It's a Guy Thing

In this episode of Men-tioned, I’m sharing the story of Arizona Boy — someone closer to my age, ambitious, driven, and focused on his goals, but also someone who was still hiding a major part of himself. What started as attraction, quickly turned into a complicated connection built around secrecy, mixed emotions, and wanting more from someone who realistically couldn’t give me what I needed. As fe...

In this episode of It’s a Guy Thing, I sit down with my friend Dama for an honest conversation about co-dependency — what it looks like, how it shows up in relationships, and why it can be so hard to recognize when you’re in it. We talk about attachment, emotional reliance, losing yourself in someone else, and the journey of learning how to love without abandoning yourself. This episode is for any...

In this episode of It’s a Guy Thing, I sit down with my dear friend Adia for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to dream again. We unpack the dreams, goals, and desires we’ve carried, the moments when life made those visions feel distant, and how the world can sometimes dilute the passion we once had. Together, we explore the process of reconnecting with purpose, rebuilding belief in you...

In this episode of It’s a Guy Thing, I sit down with my friend Hannah for an honest conversation about the phrase “If he wanted to, he would” — and what it really means when it comes to dating, effort, communication, and emotional availability. Together, we unpack the difference between genuine interest and mixed signals, consistency and excuses, patience and settling. We talk about how men show u...

In the first installment of Men-tioned, I’m sharing the story of Chef Kelly — a military man I met on a dating app who became more than I expected. What started as casual quickly became complicated as feelings developed, boundaries blurred, and I found myself experiencing emotions I wasn’t fully prepared for. From hookups to house-sitting while he was on deployment, this story unpacks the exciteme...

It’s a Guy Thing is a podcast about relationships, heartbreak, breakthrough, self-discovery, and what it means to grow as a man. Through honest conversations and real experiences, this show creates space for men to feel seen, understood, and empowered. The goal is simple: to help women better understand men, and to help men better understand themselves. From emotional healing to mental strength, p...

In the first episode of It’s a Guy Thing, we go beneath the surface to explore The Root— the internal foundation of who we are and how it shapes the way we move through the world. This episode unpacks how our upbringing, environment, and experiences within the household can leave lasting effects on how men see themselves, love others, communicate, and respond to pain. From broken homes to emotiona...