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What if the peace you’re chasing isn’t something to find, but something to remember?
This conversation unfolded through a series of voice notes exchanged inside our private men’s WhatsApp group.
What emerged was too powerful not to share.
Gareth and Brian Tremblay had a conversation on meditation, the monkey mind, ego, impermanence, and the pursuit of a more present, peaceful life. From psychedelic sound baths to 10-day silent Vipassana retreats, we share personal stories that bring these ideas to life. If you’ve ever struggled to “just be,” this one’s for you.
Expect practical tools, personal transmissions, and reflections on how meditation can rewire your inner world and reshape your reality.
What you’ll learn:
Note: Since this wasn’t recorded in a studio, there’s some minor mic feedback in parts, but the message is well worth it.
If you’re looking to go deeper with lifestyle design tools like these, join us inside the FSB Tribe, our private men's community where transformation happens every day: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/gettribe.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out episode 60 of the show “From stuck to unstoppable - with Todd Jason". In that episode, he and Gareth dive more deeply into the 10-day silent meditation retreat called Vipasana.
THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS
An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that help them identify and integrate their blind spots.
Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers hosts the King's Circle, a free two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders.
When you regularly invest in this type of training:
All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you.
We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for.
Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brian is a mechanical design engineer based in Boulder, Colorado, with decades of experience building medical devices for infant care, cranial and spinal neurosurgery. A creative builder and lifelong learner, Brian has led teams to distill complexity into real-world, user-centered solutions. Now in a season of career reinvention, Brian is expanding into teaching and mentoring around leadership, mindset, and life transitions—grounded in meditation and wellness practices that strengthen resilience, clarity, and decision-making under pressure.
Connect with him on:
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely.
Connect with him on:
Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook
By Gareth Pickering and Matt DahseWhat if the peace you’re chasing isn’t something to find, but something to remember?
This conversation unfolded through a series of voice notes exchanged inside our private men’s WhatsApp group.
What emerged was too powerful not to share.
Gareth and Brian Tremblay had a conversation on meditation, the monkey mind, ego, impermanence, and the pursuit of a more present, peaceful life. From psychedelic sound baths to 10-day silent Vipassana retreats, we share personal stories that bring these ideas to life. If you’ve ever struggled to “just be,” this one’s for you.
Expect practical tools, personal transmissions, and reflections on how meditation can rewire your inner world and reshape your reality.
What you’ll learn:
Note: Since this wasn’t recorded in a studio, there’s some minor mic feedback in parts, but the message is well worth it.
If you’re looking to go deeper with lifestyle design tools like these, join us inside the FSB Tribe, our private men's community where transformation happens every day: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/gettribe.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out episode 60 of the show “From stuck to unstoppable - with Todd Jason". In that episode, he and Gareth dive more deeply into the 10-day silent meditation retreat called Vipasana.
THE KING'S CIRCLE: A DOJO FOR INTEGRATED LEADERS
An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that help them identify and integrate their blind spots.
Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers hosts the King's Circle, a free two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders.
When you regularly invest in this type of training:
All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you.
We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for.
Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brian is a mechanical design engineer based in Boulder, Colorado, with decades of experience building medical devices for infant care, cranial and spinal neurosurgery. A creative builder and lifelong learner, Brian has led teams to distill complexity into real-world, user-centered solutions. Now in a season of career reinvention, Brian is expanding into teaching and mentoring around leadership, mindset, and life transitions—grounded in meditation and wellness practices that strengthen resilience, clarity, and decision-making under pressure.
Connect with him on:
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely.
Connect with him on:
Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook