Latest Brotherhood Calls
(Omega) 15 February, 2024
Duration: 1:12:08
Practice: Integrating With Your Higher Self by Tim Watts
Leson: Aspiration #11 Part 2 Needs by Dr. Robert Glover
Duration: 5:05
A member of Integration Nation from an Indian cultural background expressed his frustration and fear over the expectation that he should financially support his aging parents.
Duration: 4:27
A member of Integration Nation from an Indian cultural background expressed his frustration and fear over the expectation that he should financially support his aging parents.
Duration: 4:23
A member of Integration Nation seeks clarification on the topic of needs, expressing confusion about why he would be considered needy when he consistently hides his needs.
(Alpha) 8 February, 2024
Duration: 1:37:10
Practice: Full Body Scan by Brian Begin
INterview: Dr. Robert Glover INterviews Brian Begin
Duration: 2:45
A member of Integration Nation asked Brian Begin about his thoughts on a feminine cleanse, as he was contemplating doing one before launching his own brand.
Duration: 2:40
The member asked Brian Begin, about a practice that one can do for 10-20 minutes daily to make significant progress in personal development.
Duration: 2:45
The member asked Brian Begin, about a practice that one can do for 10-20 minutes daily to make significant progress in personal development.
Duration: 2:15
The member asks about the difference between Brian Begin's book and Dr. Robert Glover’s book "Dating Essentials for Men".
Duration: 3:35
Is a conversation between a member of Integration Nation and Brian Begin, discussing how to handle situations when a partner becomes angry and makes false accusations.
Previous Calls Audio Clips
(Omega) 2 February, 2024
Duration: 4:50
Distinction between giving without expectation in a relationship (Christian context) versus needs being met in a relationship. Dr. Glover outlines two rules: 1) Surround self with people who want to help meet needs & don't put expectations on those who can't/don't want to. 2) Healthiest form of giving is without expectation of receiving back.
Duration: 5:49
Balancing vulnerability in a relationship without compromising masculinity. Dr. Glover clarifies vulnerability as being real & taking risks, not making partner therapist/emotional support. Shares personal experience of expressing depression to wife, leading to her nurturing him & meeting needs without appearing weak or less masculine.
Duration: 4:36
Handling rejection & meeting needs when not met by particular person. Dr. Glover advises avoiding attachment to specific outcome (avoids suffering, neediness, manipulation, passive-aggression). Quotes David Deida: "Choose a woman who chooses you."
(Alpha) 25 January, 2024
Duration: 4:37
A member seeks advice on communicating sexual needs assertively. Dr. Glover discusses communication differences between men and women in sex context. Suggests focusing on wife's "love language" and leading through actions rather than words. Addresses possibility of wife not rejecting sex, but member's neediness.
Duration: 4:15
Discussion on understanding limits of personal wants/needs. Dr. Glover emphasizes acknowledging needs, revisiting childhood passions for identification. Importance of supportive people in meeting these needs and personal experience shared. Focus should be on finding those willing to go the distance with one's needs and wants, rather than setting limits.
Duration: 2:41
A member seeks advice on expressing needs without appearing needy. Dr. Glover explains difference between having needs and being needy: having needs involves responsibility, meeting masculine & feminine needs through resources; being needy is portrayed through manipulative behaviors seeking to fill emptiness. Connecting with men can help fill the 'bucket' of needs for fulfillment.
Duration: 2:38
A member seeks advice on overly helpful behavior in relationships. Dr. Glover suggests member may derive value from this, leading to codependency. Advice given: be aware, notice if help is resisted or making others dependent; allow others to meet their needs and seek cooperative reciprocal relationships.
Duration: 3:27
A member seeks advice on managing needs in marriage after 14 years, struggling to identify beyond sex. Dr. Glover emphasizes individual responsibility for meeting needs, not just partner's. Revisit agreement with wife about sexual needs and availability, have an honest discussion, consider options, and seek professional help if needed.
Duration: 2:45
A member seeks advice on overcoming anxiety related to meeting sexual needs. Dr. Glover shares personal experience of prioritizing others' needs, rejecting opportunities due to anxiety. His strategy: say yes to every opportunity, consciously observe & soothe anxiety; growth process, continue saying yes and practice self-soothing.
Duration: 2:58
A member seeks advice on identifying needs and wants. Dr. Glover suggests first step is awareness; keep notepad to write down needs/wants as noticed (ranging from basic to complex). Discusses "junk food feminine" - distractions like TV, internet, pornography, substance use masking true needs.