Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

"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 ReevesToday on Men, This Way:01:40 - Tait and Bryan share their highlights from the men's retreat05: 00- How Tait and Bryan experienced brotherhood building.08:17 - Understanding the fruits of having a trustworthy brotherhood.12:41 - Reasons that keep men from building a trustable brotherhood17:19 - Understanding why most men lie about their lives.19:52 - The loop of isolation and resisting support most men experience.23:30 - Bryan and Tait explain their trustable brotherhood model.25:37 - the three pillars of a trustable brotherhood.37:22 - Bryan shares the first time he experienced real vulnerability with a partner.39: 29 - Wins Bryan and Tait have gained from being vulnerable.46:46 - Bro Code49:40 - Consequences of men not holding themselves accountable.57:46 - The impact of trustable brotherhoods on society.Connect with Bryan & Tait:Website: bryanreeves.com Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com This show is produced by Synchro Social

"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 - Understanding how our brain works involves identifying specific behaviors and patterns to start embracing regulated parenting.11:48 - Brooke shares how she began her journey in neuro-sensory based parenting17:27 - Brooke opens up about how she was able to overcome her husband's suicide.21:50 - Unique challenges and pressures men face in society and while raising a family27:08 - Reflecting on Brooke’s strategy for working with men and helping them regulate their nervous systems.36:53 - Tait and Bryan discuss their journey in discovering practices for releasing anger and how these practices have enhanced their lives and interpersonal relationships.39:59 - Essential tools to integrate to start living a more regulated and grounded life.46:06 - Embracing vulnerability as the leverage to start acknowledging your emotions and begin healingConnect with Brooke Weinstein:Instagram: @brookeweinstWebsite: https://drbrookeweinstein.com/ Podcast: https://drbrookeweinstein.com/thrive-podcast/ Connect with Bryan & Tait:Website: bryanreeves.com Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com 

“Grief sculpts our souls and crafts our characters into the men that we're supposed to be.” — Joshua WennerToday on Men, This Way:03:22 – The pervasive presence of grief in men's lives04:02 – Why men resist talking about grief05:02 – Understanding grief from birth and navigating change06:33 – Men resisting grief and its impact on growth09:25 – Joshua’s personal encounters with grief13:22 – Coping mechanisms: Achievement, avoidance, and commitment to grief work15:19 – Interviewing grief experts and understanding duality17:54 – Accepting and facing grief19:29 – Transformation through grief and men's retreats20:12 – Training first responders and high achievers on grief23:07 – Strategies for dealing with grief and family dynamics25:40 – Overlooked types of grief in men’s lives28:33 – The impact of unmetabolized grief32:12 – Learning to be present with oneself through grief work34:21 – Willingness to lose and its impact on relationships37:14 – Developing the skill of grief and nervous system regulation39:52 – Practical methods for daily nervous system regulation43:39 – Somatic practices for moving grief through the body48:39 – The CPR method: Conscious Awareness, Pause, Regulation53:02 – Navigating conflicts with regulation and awareness56:24 – Co-regulating in relationships59:31 – Advice for men struggling with grief1:03:01 – The importance of forgiveness in the grief journeyConnect with Joshua Wenner:Instagram: @joshuamichaelwennerWebsite: joshuawenner.comEmotional Resilience Training (ERT) for learning more about the nervous systemConnect with Bryan & Tait:Website: bryanreeves.com Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com 

“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 KhoucasianToday on Men, This Way:5:05 – Silvy's inspiration for exploring attachment styles during her psychology studies6:15 – The attachment theory and how childhood experiences with caregivers shape adult relationships7:42 – The different attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant10:10 – Personal experiences and realizations around attachment styles in dating and relationships12:32 – How attachment styles manifest in relationships and the importance of awareness15:04 – Tools and practices for identifying your attachment style18:34 – The role of family systems and childhood responsibilities in developing attachment patterns21:12 – Healing and developing secure attachment through relationships and self-awareness24:08 – The importance of creating agreements and consistency in relationships for healing27:20 – How different attachment styles magnetize towards each other and the opportunities for healing29:02 – The balance between independence and interdependence in relationships31:32 – The gifts and challenges of each attachment style and finding balance35:13 – The importance of direct communication and creating secure functioning patterns in relationships39:21 – Brian and Silvy's personal journey and the strategies they use to support each other's needs44:16 – The long-term commitment to relationship growth and healing over years47:45 – The role of professional support in working through attachment patternsConnect with Silvy Khoucasian:Website: silvykhoucasian.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/ Connect with Bryan & Tait:Website: bryanreeves.com Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com This show is produced by Synchro Social

“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 

“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

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

“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