Jobs form a central part of male identity, making job loss feel like identity loss. Unemployment increases suicide risk by 2.4 times compared to employed individuals. During the 2008 Great Recession, 13% increase in suicides was attributable to unemployment.
For men, career forms their identity. "Who are we if we cannot take care of our families and ourselves?" Unemployment is associated with roughly 30% increase in substance abuse risk. Men eat fewer fruits/vegetables, are less careful about health, visit doctors less often, and don't take prescribed medications when unemployed.
For many men, work is tied to identity, worth, and purpose. When that changes—through job loss, burnout, retirement, or just realizing you're in the wrong career—it can trigger a deep existential crisis.
You've achieved what you were supposed to achieve. You have the career, the title, maybe the money. But something's missing. You feel hollow or restless, like you're going through the motions.
This isn't about getting more—it's about figuring out what actually matters to you, not what you're supposed to want. We help you clarify your values and build a life aligned with them.
Purpose doesn't come from productivity or achievement alone. It comes from meaning, connection, and contribution. We help you identify what matters beyond your job title and build a life that reflects those values.
Whether you're 25 and directionless or 65 and wondering what's next, we'll help you find your path forward.