your Productivity Suck Right Now? How to Manage High Stress

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Apr 27, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

By Dr. John Schinnerer (Note: There are free audio meditation files down below in this article. Just click on the link to get yours.) A client of mine went through a brutal divorce recently. His wife dragged them into litigation for three years, at a cost of over...
Why Would Men Rather Shock Themselves Than Be Alone With Their Thoughts?

Why Would Men Rather Shock Themselves Than Be Alone With Their Thoughts?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Apr 23, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

Men Would Rather Shock Themselves Than Be Alone With Their Thoughts. Is It Any Wonder We’re Struggling With Shelter-In-Place? By Dr. John Schinnerer “My mind is a bad neighborhood that I try not to go into alone.” Anne Lamott Men Would Rather Shock Themselves Than Be...

How Does Tragedy Mask the Opportunity for Growth?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Apr 19, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

Tragedy masks the opportunity for growth. The surest way out of untenable situations is to change your perspective and view your situation as a #challenge to to which you are meant to rise. Challenge yourself by asking,”What am I supposed to learn from this?“ Your...

What Are the Top 20 Habits of Highly Successful People?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Apr 8, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Stress & Burnout

Clients frequently ask me about the daily habits of gritty, resilient individuals. “What skills can I learn to be more resilient and successful?”, they ask. So here it is – the list of the top 20 habits for success, resiliency and happiness… Practice Gratitude....
How Do You Hold On to Hope in Difficult Times?

How Do You Hold On to Hope in Difficult Times?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 24, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Men's Mental Fitness

By Dr. John Schinnerer The opposite of depression isn’t happiness. It is hope. So how do we nourish hope in these trying times of COVID-19 and shelter in place orders? One of the best things about the mind is the ability to look towards a positive future. However,...

Why Was Dr. John Schinnerer Named Best Executive Coach of the Year?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 15, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity

Dr. John Schinnerer (Guide To Self) was recently voted Best Executive Coach in Danville for 2020. Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement. Please listen to Dr. John’s new podcast, The Evolved Caveman, found on every podcasting platform...

How Do You Become Both Happy and Successful as a Man?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Mar 15, 2020 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

Dr. John Schinnerer Executive Summary: A recent study (The Harry’s Masculinity Report, USA) looked at which factors are the most important for wellbeing and happiness for American men. Answers from 5,000 men indicate that happiness is predicated on the following (in...

Why Did Guide to Self Win an Award for Social Media?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Dec 21, 2019 | Identity & Meaning

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GuideToSelf.Com Receives 2019 Best of Danville Award Danville Award Program Honors the Achievement DANVILLE December 14, 2019 — GuideToSelf.Com has been selected for the 2019 Best of Danville Award in the Media Services...

How Does Man Box Culture Hurt Your Relationships?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Dec 19, 2019 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication

How does being raised in the Man Box Culture impact us as grown men in our relationships? There are a number of possible ways we are affected based on the unspoken rules we learn as boys. These rules are often handed down by the alpha male in our tribes, friends,...

How Does Male Socialization Damage Men’s Relationships?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Oct 15, 2019 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication

Dr. John Schinnerer It was the second half of the varsity high school soccer game. The game was tied 1-1. Play had just been stopped by the referee – injury timeout. I was laying on the ground, writhing in pain after having just been elbowed in the temple by a...
How Do You Empty Your Backpack of Anger?

How Do You Empty Your Backpack of Anger?

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Aug 14, 2018 | Anger & Reactivity, Identity & Meaning, Men's Mental Fitness, Relationships & Communication, Stress & Burnout

I got an email today from a woman whose husband is estranged from their daughter. The daughter is demanding that he take anger management classes before he can see the grandchildren. Here is part of my response… Thank you for sharing your story with me. I know how...

What Are the Best Ways to Reduce Anger? Interview With Dr. John Schinnerer

by Dr. John Schinnerer | Jun 25, 2018 | Anger & Reactivity, Relationships & Communication

Here it is – the worldwide release of the much-anticipated interview of anger management expert, Dr. John Schinnerer, by Paul Averill of the ManBits Podcast. Just click below to listen! And if you need more help with anger, irritability and possibly depression,...
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