Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

Bryan Reeves & Tait Arend
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Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

Welcome to Bridging Connections (formerly known as "Men This Way"). Join your host Bryan Reeves — former U.S. Air Force captain, renowned author, and professional coach to men, women, and couples – alongside his lifelong best friend and leadership coach, Tait Arend, as together they tackle the essential, raw conversations we all need to be having on the most important subjects our lives: relationships, purpose, health, spirituality, and more. Dive deep into the things that matter and explore the connections that bind us all.

  1. 144. Spirituality & The Messy Human Experience w/ Danny Morel

    5 DAYS AGO

    144. Spirituality & The Messy Human Experience w/ Danny Morel

    "The moment of realization when you're on your knees and you're realizing that all you've been chasing might not actually be what you truly need." Danny Morel

    56 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Trailer: Bridging Connections (Formerly "Men This Way")

    Welcome to Bridging Connections, formerly known as "Men This Way." Join your host Bryan Reeves —former U.S. Air Force captain, renowned author and professional coach to men, women, and couples; along with his lifelong best friend and leadership coach, Tait Arend. Together, they tackle the essential, raw conversations we all need to engage in about relationships, purpose, health, spirituality, and more. Dive deep into discussions that matter and explore the connections that bind us all.

    1 min
  3. 143. The Evolution of a Podcast: As One Era Ends Another Begins

    23 JAN

    143. The Evolution of a Podcast: As One Era Ends Another Begins

    In this episode, we have a big announcement. We're changing the podcast name from 'Men This Way' to 'Bridging Connections.' 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:03 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey 05:58 Key Conversations and Insights 08:57 The Evolution of the Podcast 11:56 Bridging Connections: The New Direction 14:46 The Importance of Vulnerability and Connection 17:54 Future Plans and Audience Engagement Connect with Bryan Official Website Instagram Youtube

    28 min
  4. 142. Success, Grief, and Living Boldly w/ Tripp Lanier

    16 JAN

    142. Success, Grief, and Living Boldly w/ Tripp Lanier

    "Once it starts to become empty and it doesn't work, that's when it's time to rethink our strategies and find what truly fulfills us." Tripp Lanier

    58 min
  5. 141. Overcome Resistance: The Five Stages of Change

    9 JAN

    141. Overcome Resistance: The Five Stages of Change

    “Resistance always shows up at the threshold of your transformation.” — Bryan Reeves In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative process of personal growth and change, exploring the five stages of change. We discuss the resistance men often face when stepping into new challenges and the power of embracing the unknown to create a life of fulfillment and meaning. Through candid stories, actionable insights, and heartfelt reflections, we reveal how we can break through barriers, reconnect with our true selves, and build lives that deeply matter—not just for us, but for the people we care about most. Whether you're on the edge of change or seeking clarity on your next step, this episode will inspire you to take action and cross the threshold into transformation. HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Reflecting on five years of transformative work. 01:14 - Who this episode is for: Men ready for deep transformational work. 04:51 - The importance of a supportive brotherhood: “Who has your back?” 07:35 - The cost of carrying burdens alone: Impact on men and their families. 09:12 - Recognizing dissatisfaction as the first step to change. 11:46 - The crisis of fulfillment: "I have everything I wanted. Now what?" 13:30 - The five stages of change. 18:43 - Facing resistance: Why stepping forward is so challenging. 20:14 - Sting’s wisdom: “The greater risk is not jumping off the cliff.” 25:12 - Confronting the shadow: The necessity of descending before elevating. 28:02 - Addressing resistance: How cynicism and isolation hold men back. 30:15 - True accountability: How men’s groups challenge you to grow. 32:39 - A wife’s gratitude: The ripple effects of men’s transformation. 36:41 - Final encouragement: Step into the threshold and elevate your life. MEN: ELEVATE 2025 👉 https://bryanreeves.com/elevate

    39 min
  6. 140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette

    2 JAN

    140. The 4 Masculine Archetypes (And Beyond) w/ Legendary Author Douglas Gillette

    “This reveals that both reality and our personal identities extend beyond the obvious, and the various levels of our consciousness hold significant practical value”.- Douglas Gillette

