What if success without peace isn’t success at all? In this deeply human and powerful conversation, storyteller and creator Liz Hernandez joins Lex Borrero to explore grief as one of life’s greatest teachers. 

Together, they unpack the emotional and psychological lessons of anticipatory grief, inner-child healing, identity reinvention, and the radical act of choosing peace over performance. This episode dives into the stages of grief, the difference between pain and suffering, and how acceptance transforms our stories. It’s a raw, vulnerable dialogue for anyone navigating loss, burnout, or a transition and searching for deeper meaning, compassion, and purpose. 

You’ll learn how to:
 - Recognize and process grief as an ongoing part of life 
- Understand and identify anticipatory grief - Use gratitude journaling and affirmations to anchor your healing 
- Reconnect with your inner child and rewrite your internal narratives 
- Break free from destination addiction and performance-based self-worth 
- Set healthy boundaries and honor your needs without guilt 
- Redefine success as peace, not achievement 
- Transform pain into empathy, compassion, and self-acceptance

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El perdón no es debilidad: es el hack más poderoso que transforma la mente, el alma y la realidad. En este episodio de You vs You, Lexx Borrero conversa con el escritor y conferencista internacional Daniel Habif, uno de los líderes más influyentes de habla hispana en temas de propósito, espiritualidad y liderazgo emocional.

A través de una conversación profunda y vulnerable, Daniel explora cómo el silencio, el perdón y la fe sin religiosidad pueden convertirse en caminos hacia la libertad interior. Desde su perspectiva, el éxito no se mide por los aplausos, sino por la capacidad de estar bien contigo mismo.

En esta conversación se desarrollan distintos ejes de transformación personal:

1. Cómo reprogramar tu realidad desde tus decisiones diarias y asumir responsabilidad sobre tu vida.

2. La diferencia entre propósito y ambición, y por qué el éxito sin propósito se siente vacío.

3. Cómo sanar la relación con los padres y liberar las ataduras del pasado.

4. El poder del silencio interior como espacio de claridad, fe y revelación personal.

5. La fe sin religiosidad: conectar con lo espiritual sin caer en estructuras dogmáticas.

6. La vulnerabilidad, la amistad verdadera y el amor consciente como pilares de crecimiento real.

7. El dominio propio y la paz interior como resultados del perdón y la reconciliación interna.

“El perdón es un hack que cambia tu realidad.” – Daniel Habif

Este episodio invita a mirar hacia adentro, a reconciliarse con la historia personal y a redefinir el concepto de éxito. Comparte este episodio con alguien que necesite recordar que sanar también es una forma de avanzar. Escúchalo completo, suscríbete y sé parte de esta comunidad que redefine lo que significa ganar la batalla de You vs You.

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Success isn’t “more.” It’s presence, peace, and the stories we choose to believe. In this conversation with Ishmael, we unpack the real metrics of success: feeling love at home, self-kindness over self-punishment, willingness to sit with discomfort, and building a life that moves at the pace of peace.

What you’ll learn:

- Why “more” ≠ happier (and how to measure success differently) The ocean vs. wave mindset for deep safety
- How to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck
Grief as a doorway to love (and how to feel without storing) Practical starting points: willingness & self-love.

- Boundaries, slowing down, and building purpose that lasts

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In this episode of You vs You, Jesse Kirshbaum shares his powerful journey of authenticity, spirituality, and personal growth in the age of AI and digital transformation.

From the world of artist management and music culture to building brand partnerships with purpose, Jesse reveals how life’s challenges and synchronicities reshaped his path.

We dive into how the rise of artificial intelligence pushed him closer to God, why authentic expression matters more than ever, and how tools like meditation, therapy, and the ocean became anchors in his spiritual and creative life.

Jesse also opens up about living with ADHD, transforming pain into purpose, and learning to face fear with courage.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or seeker on a journey of self-discovery, this conversation will inspire you to trust your path, embrace authenticity, and find meaning in the moments that connect us all.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How AI unexpectedly deepened Jesse’s faith and spirituality

• The role of authenticity in leadership, creativity, and branding

• Why meditation, therapy, and nature are essential tools for clarity

• Transitioning from artist management to brand partnerships with purpose

• Turning ADHD into a creative superpower

• The real difference between pain vs. suffering in growth

• How to face fear, sit in the fire, and trust synchronicity

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In this inspiring episode of You Vs. You, host Lex Borrero sits down with global music icon, entrepreneur, and innovator Will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) to dive deep into purpose, creativity, and the mindset needed to thrive.

From growing up in the projects to performing at the Super Bowl and studying at Harvard, will.i.am shares powerful lessons on:

- Life Purpose: Why joy and optimism drive everything he does

- Creativity as Currency: How he built a career by trusting his imagination and ideas

- Overcoming Obstacles: The importance of embracing failure as “Professor Failure” and learning from it.

