In episode 30 of The Real Talk, Raquel Ramirez welcomes Robert Sepulveda, founder of Explr, as they discuss the importance of men's coaching, emotional intelligence, and finding balance in life and relationships. 

Tune in to discover how men navigate through fears of not being good enough and the significance of community support.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:53] Men's Circles and Empowerment Workshops.

[00:07:24] Masculine and Feminine Energy.

[00:08:55] Expressing Feelings in Relationships.

[00:13:13] Perception and Reality Differences.

[00:16:39] Purpose and Life Fulfillment.

[00:27:28] Masculinity in Different Professions.

[00:31:24] Finding Internal Balance in Life.

[00:33:31] The Fear of Not Being Good Enough.

[00:39:33] Feeling Appreciated in Relationships.

[00:41:22] Love Languages and Relationships.

[00:45:23] Modes of Support.

[00:49:02] Community and Longevity.

[00:52:34] Building Progress Over Time.

[00:56:38] Impact of Social Media.

[01:03:43] Generational Research.

[01:08:32] The Distinction Between Family Types.

[01:13:00] Choosing Family Over Birth Family.

In this episode, Raquel Ramirez and Robert Sepulveda discuss the importance of fully expressing emotions in relationships and the workplace. Robert highlights the fear many men experience of not being good enough or being judged when they show vulnerability. This fear often arises from societal expectations dictating that men should be strong and not display emotions. 

Moreover, the episode touched upon the concept of different modes of support, including self-reflection, one-on-one relationships, and community involvement. While self-reflection and one-on-one interactions are valuable, the community aspect adds another layer of support and understanding. Being part of a community allows individuals to feel validated, heard, and supported in a collective setting.

QUOTES

• "You always focus more on the individual person and how to build them as better people so that they could be better business leaders in their chosen profession." - Robert Sepulveda
• "We live in a society that doesn't like being in uncomfortable spaces. Let's be honest, we're constantly trying to find balance. We're constantly trying to, you know, find joy and create happiness." - Raquel Ramirez
• "Rage is a huge part with men, because I mean, granted, just being honest, like that's what we kind of seen just over generations and generations of generations of men. The only emotion that they express is anger." - Robert Sepulveda
• “It's the concept of relatability. It feels so much better when you are able to release something or talk about something with someone who can relate to you." - Raquel Ramirez

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Raquel Ramirez

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/featured_properties_intl/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-ramirez/

Robert Sepulveda

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

WEBSITES:

The Real Talk: https://www.therealtalkpodcast.net/

Featured Properties International: https://msha.ke/featuredre

Explr: https://explr.org/

Weekly Men’s Circle: https://weeklymenscircle.com/