Bro-ing Pains
Bro-ing Pains is the podcast about redefining masculinity, feelings, and the occasional pun. Co-hosted by Papa Chad (a licensed therapist) & Carlos (a theater kid turned self-proclaimed Corporate Papi), this show dives into the conversations that live somewhere between your therapist's office and the group chat.
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.
Episodes
12 episodes
Grieving the Parent You Never Had: Estrangement, No-Contact & Finding Peace
What happens when the people who raised you never learned how to show up emotionally?In our season 1 finale, we open up about our own relationships with our parents (spoiler alert: it's complicated), and the grief, the guilt, and the sur...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:37
Not Broken, Just Blended: Redefining What Modern Family Means
The "perfect" family having a mom, dad, 2.5 kids, and a white picket fence was basically a post-WWII fantasy. Today, most families look a lot more blended than nuclear, and that comes with a unique mix of beauty and chaos....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:02
Is Monogamy Outdated? Kinks, Poly, and the Myth of Commitment
Is the kink community part of the non-heteronormative world, or its own lane entirely? This week, we unpack what counts as “sexual deviance,” why ethical non-monogamy isn’t just a free-for-all, and how the Six Pillars of Polysecurit...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:34
Why Adult Friendships Matter | Is the Male Loneliness Epidemic Real?
What do healthy friendships look like as an adult? In this episode, we dive into the world of friendship: why it gets harder to make new friends as we age, what healthy connection actually looks like, and how genuine curiosity can transform the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:30
Attachment Styles Explained | Anxious, Avoidant & Healthier Communication
This episode is part droppin’ gems, part toolkit, and all about communication. We dive into the history of attachment styles and how our earliest bonds with our primary caregivers shape the way we connect with romantic partners toda...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:53
Why Couples Fight: From Breadwinning to Boundaries
Every couple has disagreements, but the real issue isn't money, chores, or snooping. Underneath it all is one core question: do we share the same values?In this episode, we break down the most common relationship struggles. From househol...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:44
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’ childh...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:34
"D" is for Divorce: From Starter Marriages to Staying Together for the Kids
Is divorce really the worst-case scenario—or is staying in the wrong relationship worse? In this episode, we explore the cultural, religious, and emotional weight of divorce. From “starter marriages” to the myth of staying together ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:51
Let's Talk About Sex | Body Counts, Hookup Culture & Masculinity
In episode 4, we dive into the world of modern intimacy — from awkward “birds and bees” talks to what school didn’t teach us.We break down how pop culture and gendered expectations shape our ideas of desirability, with help from...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:23
How Media Shapes Masculinity | Relationships, Role Models & Pop Culture
In Part 1 of our 10-episode season on relationships, we explore how film, TV, and pop culture have shaped what men believe about masculinity and relationships.From the frat-boy energy of American Pie and hyper-masculine bravado ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:40
Men’s Wellness Trends | Ice Baths, Microdosing & Modern Masculinity
*Before we dive into our relationship series in episode 3, we had to start with the most important one: the relationship you have with yourself.*This episode, we cold-plunge headfirst into the world of health & wellness. We break dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:37
Why Men Need Therapy | Emotions, Masculinity & Mental Health
*Our 10-episode deep dive on relationships kicks off in episode 3, but this is where the Bro-ing Pains story begins. Keep listening*In our very first episode, we pull back the curtain on masculinity and mental health: what we’ve u...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:59