    1h 4m
  7. 139. If You’re Dying Inside (Listen To This) w/ Francis Weller

    27/12/2024

    139. If You’re Dying Inside (Listen To This) w/ Francis Weller

    Why do men often have to hit bottom before we’re able to make meaningful changes in our lives? Could our cultural obsession with the individual self be serving to propel us towards our collective doom? Could learning how to properly grieve be key to our vitality, to living a rich, soul-centered life? Well, in this very special episode, my guest Francis Weller, and I mine these questions and more for useful insights to make a meaningful difference in your life.  And this is a very special episode. For about the last year, I’ve been diving down the Francis Weller rabbit hole, and if you haven’t yet, I’m telling you, you need to. Humanity needs you to. This man is a medicine carrier for humanity.  I first discovered him a year ago when a good friend of mine turned me onto his book,  The Wild Edge of Sorrow. That book is the one of the most beautiful, poignant, rich and instructive books I’ve ever read. Now, it’s not merely a book about grieving in the way we traditionally think of grieving in our western culture, as if grieving is something that only happens when we experience a major and obvious loss in our lives – which by the way, we don’t even do that well in our culture – but Francis’ book is about ways of creating soul renewal by recasting grieving in our culture as essential routine practice to ensure not just our individual health and well-being, but the health and well-being of our entire community, and of the planet itself. Francis’ work is immense.  In a world of many olders but too few elders, particularly elder men, Francis Weller is a true wise elder. And he’s super easy to talk with. For more than 30 years he’s been a psychotherapist, a writer, and soul-activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought, from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions. The core of his work is creating pathways to reclaiming our indigenous soul, what psychologist Carl Jung called the “unforgotten wisdom” that resides in the heart of the psyche. He’s the founder of WisdomBridge, an organization that offers educational programs that seek to integrate the wisdom from traditional cultures with the insights and knowledge gathered from Western Cultures. I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation. 👉 https://www.francisweller.net/ ELEVATE 2025, my year-long coaching journey for men committed to thriving, has just 5 spots left as of this recording.  We begin in January, right around the corner.  So, if you’re a man interested in stepping into a powerful brotherhood of men, alongside me and 10 other like-hearted men, please apply now @ https://bryanreeves.com/elevate ELEVATE 2025 includes personal coaching with me throughout the entire year, and alongside a select group of solid men, your soon-to-be brothers, we’ll go on a deep-dive into the insights, distinctions, and practices that allow you to step into your deepest life purpose, create and support a thriving intimate relationship, tap into real, authentic heart-centered power to truly serve your loved ones, your aspirations, your community. We’ll also meet in person for an epic 5-day retreat in a beautiful nature location in North Carolina. Through this experience these men, and I, will become your brothers for life, and you will be challenged to go beyond your comfort zone. Because you surely know by now that if you’re going to touch the heart of what matters most to you in life, you ain’t gonna get there by staying comfortable. This isn’t for everyone. But if you have an inkling it might be for you … apply now @ https://bryanreeves.com/elevate ... Just take the next step. This could be the one of the greatest gifts you ever give yourself. The gift of brotherhood with extraordinary men. bryanreeves.com/elevate

    1h 11m
  8. 138. The Absent Father Wound w/ Dr. Warren Farrell

    19/12/2024

    138. The Absent Father Wound w/ Dr. Warren Farrell

    "Historically speaking, when we heard criticism, it was from a potential enemy, so it was biologically natural to get up our defenses.That was really functional for survival. It's just dysfunctional for love”.- Dr. Warren Farrell

    1h 9m
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Welcome to Bridging Connections (formerly known as "Men This Way"). Join your host Bryan Reeves — former U.S. Air Force captain, renowned author, and professional coach to men, women, and couples – alongside his lifelong best friend and leadership coach, Tait Arend, as together they tackle the essential, raw conversations we all need to be having on the most important subjects our lives: relationships, purpose, health, spirituality, and more. Dive deep into the things that matter and explore the connections that bind us all.

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