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Ep. 5: Embracing Growth with Pieter Van Winkle
The BrassBalls TenderHeart Podcast · Episode 5 · Originally released December 13, 2025 · 37 min
Pieter Van Winkle talks with Bryce about identity, fulfillment and growth as a man.
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About this episode
They cover fatherhood, not fitting neatly into social norms, the power of connecting with the land, and the joy that can come from messy relationships.
Key takeaways
- Fatherhood can reshape a man’s sense of identity.
- Not fitting the mold can be the start of a more honest life.
- Connection to the land can be deeply restorative.
- Growth often comes through life’s messiest seasons.
About Pieter Van Winkle
Pieter Van Winkle shares his work at pietervw.com.
Doing this work yourself?
Bryce Giron Mathern, LPC, works with men, dads and couples in Denver. If this episode hit home, start here:
