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Why ‘Healthy Masculinity’ Is Getting More Toxic Instead of Better
The hype around “healthy masculinity” is getting louder - and more toxic. Instead of supporting men, it adds pressure, shame, and endless expectations. Masculinity isn’t a trend or a performance. It’s a grounded way of being human with strength, integrity, compassion, and self-respect. When we understand both sides of the equation, the conversation becomes clearer, kinder, and far more honest.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


What Shaped Me (And Why I Still Believe In Good Men)
I’ve lived through darkness most people never see - and yet I’ve met men with integrity, kindness, and depth that changed everything I believed about them. This blog is the first time I speak openly about the experiences that shaped me and why I still dedicate my work to helping good men find their way back to themselves.
Heike Schimanski
6 min read


When "Love" Undermines You: What Penny & Leonard’s Dynamic Shows Us About Emasculating Behaviour
What looks like banter in sitcoms can be quiet emotional erosion in real life. Emasculating behaviour often hides in jokes, dismissive comments, and withheld respect. This article unpacks the subtle dynamics that chip away at a man's worth - and how to spot them before they cost your confidence, identity, or joy.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


You Don’t Have to Carry It All: A Message for the Men Who’ve Been Holding It Together Too Long
You’ve been the rock. The one who holds it all together, silently. But just because you can carry it doesn’t mean you should. This is your permission slip to stop surviving and start living - with more ease, more joy, and real support. If you’re stuck in lone wolf mode and craving a different way, this post speaks directly to you.
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


What can YOU do to support the men around you?
Society tells men to “man up” - but that narrative is failing them. In this post, I offer real tools to support the men in your life (or yourself) through meaningful conversations and gentle, guided action. It’s not about fixing. It’s about space, presence, and helping him or you reconnect with what matters - one small, doable step at a time.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


He ran into burning buildings to save lives. But no one ever saved him.🔥
He ran into burning buildings to save others - but no one ever saved him. My dad was a fireman, a fighter, and a man silenced by the weight of expectation. This is the story of why I do what I do: supporting men who’ve been carrying too much, for far too long. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like your dreams didn’t matter - this is for you.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


How to become an amazing decision maker with “Hell, Yeah! Hell, No!”
Master the art of saying "Hell, No!" Set boundaries, reclaim your time, and live authentically without guilt.
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


Mastering Mindset Mantras: A Guide to Your Personal Empowerment
Harness the transformative power of mindset mantras to reshape your reality and unlock your full potential. Choose yours today.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


The Triad
A Triad of Passion, Courage, and Love
Let me ask you: Do you still feel the embrace of your boundless passion for what you do? Is it ...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


How to identify and deal with self-sabotage
Hello, hello, dear reader If this is your first blog post written by yours truly: Welcome, and if you are someone who came back for more:...
Heike Schimanski
2 min read


How to reach your goals in the new year
Hello, hello, happy new year and welcome back, dear reader I hope you had the best of times – or made the best of times for yourself...
Heike Schimanski
2 min read


Unravelling the stories we tell ourselves: A Journey of Belief and Change
Hello hello, and welcome back, dear reader! I hope you had a fantastic week or month filled with soul-nourishing experiences. It's yours...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


Why you should put branding before marketing, and mindset before branding
Have you ever created something? No matter if it was a piece of art, a cake, reconditioned an old motorcycle, or built a relationship?...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


How to recognize your Upper Limit or the Glass Ceiling
Hello and welcome back to another journal entry ...that will make you smile, delivers value, and hopefully Aha moments to you. So, make...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


What is the miracle question – and how to utilize it
Hello and welcome (back) As I am writing this, I very much feel like a squirrel on drugs. I just was in a meeting with fabulous people,...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


How to find your drivers
Hello there, and welcome to this blog post all about what drives us, our Why or what it's also called: Our core values. I know this topic...
Heike Schimanski
4 min read
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