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What if the hardest part about asking for help isn't the asking itself. but the story you've created about what it means? In this episode of The Brotherhood , Raul shares a message that came to him unexpectedly and explores why so many men struggle to ask for support even when they know help is available. Through personal reflection and a powerful story about asking his own father for help...

In this episode, I want to have a conversation with men but I also want the women listening to stay present. Because if you’ve ever loved a man, been raised by one, are raising one, or are simply trying to understand one, this conversation is for you too. We’re not talking about a masculinity crisis. We’re talking about an emotional maturity crisis. For generations, boys were taught how to survive...

What happens when the lessons that helped our parents survive aren’t enough to help us truly live? In this episode of The Brotherhood Podcast , Raul Peguero sits down with longtime friend and brother Manny Peña for a conversation about identity, culture, manhood, and the realities of growing up between two worlds. From Dominican households and New York roots to the pressures of adulthood, relation...

In this episode of The Brotherhood Podcast , Raul dives into a truth a lot of men feel but rarely have the language for the difference between being needed and being at peace. For many men, identity is built early around being the provider, the fixer, the one who holds everything together. Over time, that role becomes so familiar that it starts to feel like who we are. But somewhere along the way,...

In this episode, we explore how resentment quietly builds inside relationships until it begins to reshape how we see the person we once loved. What starts as everyday stress, unspoken expectations, and emotional exhaustion can slowly turn into something deeper where both people begin to experience the same relationship in completely different ways. One person may feel like they’re trying, showing...

Who are you… without the roles? In this episode, Raul breaks down a question most people never stop to ask themselves. Beyond being a father, mother, partner, or provider who are you at your core? This conversation dives into how easily we attach our identity to responsibility, and what happens when those roles shift, get challenged, or feel unstable. Raul shares personal reflections, real-life ex...

In this episode, Raul sits down with his brother Juan Gutierrez for a real, unfiltered conversation that goes deeper than surface level. From growing up in the Bronx and navigating life as young men shaped by their environment… to losing touch for years and reconnecting later in life this episode is a full circle moment rooted in growth, awareness, and brotherhood. Juan opens up about his journey...

In this episode of The Brotherhood Podcast , Raul Peguero shares a raw, unsettling dream that exposes something many men are living but rarely question. This is not a conversation about sex. It’s not men versus women. And it’s not about blame. It’s about a system. A system that teaches men to measure their worth by attention, validation, performance, and approval and how that system quietly convin...

Season Two opens with a grounded conversation about ownership, identity, and becoming. As the first month of the year comes to a close, Raul reflects on what real growth actually requires not motivation, not resolutions, and not starting over, but continuing the work with honesty and responsibility. This episode explores what it means to take ownership of your life, release old identities, outgrow...

This is the closing chapter of Season 1 of The Brotherhood Podcast . In this final episode of the year released on New Year’s Eve host Raul Peguero reflects on the six-month journey since launching the podcast in July 2025. From the very first solo episodes to powerful guest conversations, this episode is about honoring the process, giving flowers where they’re due, and closing the season with int...

In this episode, Raul sits down with his long-time brother Willie Caba an artist, dancer, and creative whose freedom and confidence have inspired him since their teenage years growing up on Sheridan and 168th. From breakdancing on the block to expressing himself through music, Willie has always embodied what it means to live unapologetically free to be who you are without fear, without permission,...

In this episode of The Brotherhood Podcast , host Raul Peguero sits down with his brother George Naldjieff III a Cuban-American entrepreneur, coach, and former professional basketball player to talk about stepping into one of life’s biggest roles: fatherhood. Raul and George first met eight years ago through Herbalife and instantly connected through basketball, business, and brotherhood. Now, with...

In this episode, Raul sits down with his brother in life and business, Angel Agramonte a former U.S. Army soldier, father, stepfather, husband, and entrepreneur. Together, they unpack the pivotal moments that shape who we become as men, leaders, and fathers from the challenges of transition to the power of faith, family, and brotherhood. Angel shares his story of evolving through life’s major pivo...

