Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

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 f...

"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 Today on Men, This Way: 00:00 Introduction of Dr. Warren Farrell 00:50 Dr. Farrell's background and contribution to understanding modern men's struggles....

In this episode I explore the themes of manhood and the significance of rites of passage in a man's life. I reflect on my personal experiences and my own lack of intentional initiation into manhood, which continues to haunt many men today. I dive into the importance of having wise elders to guide men through their journeys and the impact of not having these figures in our lives. ELEVATE 2025:...

"Many of us spin our wheels, blame others because we can't find our way out. But the work-this soul work-is about digging deep, finding that genius within." - Michael Mead Today on Men, This Way: 00:02 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Michael Mead's Background and Expertise 01:00 Insights on Storytelling and Mythology 02:12 The Role of Early Stories in Personal Development 02:50 Pers...

“The mother wound is wanting to be saved by someone, some thing, some process outside yourself, and it's not going to happen.” - John Lee Today on Men, This Way: 0:00 - Introduction & Overview 0:38 - Global Context & Personal Impact  1:16 - Introducing the Mother Wound 1:46 - Reflections on the Mother Wound 2:11 - The Book 'He' and Its Impact  3:37 - Defining the Mother Wound ...

"I'm not against pornography; however, if you're using it to distract yourself or to numb the pain you're experiencing, it might be serving as an escape from having tough conversations" .- Bryan Reeves Today on Men, This Way: 00:02 Greetings & Reconnection 01:08 Celebration of Elevate 2025 02:27 Discussion on Male Relationships & Growth 03:58 Importance of Men's Gro...

"They have to organize. if we're organized where the kids come first, well, the couple is dead, long live the kids, they go away and bye. Because we lost that loving feeling, we never nurtured it. We weren't important enough to maintain." - Dr. Stan Tatkin Today on Men, This Way: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 PACT Method and Psychobiological Approach 02:22 Personal Reflections on Dr. Ta...

"I constantly remind parents to ask their children how they feel and to always respond with 'thank you for sharing.' This simple practice can transform relationships.” -Brooke Weinstein Today on Men, This Way: 02:02 Welcome & Introduction. 02:32 Acknowledging Past Discussions. 03:08 Expertise in Sensory and Emotional Regulation. 03:28 The Importance of Parental Emotional Regulation...

I’ve got a profound episode for you today. My guest is Bill Plotkin, one of the most genius and inspired visionaries of our time that you’ve likely never heard of. He’s the author of a few books that have rocked my world, most notably, Nature and The Human Soul. When I first read Nature and The Human Soul some years ago, I felt like I’d discovered a sacred tablet with the codes to living every sta...

"We're hardwired not just for survival but for connection. We need different types of bonds, like intimate ones with partners. Many of us struggle because we didn’t experience enough secure attachment as children." - Owen Marcus Today on Men, This Way: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:07 Background and Everyman  02:20 Early Challenges with Dyslexia and Asperger's  03:25 Realizat...

I’m talking today with my dear friend, intimacy coach and expert, and just all around lovely human being, Allana Pratt. We’re talking about Presence … whatever does that mean! So many of us men may get that feedback from an intimate partner … “I just don’t feel your presence” …or “I don’t feel connected to you.” Or … “It’s like you’re not really here.” … and we have no idea what they’re talking ab...

“ I didn't believe my stories or experiences had value, so I lacked confidence. But being in this group, getting feedback, and realizing that what I share brings value, joy, and insight has filled me with confidence. - Jeff Wright -Elevate 2024 Member. "My confidence comes from knowing I have a trustable brotherhood to rely on, something I never had before." - Scott Silvi - Elevate 202...

I’ve got a special episode for you today … if you’ve been listening this year, you know that after 4 years of doing this podcast I’ve invited my long-time childhood best-friend of 40 years, Tait, … to co-host the podcast with me. And the last 10 or so episodes we’ve been doing just that …  Tait is also my business partner and co-facilitator for the last 4 years in the men’s work we’ve been hosting...

