Almost Macho

Dhiren Bhatia & Preet Sagar
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The 20s were for learning. The 30s were for building. The 40s are for unlearning. We were taught to provide, protect, and produce using an old playbook. It worked for them. It does not fully work for us. By 40's, the noise of who society says you should be fades. What remains is a harder question: What is the definition of a modern man?? This is not about more information. It is about shedding scripts you did not write. It is about values, identity, marriage, money, fatherhood, and legacy done consciously. Almost Macho is a candid Hinglish conversation between Preet and Dhiren We aren't gurus; we’re men sharing the life lessons we wish we knew in our 20s and 30s. Dhiren Bhatia Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ Preet Sagar Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/ #AlmostMacho #ModernMasculinity #MidlifeRoadmap #SouthAsianMen #Unlearning

Episodes

  1. 06 - The One About Elders

    4 DAYS AGO

    06 - The One About Elders

    Most South Asian men take advice from the people closest to them—parents, uncles, or neighbors—without asking one critical question: Do I actually want their life? If the answer is no, stop listening. In this episode of Almost Macho, Dhiren Bhatia and Preet Sagar dismantle the "Biological Elder" trap. We explain why biological elders provide advice from an era that no longer exists and how to find the "Reference Models" who have the scar tissue you actually need. In this episode, we unpack: The Proximity Problem: Why your best friend is the worst person to ask for business advice.The Disrespect Myth: Why you can respect your parents without following their outdated maps.Role-Based Guides: Why you need different elders for being a father, a husband, and a business owner.The 2-Step Rule: Why your mentor should only be two steps ahead of you—not 100.If you feel isolated in your 40s, this is your blueprint to find the tribe that actually pushes you forward. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Modern Elder defined 01:31 Why your parents’ era is dead 03:07 Don't take advice if you don't want their life 04:33 Why we can't do this alone 05:43 Finding Reference Models vs. Reinventing the Wheel 07:22 The Parenting Gap (Newborns vs. Teens) 12:07 Role-Based Guidance: Choosing your council 14:18 The "Emotional Maturity" Requirement for Elders 📚 REFERENCES 📘 Reference Models & Blueprints 📘 The Tribal Elder Concept ⸻ 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🎙 Almost Macho Podcast 👤 Dhiren Bhatia 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenb/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ 👤 Preet Sagar 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/

    16 min
  2. The One About Boys Trip

    23 APR

    The One About Boys Trip

    he Secret Every Wife Suspects (The Boys Trip) Most men view a “Boys Trip” through the lens of a Hollywood cliché: drunken chaos and regret. They are wrong. For the high-capacity professional, these trips are a vital psychological survival mechanism. It is the only time most men feel safe enough to shed the “provider armor,” drop the ego, and reconnect with the version of themselves that isn't defined by a mortgage or a job title. In this conversation, we break down why modern masculinity is suffering from a lack of "shoulder-to-shoulder" connection and why your ability to lead your family depends on your ability to occasionally leave them. [TIMESTAMPS] 00:00 - The two new characters: Sanju and Baban 01:57 - Accessing the heart: The Hormozi and Tony Robbins shift 03:56 - Why indecision is the silent killer of growth 05:30 - Defining the "Boys Trip": The transition from Man to Boy 07:03 - Why "The Hangover" movie ruined the reputation of male bonding 08:52 - Alter Egos: Why we need Sanju and Baban to survive 12:56 - Why better men make better fathers (The recharge principle) 15:51 - How to frame "What's good for me is good for us" 17:19 - Why men talk shoulder-to-shoulder, not face-to-face 21:13 - The Strategy: How to pitch a boys trip to your wife 26:30 - The #1 Rule: Whatever happens, stays there 30:41 - Masculinity requires challenge: Why comfort is the enemy 34:32 - The Thailand Triathlon: Fuelled by pure competition 39:17 - Napoleon Hill, luck, and being prepared for the win If you’re ready to take action from this episode - Download the Debrief here https://almost-macho.kit.com/theoneaboutboystrip 📚 REFERENCES 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkman https://amzn.to/4sGQClb The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/3OwNquw Case 63 (Podcast Recommendation) https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/case-63/id1703294291 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🎙 Almost Macho Podcast 👤 Dhiren Bhatia 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenb/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ 👤 Preet Sagar 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/

    41 min
  3. The One About Less Goals More Wins

    9 APR

    The One About Less Goals More Wins

    The 20s were for learning. The 30s were for building. The 40s require focus. Most men don’t fail because they lack ambition. They fail because they chase too many goals. In this episode of Almost Macho, we break down our annual review process and why setting one meaningful goal beats chasing five half-finished ones. We talk about: • How to properly close your year • The 7 domains of life • Why vision should be loose, not perfect • The power of one Big Hairy Audacious Goal • Identity over outcome • Consistency over intensity • Why most goal-setting systems fail Less goals. More wins. If you’re tired of resetting your life every January, this episode will change how you plan 2026. 📚 Books mentioned: 4,000 Weeks – Oliver Burkeman The Odyssey Plan – Dave Evans & Bill Burnett Follow us: Dhiren Bhatia Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ Preet Sagar Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/ #AlmostMacho #GoalSetting #Consistency #ModernMasculinity #LifeDesign