- Leadership & Teamwork: The balance between collaboration, criticism, and lifting others up
Legacy & Responsibility: Why education and discipline matter when trailblazing for others

This episode is full of wisdom, raw stories, and authentic reflections on how to stay focused, build resilience, and never abandon your dreams.

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone searching for more meaning in your life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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Intimate Talks  - The Matrix of Reality

In this special solo episode of You vs You: *Intimate Talks— Lex dives deep into the concept of **reality and perception, drawing inspiration from *The Matrix to challenge the belief systems that shape our daily lives. Are we living in a loop, repeating routines without questioning if they serve us? Are our “truths” actually illusions shaped by society, upbringing, and fear?

Through powerful reflections and practical tools, Lex breaks down:

•⁠  ⁠The difference between needs and wants—and why self-love is the foundation of clarity.
•⁠  ⁠How questioning your beliefs can help you redefine success, love, and fulfillment.
•⁠  ⁠The courage it takes to step outside the matrix of routine and limitations to unlock infinite possibilities.

This episode is an invitation to *look in the mirror*, confront your perceptions, and make the daily choices that free you from mental prisons. Whether it’s in relationships, career, or personal growth, Lex challenges you to take the “red pill” and step into a life designed by your own truth.

If you’re ready to bend your reality and step into your power, this episode will leave you inspired to question everything—and love everything.

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On this episode of You vs You, Lex Borrero sits down with TV and radio personality Joy Taylor (Fox Sports, The Herd, former host of Undisputed) for a raw and inspiring conversation on resilience, growth, and finding your voice in the spotlight.

Joy opens up about her journey from Miami radio to national television, learning how to embrace authenticity, set boundaries, and overcome the generational patterns that shaped her life. She shares personal stories about growing up in a difficult household, building confidence on-air, and navigating love, faith, and identity in an industry that often demands perfection.

Together, Lex and Joy dive into themes of gratitude, spirituality, trauma, self-discovery, and redefining success—reminding us that true power comes from sitting in the fire rather than running from it.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, boundaries, or the pressure to always want “more,” this episode will leave you with practical wisdom and a renewed sense of self.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Joy Taylor continues to evolve, inspire, and embody what it means to face the ultimate battle: you vs you.

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En este episodio especial de YOU vs YOU, Lex Borrero conversa con uno de los creadores de contenido más influyentes de Latinoamérica: Luisito Comunica. Reconocido como el youtuber más exitoso de México, Luisito abre su corazón para hablar no solo de viajes y negocios, sino de sus miedos, su filosofía de vida y el verdadero significado del éxito.

Desde sus inicios grabando en la universidad hasta convertirse en un empresario con proyectos internacionales como Gran Malo, Luisito comparte cómo ha logrado construir una comunidad global, mantenerse auténtico y transformar su curiosidad en una carrera que inspira a millones.

 Lo que descubrirás en este episodio:
+ La visión de Luisito Comunica sobre el éxito y la felicidad
+ Cómo maneja la fama, la mortalidad y el miedo a no estar listo para el final
+ El poder de la constancia en el camino creativo y empresarial
+ Reflexiones sobre gratitud, percepción y salud mental en la vida pública
+ La transición de creador digital a empresario con impacto global

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Ozempic está en boca de todos como la “solución rápida” para bajar de peso. Pero, ¿realmente vale la pena? En este episodio de You vs You, Lex Borrero conversa con Jorge Valverde, entrenador personal de J Balvin, Thalía y grandes artistas,quien revela la verdad detrás del fenómeno Ozempic, y lo que nadie te dice sobre el fitness real, la salud y la disciplina.

Lo que descubrirás en este episodio:
•⁠  ⁠La realidad de Ozempic y sus riesgos en la salud a largo plazo
•⁠  ⁠Por qué la disciplina siempre supera a la motivación pasajera
•⁠  ⁠Cómo equilibrar salud física, identidad y relaciones en la vida real
•⁠  ⁠La diferencia entre entrenar por imagen vs entrenar por bienestar
•⁠  ⁠La importancia de entrenar para vivir bien, no solo para verse bien

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They tried to label him, he chose freedom. Enrique Santos, one of the most influential Latino voices in U.S. media, sits down with Lex Borrero on You vs You to reveal the truth about Latino identity, representation, and the real cost of authenticity.
From growing up between cultures to building a powerful platform on iHeartRadio, Enrique shares the untold story behind the labels, the pressure of being a public voice, and what authentic success looks like when family, culture, and faith come first.
In this raw and unfiltered You vs You conversation with Lex Borrero, Enrique explains, • why labels can become prisons or superpowers, • how representation and stereotypes shape identity in media, • the role of family, culture, and faith in building self worth, • mental health, resilience, and staying true to yourself, • the advice he would give anyone fighting to belong.
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