Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves
Bryan Reeves & Tait Arend
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.
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Feb 20, 2019 • 55min
9. The Emotionally Unavailable Man w/ Jayson Gaddis
Do you know what “emotionally unavailable” actually means? Do you know why it’s so destructive to intimacy – and a man’s life, in general? Do you know how easy it is for a man to say – even believe! – he’s both feet into a relationship with only one foot actually in? If you’ve never ... Read more
Feb 13, 2019 • 54min
8. How to Shift from Anger to Love w/ Preston Smiles
What is this thing called LOVE … really all about? How do you know when you’re being genuinely loving … versus just being an arrogant self-righteous ass? Also, do men, CAN men, actually have NEEDS in a relationship? If so, why do we so often fail to own them? In the last few years, Preston ... Read more
Feb 6, 2019 • 1h 3min
7. Why Uncomfortable Conversations Will Enrich Your Life w/ Connor Beaton, Mantalks Founder
Why is it important for a man to be open and honest about his personal challenges, what he’s really going through in his work, his relationships, his life … especially with other men? When we hide what we’re going through behind a facade of invulnerability, what’s the cost to our lives, our intimate relationships, our ... Read more
Jan 30, 2019 • 1h 6min
6. Relaxing into (True) Freedom w/ GuruViking aka Steve James
Steve James, a wise man and coach, discusses meditation's true benefits, navigating intimate relationships, and experiencing true freedom amidst life's challenges. He shares insights on purposeful living, embracing impermanence, deepening body connection, evolving meditation practice, learning Tibetan language, and spiritual connection through raw sensory data.
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Jan 23, 2019 • 60min
5. Being a True Leader Means Being Able to Shut Up and Listen (Especially in Intimacy) w/ Joshua Hathaway
Do you communicate clearly with your partner? … Are you sure? Do you even know what your partner is asking for, when they’re asking you to listen? Do you know what TRUE MASCULINE LEADERSHIP is? I first experienced Joshua Hathaway one evening in Los Angeles when he was leading a workshop for men. I remember ... Read more
Jan 16, 2019 • 53min
4. Stop Chasing Success (Money) Have Fun Instead w/ Mindvalley's Ajit Nawalkha
Are you stuck in work overwhelm, living to work rather than working to simply enjoy life? Do you know how to stay true to yourself and STILL create a fulfilling intimate relationship? Are you aware how you need an encouraging support crew of men you can be vulnerable with … for the sake of your ... Read more
Jan 9, 2019 • 50min
3. How Death Opens the Masculine Heart w/ John Wineland
Are you still afraid of death? Did you know that emotional presence … that thing women often cite as the reason they don’t trust men … is something you can relax into? And are you aware you can play a significant role in helping your partner heal past traumas? This conversation with John Wineland was ... Read more
Jan 4, 2019 • 1h 15min
2. Why Commitment Never Works (Only Devotion Does) w/ Mikki Willis
What’s the difference between commitment and DEVOTION in relationship? What should a man be teaching his children in today’s chaotic, confusing, rapidly changing world? What do you do when you keep trying and pushing to solve an important problem … yet it just won’t budge?Read more
Dec 24, 2018 • 25min
1. There's No One Left To Show Us
In the very last scene of the recent movie epic, Wind River, two men played by actors Jeremy Renner and Gil Birmingham share a brief conversation that pierced me to my core. In this chilling murder-mystery thriller set on a snowy American Indian reservation in Wyoming, Gil’s character is a native american man named, Martin, ... Read more
