by Mark Cagle, LPC | Couples, Infidelity
In this last of the four-part series on defining infidelity, I want to share with you the third common component in affairs- sexual alchemy. What is sexual alchemy? Sexual alchemy is the term that Esther Perel uses to describe the erotic nature of affairs. The term is...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Couples, Infidelity
As we continue our conversation about “What is infidelity?”, we arrive at the next common component of betrayal- emotional involvement. Whether it’s admitted or not, most affairs register an emotional response to some degree or another. At the extreme end of the...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Depression, Men
Let’s start off with some statistics, shall we? 1 in 10- the number of men who experience daily feelings of depression or anxiety. 1 in 3- the number of those men who took medication to address their depression or anxiety. 1 in 4- the number of men who spoke to...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Mindfulness
Why do I feel so Angry all the time? For many men, it can seem like they are either angry or feel nothing at all. This is a problem, not only for them, but also for their relationships and their health. Men who only communicate through aggression will eventually...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Better Living, Mindfulness, Stress
Your inner critic- that little voice inside your head that tells you that you’re not good enough. We all have it, but for some it can be much more than a little voice; it can be overbearing, overwhelming, and paralyzing. We can become immobilized by the fear...