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Dr. Dan Hoopes shares a vulnerable story of growing up without "growing up" in the typical sense – he was not reaching maturity milestones and was often wondering what was wrong with him. He had a rare condition that delayed entering into puberty until his late teens, even after high school graduation. He tried to hide and push down the feelings around being left behind, he wore masks of being masculine, but buried his worries, feelings of inadequacy, and comparisons. Eventually he was properly diagnosed, treated, and suddenly grew dramatically in height and weight, but it still didn't feel like a real man. His journey to manhood had felt artificial.  Years after stuffing it down, he began to do the healing work. He reconnected with his inner child – with that boy who had carried so much. He didn't feel embarrassed or ashamed of him, he was deeply moved by all this boy had done and carried for so long. He began to feel more deeply, to be okay with tears which he had avoided expressing his whole life, and found healing with himself, his past, and with his masculinity.  Dan wrote about his journey in a book called "Worthy of the Boy: Your Wounds Can Become Your Wisdom" and is currently writing a book about the balance of the divine masculine and feminine.  Follow Dan on instagram Visit Dan's website Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Dallas Hartwig co-created Whole30 and co-authored the New York Times bestsellers It Starts With Food and The Whole30. He started with the body: physical therapy, nutrition, functional medicine — fifteen years teaching people to rebuild their health from the ground up. But the body is only the foundation. His work since has deepened into masculinity, meaning, and what it actually means to grow up as men — and that’s what we’re here to talk about. We explore the stages of masculine development, male archetypes, distortions of the masculine, and the importance of initiations. Dallas is publishing a new book based on these ideas.  Connect with Dallas:  https://dallashartwig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dallashartwig Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Mitch Whiting shares his story of becoming a performance coach, his self-help journey which evolved from seeking "help" to finding transformation, the power of becoming as a child (but not acting like a child), the stages of awareness, breakthrough, and transformation. Connect with Mitch: https://www.mitchwhiting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchwhiting/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

This episode is a Heare Talk recorded at the end of 2023, shortly after our first retreat at the Zion Wildflower.  Niki regularly faciliatates tai chi, teaches profound truths, and leads transformation labs at the Heare retreats. His story, his mind, and his heart have had a deep impact in the lives of many.  See Niki's work here: https://nikicovington.com/projects Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Richie Norton is a serial entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, author of several books including the best-sellers, The Power of Building Something Stupid and Anti-Time Management, the CEO and CoFounder of Prouduct, and most importantly, a husband and father of four boys (one who already made his way to Heaven) and cared for three beloved foster children.  We laughed, we cried. We covered some incredible territory – insights on entrepreneurship and autonomy, prioritizing time and values now, not later or "when I finally...", lessons from parents and childhood, jobs and creating opportunities, and some powerful perspectives on tragedy, faith, loss, grief, resilience, and joy.  Connect with Richie here: https://richienorton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Ben Checketts is the co-founder and creative director of the fitness and lifestyle clothing brand Rhone, which he started with his brother. With parents in the businesses of therapy and professional sports, Ben and his brother found their way in good careers, but felt the pull of entrepreneurship. They identified opportunities and created a brand that was inspirational and grounded, and stood apart in the athletic space with a focus on "mental fitness." Their company, Rhone, has experienced double digit growth every year. Part of the company culture is a program called the 12 pursuits. Every month is a different focus on an aspect of health and wellness, both physical and mental. We discuss several of these including breathwork, time outdoors, gratitude, play, nutrition, etc. Check out Rhone: https://www.rhone.com https://www.instagram.com/rhone Follow Ben here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benchecketts https://www.instagram.com/ben.checketts Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Garrett Gunderson is the author of ten books, including multiple Wall Street Journal bestsellers, with Killing Sacred Cows reaching number one and making the New York Times Best Sellers list. His work is about restoring clarity, freedom, and creating a life that actually feels worth living, one that you don’t want to retire from. Oh, and to make money more fun and easy, he even filmed a comedy special you can find on Amazon Prime called The American Ream. We cover a broad range of topics related to finance: our perceptions about money, money in marriage, challenging assumptions, legacy beliefs, or financial "sacred cows", investor profiles, the power of relationships, hot takes on crypto, real estate, retirement / 401Ks, taxes, and we conclude with some powerful thoughts on definitions of success, relationship with fear and failure, and purpose statements.  Connect with Garrett: https://garrettgunderson.com/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Bryce Herrera is a therapist at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute who works with men, women, couples, and youth.  In this conversation, we talk about why he got into social work and therapy, men's mental health, relationships, transference or unconscious templates, observation and awareness, childhood development, the use of AI for emotional or therapeutic purposes, some of the common challenges men face today, and core needs.  Connect with Bryce: https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/bryce-s-herrera https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/bryce-scott-herrera-murray-ut/763432 Utah Business Week article referenced: https://www.utahbusiness.com/thought-leadership/2026/03/10/mens-mental-health-burnout-economy-brotherhood-communities-entrepreneur/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this powerful conversation with Shawn Finnegan, serial entrepreneur, investor, & master connector, we discuss the early struggles he faced with entrepreneurship, finding the power of connections in business and personal life, the importance of introspection and writing, the power of relationships, forgiveness, building up daughters as a girl dad, definitions of failures and success, and fulfillment.  Shawn is an incredible supporter, promoter, and connector, and discovered early in his entrepreneurship career how impactful relationships can be. He shares how relationships in business go beyond the transactional – that adding real value and working together can create deep and lasting friendships.  In a touching moment, he shares how he learns the most important life lessons from his daughters, with a powerful story of kindness and compassion demonstrated by his girl in the wake of witnessing a car accident.  Follow and connect with Shawn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finneganshawn/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-finnegan-03b254a/ The X Room: https://www.instagram.com/the.xroom/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this authentic conversation, Kory shares his experiences dealing with depression and suicidal ideation from the time he was a teenager. He has learned to thrive while navigating mental health challenges, and has been a successful, award-winning entrepreneur, husband and father, and voice on social platforms and in the community for mental health awareness. His example modeling vulnerability, openness, and honesty has resonated with thousands of followers. He shares from the heart about the devastating loss of their baby boy a few years ago, and the importance of his faith and connection with a loving God who understands his grief and sorrows. Follow Kory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kory-stevens-97b97a46/ https://www.instagram.com/korystevens/ Tuff Pops: https://tuffpops.com/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

