What Keeps Men From Moving Forward?
There's been so much talk about the ‘crisis of men’ and so much evidence that we are indeed struggling. Yet we aren’t fixing this problem ourselves. Why is that?
I believe we won’t move forward as better people unless we can do it without leaving our masculinity behind.
I’m Jim Chastain – a strategist, researcher and writer helping men move forward by sharing insights, strategies and tools we need to advance without feeling like less of a man.
For over 30 years, I’ve helped brand leaders understand and connect with people as human beings rather than consumers, and identified clear, strategic actions that led to shifts in behavior.
I’m applying those skills to help men better connect with ourselves, one another and the people who matter most in our lives.
My work explores the underlying conflicts that keep some of us from growing and the motivations that help others move forward. My writing articulates the voices of men who feel stuck and amplifies the approaches of those who don’t.
Recent Podcast
The fear of looking weak: What's quietly running men's lives.
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UNDERCURRENT
Research that explores the influences, challenges, motivations, fears, and
evolution of men.
Stuff Guys Don’t Talk About
A Substack newsletter that talks about the thoughts and feelings men often keep to themselves.
CAMARADERIE™
A new kind of men’s organization built on the simple idea that when we offer and accept help from other men, we all get stronger.
Releasing in 2026
