Men Need Love Too Podcast❤️

In this episode of the Men Need Love Too podcast, Kat Anna sits down with Rodolfo Menjivar, known as King Rodo, a coach, speaker, author and meditation teacher, to discuss the father wound,

generational trauma and breaking the cycle.

Through Rodolfo's personal experiences and his work with men and teen boys, we explore accountability, limiting beliefs, self-forgiveness and practical ways to heal and become the role model you never had.

Rodolfo's family came to Canada from El Salvador when he was a baby, and he grew up without his father. Looking for belonging, he spent years on a path he's not proud of, until a turning point

and a promise to God set him on a new one.

Rodolfo shares how accountability, rewiring old beliefs and forgiving himself made it possible to rebuild his relationship with his dad. Now a new father himself, he's helping teen boys find a better road than the one he took.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:30 Meet Rodolfo, aka King Roto

02:44 Becoming a dad changed everything

05:12 Survival mode in El Salvador

07:41 Growing up without his father

08:57 "Do you think this is the way I wanted it to be?"

11:24 Learning to hide his emotions

14:30 Looking for brotherhood

16:50 Pretending to be someone you're not

19:15 Choosing a different road

22:35 The night everything changed

25:06 A promise to God

29:32 A $10 an hour pet store job

30:48 Discovering personal development

32:27 Accountability vs victimhood

34:46 The levels of accountability

39:03 Why we keep creating the same results

42:44 Finding your limiting beliefs

47:58 Rewiring beliefs with repetition

52:56 Forgiving yourself

55:35 Seeing his dad again

1:04:19 Showing up with no agenda

1:06:45 Telling his dad he's a grandpa

1:08:16 Working with teen boys

CONNECT WITH RODOLFO

Rodolfo came to Canada as a baby after his family fled the civil war in El Salvador. After his father left, it was tough for him growing up without a positive male role model, and this led to a lot of trouble and some not-so-great results. Fortunately, Rodolfo was introduced to Personal Development, and he was able to make the necessary changes in his life before it was too late. Today, Rodolfo is a Coach, Speaker, Author, Meditation Teacher, and Shamanic Coach and Practitioner in Training who is helping men be that positive male role model for the next generation.

Website: https://www.rodolfomenjivar.com

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CONNECT WITH MEN NEED LOVE TOO

Website: https://www.menneedlovetoo.org

Kings Academy: https://menneedlovetoo.org/kings-academy/

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In this episode of the Men Need Love Too podcast, Kat Anna sits down with Andres Ruiz, a 26-time published author, motivational speaker and mindset coach, to discuss men's mental

health, self-belief and breaking the silence around emotions. Through Andres's personal experiences and his work with more than 100,000 young people, we explore how boys learn to hide their feelings, why vulnerability helps others open up, and practical ways parents can build emotional safety at home.

Andres grew up being told that men don't cry, and he carried a lot of pain quietly for years before he found his way through it. He talks about that journey openly and generously, and

about how sharing his story now helps young people feel less alone and reach out for help.

Andres reminds us that our vulnerability is what gives others permission to open up, and he shares simple ways parents can build that safety at home, from 20 minutes of real attention a day to saying I'm sorry. He also guides a beautiful self-forgiveness practice you can come back to any time.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:31 Meet Andres Ruiz

03:50 Growing up and family culture

05:05 "Man up" and learning not to cry

07:10 Carrying it alone as a teenager

11:57 His parents' divorce and losing his way

15:12 When kids raise their hands and say "that's me"

17:42 Instant gratification and starting small

22:17 Kids in juvenile detention

30:00 The big dream: reaching a million people

37:24 Parenting advice: be the example

40:48 20 minutes a day and saying I'm sorry

47:19 A live self-forgiveness practice

53:29 Inner child work and forgiving your parents

59:20 Why men need other men

1:01:38 Where to find Andres

CONNECT WITH ANDRES

Andres Ruiz is a 26-time published author, with 11 Amazon best-selling books, motivational speaker, and mindset coach dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential. As the founder of I Believe in Myself Leadership Coaching and Speaking LLC, he empowers entrepreneurs, professionals, and students to overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and take action toward their goals.

Andres’s journey wasn’t always this way. He battled depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and years of feeling “not good enough.” After hitting a turning point in his life, he committed to personal growth, transforming his mindset, habits, and purpose.

Today, he has spoken to over 100,000 youth, helped over 100 entrepreneurs become published authors, and continues to impact lives through coaching, speaking, and his books, proving that no matter where you start, you can reinvent yourself and create a life of purpose.

