Brospective

We're back with a whole new season and that means new insights! We start off season 2 with our first-ever guest Israel Espinosa. Being a huge influence to us in our clinical program, in this episode we dive into his story of the challenges he faced as a Latino growing up and how the field of therapy has changed over time. We also discuss his aha moment when he discovered what he wanted to do in his life all along as well as some of his haters and how that affected him!

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In the Season Finale of Brospective, we know that making a call to see a counselor can seem like a daunting task. Manny and Dian have been preaching about no one should wait until you are in a crisis to seek professional help, but we understand that not many people feel comfortable making their own haircut appointment, let alone calling for health care. In this episode, we go through a practical guide as to what calling looks like and what to expect when making an appointment. We go through our own experiences on the other side of the phone and how to streamline the process to get you the help you need. Enjoy 

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In this episode, Dian and Manny talk about one of the hardest things to do, setting boundaries. Whether it is a boundary between a loved one, a friend, or even a boss, talking about boundaries can seem extremely confrontational. In fact, the opposite is true. Boundaries allow us to love our best life in the environment we create. Dian and Manny show how they have had to set boundaries and how had it is but one of the best decisions they have made. Enjoy the episode and reach out to [email protected] with questions concerns or feedback. 

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In this episode, Manny and Dian circle around back to the main idea behind BroSpective which is to challenge the way men feel they need to think and behave based on preconceived notions of what being a man means. They go into what more of what made them who they are today and hopefully encourage others who have a similar story to open up and no longer stray away from who they are. They confront what being a man means not only to them but to others, as well as words of inspiration if you find yourself in between a rock and a hard place. 

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In this episode Dian and Manny get into something that they are sure everyone is experiencing as we head into the anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, Grief. We know that grieving is expressed in so many different ways but the first step is acknowledging that you have seen a loss and are in some way hurting from it. Dian and Manny know all too well of how men and their Latino culture tend to suppress their pain and try and move on. Their hope is that through telling their experiences and opening up on how they processed their losses, others can feel comfortable to do the same so that the suppressed emotions do not one day explode. Please feel free to email us sending your thoughts and any feedback as we appreciate all of our listeners.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The latest episode of Brospective gives both Manny and Dian a chance to get to know each other better. Join them as they throw each other some funny and maybe deep questions they answer for each other and their listeners. Dian and Manny wanted to take a small break away from some of the heavy topics they have been talking about and just enjoy each others company. We hope you enjoy their back-and-forth and if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode of BroSpective, Manny and Dian roll around their experiences with Identity. That being said, even as passionate and confident as they may seem, Dian and Manny are still finding their way in this world and where they belong. That includes their thoughts on their life, their culture, and the people around them. What they hope is that if you are someone who struggles to see how they fit in, that you can feel like you are not alone and where you can start in order to be the real and the complete you. As always, please reach out to [email protected] with the much appreciated feedback and anything you may want them to dive deeper into. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Manny and Dian explore what being in a relationship means and looks like. Driven by their own experiences, they are still figuring it out at their own stages in life. Dian, the perspective of being married since 2019, and Manny, the viewpoint of navigating the dating life and creating a foundation to launch from, know that relationships look very different to lots of people. They hope to destigmatize some "norms" of relationships and relieve the pressures we tend to put on ourselves based on how we grew up. We hope you enjoy it, relate to our experiences, and  that we may have said some things that challenge relationship "rules".  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This next episode explains more about what Dian and Manny are trying to achieve with Brospective. In no way shape or form are they the most secure or confident people, what they do know is where to start. Here, Brospective goes into what they see mainstream society has told them of what being a man looks like, and also how that mentality has damaged them. Dian and Manny try to provide a starting point from their perspective as to how to be more secure and help those who may feel inadequate and alone. Please don't hesitate to reach out as we love the feedback, [email protected]. Enjoy!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Brospective, we discuss what keeps people from seeking out professional help when dealing with mental health issues. Dian and Manny go into the negative connotations of mental health and how years of thinking this way have not allowed people to find proper coping skills. Going into their own experiences and how they saw their family and cultured effected, Dian and Manny hope to start dismantling the stigmas of mental health awareness in order for people to see how beneficial really is. We appreciate our listeners and would love to hear any feedback, recommendations, or any questions or concerns you may have at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app