What happens when you get everything you worked for  and it still doesn’t feel right?

In this episode of You Versus You, we explore the internal conflict many high performers never talk about the gap between achievement and fulfillment.

From thriving in chaos, to redefining failure, to confronting the false promises of success, this conversation unpacks why hustle alone can’t bring peace and why learning to rest, trust, and listen inward may be the most powerful skill of all.

This episode isn’t about titles, money, or status.
It’s about identity, perception, and the quiet internal battle between who you’ve been conditioned to be and who you actually are.

Key themes explored:
    •    Why winners fail more than anyone else
    •    The illusion of control and future happiness
    •    How chaos becomes a coping mechanism
    •    Success, burnout, and the cost of never slowing down
    •    Learning to trust your intuition instead of external validation

If you’ve ever thought, “I should feel happier than this,” this episode is for you.

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In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop’s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is “enough”?

They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can “have it all” and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace.

If you’ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn’t own you, this episode is for you.

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What happens when one of the internet’s biggest comedy creators finally slows down and looks inward?

In this episode of You Versus You, Lex Borrero sits down with Lele Pons to explore the woman behind the viral videos: the immigrant child who didn’t speak the language, the only child craving validation, the creator battling OCD and mental health, and now the mother learning to love her imperfections and slow down.

Lele opens up about:
• How physical comedy and dark humor became her survival tools
• The moment Will Smith told her she inspired him
• Leaving Venezuela, culture shock in the U.S., and feeling completely alone
• OCD, intrusive thoughts, and why mental health is an explanation, not an excuse
• Fame, loneliness, and becoming a “character” instead of herself
• How her husband taught her to love her imperfections
• Motherhood, legacy, and the one word that defines her today: “unbreakable.”

If you’ve ever struggled with validation, burnout, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will hit home. This is not a highlight reel – this is the real Lele Pons, in a safe space, facing her own battle of you versus you.

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From the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn to Marvel, Transformers and Hollywood billboards, Anthony Ramos has lived the dream many people fantasize about. But behind the campaigns, the premieres and the posters, he was still asking himself a brutal question:“Am I enough?”

In this episode of You vs You, Anthony sits down with Lex Borrero to have a raw, honest conversation about success, identity, family and the work it takes to heal the stories you grew up with.
He opens up about:

• Growing up in Bushwick and carrying childhood trauma into his adult life
• The complicated relationship with his father, not feeling “good enough” and the moment he tried to protect his mom as a kid
• Wrapping his identity in campaigns, likes and comments, and how one negative comment used to destroy his day
• What really happened when it felt like everything came crashing down online
• Booking Marvel’s Ironheart, going on the Transformers press tour, and realizing his career was not over – it was evolving
• How he started working with his inner child: reframing memories, naming patterns and learning to see his parents with compassion
• The simple mantra that changed everything for him: “Be where your feet are”, and why your emotions should not be driving the car of your life
• His no-BS advice for actors and creatives who haven’t had their “break” yet, and why you should stop waiting for permission and start creating with the phone you already have.
• This is not just a conversation about Hollywood.It is a conversation about narratives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we deserve and what we’re capable of.

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¿De qué sirve llegar a la cima si por dentro sigues en guerra contigo mismo?
En este episodio de You vs You, El Mindo se sienta con Lex para hablar sin máscaras sobre disciplina, dolor vs sufrimiento, paz interior, liderazgo, longevidad en la era digital y la vida como un videogame lleno de breadcrumbs que te enseñan a ganar la batalla de You vs You.

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In this episode of You vs You, Lex sits down with Alex Gaudi to break down a powerful story of transformation, from childhood trauma and emotional chaos to one of the most grounded and emotionally centered men Lex knows.

Alex reveals the exact 1-hour daily practice that rewired his brain, reshaped his emotional responses, and allowed him to reach a place where he no longer has bad days.

This conversation blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, trauma healing, nature, movement, and identity, offering a clear and practical blueprint for anyone who wants to reset their mind and reconnect with who they really are.

You’ll learn:
- Why your brain defaults to negative loops
- How neuroplasticity works in real life
- The Gratitude Walk Method (protocol step-by-step)
- Why walking is the most underestimated antidepressant
- How childhood experiences shape emotional identity
- How movement lowers cortisol, increases dopamine & serotonin
- How shifting your inner dialogue rewires your body’s responses
- Why naming a practice changes the brain
- How to create a “default setting” of calm and clarity
- Why we need nature and energy exchange
- How identity, purpose, and self-awareness shape emotional freedom

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, stress, or emotional instability, this episode gives you a proven framework rooted in self-mastery, science, and lived experience.

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Actor Diego Tinoco opens up about the insecurities, emotional weight, and silent pressure behind success. From hiding his vitiligo under long sleeves, to moving to Los Angeles with nothing but belief, Diego breaks down imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the illusion of fame.

We explore why anxiety comes from trying to control tomorrow, how presence shapes identity, and why the past becomes baggage when we refuse to let go. This conversation is a reminder that growth requires discomfort, vulnerability builds connection, and only you must see the vision before anyone else does.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, behind, or afraid to jump, watch until the end. There’s a message here you might need today.

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What’s the *real* cost of success?

In this emotional and raw conversation, **Lex Borrero** sits down with **Qiana**, a powerhouse

entrepreneur who built five businesses from the ground up, to explore what success truly means

beyond money, titles, and recognition.

Together, they unpack the hidden cost of ambition, the fear behind achievement, and how to find

peace when “enough” is never enough.

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Welcome to Intimate Sessions, a deeply personal segment of You Vs. You where we explore the truths behind our greatest internal battles. In this episode, Lex opens up about one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces in our lives: success. We grow up believing success means achievement, wealth, status, the perfect partner, or a flawless life, yet many of us reach those milestones only to feel empty, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.

Through raw reflection and real-life stories, Lex reveals how a lifetime of chasing external validation left him trapped in a cycle of “never enough.” He shares how that belief system collapsed, and how redefining success from something we pursue to something we already are changed everything.

This conversation is an invitation to question the narratives you’ve been taught:

+ What if success isn’t about doing more, but about being more present?
+ What if you didn’t need to “earn” love, peace, or self-worth?
+ What if your biggest goal wasn’t a trophy, but wholeness?

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the next achievement or wondered why external wins don’t bring internal peace, this episode will challenge your perspective, and may just free you to build a life aligned with purpose, joy, and authenticity.

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