    43 min
  4. The one about bad relationship advice

    26 MAR

    The one about bad relationship advice

    Husbands don’t usually explode. They slowly withdraw. And most wives never see it coming. No one teaches men how to handle marriage. We learn how to make money. We learn how to compete. We never learn how to love. In this episode of the Almost Macho Podcast, we break down the relationship advice most of us inherited — and why some of it is quietly damaging modern marriages: • “Be the man of the house.” • “Never go to bed angry.” • “Wives shouldn’t get special treatment.” • Emotional dumping disguised as honesty. • Why masculine and feminine energy are different — not equal. This conversation is not about blaming men. It’s not about blaming women. It’s about understanding why so many husbands feel unseen…and why so many wives feel unheard. If you’re married, dating, or planning to build a life with someone — this episode will challenge how you think about roles, communication, leadership, and connection. Because marriage doesn’t fail from one big explosion. It fades from slow withdrawal. 📚 Books mentioned: • Nonviolent Communication • The Way of the Superior Man 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations on masculinity, marriage, and modern life.

    41 min
  5. Podcast Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Podcast Trailer

    Nobody taught us how to be men. In this clip from the first episode of Almost Macho, we unpack what masculinity, fatherhood, and identity look like in your 40s as a South Asian man. We were taught to provide and protect. But no one gave us a roadmap. 🎙 Full episode https://youtu.be/gQWxduqVM64 Almost Macho is a candid Hindi-English conversation between Preet Sagar and Dhiren Bhatia about modern masculinity, midlife shifts, fatherhood, and breaking inherited scripts. Follow us: Dhiren Bhatia Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ Preet Sagar Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/ #AlmostMacho #ModernMasculinity #SouthAsianMen #Fatherhood #Midlife

    1 min
  6. The one about Daddy issues that ruined our Macho!

    10 MAR

    The one about Daddy issues that ruined our Macho!

    The 20s were for learning. The 30s were for building. The 40s are for unlearning. Most South Asian men grew up in homes where love was real… but fear was louder. If you were raised by a strict Indian dad, you know the feeling. When father came home, the house went quiet. Not because he didn’t care. Because he carried pressure he never learned to express. In this episode of Almost Macho, we break down Indian parenting style, South Asian fatherhood, emotional suppression in Asian households, and how fear-based respect shaped an entire generation of men. We unpack: • Respect built on fear in Indian families • Work stress turning into anger at home • The “stone face” father • Anger vs aggression in men • Growing up too fast as the “man of the house” • Breaking generational trauma in South Asian culture • Raising sons and daughters without fear This is a conversation about modern masculinity, emotional intelligence, and redefining fatherhood in India and the diaspora. If you’re a father, this one might challenge you. If you’re a son, this one might explain a lot. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Strict Indian Dad Energy 02:45 The Zakir Khan Father Therapy Moment 06:10 Love That Came Out as Anger 09:20 Work Stress Inside Indian Homes 13:05 Anger vs Aggression in Men 16:40 Becoming “Man of the House” Too Early 21:10 Raising Sons Without Fear 25:30 Raising Daughters With Strength 30:00 The Promise Modern Fathers Must Make 33:45 Why Love Shouldn’t Be Earned 36:30 Breaking Generational Patterns 📚 BOOKS & REFERENCES 📘 The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read – Philippa Perry https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984879553 📘 The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748 📘 Atomic Habits – James Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299 ⸻ 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🎙 Almost Macho Podcast 👤 Dhiren Bhatia 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ 👤 Preet Sagar 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/

    42 min
  7. The one about redefinition of Macho

    10 MAR

    The one about redefinition of Macho

    The 20s were for learning. The 30s were for building. The 40s are for unlearning. Nobody taught us how to be men. We were taught to provide, protect, and perform. But no one explained identity, fatherhood, emotional control, marriage, ambition, or what happens when success stops feeling like success. In this first episode of Almost Macho, Preet Sagar and Dhiren Bhatia unpack what modern masculinity means for South Asian men navigating their 30s and 40s. We discuss: • The old playbook of masculinity • Why “macho” needs redefining • Saying no as power • Midlife shifts and career resets • Fatherhood and responsibility • Why so many men feel lost at 40 This is a Hindi-English conversation about identity, growth, modern masculinity, and breaking inherited scripts without disrespecting where we came from. If you are a South Asian man questioning success, purpose, or direction — this podcast is for you. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US 🎙 Almost Macho Podcast 👤 Dhiren Bhatia Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ 👤 Preet Sagar Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/

    27 min

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The 20s were for learning. The 30s were for building. The 40s are for unlearning. We were taught to provide, protect, and produce using an old playbook. It worked for them. It does not fully work for us. By 40's, the noise of who society says you should be fades. What remains is a harder question: What is the definition of a modern man?? This is not about more information. It is about shedding scripts you did not write. It is about values, identity, marriage, money, fatherhood, and legacy done consciously. Almost Macho is a candid Hinglish conversation between Preet and Dhiren We aren't gurus; we’re men sharing the life lessons we wish we knew in our 20s and 30s. Dhiren Bhatia Instagram: https://instagram.com/dhirenbh/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhirenb/ Preet Sagar Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagarpreet/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/preetsagar/ #AlmostMacho #ModernMasculinity #MidlifeRoadmap #SouthAsianMen #Unlearning

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    Dhiren Bhatia & Preet Sagar
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