Fernando Lopez and Jay Wacasey

The MentalEdge Podcast

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Deep discussion about life as men. Conveying our thoughts transparently in an effort to share in the journey of continuous development and the action of equipping each other to face life's rigorous challenges. And to laugh about them..yeah probably that mostly.

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Fernando Lopez and Jay Wacasey

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Health

Latest episode

May 8, 2025

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Episodes

Making Tough Decisions! 10.08.2020

Sometimes you gotta make tough decisions. Fernando and Jay ask some tough questions about your process. Like, Bruh, do you even have a process? Most of us do but we doubt that many of us have analyzed it to make sure it's truly valid. What questions do you ask yourself before making a tough decision? If your stuck do you consult a trusted friend, do you have the skills to discern who will giv...

Hope Is Dope 02.08.2020

Fernando and Jay dive deep into the topic of choosing to be hopeful despite all the negativity bombarding the world. Can it be that simple, can you choose to consciously look back on your life and acknowledge that even the toughest things you have endured have only served to make you stronger. When you choose to think this way and pray this way and live this way you become an unstoppable growth ma...

Legitimize How You Criticize! 26.07.2020

You have so much to say. In addition, what you have to say and share is so relevant because you have put yourself out there and lived your life fruitfully. Now its your turn to share but no matter what level of authority or status you have achieved, all of it is worthless to share if your delivery is crap. So listen to Fernando and Jay talk about some of the selfless techniques that they believe s...

E.33 Haters Gonna Hate 19.07.2020

There you go grinding...putting yourself out there because you know stretching is how your grow. But from a distance you hear the faintest words spoken by somebody who isn't on you team and doesn't want to be. Somebody who would rather work all day long to bring you down instead of building themselves up. The MentalEdge wants its listeners to know that when you grow you attract attention...

The Ins and Outs of Sex....You Know You Wanna Click Dat! 12.07.2020

Can two Jesus guys have a serious conversation about sex? probably not without laughing and making a few really good locker room jokes...none of our episodes are explicit and none will ever be but...The MentalEdge doesn't want to shy away from important conversations that sometimes seem hard to have. So please have a listen without the kids in the car....all the way till the end before you de...

Flexibility=FlexibiliME 05.07.2020

Has your personal rigidity provided you a level of success that also makes you unwilling to see the advantage of being flexible. Yes sometimes it is good to be able to run the ball right down your opponents throat. To bull doze your way right into the end zone of life. But what happens when life sends its two strongest linebackers through the one and two hole...Bruh..you better have some sweep gam...

Uncovering The Lies On Your Journey To Discovering The Truth 28.06.2020

Have you ever felt so passionate about something but then all of a sudden somebody plants a seed of doubt and it questions everything you believe in. You weren't ready for their educated attack. It's at these moments that an opportunity for real growth has presented itself. Your passion may not be as miss-guided as you might think though. All that is missing is for you to dive deep into...

The Danger of Weak Words 22.06.2020

On The MentalEdge we talk a lot about the power of Action. But we thought it was about time to acknowledge the power of purposefully choosing your words. It's time to stop praying or talking from a spirit of weakness. Please tune into what Fernando and Jay talk about as they describe phrases and words we sometimes use that nonchalantly promote a sense of defeatism. Thats not how the listeners...

Meekness is not Weakness 14.06.2020

There is something special about you, people struggle to put their finger on it. It's a quiet confidence that seems unwavering and unshakable. Where does it come from? It comes from the understanding that you are a child of the one true God. You find great joy in the fact that the nicest things ever said about you never came from your own lips. They came from people who admired your humble an...

Are You Contagious? E27 07.06.2020

You've been spending your days and nights pressing in and devoting yourself toward transformation. Pouring yourself into purposeful perspective that carries you through the valley. But in the back of your mind you have this nagging question shrouded in doubt. Am I doing this all for myself or is it also positively affecting the people i love who surround me. The answer is yes, it's affec...

Squad Check...It's Time To Tighten Up That Circle! 31.05.2020

Your friends at the MentalEdge would like to give you permission to take a good hard look at the people who surround you. You really didn't need our permission but rest assured, we understand that its not easy to decide to cut ties with those people who have been with us for so long, even if its obvious that we are not headed in the same direction. So we decided to dedicate an entire episode...

E25 Your Past Doesn't Have The Right To Dictate Your Future. 24.05.2020

Fernando and Jay would like to make a statement. Your past doesn't get to define you. Yes it can be a motivational  tool by which you reflect and measure your growth and success but, If you past sometimes feels like a boat anchor do you self a much deserved favor. Cut it loose. Here’s another suggestion, tap into that Supernatural power given to you in the Name of the one true Father and look...

