Hello, my name is Joe Burnham.

On social media, I describe myself as a spiritual misfit & abundance cultivator, a cage rattler & key dropper, the dad to a teenager, a breathwork facilitator & holistic life coach, and a natural movement evangelist for Xero Shoes. I’m also the guy behind Manhood Reimagined.

Why Men and Manhood?

Because it’s been my journey.

I grew up in a conservative home with traditional ideas about men, women, and gender roles. In some ways, I very much fit the definition of what it means to be a boy, I was into sports, had an aggressive streak, and was intensely competitive. In others, not so much as I was tall but super skinny and way too smart for my good. The result was a lot of years of relentless bullying. I’ve seen the same thing in my child, and I realize how hard it can be to not meet cultural expectations and assumptions.

But I also realize that there are an array of other factors that come into play. I was abused by my female preschool teacher and often felt like my mom’s emotional surrogate for my dad who was often on the road, both of which impacted my understanding of what it means to be a man and my relationship with women for years.

At 36 I destroyed a marriage and ended my first career because I was still living out of my chaotic childhood. I was, in every way, an emotionally unregulated boy who shaved. The next decade had me slowly unraveling and unbinding the knotted mess that was my life, ultimately becoming someone I am proud to be.

Manhood Reimagined is my attempt to help other men take that journey, knowing it will make us better humans, husbands, and fathers, which will make the world a better place.

Why subscribe?

Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website. Never miss an update.

Stay up-to-date

You won’t have to worry about missing anything. Every new edition of the newsletter goes directly to your inbox.

Join the crew

Be part of a community of people who share your interests.

To find out more about the company that provides the tech for this newsletter, visit Substack.com.