Men This Way with Bryan Reeves
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 dying to discuss – intimacy, purpose, manhood, love, and much more. Men (and the women who love them) … this way.
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Welcome to Bridging Connections, formerly known as "Men, This Way." I’m your host Bryan Reeves, former US Air Force Captain turned author and professional coach to men, women, and couples. Alongside me as cohost is my lifelong friend of over 40 years, Tait Arend. Here we have the raw, real conversations we all need to be having about the topics that matter most: relationships, purpose, health, spirituality, and more. Please subscribe to stay connected. Alright, let’s dive in …
Recent Episodes
Dec. 5, 2025
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. ⏱️ Highlights 00:00 – Introduction by Bryan: What makes this episode different 03:23 – John’s discovery of a spiritual retreat property—and a powerful synchronicity
Nov. 28, 2025
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
Nov. 14, 2025
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
Nov. 11, 2025
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,
Aug. 28, 2025
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 inti
Aug. 14, 2025
158. Adrian Grenier on Fame, Fatherhood & Finding the True Man Within
In this raw and heartfelt rebroadcast, actor and environmental activist Adrian Grenier (Entourage, The Devil Wears Prada) joins host Bryan Reeves for a soul-baring conversation about his transformation from Hollywood heartthrob to grounded father and conscious community builder. They dive into the emotional challenges of shedding ego-driven fame, the sacred importance of modern brotherhood, and how fatherhood and marriage are awakening to his deepest purpose. Adrian reflects on old-paradigm mas
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