Archive - Unobstructed

Please Make Time For Keith And Charlie

On looking for meaning and those who find it.

Jun 16 • Derek MacDonald

Ok, This Is Getting Out Of Hand

The amount of things we take on is just... totally unrealistic, right?

Jun 2 • Derek MacDonald

May 2026

May's Monthly Dispatch From Unobstructed

On showing up, sharing, and feeling understood.

May 29 • Derek MacDonald

Retracing Your Steps In The Alpenglow

What I finally discovered about being understood.

May 26 • Derek MacDonald

Finding Balance That Doesn’t Buck

The choice between holding on and letting go.

May 19 • Derek MacDonald

The Relief Of Facing Things Head-On

Despite the discomfort of handling hard truths.

May 12 • Derek MacDonald

Comfort In Consistency

How 'sticking with it' creates substantial forward progress.

May 8 • Caleb Walker

April 2026

Where Ridicule Runs Rampant

I'm tired of seeing boys full of shame become men full of fear.

Apr 27 • Derek MacDonald

Man's Search For Masculinity

And the dumbfuckery he'll find instead.

Apr 20 • Derek MacDonald

Learning To Shut Up

The power and comfort of silence.

Apr 6 • Derek MacDonald and Caleb Walker

NEW: A Monthly Dispatch From Unobstructed

Welcoming a new columnist, pod updates.

Apr 3 • Derek MacDonald

March 2026

Willpower Is A Scam

On rigging the odds in your favor.

Mar 26 • Derek MacDonald

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