In today’s episode, Brian shares with Matt and Drew the story of his uniquely bad 40th birthday and the struggle of feeling like you’re not where you’re “supposed to be” in life. This story involves a magical rock, a PT Cruiser, a Starbucks barista and a lot of hope for anyone going through a painful season.

Brian’s Midlife Sadness article on Medium https://medium.com/@brianburchik/midlife-sadness-an-elder-millennial-turns-40-4819bee2c2dc

Free Course for men on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OwnYourGreatnesspod/playlists

In today’s episode Brian, Matt and Drew dive into their own experiences with self doubt and changing dynamics with confidence as they get older. If you ever find yourself doubting your decision making or your abilities, you will find a lot of encouragement in today's episode.

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In today’s episode, we dive into the elusive topic of men crying and why it can be so hard and rare for many men to express their big emotions.

Brian, Matt and Drew dive into their own recent experiences with crying that include a big ugly cry at an elementary school, a surprise cry while recording a Marco Polo video message in a parking lot and a big regret of holding back tears at a major life event. Let’s dive into the vulnerability of crying!

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Join us April 11th for our next "OYG Community Zoom Gathering" from 8:15-9:30pm EST.

In today's episode, Matt connects with a dear friend, Taylor Fontenot, to discuss the issues they’re facing in midlife and how to better connect with those around us. They’re not mental health experts by any means, but they are two people who care deeply and want to help others navigate these challenging seasons of life. Taylor joins from Berlin, Germany and brings some perspective on mental health struggles from abroad, which brings both of them to contemplate if we need a buddy system to endure the ups and downs we’re all facing.

Warning: Matt and Taylor have both had friends die by suicide and they discuss this in hopes of bringing more light to the conversation and helping others know they are not alone.

Questjons, feedback, want to connect? Please email us at wnafpod@gmail.com. You can find Taylor on Instagram @taylorbfontenot and Matt @matt___reynolds. Thanks for listening!

Resources:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial 988 or 1 (800) 273-8255. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and Spanish.

Outside the US? Please click here for a list of international hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

Tim Ferriss’ blog post “Some Practical Thoughts About Suicide”:

https://tim.blog/2015/05/06/how-to-commit-suicide/

Own Your Greatness Men’s Course: https://ownyourgreatness.podia.com/

Sometimes we find ourselves in a chapter of our story that feels all encompassing and like it will never end.

The thoughts and emotions can be so strong that we find ourselves asking, "Will I feel this way forever?"

In this episode of the WNAF podcast Brian, Matt & specifically Drew, unpack how these thoughts and emotions can cloud our perception of reality. Drew shares what helped him navigate through this difficult season in his life and we all share some good laughs along the way.

To sign up for our new video course for men visit www.ownyourgreatness.net

Join us March 7th for our first ever "OYG Community Zoom Gathering" from 8:15-9:30pm EST.

Everyday we walk around with stories about ourselves that aren’t healthy or helpful or true.

Today’s episode is about replacing the old, limiting stories in our heads with new, better stories that open the way for growth and personal breakthrough.

And we share a huge announcements: We’ve launched a brand new video course for men!

Learn more at www.ownyourgreatness.net

It’s 2024 and the guys are back to discuss how they are defining the new year with helpful frameworks to put intentions into action.

They welcome a very special guest for the first 10 mins of the show who might be the youngest fan of the pod.

The episode closes out with an exciting announcement about a brand new course that Brian, Matt, & Drew will be releasing in the near future.

Jude's YouTube Channel: IMPOSSIBLE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnldqMYNGdudVuqi2Th4D8g

Learn more at www.wnafpod.com

Do you ever feel like you’re “playing it small” in your life? Or perhaps you’re struggling to feel confident in your own unique abilities and skills? In today’s episode, the guys do a deep dive into how we identify, commit and lean into our personal greatness. You don’t have to choose between feeling like an imposter or being overly arrogant, and this episode will help guide you on that path to owning your greatness.

Learn more at ⁠www.wnafpod.com