Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves

• 163. KINGS COUNCIL: Living in Alignment, Letting Go, & Giving Your Gift Even When No One Cares

  In this soul-nourishing episode, Bryan opens the circle on a private men’s gathering with longtime brothers John Lee, Larry Winters, Mikey Brackett, and Troy Ravenseye. What follows is a deeply honest exploration of aging, art, resistance, and the sacred tension between creating from joy versus performing for the world’s approval.⏱️ Highlights00:00 – Introduction by Bryan: What makes this episode different03:23 – John’s discovery of a spiritual retreat property—and a powerful synchronicity09:00 – A 43-year-old book changes lives: The Flying Boy comes full circle12:58 – Red Hawk, Osho, and the wisdom of “dropping your old solutions”16:30 – The Rainmaker story: Alignment vs. control in creating change20:02 – Seasonal resistance: When your body wants rest but your world demands action25:18 – Earth connection, aging, and the wisdom of listening to your body32:45 – Embracing help: Why asking (and receiving) is harder—and more vital—than we think37:55 – John’s viral video on aging and the surprising reaction it received41:40 – Mikey on letting art lead the way instead of trying to monetize purpose43:30 – The trap of measuring everything—and the freedom of creating without needing outcome48:55 – From shadow artist to soul creator: letting music, poetry, and spirit come forward49:48 – The power of slow creation: bonsai trees, hand tools, and meaning-making53:21 – Contraction vs. expansion: Thaddeus Golas and The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment57:20 – Closing reflections and the quiet power of being in the work📞 Connect With Us🔹 John Lee @ https://johnleebooks.com/🔹 Larry Winters @ https://substack.com/@larrywinters 🔹 Bryan Reeves @ https://bryanreeves.com🔹 Mikey Brackett @ https://mikeybrackett.com/🔹 Troy Ravenseye (email [email protected])🔥 ELEVATE 2026 Men's Coaching Journey

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• 162. The Seduction of AI: Convenience, Creativity … Catastrophe? w/ Akira Chan

  In this expansive and very human conversation, filmmaker and creative technologist Akira Chan joins Bryan Reeves and co-host Tait Arend to explore the wild, exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying frontier of artificial intelligence. From AI-generated songs and robot companions to the ways technology is already shaping our relationships, creativity, and emotional lives, this episode dives deep into what it means to stay human in an AI-driven world.Grounded, curious, and refreshingly real, this dialogue asks the questions that matter most: How do we use AI to bridge connections, not replace them? What parts of our humanity should never be outsourced? And how can these tools actually make our relationships richer?00:00 – Dogs, Heartbeats, and Nervous System Whisperers03:00 – “This Is Not AI”… or Is It?04:30 – How Bryan and Akira First Met07:00 – The First Wave of AI Magic08:00 – Why This Episode Matters Now10:45 – Can AI Help Us Connect More Deeply?11:30 – The AI-Generated Song for Bryan & Tait15:45 – The Imposter Question: Is Anything Truly Original?20:00 – “I Feel Manipulated Sometimes”23:00 – Will Men Fall in Love with AI Companions?26:00 – How AI Is Already Shaping Our Thinking33:00 – AI Tools Akira Actually Recommends37:00 – The Atrophy of Human Skills45:00 – Robots Are Coming Into Our Homes52:00 – The Line Akira Won’t Cross as a Filmmaker1:00:00 – What We Must NOT Outsource to AI1:04:30 – Wrapping with HeartContact DetailsConnect with AkiraWebsite - https://akirachan.com/Production Company - https://www.raremedia.tv/Connect with Bryan ReevesOfficial Website: https://bryanreeves.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanreevesinsight/Men’s Coaching Program: https://bryanreeves.com/elevate

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• 161. An Ode To Women (Who Compel Men Into Manhood)

  In this raw and revealing episode, Tait and Bryan reflect on a powerful and often overlooked truth: So many men only find this work because the women in their lives refused to give up on them. Whether it’s a book left on a nightstand, a therapy session demanded through gritted teeth, or a heartbreaking confrontation, women have been the silent initiators of many men's healing journeys. This episode is an acknowledgment. A thank-you. An ode. It’s also a challenge to the men listening to hear the love beneath the criticism. And to the women: keep standing strong.💡 What You’ll Learn:Why resistance is often the first step in every man’s growthThe role women play in awakening men to their potentialWhy emotional isolation is harming modern relationshipsWhat makes a true men’s group different from a friend groupHow being witnessed by trustable men changes everythingWhy your partner's frustration may be the invitation of a lifetime📍 Chapters 00:00 - Intro: The Most Awkward Part of Every Podcast01:17 - An Ode to Women: The Real Gateway to Men’s Work03:32 - The Elevate Program: 6 Years and 100+ Men Later05:05 - Resistance: “I Didn’t Want to Go to Therapy”07:34 - What Women Are Really Asking For09:14 - Traumatizing Rites of Passage: Frats, Gangs, and Military10:50 - Looking to Women for Validation—and the Fallout13:15 - Women as Unintended Stewards of Manhood16:27 - The Disney Lie: Where Love Stories Break Down18:11 - Why Men Without Friends Lean Too Hard on Their Partners20:20 - Friend Groups vs. Men’s Groups: The Third Option21:44 - A Real-Time Breakthrough: When One Conversation Changes Everything23:32 - “This Is Just Normal Now”—How Fast Growth Can Happen25:03 - A Message to Women: Your Nagging Might Be an Invitation26:49 - Hurtful Words and Hidden Truths28:03 - What Men’s Work Gave Me That My Wife Couldn’t30:45 - What Support from Other Men Really Looks Like32:27 - Final Thoughts: Thank You, Women. Truly.34:03 - Learn More About Elevate 2026🙏 Connect with Bryan & Tait: • Website • Instagram

