Michael Anderson | the inner work, healing trauma, connection, parenting and fatherhood

Bryan Hurd shares his story of stepping into his mission in the men's work space, or "soul work."He is the founder of The Evolution Project which includes a two-day men's retreat with an inward compression for an outward expansion and a deeper connect of the mind and heart. Our host Michael attended one of Bryan's retreat a few years ago and had some powerful breakthroughs that helped propel him forward on his current trajectory. We discuss vulnerability, authenticity, ego and the way it often manifests: Identity, Attachment to outcome, and Narrative. Michael shares the story of deciding to attend Bryan's retreat at a crucial moment, and what impact that had for him. In the discussion, Bryan shares this powerful statement among many, "if we silence the mind...the soul knows."Learn more about Bryan's work:https://www.myevolutionproject.com/

Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology (Science of Happiness and Well-Being), she combines evidence-based research with real-world experience to help individuals and teams embrace courage, push limits, and achieve greater performance and well-being. Her upcoming book, The Science of Bravery, provides practical tools for developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships.In this fascinating conversation, Jill shares her experiences with understanding bravery, facing challenges, choosing the harder path for personal growth, development, and a sense of well-being. We explore positive psychology and how to differentiate between toxic positivity and true optimism, the journey of becoming and the role of opposition, defining what we really want and overcoming the fear and resistance, and more – all with an anchor in science- and researched-based insights.Within the topic of bravery, she shares the need for defining our desires and what might be holding us back, changing our mindset, and the importance of supportive relationships in doing courageous things. In other words, we can do hard things and we don't have to brave them alone.To follow and learn more from Jill: https://www.jillschulman.com/

In this inspiring conversation, Bubba Page shares his core values – the four F's: Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance, and dives deep into faith.He shares his beliefs and devotion to God and stepping into vulnerability about his faith on social media. We discuss masculinity, discipline and self-mastery, and deeper connection with God.Bubba shares passionately about the power of prayer and worship, the importance of sexual discipline, the power of the truths in scriptures, and more.We talk about what helped him get through a divorce – difficult enough on its own – but in this case, with the pressure and visibility of a brand, reputation and shared audience of over 2 million followers.Follow Bubba here:www.instagram.com/bubbapagewww.linkedin.com/in/bubbapagehttps://influence.vc

Michael Anderson is a couples/family therapist and coach who helps people find deeper healing and connection with themselves and others. In this conversation, we explore topics like understanding trauma, why it matters, how we go through the process of healing and reconnection, understanding triggers, and unhelpful vs. helpful processing.John then speaks up about the challenges of being a parent and father, and we explore some concepts of repair, emotional regulation, and how to change our reactive patterns by getting more comfortable with our own discomfort. He concludes with some guidance on how to start the inner work which begins with curiosity, opening the door to deeper self-compassion and self-love.Follow and connect with Michael on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anderson-44ba36ba/

In this episode, Jason, John, and Mike discuss some of the insights, practices, and impactful experiences from the Heare Retreat at the Zion Wildflower in November of 2024. We discuss what happens in transformation labs, the power of getting into the heart space, and the support of brotherhood as we face ourselves and do the inner work. Link to the Curtis Morley episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curtis-morley-counterfeit-emotions-moving-through-divorce/id1728144941?i=1000647228549

Tanner Guzy shares his views on men's style and the concept of "extegrity," where our external appearance is an authentic reflection of our internal identity. We talk about men's relationship with style and appearance, including an on-the-spot stylistic evaluation of John and Mike.Further into the episode, Tanner shares some of his mental health journey, therapy, IFS, attachment styles, somatic work, and the way muay thai and jiu jitsu have helped him process and create brotherhood connections.Follow and connect with Tanner Guzy.Social:https://x.com/tannerguzyhttps://www.tiktok.com/discover/tanner-guzyhttps://www.instagram.com/tannerguzyWebsite:https://masculine-style.com/Book:The Appearance of Powerhttps://www.amazon.com/Appearance-Power-Masculinity-Expressed-Aesthetics/dp/1979138400

In this episode, Hunter shares the story of exposure to pornography and it becoming and unwanted behavior. Over time, he became more open, honest, and public about the struggles he had experienced and found that to be an important part of the process of letting it go. He also shares the impact of shame, which only worsened the behaviors, and learned to let go of shame and let go of perfectionism to create a healthier relationship with himself and others. He talks about reframing porn in a way that lessened its appeal, and how changing his perspective on it has helped him to decrease the desire to view and seek deeper, authentic connection. Connect with and follow Hunter on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_hunter.clark/

We were delighted to have Morgan Snyder on the Heare podcast. We discuss his background and upbringing, the importance of brotherhood and connection with a healthy dose of competition. As a father of six, we talk about parenting, homeschooling, setting priorities and processes for the family's well-being. As a creative and copywriter, we discuss entrepreneurship, freedom and flexibility, the importance of execution, and finding your voice with authenticity, effort, and consistency. Morgan shares his perspective that what matters most to share or write about is our stories – and we all have them. That's what is interesting and connects with people. To follow or connect with Morgan, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themorgansnyder/

In this episode, we dive into Brock's personal story of facing an identity crisis in high school and later, making a significant pivot in his education and career which led him into psychology, neuroscience, and wellness. He is the founder of Neuromastery, with the mission of helping men build mind and body resilience through the four pillars of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental, which is inclusive of social well-being. Brock shares some great insights and perspectives on resilience, identity, healing, progress, growth, and the power of community. We're thrilled to be collaborating with Brock on the upcoming Connect & Conquer event on Aug 10th, 2024 in South Jordan, Utah. More info here: https://connectandconquerfestival.com/

In this episode, John Moore and Scott Porter discuss entrepreneurship, the impact of creating remarkable experiences and brand evangelists, how to transform organizations through simple systems and human connections, and the impact of creating on our mental and spiritual well-being. They also discuss the upcoming Mexico City Heare x Vitamin T retreat experience which will include amazing food, incredible sites, transformational experiences, and deep connections.