A raw reflection on my 510 km Movember challenge, the emotional and physical toll it took, the small breakthroughs that kept me moving and the questions I am still sitting with as I figure out what the month truly meant.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way About Recovery
Real Strength: Redefining Masculinity in a Noisy World
Modern masculinity is being distorted by online noise, outdated expectations, and pressure to appear unshakeable. This article explores a healthier path built on steadiness, service, self-awareness, and practical strength. Learn how showing up with purpose and humility can create stronger relationships, healthier families, and more capable communities.
The Pressure to Look “Perfect”: Body Image, Steroids, and the Male Mirror
Many men feel pressure to chase unrealistic physiques shaped by steroids, social media, and the fitness industry. This article explores the mental health impact of comparison, the rise of TRT and PEDs, and how training for capability offers a healthier, sustainable path toward confidence, strength, and lasting wellbeing.
Raising Better Men (By Being One)
A reflective look at modern masculinity, fatherhood, and what it really means to raise better men by becoming one yourself. This article explores healthy male role modelling, shifting provider expectations, supporting diverse identities, and showing up with kindness, responsibility, and integrity in everyday life.
Ditching The Dad Bod: A Middle-Age Rebellion Against Decline
Many men quietly slide into the dad bod without realising it. This article explores how strength, energy, and capability fade when life gets busy, and how to reclaim them through purposeful training, better nutrition, and mindset shifts that last. A guide to feeling strong and capable again at any age.
The Cost of Silence: Why Every Man Needs a Brotherhood
Many men feel alone even while surrounded by people. In this Movember reflection, Coach JP explores what brotherhood really means, why so many of us lose meaningful friendships as life goes on, and how simple acts of reaching out, moving together, and talking honestly can help rebuild connection and protect men’s mental health.
Strong Enough to Talk: How Training Builds More Than Muscle
The Mask Men Wear: Why Hiding Struggles Makes Us Weaker
This Movember, I’m Moving for Something Bigger
This Movember, Coach JP Siou takes on a 300+ km (MAYBE 600 km?) challenge to raise awareness for men’s health and mental health. Follow his journey of movement, reflection, and healthy masculinity as he shares honest stories, daily updates, and conversations that remind us real strength means showing up and lifting others.
What Does It Actually Mean to Be ‘In Control’?
We often chase “control” thinking it means perfection or discipline. In truth, it’s about trust, awareness, and resilience. This Mindset Monday explores why real control isn’t about force, but about learning to bend without breaking, and how loosening your grip might just be the key to lasting stability, growth, and peace of mind.
Comfort Isn’t the Enemy. Escapism Is.
"Recreational Hardship" - Why I Do The Crazy Stuff I Do
In an article from Mountain Tactical Institute's website that was recently featured in their newsletter, the writer used the term "Recreational Hardship" to describe the idea of doing hard stuff when you don't have to (I.E. it's not your job, or a requirement for your life in some way) in order to train your body and mind to be resilient and persistent in the face of the challenges that life brings your way. I really like that, as it clearly and simply defines, for example, participating in Spartan Race events.
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