Owen Marcus, founder of MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development), is a pioneer in men’s emotional wellness with nearly 30 years of experience. Since establishing his first men’s group in 1995, Owen has been transforming men’s lives through innovative group dynamics and emotional awareness techniques. His groundbreaking work has garnered national attention, featuring in the New York Times, ABC News, TEDx, and NPR, and has been embraced by corporations like Google.

Owen’s book “Grow Up” offers a comprehensive guide to authentic living, distilling his extensive experience in empowering men to embrace their strengths, achieve success, and live with joy and fulfillment. His expertise spans corporate management, Mindfulness Stress Reduction seminars, and integrated medicine. Owen’s methods have positively impacted thousands of men, and his 9-month certification program has trained therapists, coaches, and executives in his transformative techniques. Through MELD, Owen continues to innovate and expand his mission of fostering emotional leadership in men. 

“We have a schism in masculinity. On one side, we got the macho hyper-masculine, and then on the other side, we have the hypo masculine, sensitive guy.” – Owen Marcus

• Men Need Connection: Both speakers emphasize that many men suffer from disconnection – from themselves, others, nature, and spirituality. This disconnection is the root cause of many issues, including mental health problems and suicide. Creating safe spaces for men to connect authentically with themselves and others is crucial for their overall well-being.
• Use Somatic Awareness to Access Emotions: Engage with your body to process emotions more effectively. Practices like mindfulness, bodywork, and physiological awareness can often reach deeper than traditional talk therapy for men.
• Redefining masculinity to include vulnerability: A new model of masculinity that integrates traditional “tough” qualities with emotional intelligence and vulnerability is imperative. Owen introduces the concept of “assertive vulnerability” as a way to balance these seemingly opposing traits.
• Holistic Practices for Stress Management and Personal Growth: Mark and Owen discuss various practices for managing stress and promoting personal growth, including mindfulness, time in nature, bodywork, and even medical interventions like the stellate ganglion block. They emphasize the importance of addressing health from multiple angles – physical, emotional, and social.

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