Episodios

  • Building Better Habits | 16 Tools for Men's Mental Health Part 1

    Building Better Habits | 16 Tools for Men's Mental Health Part 1
    Jul 15 2025
    In this practical and personal episode of The Bonded Brotherhood Podcast, Jeff and Steve dig into 16 foundational habits that can help men improve their mental health and reconnect with themselves. Drawing from personal stories, hard lessons, and ongoing struggles, they offer actionable strategies to help men show up more intentionally in their lives, families, and communities. From managing stress and setting boundaries to finding hobbies and practicing gratitude, the episode is packed with grounded advice that feels real and relatable.

    Jeff opens up about the moment he finally saw a counselor and learned how to name the things he'd been carrying for years. Steve brings wisdom and humor from his own life, including the power of separating sleep schedules and rediscovering old hobbies like fly fishing and shooting sports. Whether you’re burned out, disconnected, or just trying to feel more like yourself again, this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and build a life that’s truly yours.

    Chapters
    [Start] The Power of Real Emotions: Jeff and Steve kick things off by exploring how acknowledging your emotions is the first tool for building better mental health.
    08:02 Ask for Help Like a Mechanic: The guys reflect on therapy, marriage counseling, and why seeking professional help might be the strongest move a man can make.
    16:00 More Than Muscles: Physical health gets real airtime as Jeff and Steve talk lifting, running, and the unexpected peace that comes from endorphins, gym rituals, and long walks with dogs.
    29:26 Micro Goals, Major Impact: From daily gratitude to marriage-saving to-do lists, this chapter unpacks how setting small, intentional goals can reshape your mindset and relationships over time.
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    43 m
  • Faith, Fire, and the Fight to Heal | Steve Smith’s Story

    Faith, Fire, and the Fight to Heal | Steve Smith’s Story
    Jul 8 2025
    Co-founder Steve Smith shares his personal journey, one marked by childhood abandonment, physical and emotional abuse, and a long, silent battle with undiagnosed PTSD. What emerges from this candid conversation is a story of survival, transformation, spiritual clarity, and the hard-won wisdom of a man who’s chosen to break cycles rather than continue them. Through it all, Steve’s commitment to growth, faith, and fatherhood stands as a powerful example of how a man can rewrite his legacy.

    Jeff and Steve unpack how pain can turn into pressure that explodes in anger, burnout, and broken relationships, but also how that same pain, when named and addressed, can become a catalyst for connection, healing, and purpose. Whether through faith, therapy, or even psychedelics, Steve walks listeners through the key moments that pulled him out of survival mode and into a life of intention.

    Chapters
    [Start] The Boy on the Plane: Steve recounts being sent alone to live with his father at age five.
    20:06 The Challenges of Adult Life: Steve explores how unresolved pain from the past can resurface in moments of stress and struggle.
    36:34 Staying Grounded: Steve dives into the daily rituals, solo adventures, and intentional solitude that help reset the nervous system and create lasting clarity.
    59:40 A Purpose That Resonates: Steve finds his mission in helping others speak and unpacks what makes Bonded Brotherhood more than a project—it’s personal.

    Links and Resources
    • The Shawn Ryan Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=6d3b5e0ef9144884
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Welcome to the Bonded Brotherhood

    Welcome to the Bonded Brotherhood
    Jul 1 2025
    In this powerful first episode of the Bonded Bros Podcast, Jeff Low and Steve Smith invite listeners into the origin story of their mission-driven community. Bonded Brotherhood isn’t about polished production or curated self-help clichés, it’s about real men having real conversations about life’s challenges, from grief and depression to the struggles of fatherhood, burnout, and loneliness. This inaugural episode sets the tone for what listeners can expect: raw honesty, emotional vulnerability, and a deep desire to build something meaningful for men who feel like they're shouldering life alone.

    Jeff and Steve recount how the idea for Bonded Brotherhood sparked during a hunting trip with their sons, when a deep, late-night conversation turned into a shared vision. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disconnected, or just in need of a reset, The Bonded Brotherhood will make you feel seen. And more importantly, it will remind you that you’re not alone.

    Chapters:
    [Start] The Brotherhood Begins: The truck ride home from a hunting trip
    08:00 Work, Worth, and Burnout: Jeff shares how this relentless drive led to deep depression and near tragedy.
    34:03 The Turning Point: Grief and Awakening:
    After the unexpected death of his father, Jeff goes hunting and bags banded geese
    1:04:34 Why This Podcast Exists: Jeff and Steve outline the core mission of Bonded Brotherhood.

    Links and Resources:


    The Chosen (TV Series): https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us
    Bird banding and wildlife tracking programs: https://www.usgs.gov/labs/bird-banding-laboratory
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Welcome to the Bonded Bros Podcast

    Welcome to the Bonded Bros Podcast
    Jul 1 2025
    2 m