In this episode, I sit down with my brother, mentor, and friend, Jonathan Webber , to uncover what it truly means to lead, mentor, and build brotherhood. From our first meeting at a Herbalife event nine years ago to the lessons he’s learned as a CEO, entrepreneur, and devoted father, Jonathan shares the mindset, habits, and values that shape his life and leadership. We dive deep into: The faith an...

In this short but powerful bonus episode, Raul opens up about a moment that tested his pride, patience, and growth as a man. After years of carrying everything alone, he finally chose to do something different to ask for help. What came from that decision wasn’t just support, but freedom. Raul breaks down why so many men equate silence with strength, how that belief keeps us in survival mode, and...

In Part III of this milestone conversation, Raul and Bryant explore how faith, family, fatherhood, and relationships feed into personal growth and living in alignment. Bryant shares candid insights on recognizing when you’re out of alignment, pivoting with purpose, and cultivating daily habits and mindset shifts that keep you focused on growth even in the face of setbacks. ⚡ Topics in Part III in...

In Part 2 of this milestone conversation, Raul and Bryant dive deep into relationships, fatherhood, and building authentic connections . From navigating stepfatherhood to fostering vulnerability and trust, Bryant shares raw, personal insights on patience, love, leadership, and what it takes to show up fully for the people who matter most . ⚡ Topics in Part 2 include: Alignment in friendships, par...

In this milestone episode of The Brotherhood , host Raul Peguero welcomes his very first guest — Bryant Cartagena . Together, we dive into the meaning of alignment and how it shows up in faith, family, and the foundations of our lives. From personal stories of resilience to the practices that keep us spiritually grounded, Part 1 sets the stage for one of the most real and powerful conversations ye...

In this episode of The Brotherhood , Raul Peguero dives into the limiting beliefs that hold us back and shares practical strategies to overcome them. From identifying negative self-talk and understanding where these beliefs come from, to shifting your mindset and taking action despite fear, this episode gives actionable steps to unlock your full potential. Plus, Raul gives a listener challenge to...

In this episode of The Brotherhood , Raul Peguero dives into how we as parents can empower our children from a young age. From modeling confidence and emotional intelligence to encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and celebrating effort over results, this conversation gives practical tools and insights to help your kids thrive. Plus, Raul leaves a listener challenge to put these ideas into actio...

In this episode of The Brotherhood , Raul Peguero dives deep into the truth every man and woman needs to hear: you are all you need . We explore how self-respect, love, and worth begin within long before anyone else can give it to you. Raul shares personal stories, practical strategies, and insights inspired by Neville Goddard on how focusing on yourself can transform your life. Learn how to: Cult...

Host Raul Peguero dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness not for others, but for yourself. Holding onto grudges keeps us trapped in emotional pain and anger, but releasing unforgiveness is the key to true freedom and peace. Raul shares his personal journey, breaks down what forgiveness really means, and challenges you to let go of what’s holding you back. Whether you’re ready to f...

On my 40th birthday, I get real about the journey the struggles, the growth, the hard lessons, and the faith that carried me through. This episode is a raw reflection on who I was, who I am, and who I’m choosing to become in this new chapter of life. If you’re at a crossroads, in a season of change, or just ready to step more fully into your truth, this one’s for you. Join me as I share the moment...

There was a moment I thought everything was falling apart, my marriage, my identity, my sense of self. But looking back now, that was the day everything changed… for the better. In this episode, I share the story of my separation not as a loss, but as the wake-up call I didn’t know I needed. I hit rock bottom emotionally, mentally, and spiritually… and it forced me to face the man I had become. We...

In this episode, we’re getting honest about something many of us experience but rarely talk about: disempowerment that feeling of losing your sense of identity, purpose, or strength. Raul shares a deeply personal story from his own marriage where he felt disempowered, lost, and disconnected not because of what was happening to him, but because of the unhealed energy he was carrying within. We expl...