The Modern Macho

The guys say farewell to the podcast as they know it...

Apologies in advance for the unbalanced audio! On this episode Counselor Travis Goodman joins us on the Pod to talk about fatherhood and what discipline truly looks like. You can follow him @therapy4dads on IG.

Throughout this episode, both Santi and Carlos engage in conversation about adapting to the changes their currently going through, the importance of therapy and the life-changing lessons learned through fatherhood.

In this enlightening episode, Carlos is joined by Usui Reiki Master, Kristine Linares. They reflect on their recent wellness event experience where Reiki practice took center stage, and discuss the transformative power of breathwork. Listen in as they explore becoming more attuned to our bodies, recognizing its signals, and harnessing these insights for healing and personal growth. Join them on th...

On this episode, the guys have special guest Bri Serrano join them on the podcast. Bri is an educator who has worked with various LGBTQ+ centers in SoCal. They continue their conversations and reflections regarding the socialization of homophobia within male groups in this episode.

In this episode, the guys begin their conversation on how homophobic experiences have affected their processing of thoughts and behaviors when it comes to the LGBTQ+ culture. They also go into how these responses are based off of trauma that they have experienced either first or second-hand.

In this thought-provoking episode, Santi and Carlos share recent life updates and engage in a deep conversation with Leroy Mitchell from the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM). The spotlight is on Richard Schwartz's book 'No Bad Parts' and the transformative power of the Internal Family Systems Model in healing trauma and restoring wholeness. Tune in as we unravel the...

In this heartfelt episode, Santi and Carlos reflect on the wisdom shared by the four therapists they recently hosted on the podcast. They open up about their personal journeys to heal past wounds and discuss the challenges of finding time for self-focus amidst the distractions of modern life. Join them as they explore the importance of self-care, growth, and maintaining a balanced perspective.

In this transformative episode, Santi and Juan Carlos welcome Cynthia Flores, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to discuss the impact of machismo on our lives, relationships, and communities. We delve into the roots of machismo, the importance of loyalty to our cultural heritage, and the need to redefine masculinity in a more inclusive and healthy way. Cynthia shares her expertise on the d...

In this episode of the Modern Macho podcast, Santi and Carlos are joined by licensed social workers Rene and Viridiana to discuss adolescent mental health, the "Big Brother Experiment," and the importance of community and mind-body connection. They share insights on facilitating boys' groups, the impact of practices like yoga, meditation, and breath work, and the benefits of Reiki cleanse exercise...

Get ready for a transformative journey with the Modern Macho, where a brotherhood of men redefine what it means to be strong. Join Carlos and Santi as they challenge themselves and their listeners to grow for their families, communities, and personal fulfillment. In this enlightening episode, our hosts dive into the world of therapy alongside special guest, Mitzy Ruelas, AMFT. Uncover the basics o...

In this episode of The Modern Macho, Santi and Carlos explore the topic of men's mental health and the impact of cultural upbringing on on men and their relationships. Our guest, Cesar, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares his personal journey of becoming a therapist and the insights he's gained from his work and his journey into therapy with psychedelics. Join us as we discuss the cha...

Welcome to The Modern Macho, where we explore what it means to be a modern man in today's world. In this episode, Carlos and Santi are back after the end of last season to reintroduce themselves and share their personal journeys that led them to create The Modern Macho. They delve into their upbringings and discuss how societal expectations around masculinity impacted their development as men. The...

The guys close out the year with possibly the last episode for 2022!

Ladies and Gentleman! The last pool tournament we hosted we decided to use the donations to help sponsor two therapy sessions for a man willing. The journey takes time and after two months of work, I finally had an opportunity to publicly speak with Loren on his journey. After finding videos of him discussing mental health on social media and seeing him start his journey toward sobriety, we were i...

On this episode, the guys do a short catchup on how they are doing and dive into the topic of respect. They discuss the complex notions of respect and how they grew up confusing respect with fear. 

On this episode, the guys acknowledge the time they've taken this past month away from the podcast and talk about how they are doing. They dive into Santiago's crazy work month, Carlos's interesting trip to Las Vegas, and the importance of Role Modeling the work we have been doing on ourselves.

In this episode, the guys share their wellness wheel results, which is am exercise that helps assess ones wellness in the following aspects: Physical, Financial, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, & Spiritual.

In this episode, the guys dive into their first time going to therapy and their initial outlook on the whole situation. They also talk about their outlook and experiences with religion. 

On this episode, the guys finally get a chance to catch up and reflect on what they have been up too! They also take a moment to discuss some recent issues that have been avoided. 

On this episode the guys welcome Mario Murillo, who serves as an educator in Arizona. As a coach of a High School Basketball team, he and the guys provide insight on the idea of participation trophies and dig into the concept of competitiveness. 

On this episode we have special guest Candido Crespo from Creatividad Project come on and share his upbringing and current Fatherhood journey. The guys also dive into the celebration of fatherhood, other male figures, and go into detail about Candido's current Art Project. Please feel free to follow him on IG @creatividadproject.

On this episode, the guys invite Leroy Mitchel from BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health) to talk about his journey as it pertains to wellness. He shares great insight about what he has learned and digs in about how Colonization has impacted our view of masculinity. Visit BEAM's website at https://beam.community. 

They guys talk about their experience with the 10K Spartan Race they participated in Big Bear. They go in depth about their physical and mental challenges as they prepared for and endured this wild event. 

In this episode the guys give updates as to what they've been up too the last two weeks! They talk about their preparation for the upcoming Spartan Race and their experience as they had the chance to see Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Bowl! They then dive into their main segment of talking about the "Mother Wound" and how their experiences with their mother affected their relationships with...