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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Sep 5, 2019 • 1h 3min
35. The Profound Gifts of Heartbreak & Illness w/ Adam Piandes
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
Aug 28, 2019 • 1h 8min
34. (Pt 2) A More Beautiful World w/ Charles Eisenstein
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
Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 15min
33. (Pt 1) A More Beautiful World w/ Charles Eisenstein
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
Aug 8, 2019 • 1h 13min
32. It Hurts To Live Your Purpose (It Hurts More NOT To!)
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
Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 21min
31. How to Make Meditation (and Isolation) Actually Work For You w/ Shinzen Young
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
Jul 27, 2019 • 36min
30. Why Men Can’t Be Friends With Women They’re Attracted To (And Some Can)
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
Jul 10, 2019 • 1h 18min
29. How Avoiding Honesty (in Love) Ruins Pleasure & Connection w/ Ian Ferguson
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
Jul 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
28. Is Monogamy (Really) Natural? w/ Robert Kandell
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
Jun 28, 2019 • 43min
27. Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her)
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
Jun 19, 2019 • 27min
26. A Man Divided Causes Stress in His Partner
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
