We take a crack at answering some compelling and popular questions from the Heare App's most active channel: the Anonymous Q&A. We talk about how this section works and the important connections it has created, and then dive in to a few questions such as: Is it weird that I love to be naked? Or miss the good ole days of skinny dipping or being in the locker room with the boys? What does modern male platonic intimacy look like?
Do I belong here if I'm not ____ (religious, straight, married, a father, etc.)?
And how these questions give men opportunities to support each other, but also to challenge each other to grow. As John said, "Come as you are but don't plan to stay as you are. Let's grow together."

In this Part 2 episode, we discuss how Justin and John met Mike and invited him to join the Heare founding team – and the significant learning moments along the journey of launching the brotherhood. Justin and John also take ample opportunity to embarrass Mike and place him on a pedestal (to Mike’s great discomfort and chagrin). We discuss how Heare started as an apparel brand, but quickly grew into a community with events, retreats, and experiences, both physical and digital. We summarize what happens at our typical Heare retreats and conclude with the meaning of “Namaste.”

This episode dives into the concept of retreats: what does it mean to “retreat,” why is it important, and what is the impact. We discuss the back story of how Mike got into facilitating retreats and then dive deep into one of the key components, breathwork. Each of us has had impactful, transformative, and spiritual experiences through retreats and breathwork that were pivotal in our journeys of reconnecting, seeking healing, finding purpose, and forging brotherhood.

Our pilot episode is dedicated to the Heare Brotherhood Oath, the inspiring story of how it came to be, and what impact it has had on our members so far. We discuss how the Oath is foundational for our community and how it helps us to create thriving, safe spaces for men. We also touch on topics like finding strength in vulnerability, accountability, the power of safe spaces to be open and real, Justin's powerful personal story, and John concludes with a touching story of a life that was saved because of one man's commitment to the oath and his fellow brothers.

A brief introduction to The Heare Brotherhood Podcast with hosts Mike Allen, Justin Brey, and John Moore.