Causeway Conversations

In this episode of Causeway Conversations, Vince sits down with Stephan Genovese for a conversation about perseverance, relational repair, parenting, and the uncomfortable truth that meaningful change almost always requires staying in the work longer than we want to. Together, they explore how our culture has normalized quitting, why growth depends on delayed gratification, and what it really mean...

What does it mean for a man to truly feel alive — and what happens when that spark goes missing? In this episode, host Vince Benevento, LPC sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Justin Carotti, LCSW, LADC — licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, and founder of Valiant Counseling and Coaching — for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it looks like when men lose th...

What does it really mean to show up for your family? In this episode of Causeway Conversations , Vince sits down with Nick Fernandes, LCSW, to explore why providing isn’t the same as being present. They discuss how modern life and career demands can quietly pull fathers away from home — and the lasting impact that absence can have on family connection. Vince shares his own experience of prioritizi...

What happens when we stop running from the labels in our lives — and start using them as a roadmap for growth? In this episode of Causeway Conversations , Vince sits down with Michael Mello, LCSW, to talk about why naming our struggles can be one of the most powerful steps toward healing. Together, they explore how it is difficult for men to articulate emotions, how naming the emotion can help you...

The premiere episode of this season’s Causeway Conversations begins with Chapter 1 of Vince’s Book, Boys Will Be Men: 8 Lessons for the Lost American Male, “Brick by Brick.” Vince sits down with Johnny Markette, LPC to explore why real growth — in growing up, fatherhood, relationships, career, strength, and character — is built one small decision at a time. They discuss how: Any problem can be sol...

Causeway Conversations is a podcast about young men navigating the in-between—when motivation drops, direction feels unclear, and purpose is hard to find. Hosted by Vince Benevento, LPC, the show explores men’s mental health, masculinity, identity, and personal development through honest, grounded conversations. Each episode offers insight into the challenges facing young men, including confidence...