Bro-ing Pains
Bro-ing Pains is the podcast exploring 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, cultural commentary, and mental health insight.
Whether you're emotionally avoidant, anxious, or just straight up awkward: Pull up a chair. Make yourself comfortable. You're in the right place.
New episodes drop every other Thursday. Join the conversation on IG/TikTok @broingpains and email us your listener letters at broingpainspod@gmail.com.
Bro-ing Pains
Why Men Cheat: Infidelity, Culture & the Psychology of Betrayal
Infidelity isn’t just about broken vows, it’s about culture, psychology, and the messy ways we define love and commitment.
In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about cheating. From Carlos’ childhood where infidelity was normalized, to the psychology of why men cheat, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most taboo relationship topics out there.
We explore:
- Is emotional cheating worse than physical cheating?
- How wealth, power, and machismo shape infidelity
- The hidden psychology of unmet needs and betrayal
- Insights from The State of Affairs by Esther Perel and Eight Dates by John Gottman
- The big question: is sex a “need”… or just a desire?
If you’ve ever questioned what counts as cheating, why it happens, or whether relationships can truly recover, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about love and loyalty.
Watch Esther Perel’s full TED Talk on infidelity here: https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_rethinking_infidelity_a_talk_for_anyone_who_has_ever_loved