The Kaur Aura Podcast
A podcast created to share uplifting content and positive narratives that motivate and empower people to improve their well-being and self-development and wholeheartedly embrace their true, authentic selves.
The Kaur Aura Podcast
What happens when men create safe spaces?
What happens when a professional dancer from a tough background decides to revolutionise mental health support? Reiss Craig-Micheal Loftus takes us on a powerful journey from dancing on cruise ships to founding the award-winning Brotherhood Legion CIC and Sisterhood Midlands - organisations transforming how we approach wellbeing and community.
Growing up surrounded by poverty, crime, and limited opportunities, Reiss found his escape through dance. This passion eventually took him around the world as a professional performer. But beneath the success, he battled substance abuse and struggled to find genuine connection. During lockdown, everything changed. Facing uncertainty about his career and seeking more control over his future, Reiss began organising small meetups with men who needed routine and support. What started as simple check-ins evolved into a movement that's changing, and sometimes saving lives.
Brotherhood Legion isn't your typical mental health organisation. Through weekend fitness sessions, coffee meetups, hikes, retreats, and constant WhatsApp support, Reiss has created something far more profound: a true community where people can shed their performative masks and embrace vulnerability. The impact is staggering. Members who once contemplated suicide now lead group discussions. Men who couldn't make eye contact now organise social events. Women find spaces to express struggles that their cultures typically silence. Through it all, Reiss demonstrates that healing happens in relationship, not isolation.
The future looks bright as Brotherhood Legion expands its reach toward youth programs, workplace wellbeing, and larger community initiatives. Reiss's journey reminds us that our greatest struggles can become our greatest gifts to others when we're brave enough to share them. Ready to find your tribe? Connect with the Brotherhood Legion through Instagram and Facebook (@thebrotherhoodlegioncic or @thesisterhood_Midlands), visit brotherhoodlegion.com, or email brotherhoodlegion@hotmail.com.