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As the golden rays of New Jersey's long-awaited sun seep into our studio, we're joined by the inspiring Bryan Byrd, who brings tales of camaraderie from the fires of Wild Courage. Brian's vision of a sanctuary for men to connect through the raw honesty of their shared stories has lit a beacon for many seeking solace from the solitude of recent times. Our conversation meanders through the birth of this ministry, its ethos, and the life-altering moments that occur when men from all walks of life gather to offer support, listen, and grow together. It's these encounters, rich with vulnerability, that underscore the innate power of a community built on the courage to share.

The symphony of voices at our table echoes with the harmony of men finding their equilibrium within the group dynamic. Sarge, Mark, and Bryan weave narratives of how a delicate balance is struck in guiding the conversations of our groups. From the tales of individuals who learn to modulate their need to "show up and throw up," to celebrating the silenced ones who finally find their voice, our episode is a testament to the transformative strength of brotherhood. We delve into the art of patience, the breakthroughs that bond, and the simple yet potent act of being present for one another—without the need for fixing or unsolicited counsel.

As we draw the curtains on this episode, we leave you with a mosaic of stories that speak to the heart of healing through shared experiences. Each anecdote, laden with the wisdom of hindsight, paints a vivid picture of the journey from trauma to redemption. Our shared laughter, moments of silence, and the occasional crackling from the fire pit serve as a backdrop to the rich dialogue about the importance of authenticity, the pitfalls of prioritizing achievement over relationships, and the communal pilgrimage towards a simplified life. We extend an invitation to you, our dear listeners, to join us in this movement of earnest reflection, connection, and spiritual discovery, right here on Foxhole Symphony.

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Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer.

David made his way across and up the United States, covering 4,700 miles, and visited the participants of my book, which chronicles the lives of 15 people who were affected by cancer, either as patients, doctors, researchers, caregivers, or otherwise. 

These poignant, significant, meaningful, helpful stories cover many aspects of cancer: caregiving and research, emotional and intellectual journeys, various stages of life, and more, so that combined, these memoirs will give us a complete view of the human experience as it relates to cancer. 

David joins Brandon Clift and ManKind Podcast Producer and Editor Michael Russer, who is actively battling cancer, to discuss the profound lessons and topics covered in Cycle Of Lives. 

Key takeaways from this episode: 

• A reframe for how to look at the cancer journey (Michael's Story),
• The importance of moving through the emotional chaos of illness instead of numbing and avoiding feelings. 
• Common misunderstandings about what great support looks like for those experiencing the impacts of cancer/illness. 

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In this episode we’ll explore how to start, structure and maintain a successful men’s group (even if you’ve never been in one before). I’ve personally been in men’s groups for over 10 years, and they’ve improved literally every area of my life.

In addition to learning how to start a group of your own, you'll also hear personal stories from my experiences in men's groups, and you'll hear from a good friend of mine named Nathan who’s actually in my personal men’s group too. Nathan just started a second men's group, and his story is helpful and inspiring because it shows just how easy it can be to start one.

This episode is a recording of the “How to Start a Men’s Group” workshop I led a month ago over Zoom. The recording turned out so well I decided to turn it into a full podcast episode. There's a lot in this episode, so if you're someone who likes to see things written out in nicely structured ways, check out the guide I created below:

GUIDE: HOW TO START A MEN’S GROUP
To get the structured outline of what we talked about in this episode, you can visit my website here: Guide to Starting a Men's Group

Thank you friend! I hope this episode deeply serves your life.

-Taylor


EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:
08:30 Why just having male friends is not enough
11:01 Problematic views of masculinity & men’s groups
18:15 Story: the first time Taylor went to a men’s group
26:00 How to start & structure a men’s group
29:19 The structure of Taylors men’s group
34:58 Taylor welcomes guest: Nathan Morrison
41:49 Nathan seeing a man cry in a men’s group
46:41 How men’s groups can help your romantic relationship
52:51 Without men’s groups, what problems arise?
55:00 The power of physical contact with men
1:01:41 Emotions don’t need to be “fixed”
1:07:28 Q&A


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In this episode I'm joined by Matt Zerker, the Founder & CEO of tethr, a peer enabled mental health and well-being platform for men. Matt has an incredible story and passion for what he's building which is what we'll dig into today.

Prior to tethr, Matt worked as a Portfolio Manager at a quantitative hedge fund and even achieved the coveted CFA designation. Despite the early career success, Matt was deeply unhappy. After the sudden death of one of his closest friends in 2018 sent him spiraling into a suicidal depression Matt began the journey towards a more fulfilling life. After trying everything from therapy to medication, and even some experimental treatments, Matt discovered a men's peer support group in his hometown of Toronto and that's when his inner world began to shift. After attending a fateful men's retreat in April 2019, Matt returned home on a Monday and quit his job suddenly on Wednesday - he has been building tethr ever since.

In this episode you'll hear more about:

• How tethr got started and how they're doing
• Matt's personal journey since starting tethr
• The pressure of being a mental health founder trying to solve your own problems and experience
• Redefining out relationship with our work and being of service
• The impact our upbringing has on us as adults and men
• The danger of the hustle culture and hustle porn in startups
• How he turned things around half way through college
• Why we need to take more time to be present and appreciate what's in our lives
• How to know when to push and when to rest
• Techniques Matt uses to reconnect with himself
• Connecting with our inner child in times of stress
• Why your well being influences the well being of the company
• What Matt has tried on his journey with mental health
• Why we're not a problem to be fixed
• How joining a men's group change Matt's life
• Power of being seen for who we are
• How do we support men when they have the courage to say, "I'm not ok."
• The power of witnessing and holding space for others
• Why needing help doesn't mean you're broken
• Why we need to look at the hero's journey in a new way (they always have help)
• The power of getting to know yourself
• What has he learned so far building tethr

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Virginia [00:07:58] So what do you like most about the work that you're doing?

Virginia [00:09:13] What are there some common mistakes that you see from your clients making?

Virginia [00:11:58] So how do you help solve those problems that come to see?

Virginia [00:13:58] And so is there an ideal group of men that you work for?

Virginia [00:16:54] Are there any big goals that you're looking to achieve for the next couple of years?

Virginia [00:18:34] Do you have any roadblocks that you feel like are holding you back from achieving your goals?

Virginia [00:22:17] So could you give us a couple examples of the small wins that you allow yourself to celebrate and acknowledge?

Virginia [00:26:18] And so what's the best advice you've ever received?

Virginia [00:27:38] And I like the. What's the best advice you've ever given?

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On this episode we explore:

• Physical training as armour
• Becoming embodied
• Staying centred  while in your feelings
• The power of archetypes
• The fear of getting lost in feeling
• Structure as freedom

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On this episode we explore:

• Forums for guys to express themselves
• Being ‘One of the good guys’
• Carrying your own emotional load
• Navigating female/male dynamics in the workplace
• The power of owning our mistakes
• Full on communication

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On this episode we explore:

• Giving context to the spiritual
• Trusting yourself
• Ego death
• Improv for health
• Dealing with old stories
• Playfulness as a tool
• The psychosomatic element
   

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