Website: https://www.andresruiz.site

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J7NiG7mEB/

CONNECT WITH MEN NEED LOVE TOO Website: https://www.menneedlovetoo.org

Kings Academy: https://menneedlovetoo.org/kings-academy/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/men.need.love.too?igsh=MTR2dXNieDE3ZngyNw==

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenNeedLoveTooPodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-anna-1a7bb0358

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menneedlovetoo.org?_r=1&_t=ZS-97LearC7OJb

TAKE ACTION

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In this episode of the Men Need Love Too podcast, Kat Anna sits down with John Mabry, a speaker, storyteller and creator of the Unsilenced Movement, to discuss grief, addiction recovery and breaking the silence so many men carry.

Through John's personal experiences,

we explore loss, sobriety, asking for help and practical ways to start speaking up, including his ACT method.

John has faced more loss than most people could imagine, including losing his leg and losing his brother, and for years he carried it in silence. Today he's sober, healthier than he's ever been, and helping others find the courage to speak up.

John believes silence is often the only thing standing between where we are and where we want to be, and he shares his ACT method for breaking it: acknowledge, communicate, tell them now. Because everybody loves a comeback story.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:28 Meet John Mabry

03:48 Silence is the gap

05:00 A kid named Crash

06:07 Medical trauma and becoming the class clown

08:22 Seven seconds that changed everything

10:48 "Good thing it happened to John"

11:59 Numbing the pain

13:11 Hollywood and the first TV show about Iraq

14:22 Losing his brother

15:37 He died of silence

17:36 The ACT method

18:35 Hitting a turning point

20:34 The silent journey

23:39 Starting over

26:07 The Navy SEAL and the shower

28:44 Being allowed to be human

31:01 The opioid perfect storm

33:27 Silence and men's suicide

35:52 Building your own team

39:28 John's non-negotiables

43:31 Adventure close to home

48:39 Where to find John

CONNECT WITH JOHN

John Mabry is a speaker, storyteller, and advocate for breaking the silence that keeps people stuck. After losing his leg in a car accident, losing his brother to addiction and silence, and rebuilding his life from the ground up through sobriety, faith, and radical honesty, John has turned his greatest setbacks into a powerful message about connection, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to share your story. He is the creator of the Unsilenced movement and works with leaders, organizations, and everyday people to help them step out of silence and suffering by sharing their story to find healing and connection. John believes everybody loves a comeback story — and that yours is worth telling.

Contact info:

Email: [email protected]

Website: JohnMabryConnects.com

Instagram: @johnmabryconnects

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mabry-m-s-942029b?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

CONNECT WITH MEN NEED LOVE TOO

Website: https://menneedlovetoo.org

Kings Academy Link: https://menneedlovetoo.

org/kings-academy/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bh9FgzbxR/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/men.need.love.too?igsh=MTR2dXNieDE3ZngyNw==

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MenNeedLoveTooPodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in

/kat-anna-1a7bb0358

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@menneedlovetoo.org?_r=1&_t=ZS-97LearC7OJb

TAKE ACTION

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In this episode, Kat sits down with T. Charles Brantley, also known as Dr. B, relationship trainer, counselor, author, and speaker, for a powerful conversation about childhood sexual abuse in men and boys and the lifelong impact it can have on identity, relationships, emotional health, and self-worth. Together they unpack the silence and shame many men carry for decades, the emotional and psychological trauma that often goes unseen, and the ways unresolved pain can show up through addiction, emotional shutdown, anger, hypersexuality, withdrawal, and other trauma responses.

This conversation also explores the cultural stigma surrounding male victimization, the difference in society’s response when the abuser is male versus female, and why many boys grow up without the language, support, or safety needed to process what happened to them. Dr. B shares insights from his years of counseling and relationship work, offering perspective on healing, emotional honesty, and the importance of creating safer spaces for men and boys to speak without shame or judgment. Kat and Dr. B also discuss what parents, families, and communities need to understand in order to better recognize signs of trauma, protect children, and break generational cycles through awareness, compassion, and accountability.

About the Guest and Links:

Dr. T. Charles Brantley, also known as Dr. B, is a relationship trainer, counselor, author of over 30 books, and clean comedian who blends truth, humor, and real-life experience to help people build stronger relationships. Known for his direct, no-nonsense approach, he has reached millions through social media and has been featured as a relationship expert on Hot 93.7 FM and Connecticut Style. Through his coaching, speaking, and content, Dr. B challenges individuals and couples to heal, communicate better, and reconnect on a deeper level.

Comedy / Tickets / Brand Hub: https://drbcomedy.com

https://drtcbrantley.com

Books: https://drbbooks.net

Social MediaInstagram / TikTok (Primary Handle): https://www.instagram.com/relationshiptrainer https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshiptrainer

In this episode, Kat sits down with Larry DeMarco, executive manager of the International Council for Men and Boys, to explore the realities of male inequality in today’s society. Together they examine several of the 12 points of inequality identified by the ICMB, unpacking key issues such as parental alienation, father absence, and the negative portrayal of men in media while exploring how these patterns shape both individual lives and broader culture. Larry shares which generation he believes is being most affected by these issues and why the long-term consequences deserve greater attention. The conversation also explores what both men and women can do to better support one another and move toward greater understanding rather than division. Kat and Larry close on a hopeful note, reflecting on why they both remain optimistic about the future and the growing momentum behind advocacy for men and boys.

