Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor

In this episode of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , Victor turns the questions on me as we talk about what it means to return to Fresno State—not as a student, but as a public speaker. I reflect on my time at Fresno State, the challenges I faced as a student with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, why I eventually stepped away, and how much it means to come back years later with a completely differe...

After 16 years of friendship, how well do we actually know each other? In Episode 16 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we put our friendship to the test with questions about our personalities, memories, habits, goals, and the moments that have shaped our friendship over the years. Some answers are easy. Some might surprise us. And some might prove that even after 16 years, there are still th...

In Episode 15 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we talk about Victor’s goals for the rest of 2026 and what he hopes to accomplish before the year comes to an end. Victor shares what he is working toward personally, the areas where he wants to continue growing, and what success would look like for him over the next few months. We also talk about staying motivated, setting realistic goals, and...

In Episode 14 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we answer seven questions that people may be curious about but sometimes feel afraid or uncomfortable asking people with disabilities. Reyes shares his perspective from living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy , while Victor answers from his experience living with SMA Type 2 . Even though we have two different neuromuscular conditions, we face m...

What would Victor do if his content took off, he became a successful public speaker, and his platform reached a much bigger audience? In Episode 13 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , Victor talks about what success would really mean to him. We discuss bigger content opportunities, public speaking, supporting family, giving back to the disability community, staying grounded, and the kind of le...

In Episode 12 of Unfiltered with Reyes and Victor , we take listeners behind the scenes of how we bring guests onto our separate platforms. We discuss how we discover potential guests, decide who is a good fit, reach out through email and social media, prepare personalized questions, and help each guest feel comfortable sharing their story. We also talk about research, scheduling, follow-ups, unan...

In Episode 11 of Unfiltered with Reyes and Victor , I interview my co-host, Victor Guerra, about his podcast, Become the Victor . Victor shares what inspired him to launch the podcast, the meaning behind its name, the message he hopes listeners take away from each episode, and the kinds of conversations he wants to create. He also discusses his experience as a podcast host, the challenges of build...

In Episode 10 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we have an honest conversation about accepting our disabilities and how that journey has changed as we have gotten older. Alfonso lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Victor lives with spinal muscular atrophy Type 2. Although our disabilities and experiences are different, we both understand what it means to face physical changes, depend...

In this episode of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we talk about something many disabled people experience but not enough people understand: being ignored, talked around, or treated like we are invisible. We discuss what it feels like when people greet everyone else in the room but skip over the disabled person, or when they ask the caregiver, parent, sibling, or family member questions inste...

In Episode 7 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we have one of the most emotional and important conversations we’ve had so far: what happens if we outlive our parents? For many people with disabilities, parents are more than just parents. They are caregivers, protectors, advocates, and the people who understand our daily needs better than anyone else. Some people only have one parent. Some ha...

In Episode 6 of Unfiltered with Reyes & Victor , we ask one of the most honest questions we’ve probably both thought about before: What would life be like if we didn’t have SMA or muscular dystrophy? This episode is a raw and unfiltered conversation about disability, identity, childhood, confidence, missed experiences, and the “what if” factor that comes with imagining a life without our condi...

In Episode 5 of Reyes & Victor Unfiltered , we talk about our goals, ambitions, and the mindset it takes to keep pushing forward while living with muscular dystrophy and SMA Type 2. After taking a few weeks away from recording, we got back behind the mic for a real conversation about looking beyond limitations, staying motivated, and continuing to chase the things we want out of life. This epi...

In Episode 4 of Reyes & Victor Unfiltered , we talk about society and perception—focusing on the misconceptions people often have about living with muscular dystrophy and SMA Type 2. We share real experiences of being misunderstood, underestimated, and treated differently, and how we’ve learned to navigate those moments. This episode is about breaking assumptions, giving real perspective, and...

What Keeps Us Going When Life Gets Hard… (Real Talk) In this episode of Reyes & Victor Unfiltered , we talk about what really keeps us going when life gets tough. Motivation isn’t always there—but discipline, consistency, and mindset are what help us push through the hard days. We share our real experiences and how we stay focused while dealing with the challenges that come with living with mu...

Episode 2: 16 Years of Friendship – Our Story In this episode of Reyes & Victor Unfiltered , we take it back and talk about our 16 years of friendship—how we met, what we’ve been through, and what we’ve learned along the way. From humorous moments to real challenges, we share what it means to support one another and grow together while living with muscular dystrophy and SMA Type 2. This is a r...

In our first episode of Reyes & Victor Unfiltered , we keep it simple and real. We answer 26 questions that give a deeper look into who we are—our experiences, mindset, and what life is like living with muscular dystrophy and SMA Type 2. This episode is about honesty, perspective, and starting this podcast the way it should be—unfiltered. Two different journeys. Real answers.

Reyes & Victor Unfiltered is a podcast where two lifelong friends—one living with muscular dystrophy and the other with SMA Type 2—have real, unfiltered conversations about life. We’ve known each other for over 16 years, so our dynamic is authentic. We talk about everything from friendship and discipline to challenges, mindset, and what it really takes to keep going. Our goal is simple: to sha...