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Jr Cardenas : Breaking Through Toxic Masculinity - A Personal Journey of Self-Improvement and Therapy

May 18, 2023 Irad Eichler
Jr Cardenas : Breaking Through Toxic Masculinity - A Personal Journey of Self-Improvement and Therapy
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The Gooders
Jr Cardenas : Breaking Through Toxic Masculinity - A Personal Journey of Self-Improvement and Therapy
May 18, 2023
Irad Eichler

Are you looking for inspiration to take control of your life? Look no further than the latest episode of The Gooders podcast. In this episode, J.R. Cardenas shares his personal journey of overcoming toxic masculinity and finding balance through therapy. He reflects on his upbringing in a traditional Mexican home with alcoholic parents and how he and his five brothers had to raise themselves. The toll it took on his adult life, including bringing a "do it alone" mentality into his marriage, which ultimately led to its breakdown. But after committing to therapy for six months, he learned the power of acceptance and accountability and how it led him to realize his abandonment issues. The podcast emphasizes the importance of communication, self-reflection, and therapy to overcome anger issues. It also discusses the importance of taking responsibility and self-love in work and personal life. Don't miss out on this inspirational story of self-improvement and becoming a guide on the Circles app. Tune in now to The Gooders podcast.
 -Upbringing with alcoholic parents
 -"Do it alone" mentality
 -Therapy and self-improvement
 -Overcoming toxic masculinity
 -Managing anger and improving communication
 -Importance of expressing intentions
 -Prioritizing self-love and kindness
 -Importance of controlling actions
 -Circles app for mental health support

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Are you looking for inspiration to take control of your life? Look no further than the latest episode of The Gooders podcast. In this episode, J.R. Cardenas shares his personal journey of overcoming toxic masculinity and finding balance through therapy. He reflects on his upbringing in a traditional Mexican home with alcoholic parents and how he and his five brothers had to raise themselves. The toll it took on his adult life, including bringing a "do it alone" mentality into his marriage, which ultimately led to its breakdown. But after committing to therapy for six months, he learned the power of acceptance and accountability and how it led him to realize his abandonment issues. The podcast emphasizes the importance of communication, self-reflection, and therapy to overcome anger issues. It also discusses the importance of taking responsibility and self-love in work and personal life. Don't miss out on this inspirational story of self-improvement and becoming a guide on the Circles app. Tune in now to The Gooders podcast.
 -Upbringing with alcoholic parents
 -"Do it alone" mentality
 -Therapy and self-improvement
 -Overcoming toxic masculinity
 -Managing anger and improving communication
 -Importance of expressing intentions
 -Prioritizing self-love and kindness
 -Importance of controlling actions
 -Circles app for mental health support