Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

Have you considered whether the daily questions you live in are sourced in fear? Or in wonder? Do you regularly spend time with what truly matters to you? Where do you go when you can’t run away (from your challenges) anymore? This is one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had with another human being. ... Read more

Are you sure it’s your circumstances holding you back? Are you sure you don’t have everything you want because of too many things outside your control? Could it be that your mindset has far more affect on your life than your circumstances? Could it be that simply changing your mindset, can change your life profoundly? ... Read more

Do you ever feel emotionally … stuck? Ever say (think) you’re over something when you’re just not? Could so many of your so-called “problems” actually resolve themselves if you could just BE with your feelings? (hint: yes) I love what Joshua Wenner is up to in the world, in particular his work to help men ... Read more

Are you “trying too hard” to succeed … Could that be getting in the way of success? What if “letting go” was the fastest way to the success you dream of? Could the same hold true for relationship success? Sam Ryter is actually a former coaching client of mine. We worked together in the first ... Read more

Does life sometimes seem like an unending sequence of frustrations and disappointments? Do you ever feel like “I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t!” (especially in relationship)? Is it possible that living masterfully actually takes LESS effort than you currently exert? In this episode, we explore LIVING PARADOX: Can you be honest AND ... Read more

What are your addictions helping you avoid? Can illness – and heartbreak – be the best gift for you? Do you (ever) make an intimate partner responsible for your pain? Adam Piandes is a dear friend of mine. He and I first met back in 2014 on a 3-hour road trip up the pacific coast ... Read more

Are you ever discouraged by your limited impact on the world? Do you struggle to find purpose, or perhaps you have purpose yet struggle to balance that and being present with your loved ones? Are you even connected to what you really care about? This is part 2 of my conversation with Charles Eisenstein (Part ... Read more

You know those people you don’t like … do you really know what it’s like to be them? Do you see yourself as alone in the world, or part of a greater whole? Did you know the current political climate – which has you either upset or checked out – can be liberating for you? ... Read more

Are you struggling to figure out your purpose? Maybe you’re clear on your purpose, but it’s often a struggle to fully live it? Do you fear intimate relationship could get in the way of fulfilling on your purpose? A few days ago, a man wrote these words to me: Hey Bryan Recently became aware of ... Read more

Can you learn to be happy no matter your external conditions? How does meditation, or simple mindfulness, play a big role in that? Don’t see any benefit when you meditate? (try the technique in this episode) Shinzen Young is the author of the groundbreaking book, The Science of Enlightenment. This episode will appeal more to ... Read more

Can a man be genuine friends with a woman he’s attracted to? Can you ignore, or transmute, the pull of sexual polarity when it would otherwise threaten your relationship … or simply your peace of mind? Can a relationship survive (even thrive?) when opposite sex friends are in the picture? In this episode, I explore ... Read more

Do you genuinely value open communication in relationship, particularly around sex and attractions? Or, like most people, are there some things you really don’t want to hear? Do you get why knowing the difference between the stories your brain tells you, and the sensations your body tells you, is essential for living (and loving) well? ... Read more

Are you still attracted to others when you’re in a relationship? Do you think non-monogamy might be easier, or more fulfilling, or just more … natural? Are you being honest with your partner – or yourself – about your deepest sexual desires? (and should you be?) This is an epic episode. Robert is a wise ... Read more

Why is intimate relationship uniquely so challenging? Do you still think relationship should just be easy, and flow effortlessly? What does it actually look like to choose (or reject) your intimate partner everyday? In this episode, I dive into my blog, Choose Her Everyday (or Leave Her), the blog that back in 2015 changed everything ... Read more

Have you ever felt divided about being in a relationship? Does your partner seem to feel divided about … you, or your relationship? Would you choose to succeed at your mission, your career, your purpose in life … over succeeding in relationship? In this episode, I dive into one of my recent popular blogs, A ... Read more

Are you concerned (frightened, pissed) about the state of the world politic today? Have you given up hope that we can all just get along? Have you been to Egypt, or thought about going … or wouldn’t now dare go now?! In this episode, my guest is Tarak Mounib, whose courageous new film, Free Trip ... Read more

Do you feel disconnected from your father, grandfather(s) … from Life? Do you feel disconnected from your wild nature? Do you yearn for a deeper connection … to yourself? I really enjoyed this conversation with Eivind Figenschau Skjellum of Norway. His company, Reclaim Your Inner Throne, a rich expression of men’s work that, among other ... Read more

Are you leaking sexual energy all over the place, at the store, gym, work, online? Could you be using sex or porn to avoid shame, or avoid intimacy, or live up to some outdated model of a man? Could you be using orgasm to self-soothe because you rarely received emotional soothing as a child? Mark Groves ... Read more

Are you still pursuing success, recognition, or just more likes on your posts ‘cause you think it’ll make you happy? Do you compare your success to others … and come up short? Do you hide your vulnerability and authenticity – or overuse it? – to sell yourself (your brand)? “If Oprah and Ryan Seacrest had ... Read more

Are you living just to survive … or to fulfill your soul’s purpose? What’s the cost of not living your soul’s purpose? How can you even know if you’re living your soul’s path? How do you navigate the need to pay the bills (or show up for your loved ones) … AND the drive to ... Read more

Are you (still) afraid of the consequences of fully living your truth? Are you (still) living in your father’s shadow? Are you aware your partner can’t trust you when you don’t own your truth (even if your truth is inconvenient to them)? Kute Blackson is a lightning rod for truth and inspiration. Kute grew up ... Read more

Have you ever had an intimate partner be routinely upset (with you), and you (mostly) had no clue why? How do your triggers from previous relationships show up in a new relationship, too? How can your childhood experience – even if you had great parents – still negatively affect your adult relationships? This episode of ... Read more

Do you ever (often) feel trapped, or burdened by life – your work, relationship, kids, parents, your bank account, your body, or just your circumstances, in general? Do you often experience resistance to the life you’re right now living? (or just what’s happening at the moment … like you just want it to go away!) ... Read more

Are you a man disconnected from your power? How can you be your full, wildly masculine self without apology (and without hurting anyone)? Are you committed to going all in on your dreams … or are you half-assing it? Mark Grainger is actually one of my coaches (yes, I have multiple!). A few years ago, ... Read more

Why do men often seem to resist support (therapy/coaching/asking for directions)? Why is getting support essential for a great life and great relationships? What can help a man overcome his resistance to getting support? In this episode, my guest Connor Beaton and I dive into this conversation about men and support … why we need ... Read more