130. The Power of Connection (Men Don’t Know What They’re Missing) w/ Owen Marcus

"We're hardwired not just for survival but for connection. We need different types of bonds, like intimate ones with partners. Many of us struggle because we didn’t experience enough secure attachment as children." - Owen Marcus

Today on Men, This Way:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction

01:07 Background and Everyman 

02:20 Early Challenges with Dyslexia and Asperger's 

03:25 Realizations and Growth 

04:23 Motivation to Start Men's Work 

05:00 The Importance of Feeling in Relationships 

08:33 Introducing Somatics and Co-regulation 

11:12 Discussing Safety and Vulnerability 

13:16 Creating Safe Spaces in Men's Groups 

14:11 Deepening Connections Through Vulnerability 

16:17 The Rock Formula: Relax, Open, Connect 

18:35 The Impact of Constant Stress on Relationships and Health 

22:48 Proactive Approaches to Men's Mental Health 

25:44 The Process of Embracing Change and New Practices

28:47 The Role of Community and Connection in Men's Work 

33:15 Finding and Creating Men's Groups 

37:22 Challenges of Emotional Expression in High-Stakes Professions 

40:17 Somatic Practices and Mindfulness 

43:14 Patterns in Men's Emotional Growth and Resistance

47:13 The Importance of Language in Expressing Emotions

50:23 Current Personal Challenges and Insights 

52:54 The Future of Men's Work and Community Growth

55:49 Advice for Women Supporting Men's Emotional Growth 

59:24 Closing Thoughts and Appreciation

Connect with Bryan & Tait:

• Website: bryanreeves.com 
• Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08
• Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com 

Join Elevate: https://bryanreeves.com/elevate 

Connect with Owen Marcus:

• Website: owenmarcus.com
• Instagram: @owenmarcus

This show is produced by Synchro Social