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• 160. When a Dream Dies: Healing Through Major Life Changes and Invisible Loss

  Have you ever grieved something difficult to explain to others ... or to yourself? A dream you never got to live, a world you left behind after moving, a home you never got to call home, a relationship that never got off the ground?In this powerful solo return, Bryan Reeves explores the deep emotional terrain of ambiguous loss: grief without closure, headlines, or a clear reason. From the loss of a dream wedding and the promise of parenthood to the emotional cost of eight moves in five years, Bryan shares personal stories and hard-earned insights on how to grieve the invisible, hold space for uncertainty, and honor your experience without needing it to make sense to anyone else.If you're carrying sadness you can't fully name or explain, this episode will help you feel seen, and invite you to start healing.⏱️ Highlights00:00 – Why I Took a Break 01:32 – The Ireland Retreat That Changed Everything 03:20 – The Weight of Eight Moves in Five Years 04:45 – What Is Ambiguous Loss? 06:30 – Invisible Grief: Our Lost Wedding & Parenthood Dreams 08:15 – The House We Couldn't Live In 10:00 – Guilt, Grief, and Comparing Pain 12:05 – Grieving the End of a Day: A Malibu Story 14:00 – Why Some Grief Is Hard to Explain 15:25 – The Loneliness of Loss Without Witness 17:10 – Wisdom from Francis Weller on Communal Grief 19:40 – Moving In, Letting Go: A Nervous System Exhale 21:10 – Lessons From a Decade-Long Relationship 23:00 – Life Has Seasons—And That’s Okay 25:15 – Tiny Green Shoots: Signs of Spring After Long Winter 27:05 – New Beginnings: Retreats, Books, and Rebuilding 29:15 – Closing Reflection: You’re Not Broken for Feeling This 30:45 – Name Your Grief, Honor Its Place📬 Connect with Bryan:🌐 Join the newsletter & explore Bryan's coaching & retreats: https://bryanreeves.com 📸 Instagram📺 Youtube

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• 159. Healing the Emotionally Unavailable Man

  Bryan Reeves sits down with renowned relationship coach and therapist Jayson Gaddis. Together they dive into the origins of men’s emotional unavailability, how childhood experiences shape intimacy in adulthood, and what it takes to build secure, nourishing partnerships. From personal stories of shame and armor to raising emotionally present sons, Jayson offers vulnerable insights and hard-won wisdom. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone who wants to understand why men struggle with intimacy—and how they can finally come home to their hearts.⏱️ Highlights00:00 – Welcome 02:45 – Bryan recalls Silvy's admiration for Jayson’s practical relationship wisdom 06:10 – The sixth-grade fight that taught Jayson to hide his sensitivity 12:25 – How shame around crying created lifelong armor 16:20 – From childhood wounds to emotional unavailability in adult relationships 21:15 – Teaching relationship skills to high schoolers: challenges & breakthroughs 26:30 – The greatest gift men can offer: emotional presence 32:40 – Navigating discipline, boundaries, and presence as a father and partner 38:00 – Mission Impossible vs. real life: balancing work, purpose, and family 43:20 – The foundation of intimacy: emotional security and safety 50:15 – Facing blind spots: learning to stop blaming and start owning feelings 56:45 – One foot in, one foot out: the cost of not being fully committed 01:04:00 – Why men chase “greener grass” fantasies—and the painful wake-up call 01:10:25 – Growth-oriented partnership: why your partner won’t stay if you stop growing 01:17:15 – Do men really want sex—or do they want intimacy and belonging? 01:23:00 – The Five Key Takeaways Finale: insight, mentor, resource, investment, practice 01:37:20 – Where to find Jayson Gaddis and his work📬 ContactGuest – Jayson GaddisWebsite: https://relationshipschool.comPodcast: The Smart Couple (available on major platforms)Host – Bryan ReevesWebsite: https://bryanreeves.comInstagram: @bryanreevesinsightMen’s Coaching Program: https://bryanreeves.com/elevate

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