At Relational Ground, Dominick explores how men’s health, relationships, and societal change intersect through stories, research, and global perspectives. This work examines how cultural norms and systemic barriers shape men’s experiences with reproductive health, family planning, and emotional well-being. From global fertility trends to fathers’ roles in sexual health and the NFL’s platform for men’s health, Relational Ground challenges outdated narratives and offers practical solutions. Its relational approach emphasizes connection—between partners, families, communities, and health systems—as a catalyst for stronger public health and healthier lives. Click the link to visit the Relational Ground Substack. Exemplary blogs are shared below. 
Growing Up in the Gray Area of Need
This essay looks back at the “gray area of need” I grew up in—where food assistance programs kept us afloat, but stigma shaped my identity. It’s a story about SNAP, shame, and how childhood poverty continues to shape my work in men’s health and relational masculinity.
The Perception Gap: What Men Get Wrong about Each Other and Health
Men don’t reject care—they hesitate because they’ve learned that vulnerability feels dangerous. That hesitation, multiplied across millions of interactions, becomes a cultural pattern.
Personal Fouls and Personal Growth
Thinking about how this would play out in the most widely accepted violent context of our culture is an exercise for our own lives, too.