In this episode of The Transformation Code, I sit down with Ryan Herrington for a deep, honest conversation about what it means to lead as a healthy man in today’s world and why men need other men more than ever.
Ryan shares his journey from insecurity, body image struggles, and emotional disconnection… to becoming the grounded leader of Bali Brotherhood where he holds space for hundreds of entrepreneurial men each week.
We explore:
• Why hustle culture burns men out and what to do instead
• The hidden wounds around anger and worth (and how they still run the show)
• Five core foundations for fulfillment as a man
• Why men thrive in brotherhood and the pain of being a ‘lone wolf’
• Nervous system mastery: how to hold more, and stress less
• How to move from fear-based relationships to love-based relationship
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:10 – Redefining Freedom & Family
04:00 – Masculine Responsibility
05:30 – The Obstacle Is the Way
07:00 – Reclaiming Masculinity
09:10 – Attracting a soulmate
13:00 – Body Image & Shame
14:00 – The power of Breathwork
16:00 – Letting Go of Protection
19:40 – Unlearning the Hustle
23:20 – True High Performance
26:00 – Success for Validation
30:30 – The Five Pillars
33:40 – The Power of Brotherhood
36:00 – Final Reflection
About Ryan Herrington:
Ryan Herrington is the founder of the Bali Brotherhood, bringing together ambitious men each week in Bali helping them navigate the challenges and build a peer group of other brothers. Ryan also helps men scale businesses without losing themselves in the process.
His own journey took him from body shame and burnout to emotional depth, leadership, and nervous system mastery. Today, Ryan teaches men how to hold pressure, lead from their core, and create lives built on freedom, purpose, and powerful relationships.
He’s not just teaching a code…he’s living it.
"Freedom isn’t doing whatever you want. It’s becoming the man who no longer needs to escape."
- Ryan Herrington
This one’s for the man who’s done the work… but still feels something’s missing.
🎧 Tune in. Let the code activate something real within you.
Sam
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