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trends to fathers’ roles in sexual health and the NFL’s platform for men’s health, Relational Ground challenges outdated narratives and offers practical solutions.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. 
General Who? What White Christmas Teaches Us About Men, Aging, and Being Loved
A Thanksgiving ritual, a 1954 musical, and an unexpected lesson about masculinity. What White Christmas teaches us about men, aging, and saying “I love you” out loud—without embarrassment.
Men’s Holiday Check-In Guide
The holidays can be a meaningful time to reconnect—but also a time when some men struggle quietly. This guide offers a relational, low-pressure way to check in with the men in your life through everyday moments and casual conversations. Simple prompts, small gestures, and gentle follow-ups can make the season feel more connected and supportive.
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.
From Bowling Alone to Digital Belonging
A generation after Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone warned of civic decline, Gen Z is rebuilding belonging online. From Discord servers to Reddit micro-communities, young people are finding new forms of connection that mirror yesterday’s bowling leagues—while facing new risks of isolation. This blog explores how digital micro-spaces can help young men and women foster purpose, vulnerability, and mentorship in a disconnected age.