This week's show was all about relationships and the realizations we have as men.

A lot of guys wake up in their 30s or 40s and realize they miss the simplicity, freedom, and connection they had in their college years—when they were broke but alive, surrounded by friends, and carrying zero expectations. Me and Spanish break down why so many men feel stuck, why nostalgia hits so hard, and how to stop chasing some future version of life while ignoring the moment you’re actually in. If you’ve ever stood at your front door, took a deep breath, and braced yourself before walking inside… this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways

✅ Many men hit a wall in adulthood, longing for the simplicity of their younger years.

✅ College wasn’t great because of money — it was great because of connection, freedom, and presence.

✅ Men often chase a future ideal instead of appreciating the moment they’re in.

✅ You don’t have to live weighed down by expectations — happiness is simpler than you think.

✅ Nostalgia is a signal to bring presence and authenticity back into your current life.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why men struggle more with midlife dissatisfaction
00:24 – The nostalgia of broke-but-connected college life
01:26 – Spanish’s “gay Yoda” moment about enjoying the NOW
02:09 – You don’t have to live the life you think you “should”
02:49 – Learning how to “live broke” and why it matters
03:18 – The trap of always trying to be somewhere else
03:28 – Why so many men are secretly unhappy

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