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 of therapy, its process, and the importance of authenticity. Learn how to find the right therapist, where to look, and navigate external factors that impact mental health, such as race, culture, and finances.

Embrace a movement that's more than just a podcast – it's a platform for change. Are you ready to be heard? Join the Modern Macho community and let's grow together!

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 challenges men face when navigating their mental health and relationships and learn practical tips to help overcome these challenges. Tune in to this episode and gain a new perspective on destigmatizing men's mental health.

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. They also discuss the importance of breaking down the stigma around mental health and therapy for men, and how their own experiences with mental health struggles inspired them to create The Modern Macho.

Join Carlos and Santi as they discuss their personal experiences and explore what it means to be a modern macho who prioritizes mental health and personal growth. Listen in as they share their unique perspectives and engage in candid conversations about topics that matter to men today.

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 intrigued to reach out. We talk about his upbringing, his involvement with racism in prison, his parenting and the journey of accepting help with therapy. Thank you guys for all your efforts and donations, we couldn't do it without you.

Thank you for your trust and patience. It's incredible to see men that are willing to change and get uncomfortable. We're all worthy regardless of what our past might entail. The work never stops!

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.