Jesse Breffle has been a part of the Heare Brotherhood since it's earliest stages. He's been a voice of wisdom, support, and empathy to the community. In this conversation, Jesse shares his experiences with volunteering and serving young women in Nepal who have experienced abandonment and abuse. As a male volunteer among many women, he played a unique role in representing that men can be safe and trustworthy. The stories he shares and lessons gained are powerful. We discuss the "manosphere," mature vs. immature masculinity, creating safety, muay thai and the "inner martial arts," attachment, and rites of passage for young men. The shelter Jesse referred to is called Raksha Nepal. Jesse now runs a nonprofit called Raksha Ascent which takes the girls from the shelter on week-long self development treks in the Himalayas. Learn more at rakshaascent.org Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, Dallin Harmon shares his journey that has lead to living with greater peace, presence, and purpose – even in uncertainty and disruptive lifestyle changes.  Dallin shares some personal and emotional experiences – leaving a comfortable job, cutting back drastically on family expenses, and facing some serious health issues that came up for his wife  – that brought out suffering and pointed to limiting beliefs and lies. Through the principles and techniques he has learned and cultivated, he shares the experience of getting back to truth and finding relief, clarity, peace, and experiencing miracles along the way.  You'll hear many principles that enable us to find stillness and peace within ourselves – without the need for distraction or escape.  Learn more about and connect with Dallin here:  https://dallinharmon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallinharmon/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this insightful and very informative interview, Ian Mai shares his personal journey with ADHD, its neurobiological basis, and how understanding these aspects can transform emotional regulation, relationships, and personal growth. Discover practical tools, mental models, and the importance of community support in navigating ADHD and related challenges. Connect with Ian Mai: https://www.ianmai.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-mai-coaching/ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this compelling and authentic conversation, Carl Richards shares his story of becoming a financial advisor who happened to be more interested in people than money.  He quickly discovered that money was a powerful entry point for human connections and discovery, revealing the "why" behind financial goals, uncovering belief systems, and often bringing up strong emotions like fear, avoidance, shame, worry, etc.  We discuss our earliest memories and associations with money, cultural expectations and changes especially with men and finance, the importance of defining success, failure, our worth, and what is "enough." Carl shares a powerful story of living overseas and discovering his wife had been in a terrible accident, which then lead to his own healing journey with self, others, and his relationship with money.   More about Carl: Carl Richards started The Sketch Guy column in The New York Times from the hills of Utah, crafting clear, relatable insights about money with just cardstock and a Sharpie. The column ran weekly for a decade. This journey began when Carl applied for what he thought was a job as a “security guard,” only to find out the ad actually said “securities.” That slight misstep sparked a lifelong dedication to reshaping how we think about money. Since then, Carl has become a Certified Financial Planner™, built and sold a successful investment firm, and spoken at financial and investment events worldwide—from Australia to South Africa, the UK, and major economic centers across Europe, Canada, and the United States. His bestsellers, The Behavior Gap and The One-Page Financial Plan, have been translated into over ten languages and continue to resonate globally.His latest book, Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches, came out in October 2025. It’s a collection of 101 sketches and essays, designed to spark real conversations about money. Through his daily podcast, Behavior Gap Radio, which now has over 1,300 episodes and over one million downloads, Carl shares new perspectives on aligning our resources with what truly matters. His latest audio project, 50 Fires, backed by executive producers Chip and Joanna Gaines, explores the intersections of money and meaning with guests like Pete Holmes, David Whyte, Krista Tippett, and his favorite guest by far, his wife, Cori.Carl founded The Society of Advice, a community of financial planners dedicated to the craft of advice. They gather for a monthly online workshop and frequent retreats in Park City, Utah. When he’s not exploring ideas about money, Carl, a Wilderness First Responder, can be found navigating Utah’s high mountain ridges on foot, skis, or bike. Married to Cori since 1995, they have four kids, whom they consider their best friends. To place a bulk order of Carl's book, listeners can save an additional 5% by using the code YourMoney5 at checkout. Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn

In this fun, deep, and vulnerable episode, Logan Petersen shares his unexpected journey of dealing with mental struggles to becoming a leading influencer in men's mental health and starting a podcast called Dad Bods and Beards. He shares a powerful and emotional story of experiencing a mental breakdown, and was fortunate to have the help of his wife and first responders to get on a path of recovery and stability. He's now a voice and advocate for men's mental health and shares the message with humor and a relatable authenticity.  He's also diving into a stand up comedy tour called Middle Aged Mayem – watch for tour dates! Follow Logan on instagram here: Instagram.com/loganpetersen Dad Bods and Beards Podcast: Youtube Spotify Apple podcast Instagram.com/dadbodsandbeards_ Connect with us: hearebros.com Instagram LinkedIn