About the Guest and links:

Lawrence DeMarco is the Executive Manager of the International Council of Men and Boys, an NGO that raises awareness and proposes solutions for 12 items of male inequality.  Its core accomplishments include: 

1. Developed the New York Statement on Men and Boys to provide a concise statement of the disparities affecting men and boys.

2. Sponsored Men's Equality Month and International Men's Day on November 19.

3. Published regular press releases on the 12 areas of male disparity.

Larry is also the founder of The Law Center, a YouTube center with free online and low cost resources for self-represented litigants. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy and has been a top litigator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the past 33 years.

His passion is to reduce the trauma for families who are undergoing the pain of separation in family court, especially innocent children. He uses technology to help modest means litigants to level the playing field in the court room. His signature program, the Family Court Custody Bootcamp is a revolutionary program that gives custody litigants a crash course in legal education that enables modest means litigants to get affordable, quality representation

Links:

Website: https://www.menandboys.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MenAndBoysNET

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenandBoysNet

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4menandboys

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-council-for-men-and-boys/

Substack: https://substack.com/@icmb

Twitter:

https://x.com/menandboysnet

In this episode, Kat sits down with Dwayne Morton, former international basketball player, podcaster, author, and creator of SHOWUP2WIN, to explore a life shaped by extraordinary challenge and deep transformation. Dwayne shares his experience surviving an 18-year misdiagnosed blood cancer and navigating a traumatic moment as a bystander of a police shooting, and how he chose to take responsibility for his life despite circumstances outside of his control.

Together they explore how sport built the foundation for discipline, resilience, and mental strength, and how those principles carried him through some of life’s most difficult seasons. The conversation centers on presence, gratitude, and the power of mindset in reshaping how we move through adversity. Dwayne also reflects on the impact of Rubin Carter, whose story reinforced his belief that no matter what happens externally, you do not have to be a prisoner in your own mind. This episode is a grounded reflection on what it means to rise by choosing presence in every moment.

About the Guest and Contact Info:

Dwayne is a former international basketball player but his biggest accomplishments happened away from the court. He is a published author, inspirational speaker, podcast host, resilience integrity coach, and mental performance expert to elite athletes and business leaders.Dwayne Morton is dedicated to inspiring resilience, igniting purpose, and empowering others to rise above life’s setbacks by showing up fully—mentally, emotionally, and intentionally—to win and overcome in every arena of life. He learned through his challenging experiences dealing with an 18-year misdiagnosed blood cancer and a bystander of a police shooting. Both challenges were not based on his decision but he took the responsibility and overcame.

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In this episode, Kat sits down with Joey Chandler, founder of Certain Growth Solutions, to explore the power of identifying and living by your core values. Together, they unpack why he believes three values are enough, how to choose them, and why alignment matters more than simply picking words that sound good. Joey explains how core values are not just a compass, but a reflection of who you are at your core, and how embracing them allows you to bring more of your authentic self into your own life and the lives of those around you. He shares how values can guide decision-making, strengthen relationships, and create alignment in both good times and difficult ones. In a powerful real-time coaching moment, Kat experiences his six-question system firsthand as he guides her through the process live. She shares how this conversation shifted her perspective within minutes and believes the framework has the power to do the same for others.

About the Guest and Contact info:

Joey Chandler is the founder of Certain Growth Solutions, a values-based coaching and consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and leaders create clarity, confidence, and conviction in their work and life. He is the host of The Certain Growth Podcast and author of the forthcoming book "Who Am I and How Can I Be More of That?".

After burning out and rebuilding his career from scratch, Joey developed a practical system rooted in core values that applies to business growth, fitness, relationships, and everyday fulfillment. His signature frameworks, the Refinement Engine and the 3D Printed Life, give people a daily structure for making progress in the areas that matter most. He is based in Reno, Nevada.

Email: [email protected]

Website: certaingrowth.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeychandler70/

https://www.facebook.com/JoeyChandler70/

https://www.instagram.com/joeychandler70/

In episode 14, Kat sits down with Miguel Hernandez, a licensed therapist turned coach and creator of Well-Balanced Warrior, to explore the messages boys learn about anger and emotional expression growing up and how those lessons shape them later in life. Together they unpack the ways men are conditioned to suppress, fear, or mismanage anger, and how that conditioning impacts relationships, emotional regulation, and self-perception. The conversation explores methods of processing and releasing anger, identifying triggers, and understanding the deeper emotions beneath reactive behavior. Miguel also challenges the idea that anger management is only about release, offering the perspective that true mastery involves reducing the internal triggers that create anger in the first place. This episode also examines how our relationship with anger is passed down to our children and why healing it matters across generations.