Are You Even Approachable Bruh? 17.05.2020

Fernando and Jay explore the topic of being approachable. Make no mistake, this is a critical man skill that requires and deserves your attention. We must become masters of non verbal communication and recognize that our first impulsive instinct to lash out when a problem is brought to us at an inconvenient time, needs to kept in check. It's an emotional response that's linked to so much...

E.23 You Can Tell The Size of A Man By The Size of The Things That Bother Him! 10.05.2020

Fernando a Jay talk about some of the things that might have you Shak'n Your Head. Yeah there are things that can get under your skin a little. But honestly ,they should never be in charge of the way you respond. Your life is a non stop Sermon that is constantly teaching you valuable lessons. You should treat it as such and greet every adversity and annoyance as an opportunity to prove why yo...

Push Through The Worry 03.05.2020

Listen to Fernando and Jay try to pin down the difference between Paralyzing Worry and Healthy Concern. One has you enslaved, one Sets you free. One makes you feel Helpless and one is the ignitor of an ustoppable inner fire.  Turns out, the one you embrace is completely up to you. 

E.21 Are You a Man With a Plan 26.04.2020

You've picked out your destination, you know where you want to be. But not only have you not made the first turn on your journey, you haven't even filled up your tank. If you're like us, sometimes you have given the Vision Statement all the Glory. You have forgotten how important it is to have a real, sustainable plan that pays attention to the mind, body and soul development you de...

Confessions of Cat Love From a Dog Guy 24.04.2020

DediCATed to the life of the most adventurous sole I have ever had the pleasure of petting. Our Boy Rocky, Rest in Peace my friend. Rocky Wacasey 2003 to 2020

E.20 What Makes You Beautiful 19.04.2020

Aside from the fact that we know that all of our MentalEdge friends are visually stunning we wanted to spend a little time talking about the depth of real sustainable beauty. Lets face it, its great to be hot right, but if that's all you got on your plate you're gonna be running on empty real soon.  So take what little Corona Quarantine time you have left and think about what makes the p...

E19 Why Do Your Sorry's Suck 13.04.2020

If you listen to only one MentalEdge Podcast episode, make it this one. The ability to apologize like a boss is easily our greatest overlooked and underdeveloped skill. And here's the thing, having the balls to do it right my friend is a game changer. Saying I'm sorry without disclaimer speaks volumes about your character. It communicates your worth far beyound any excuses you have lurki...

E.18 How to get "Mo Happiness" 05.04.2020

Life is all about the pursuit of happiness right? Ok, i see you nodding up and down. If you know it so well..why you walkin aound so angry?... Fernando and Jay talk about finding more happiness. Spoiler Alert Fellas...you probably not gonna hafta go on an expedition to a Majestic Secluded Peak..Your journey is gonna look a whole lot more like soul searching.  Which is great since Carona got you on...

E.17 The Truth About Talent 30.03.2020

Theres a lie being told...it sounds like this. "All of the really talented people were born with it". We're calling B.S. on this one. Which stands for "bad saying"...what did you think we meant? Anyway, don't be discouraged by the people who seem more talented than you. Seek to become great at what inspires and excites you. Later on in life an amazing truth becomes as...

EP. 16..Whatchu doing with that Corona Time 23.03.2020

It's an unprecedented moment in American History. A Virus has invaded our nation and whether you feel like the mandated isolation is an over reaction or whether you are certain death is inevitable, one thing is definately true.....you have some "rarely available" free time that you never imagined you would have. How are you going to spend it? Hopefully you will make this moment coun...

Special episode of the MentalEdge...RazorEdge 16.03.2020

We sliced em and diced em to make em delicious and digestible. check out some clips of our favorite moments and when you like what you hear, head on over to the full episode for the full MentalMeal.

What the Smell is wrong with you? Bruh..do you even smell good? 09.03.2020

Fellas, on the real real real, A little bit of healthy pride about the way you present yourself can go a long long way. Is it a pleasure to be around you, from your smile to your smell.  What can you do in the next 10 minutes to sharpen your personal presentation skills? Fernando and Jay dive right in and have a little fun with the topic. Like only the MentalEdge Podcast can. 

EP 14..Are You A Dream Crusher? 02.03.2020

We have a MentalEdge team confession...nothing makes us wanna throat punch a brutha more than listening to a person crush another persons dreams. Are you wearing fa edora of fear everywhere you go and are spreading a seed of doubt. Maybe you're confused and a slave to your own subconscious not realizing that your negative outlook is some sort of twisted protective mechanism for your ego. Yeah...

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