
Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 20min
120. How to Create An Unbreakable Connection in Your Relationship
“The path to an unbreakable connection is the commitment to staying in partnership, no matter what.” — Bryan ReevesToday on Men, This Way:2:24 – The emotional investment people have in relationships3:08 – Exploring the real reasons behind conflicts in relationships4:17 – The concept of “crisis of connection” in relationships5:38 – Ending unnecessary conflict as a bridge to connection6:42 – The importance of support in men’s groups19:55 – Weekly connection rituals with family23:27 – Reflecting on personal experiences of disconnection and reconnection27:30 – The role of men’s emotional vulnerability in relationships34:23 – The impact of small daily connection rituals42:24 – What is the difference between connection and unbreakable connection45:14 – Key elements of building an unbreakable connection47:15 – The significance of praise and gratitude in relationships50:17 – The power of presence and intentionality in relationships59:15 – Addressing the challenge of one partner being more growth-oriented than the other1:03:30 – The distinction between requests and requirements in relationships1:14:25 – Leaning into relationship challenges and the role of supportConnect with Bryan & Tait:Website: bryanreeves.com Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com

May 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
119. At 50: My Biggest Lessons of a Life Well Lived
“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

May 9, 2024 • 57min
118. You Will Never Grow, If You Don’t Do This
“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

Apr 25, 2024 • 58min
117. Conflict to Connection: How to End & Repair Unnecessary Conflict
“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

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Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
116. Are You Sure Your Partner Feels Safe With You?
Topics include women feeling safe, unintentional trust issues, gifts women bring, lack of presence in men, breaking down 'f*ck your feelings', men not feeling safe, criticism in relationships, 4 horsemen of apocalypse, freedom in relationship, 3 steps to connect with partner

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 14min
115. Our Experience Surrendering Control to Gain Real Power
“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

Mar 14, 2024 • 58min
114. Confronting Masculine Checkout Syndrome in Relationships
“One of the things we have to be willing to do as men is look at what the impact our actions and our lack of presence is having on ourselves and on the people that we care about most.” – Tait Today on Men, This Way: Commitment challenges men face with fully choosing partners ... Read more

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 4min
113. A New Era Begins: 40 Years of Friendship, Masks Men Wear, Embracing Honesty
“As men, we paint our faces the best we know how, and we go out into the world and try to be good men, fathers, workers, providers, lovers — and in large measure, because we don’t know what we’re doing, we end up leaving a trail of tears behind for ourselves and for the people ... Read more

Feb 29, 2024 • 4min
Men, This Way - The Trailer
Few men have safe, trustworthy spaces for real conversations about the things that matter most to us. Instead, men have suffered in silence, but that changes now. Join renowned author and men’s coach, Bryan Reeves, and his lifelong best friend, Tait Arend, a leadership coach, as they delve deep into the urgent topics men are ... Read more

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
112. The 3 Reasons Men Check Out of Relationship (And How To Step Back In)
Do you know why men tend to check out of relationships? Do you know the 3 Pillars of Intimacy? Do you have a tried and tested roadmap for creating a thriving relationship? Welcome … I’ve got a fantastic episode for you today … I’m putting out less episodes at the moment because something big is ... Read more
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