About the Guest and Contact info:

Miguel Hernandez is a licensed therapist turned coach who helps people reconnect with self-trust so they can guide and design their lives from their own inner compass. His work focuses on helping people move out of overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling stuck… and into a more grounded, self-led way of living.

He is the owner of Sovereign Flow and the creator of Well-Balanced Warrior, a program specifically for men who want to gain control over anger, reactivity, and how they show up in their relationships.

Miguel offers both one-on-one coaching and group programs designed to create an emobodied, practical change in how people experience themselves and their lives.

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 931-444-9854 https://www.facebook.com/sovereignflowI also have a link I created so men listening can get a free PDF for anger that also has a link inside the PDF to join my private group for men. https://go.sovereignflowcoaching.com/pdf

In episode 13, Kat continues the conversation with Sean Carey as they explore what happened after the day everything changed. Sean shares how he faced the aftermath of losing the life he knew and began the process of rebuilding one step at a time. He reflects on the first action that created movement, restored hope, and helped him reconnect with himself. Together, they unpack the two systems he developed through that journey, including his philosophy of leading yourself first and the RISE framework he now uses to help men grow as leaders across every area of life. This conversation is about resilience, self-leadership, and what it takes to rebuild from the ground up.

About the Guest and contact info:

Sean Carey Bio

Sean Carey is a leadership speaker, transformational coach, entrepreneur, dedicated dad and

bestselling author of A Single Dad’s Comeback: 6 Steps to Clarity and Resilience. With over 25

years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Sean has built a career helping

individuals strengthen their bodies, minds, and lives—but his most powerful work comes from

the lessons forged through adversity.

After navigating a family crisis that led him to become a full-time single father, Sean was forced

to rebuild his life from the ground up. Through that journey, he discovered a life-changing truth:

the most unselfish thing a man can do for his family, faith, and future is to learn to lead himself

first.

From that experience, Sean developed the UNSELFISHLY SELFISH™ | Lead Yourself First

Methodology powered by The RISE Self-Leadership Framework™ —Responsibility,

Intentionality, Strategy, and Empowerment—a practical system that helps men grow as

leaders across the physical, psychological, personal, and professional domains of their lives.

Today, Sean speaks to men’s conferences, churches and leadership organizations, sharing

powerful stories and actionable strategies that challenge men to take responsibility, live with

intention, build discipline, and become the leaders God created them to be.

While Sean is proud of his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, his greatest

role—and most meaningful success—is being a father to his two (now young adult) children,

Alexander and Megan.

He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he continues his mission to help men rise above

adversity, strengthen their faith, and build lives of purpose, impact, and legacy.

To connect with Sean:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.seancarey.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachseancarey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachseancarey

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-carey-a1b4705

In episode 12, Kat sits down with Sean Carey, leadership speaker, transformational coach, and author of "A Single Dad’s Comeback", to explore the painful journey that led him into single fatherhood. Sean shares how alcoholism gradually hijacked his family, the red flags he missed or ignored, and the events that led to one of the hardest moments of his life. Together, they unpack the reality of living with addiction, the emotional toll it takes on a household, and how easily someone can lose themselves while trying to hold everything together. This conversation offers an honest look at denial, survival, and the hidden cost of staying too long in dysfunction.

About the Guest and Contact info:

Sean Carey Bio

Sean Carey is a leadership speaker, transformational coach, entrepreneur, dedicated dad and

bestselling author of A Single Dad’s Comeback: 6 Steps to Clarity and Resilience. With over 25

years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Sean has built a career helping

individuals strengthen their bodies, minds, and lives—but his most powerful work comes from

the lessons forged through adversity.

After navigating a family crisis that led him to become a full-time single father, Sean was forced

to rebuild his life from the ground up. Through that journey, he discovered a life-changing truth:

the most unselfish thing a man can do for his family, faith, and future is to learn to lead himself

first.

From that experience, Sean developed the UNSELFISHLY SELFISH™ | Lead Yourself First

Methodology powered by The RISE Self-Leadership Framework™ —Responsibility,

Intentionality, Strategy, and Empowerment—a practical system that helps men grow as

leaders across the physical, psychological, personal, and professional domains of their lives.

Today, Sean speaks to men’s conferences, churches and leadership organizations, sharing

powerful stories and actionable strategies that challenge men to take responsibility, live with

intention, build discipline, and become the leaders God created them to be.

While Sean is proud of his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, his greatest

role—and most meaningful success—is being a father to his two (now young adult) children,

Alexander and Megan.

He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he continues his mission to help men rise above

adversity, strengthen their faith, and build lives of purpose, impact, and legacy.

To connect with Sean:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.seancarey.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachseancarey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachseancarey

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-carey-a1b4705