Hector sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Amarii Usher for a raw and honest conversation about the emotional tightrope men walk in today’s world. They talk about vulnerability, ego, healing, and struggles of masculinity in today’s world. From the impact of social media on relationships to the weight of independence and the complex patterns of attachment, this conversation pulls no punches. Amarii shares personal insights and reflections, challenging societal norms while offering a refreshing perspective on what it means to show up authentically in relationships and life.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – The Calm Before the Vulnerability Storm
• 00:01:12 – Mirrors and Shadows: An Introspective Glimpse
• 00:02:20 – A Voice Enters: Amarii Takes the Mic
• 00:02:50 – Balancing on the Edge of Feelings
• 00:09:35 – Digital Strings: How Social Media Pulls at Hearts
• 00:13:59 – Swiping Left on Modern Dating Realities
• 00:19:52 – Independence vs. Intimacy: The Tightrope Walk
• 00:20:46 – The Invisible Weight of Being Needed
• 00:22:50 – Masculinity Redefined: Beyond Stereotypes
• 00:26:17 – The Silent Battle Between Ego and Responsibility
• 00:28:35 – The Fragile Art of Healing Without Armor
• 00:35:15 – Patterns of Attachment: Chasing or Avoiding?
• 00:38:10 – Echoes of Reflection: Closing the Circle

Links and Resources

• Amarii on Instagram
• Amarii on TikTok
• Amarii on YouTube
• Amarii’s LinkTree
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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