

Stop Fighting Your Brain: A Smarter Way to Set Goals That Actually Stick
Every January, people set bold goals and then quietly watch them fall apart. This has nothing to do with laziness or lack of willpower. It has everything to do with how your brain is wired for survival. In this article, I explain why big goals and “challenges” trigger self-sabotage, how trauma and pressure play a role, and how to set goals that actually work with your nervous system instead of against it.
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


Be kinder than you think you need to be this Christmas
Christmas often intensifies pressure, loneliness, and unspoken exhaustion. This post explores why kindness matters more than ever, how small boundaries protect your energy, and why checking in on the people who always seem “fine” can change everything. Especially at this time of year.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


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




















