Rafe Mendoza

The Big Brother You Never Had (or knew you needed)

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Introducing Rafe, your laid-back guide on the crazy ride of growing up. He's your chill older brother who's got your back, mentors you through the ups and downs, and is always down for a good laugh. Join him weekly for relatable advice on relationships, friendships, parents, school, mental health, and more. Together, we'll navigate this crazy rollercoaster we call life, one episode at a time! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEKEND!!

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Rafe Mendoza

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LOSING FRIENDS - taking control of the narrative, toxic friendship fallouts, & drifting apart 11.10.2025 9:50

Unfortunately, losing friends is a normal part of life’s growing pains. In this episode, I talk about naturally drifting apart from friendships and navigating toxic friendship fallouts. I hope this episode helps you see that these experiences are really opportunities for growth and self-discovery. follow me on my socials!! IG: www.instagram.com/thebigbrother_podcast www.instagram.com/rafeme...

4. Burnout - The Toxic Grind, It’s Okay To Take Breaks, Being Realistic With Yourself, Always Prioritize Yourself 02.07.2023 16:55

episode 4, let’s gooo!! i'm sorry i’ve been MIA lately. this episode is going to explain how you can avoid the dangers of burnout, which I've been struggling with these past few weeks. in this episode, i’m gonna touch on: ⁃ where have i been ⁃ danger of romanticizing toxic work culture ⁃ overthinking the future ⁃ stop letting your thoughts control you ⁃ ...

3. Social Anxiety - What Causes It, How To: Stop Overthinking, Overcoming Social Anxiety, Confidence Is The Key, Avoiding The “Negative Spiral” 11.06.2023 16:12

Episode 3!! Sorry this is a lil late because I ran into a few editing issues but it’s all good now. This week I’m talking about social anxiety. More specifically I go into.. Where social anxiety stems from Easing social anxiety The Spotlight Effect How authenticity plays a key role Confidence Let me know if there is anything I mention in this episode you want me to go more into depth about! F...

2. Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy - Why We Compare Ourselves, Where It Comes From, How To Let Go Of THAT "Idea" Of Yourself, and Overcoming Comparison!! 02.06.2023 19:28

Episode 2!! In today's episode, I discuss the struggles of comparing yourself to others and how that impacts your mental health. I talk about: - your family the REASON you compare yourself - gender norms' impact on your internal comparison - toxic social media culture - letting go of these "IDEAS" of what you think you should be Follow me on my socials!! IG: www.instagr...

1. meet YOUR new big brother & how "the right time" is just an excuse 26.05.2023 17:51

In episode 1, I'll be introducing The Big Brother You Never Had (or knew you needed) podcast!! I will also be convincing you that "the right time" is just a lousy excuse to never start. I hope sharing my experience with putting off social media for so many years inspires you to just DO THE D**** THING! (whatever that is) IG: www.instagram.com/thebigbrother_podcast www.instagram.co...