Bro-ing Pains
Bro-ing Pains is the show for men, and for anyone who’s ever loved one. Through vignettes and listener stories, we explore the conversations that live somewhere between your therapist’s office and the group chat.
Hosted by Chad Fraga, LMFT & Carlos (a theater kid turned self-proclaimed “Corporate Papi”), this show blends humor, lived experience, and mental health insight.
New episodes every other Thursday.
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Bro-ing Pains
Why Men Need Therapy | Emotions, Masculinity & Mental Health
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Many of us learned the same unspoken rules growing up: Don’t show weakness. Don’t show emotion. Don’t let anyone see you break.
In our first episode, we share the personal experiences that led us to therapy, and how masculinity, culture, and early life experiences shaped the way we relate to vulnerability and emotional survival.
One of us is a therapist. The other is still learning how to open up. Together, we explore why so many men avoid therapy, how emotional suppression begins, and what happens when you finally confront yourself.
If you’ve ever struggled to open up or wondered whether therapy could help you understand yourself, this conversation is for you.
Thinking about therapy but don’t know where to start? Find licensed therapists in your area using Psychology Today’s directory. You can filter by location, insurance, and specialty: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Follow Bro-ing Pains for honest conversations about masculinity, emotional growth, and the psychology shaping modern men.