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Fathering, Coaching, Boxing, Emotional Connection — A Veteran’s Experience

April 15, 2025
Logan Hilgers Victor Barr - Fathering, Boxing, Emotional Connection

Fathering, Coaching, Boxing, Emotional Connection — A Veteran’s Experience by Blair Daly of WIBM Another clip from our conversation with Logan Hilgers of Growing Veterans. Plus a gender equity bill on changing diapers. Read on … Read more

There are U.S. government guidelines on addressing the specific behavioral health needs of men. And they’re good!

September 25, 2024July 30, 2024
U.S. government guidelines for treating men with substance abuse disorders

Our society needs to get more curious about how we can improve the wellness of boys and men. It’s also true that much is already known about ways to help boys and men, and this information … Read more

Can a Dude in His 30s Be Bothered to Care What the Heck a Prostate Is? A Conversation with Dr. Richard Pelman

May 5, 2024August 8, 2023
Prostate video with Richard Pelman

Richard Pelman worked as a urologist in Bellevue and Seattle for 35 years. He’s now a clinical professor emeritus in the Department of Urology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Pelman was … Read more

National Organization Partnership for Male Youth Endorses Washington’s Commission on Boys and Men Bill

May 5, 2024July 27, 2023

The nonprofit organization Partnership for Male Youth is led by medical and educational professionals who make this important point: As girls become teenagers, there is typically a transition from a pediatrician being their connection to … Read more

Narrowing of Washington’s Life Span Gender Gap Has Stalled in New Millennium

April 1, 2025July 18, 2023

The Washington State Department of Health produces life expectancy estimates for males and females. 2020 is the most recent year for which they’ve produced them. Males born in 2020 were expected to live on average … Read more

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