The Anchor Blog

Insights, stories, and practical advice for men navigating life's toughest moments.

The Stigma Is Still Real: Men and Mental Health in Sports Culture
Mental Health

The Stigma Is Still Real: What a Hockey Podcast's Comments Tell Us About Men and Mental Health

A viral Spittin' Chiclets clip about mental health drew 163K views and revealed just how deep the stigma around men seeking help still runs.

Jun 2, 2026
Is Online Therapy Actually Effective for Men?
Mental Health

Is Online Therapy Actually Effective for Men? What the Research Says

Research shows that for many men, online therapy is not just effective, it actually leads to better outcomes than in person sessions.

Mar 31, 2026
Why Working With a Male Therapist Makes a Difference
Mental Health

Why Working With a Male Therapist Makes a Difference

Female therapists can help men, many excel at it. But sharing masculinity with your therapist can break down barriers and speed up progress.

Mar 24, 2026
How to Deal With Anger as a Man
Mental Health

How to Deal With Anger as a Man (Without Destroying Your Relationships)

You don't have an anger problem. At least, that's what you tell yourself. You're just stressed. You're under a lot of pressure.

Mar 21, 2026
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session as a Man
Mental Health

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session as a Man

You're unsure what to say or what might be asked. You might expect awkwardness, or imagine lying on a couch while a stranger analyzes you.

Mar 19, 2026
Divorce and Men's Mental Health
Relationships

Divorce and Men's Mental Health: What Nobody Tells You

Divorce is one of the most disorienting experiences a man can go through — not just legally or financially, but psychologically.

Mar 24, 2026
Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble
Relationships

Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble (And What to Do Before It's Too Late)

Most marriages don't collapse overnight. They erode. Slowly, quietly, in ways that are easy to dismiss until the damage is too deep.

Mar 21, 2026
Why Men Avoid Therapy
Mental Health

Why Men Avoid Therapy (And What Actually Gets Them Through the Door)

Most men who need therapy don't go. Not because they don't want to feel better, but because everything about the process feels like it wasn't built for them.

Mar 17, 2026
Porn Recovery Group Quiz
Addiction

Is a Porn Recovery Group Right for You? A Quick Self-Assessment

You've been thinking about it. Maybe you've searched for it late at night. A recovery group. Something structured. Something real.

Feb 21, 2026
Weekly Porn Recovery Meetings
Addiction

How Weekly Porn Recovery Meetings Create Lasting Change

Recovery doesn't happen in a single conversation. It happens through consistency, accountability, and a space where you can be honest week after week.

Feb 20, 2026
Anonymous Online Support vs. Recovery Groups
Addiction

Anonymous Online Support vs. Real Weekly Recovery Groups: What Works Better?

There's a significant difference between anonymous online support and a real recovery group. And understanding that difference matters.

Feb 19, 2026
Porn Addiction Support Groups
Addiction

Porn Addiction Support Groups: What Actually Happens in the Room

Let me walk you through what a typical recovery group meeting looks like, answer the questions that are probably keeping you from joining.

Feb 18, 2026
The Shame Cycle
Addiction

The Shame Cycle: Why Hiding Your Porn Use Makes It Worse

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from living a double life. Not the physical tiredness from lack of sleep, though that's part of it.

Feb 17, 2026
47 Failed Attempts at Porn Addiction Recovery
Addiction

What 47 Failed Attempts Taught Me About Porn Addiction Recovery

I didn't actually count to 47. To be honest, it was probably more. But somewhere around attempt number 30-something, I stopped counting.

Feb 15, 2026
Signs You Need Help with Porn Addiction
Addiction

Signs You Need Help with Porn Addiction

There's a question you've probably asked yourself more times than you can count: "Is this actually a problem, or am I overreacting?"

Feb 14, 2026
Why Porn Addiction Feels So Isolating
Addiction

Why Porn Addiction Feels So Isolating (And Why That Keeps You Stuck)

You've tried to quit before. Maybe dozens of times. And every time, it feels like you're fighting this battle completely alone.

Feb 14, 2026