The Reframe

Ever feel like you’re "overcompensating" your way through life to hide a deep sense of helplessness? In this episode of The ReFrame, John O’Connor sits down with NYT Bestselling author Dr. Will Van Derveer to unpack how trauma gets "frozen" in the body and why the "chemical imbalance" theory of depression is only half the story. This conversation is for high-performer...

In this episode of The Reframe Podcast, John O'Connor and Eli Buren explore how a simple bowl of tea can become a doorway from discipline to devotion 🍃🫖 We unpack the felt stillness of tea ceremony, the hunger for real ritual, and the “upstream” awareness behind any modality—tea, qigong, fatherhood, even jiu-jitsu. Eli maps the Five Elements as a life cycle (water → wood → fire → earth → me...

In this powerful conversation, John O’Connor sits down with longtime friend and men’s work leader Dan Doty to explore the pivotal thresholds we all face in life. From fatherhood and leadership to identity shifts and personal growth, they dive into the moments that challenge us to evolve.  Through stories, frameworks, and raw reflections, John and Dan unpack what it takes to navigate change with co...

In this intimate, wide-ranging conversation, John O'Connor sits down with relationship expert Jayson Gaddis to explore the deeper mechanics of conflict, emotional resilience, and what it really takes to create lasting connection—both in partnerships and leadership. Together, they unpack: Why most communication fails under pressure How to build “black belt” skill in conflict repair The power o...