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Joey Anthony
Founder & Contributor
Joey is a Men’s Wellness journalist and the founder, contributing writer, and editor-in-chief of DudeMD, a digital media platform dedicated to modern men’s wellness for real life. As editor-in-chief, Joey oversees all editorial content across DudeMD‘s digital platforms, maintaining journalistically objective, fact-checked reporting on men’s wellness topics.
Articles by Joey
19 articlesMen’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters and Where Men Can Get Help
June 19, 2026Why Having a Social Life Is Good for Your Wellness
A strong social life supports wellness, lowers stress, and improves long-term health. Learn why conn...
June 11, 2026Psychological benefits of maintaining diverse male friendships
Male friendships are not all the same, and that is the point. Different kinds of friends give you di...
June 11, 2026Why Men’s Social Lives Shrink — and How to Build One That Actually Lasts
A lot of men don’t lose their social life on purpose. It just fades out over time. Here’s why that h...
June 11, 2026Steps to peacefully end a toxic friendship
Ending a bad friendship does not have to turn into a fight. Here’s how to step back cleanly, protect...
June 11, 2026Signs that a friendship has become toxic or one-sided
A friendship can drain you without looking obviously bad on the surface. Here’s how to spot the sign...
June 11, 2026How to Make Friends as an Adult Without Making It Weird
Making friends as an adult is harder than people admit. Here’s how to do it without forcing it, over...
June 11, 2026Breaking the Stigma: Why Men Should Prioritize Mental Health
Mental health still carries a stigma for men—and it’s costing more than most realize. Here’s why it ...
June 11, 2026How to Deal With Stress Without Ignoring It or Letting It Blow Up
Most men either ignore stress or wait until it explodes. Here’s how to handle it in a way that actua...
June 11, 2026Signs a Man Is Struggling Mentally
Not all mental health struggles are obvious. Here are the signs a man is struggling that most people...
June 11, 2026How to Help a Man Open Up Without Pushing Him Away
Trying to get a man to open up usually backfires when it turns into pressure. Here’s how to create t...
June 11, 2026
What to Do When You’re the “Strong One” for Everyone Else
Being the one everyone relies on sounds good—until it starts wearing you down. Here’s how to handle ...
June 10, 2026
Why Men Avoid Talking About Their Problems (And What Actually Helps)
Most men don’t avoid talking because they don’t care—they avoid it because it’s never felt safe or u...
June 10, 2026
How to Talk to Someone Who’s Emotionally Shut Down
When someone shuts down, pushing harder usually makes it worse. Here’s how to actually get through w...
June 10, 2026
The Male Mental Health Gap (And How to Actually Start Fixing It)
Men don't talk about it. They don't seek help. They suffer in silence. Here's why it happens and wha...
June 9, 2026
Your Baseline: What Every Man Should Fix Before Optimizing Anything Else
Most men trying to get "better" are doing it backwards. They buy supplements before fixing their sl...
June 7, 2026
You Don't Need a Gym Program. You Need This Instead.
Most men think they need a perfect workout plan. They spend hours researching programs. They downlo...
June 7, 2026
Stop Eating Foods That Tank Your Energy (Here's What to Eat Instead)
Most men's energy is unpredictable. You eat breakfast, feel good for an hour, then crash. You grab c...
June 7, 2026
Why You're Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep (And How to Fix It)
Length isn't quality. Here's what actually makes sleep restorative. You're in bed for eight hours. M...
June 5, 2026