"If you make room for your gifts, your gifts will make room for you." - Preston Smiles Today on Men, This Way: 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Preston Smiles  04:40 Honoring Preston's Journey and Friendship  10:52 Preston's Philosophy on Failure and Success  22:52 Conversations With God  27:24 Impact of Shame and Forgiveness 33:40 Somatic Body and Joy Alarms  49: 39 Challenges of...

"The heroic individual carries such an onerous responsibility. Don't we want to be entangled, connected, and create a community so we don’t have to carry everything on our shoulders?" - Sophie Strand Today on Men, This Way: 07:45 - Sophie’s introduction to her life and work background. 15:36 - Bryan's journey on healing his masculine energy through reading 'Women Who Run With t...

"I think one of the greatest freedoms we men can give ourselves is through the willingness to be hurt. It's the greatest practice that leads to profound freedom.“ - Bryan Reeves Today on Men, This Way: 01:40 - Tait and Bryan share their highlights from the men's retreat 05: 00- How Tait and Bryan experienced brotherhood building. 08:17 - Understanding the fruits of having a trustworthy...

"If you have never chosen to tap your toe into the world of vulnerability, sharing, being open, and being interested in your feelings, it's going to be very uncomfortable and scary. That's because your brain is saying, 'Hold on, I'm not used to doing this. This is uncharted territory, and this doesn't feel safe.” - Brooke Weinstein  Today on Men, This Way: 04:30 - Understan...

“Grief sculpts our souls and crafts our characters into the men that we're supposed to be.” — Joshua Wenner Today on Men, This Way: 03:22 – The pervasive presence of grief in men's lives 04:02 – Why men resist talking about grief 05:02 – Understanding grief from birth and navigating change 06:33 – Men resisting grief and its impact on growth 09:25 – Joshua’s personal encounters with grief...

“Understanding our attachment styles and how they influence our relationships can transform the way we connect with others. It's not about reaching a perfect state of secure attachment but about attuning to our own needs and those of our partners. This journey is a lifelong process of learning, growing, and healing together.” — Silvy Khoucasian Today on Men, This Way: 5:05 – Silvy's inspir...

“The path to an unbreakable connection is the commitment to staying in partnership, no matter what.” — Bryan Reeves Today on Men, This Way: 2:24 – The emotional investment people have in relationships 3:08 – Exploring the real reasons behind conflicts in relationships 4:17 – The concept of “crisis of connection” in relationships 5:38 – Ending unnecessary conflict as a bridge to connection 6:42 – T...

“Honesty without kindness is just cruel. But kindness without honesty is manipulation. And honesty with kindness, that’s divine. So I think that’s an inquiry that serves us well to live in, like, ‘How can I be honest?’ ‘How can I be transparent in a way that also takes into account her sensitivity?’” — Bryan Today ... Read more

“One of the benefits of having this tool, knowing how to hold other men accountable, is that you get to call men into their greatness. You get to help your kids, your partners, your friends, and your own life step into greatness. So, this is not just a tool for your benefit; it’s about developing ... Read more

“Sometimes the initiation of conflict is really a bid for connection. It’s really a desire to figure out how we can get this connection going again. A thriving intimate relationship through conflict and repair, it’s vital for us. It’s vital for our health, for our longevity and for our children. But what we need as ... Read more

“Getting into a relationship is one of the most courageous acts that men and women can have. Each of us are bringing our own pain and suffering into a relationship, and now trying to work it out between two couples. Not only that, everybody’s walking into a new relationship with a 100% breakup rate prior ... Read more

“Pretending to have control where we don’t only leads to losing ourselves in the chaos…Embracing this, we learn to dance with uncertainty, finding true power not in control, but in acceptance and adaptability.” – Tait Today on Men, This Way: 6:30 – The overwhelming complexities of life and finding power in surrender 9:30 – ... Read more