What No One’s Asking For

In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Drew explore the deep growth that can come out of what Brené Brown calls the “midlife unraveling.” They talk about learning to trust themselves after years of believing this should be cautioned against and share about the journey of becoming more emotionally honest and expressive. You’ll love this vulnerable conversation about the challenging but real progress in...

On this episode, Brian and Matt talk about the power to change your emotional state by embracing gratitude. They reflect on 2025, sharing how challenging it can be to choose gratitude in life’s annoying or difficult moments. Listen and be challenged to say “Yes, Thank you” to those inevitable moments when life doesn’t go as you wanted, big or small.

In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Drew explore what it means to approach life with a curious and gracious posture—especially toward ourselves. Together, they unpack:     •    How curiosity helps overcome shame and interrupts the judgmental, critical tone we often direct inward     •    Why extending compassion to ourselves makes space for new emotional growth     •    How practicing curiosity in o...

In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Drew sit down for a fun and deep conversation about how visualization can help us work against old mental loops and limiting beliefs we’ve carried for years. They also dive into how creative impulses stretch us into new and vulnerable pursuits. Finally they talk about feeling “less than” — and practical ways to see the world outside of comparison and competition....

We are starting Season 4 and today’s episode opens up a conversation on integration—living a whole, aligned life. Brian, Matt and Drew share big life updates and personal stories of unraveling and rediscovery, exploring how therapy, job changes, and midlife reflections have pushed them to integrate their lives in a more coherent and honest story.  What part of your life is asking to be integrated...

How many of our disappointments come from having expectations for the way things “should” be? And how do expectations negatively impact our relationships? Here at the start of the new year, the guys take a deep dive into a better approach for how we relate to the future, the present and the relationships we value most. Special guest Margaret Reynolds (Matt’s wife) joins us for the second half of t...

In today’s episode, Brian shares with Matt and Drew the story of his uniquely bad 40th birthday and the struggle of feeling like you’re not where you’re “supposed to be” in life. This story involves a magical rock, a PT Cruiser, a Starbucks barista and a lot of hope for anyone going through a painful season. Brian’s 40th Birthday reflection on Medium  https://medium.com/@brianburchik/barista-saves...

In today’s episode Brian, Matt and Drew dive into their own experiences with self doubt and changing dynamics with confidence as they get older. If you ever find yourself doubting your decision making or your abilities, you will find a lot of encouragement in today's episode. To view our video course for men visit  ⁠⁠www.ownyourgreatness.net ⁠⁠

In today’s episode, we dive into the elusive topic of men crying and why it can be so hard and rare for many men to express their big emotions. Brian, Matt and Drew dive into their own recent experiences with crying that include a big ugly cry at an elementary school, a surprise cry while recording a Marco Polo video message in a parking lot and a big regret of holding back tears at a major life e...

In today's episode, Matt connects with a dear friend, Taylor Fontenot, to discuss the issues they’re facing in midlife and how to better connect with those around us. They’re not mental health experts by any means, but they are two people who care deeply and want to help others navigate these challenging seasons of life. Taylor joins from Berlin, Germany and brings some perspective on mental healt...

Sometimes we find ourselves in a chapter of our story that feels all encompassing and like it will never end. The thoughts and emotions can be so strong that we find ourselves asking, "Will I feel this way forever?" In this episode of the WNAF podcast Brian, Matt & specifically Drew, unpack how these thoughts and emotions can cloud our perception of reality. Drew shares what helped h...

Everyday we walk around with stories about ourselves that aren’t healthy or helpful or true. Today’s episode is about replacing the old, limiting stories in our heads with new, better stories that open the way for growth and personal breakthrough. And we share a huge announcements: We’ve launched a brand new video course for men!  Learn more at  www.ownyourgreatness.net

It’s 2024 and the guys are back to discuss how they are defining the new year with helpful frameworks to put intentions into action.  They welcome a very special guest for the first 10 mins of the show who might be the youngest fan of the pod. The episode closes out with an exciting announcement about a brand new course that Brian, Matt, & Drew will be releasing in the near future. Jude's...

Do you ever feel like you’re “playing it small” in your life? Or perhaps you’re struggling to feel confident in your own unique abilities and skills? In today’s episode, the guys do a deep dive into how we identify, commit and lean into our personal greatness. You don’t have to choose between feeling like an imposter or being overly arrogant, and this episode will help guide you on that path to ow...

It’s been a minute, but Brian, Drew and Matt are back in the saddle to have a deeply honest conversation about their own struggles with imposter syndrome. Whether it's self doubt, feeling “less than,” or believing that we don’t belong, today’s topic sheds light on what this very universal feeling sounds like in our minds, what some of the origins might be, and how we can begin to live under a more...

Enjoy this dynamic conversation that we had together during our first live show in Atlanta, Georgia. The guys dive into “Generational Theory” to help understand the age that we grew up in, and how it shaped our expectations of adulthood. This theory is based on 4 different cultural archetypes - the prophets, nomads, heroes and artists - that mysteriously repeat themselves throughout history. Live...

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In today’s episode, the guys get real and honest about their parenting fails and the parenting philosophies (or lack thereof) that guide them. Whether you are a parent or not, you’ll find this episode insightful and hilarious. There are some outrageous stories that get shared, so trust us, you don’t want to miss it. Learn more at www.wnafpod.co m.

In today’s podcast, we explore the complexities of tribalism - human’s natural tendency to form groups based on shared characteristics like ethnicity, nationality, religion, or culture. We reflect on how we’ve benefited from tribalism in the past, while also acknowledging how these tribal impulses led to “living in a bubble” and became contrary to our deeper personal growth. Ultimately, we ask wha...

Today’s episode opens up a big idea about how we can practically begin to identify and live within our “zone of genius.” It might sound a little lofty or “pie-in-the-sky” at first, but trust us, you have a genius - unique and special abilities - and the path to living in your genius can be more practical than you think. Join us as we flesh out what these life-changing ideas can look like smack in...

Get ready for a Happy Hour like no other! Join Drew McClure and his wife Caroline McClure as they sit down with Matt and Brian to discuss life's most confusing and overwhelming moments. From honest conversations about depression to hilarious insights, this episode is sure to refresh and inspire you. Learn more at www.wnafpod.com

Have you ever felt like you are doing a noble job of living someone else’s life? Have the “shoulds” and “ought tos” shaped your life so much that you don’t even know what living an authentic life means to you anymore? In this week’s episode Brian, Matt & Drew talk about the importance of letting your life speak, based on the work of Parker Palmer. Learn with us how to listen to our lives afres...

Today’s episode centers around an embarrassing but enlightening question - “Do I want to be famous?” Though most of us will never be celebrities, we live in a culture obsessed with public praise and recognition, fueled by social media and constant news feeds. Find yourself in this messy topic as Brian, Matt, and Drew get real honest about their own complicated desires around fame, success, and fut...

Erin Burchik (Brian’s wife) joins the crew for a Hot mom check-in. Enjoy her perspective and also her roast of her husband! Learn more at www.wnafpod.com

Welcome to the “What No One’s Asking For”podcast! Join life long friends Brian Burchik, Matt Reynolds and Drew McClure as they dive into vulnerable conversations that came out of their own pandemic struggles, panic attacks, and feelings of “midlife sadness.” No matter what stage of life you’re in, we invite you to get honest and vulnerable with us in the pursuit of flourishing at a whole new level...