Can't Be Broken

Cesar Martinez
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This show is untraditional and the host C-Monster will challenge your mind with his raw talk, controversial approaches, and uncommon ways. The show is intended to influence the audience to be better in all aspects of life.

  1. 1D AGO

    A Parent’s Journey Sparks A Nonprofit To Bridge The Sports Access Gap

    If talent is evenly distributed but opportunity isn’t, who actually gets recruited? I sit down with our friend Francis Gonzaga to unpack how youth sports tilted toward pay-to-play—and how Level Play Foundation is working to bend it back toward merit, academics, and real exposure. From cross-country showcases during COVID to the quiet costs stacked on families today, Francis shares the hard math behind recruiting and the practical steps that give overlooked student athletes a legitimate chance. I talk candidly about the numbers—millions of varsity athletes, but a small fraction moving on to college—and why finances slice those odds even thinner. Francis lays out Level Play’s focus on strong students with coachable habits who may not be blue-chip prospects but can thrive with the right plan. That plan starts with honest player assessment, not hype: identifying realistic fit, prioritizing the right camps, connecting with vetted coaches and strength programs, and shoring up academics with targeted tutoring. When an athlete keeps their grades up and brings real work ethic, access becomes the difference-maker. What makes this conversation different is the emphasis on community over transactions. Level Play invites nominations from trainers, teachers, and coaches who see promise up close. It welcomes volunteers who can donate time or offer reduced rates. And it’s building a network that helps families navigate a noisy system with clarity and integrity. If you care about fairness in youth sports—or know a student athlete who deserves a wider spotlight—this story will give you hope and a roadmap. Follow Level Play Foundation on Instagram (@levelplayfoundation), on X (Level Play FDN), and visit levelplayfoundation.org to learn more, nominate an athlete, or get involved. If this mission resonates, share the episode, leave a review, and subscribe so more families find the help they need.

    33 min

  2. 11/26/2025

    From Rock Bottom To Purpose with Destiny owen

    What if the moment you feared most became the fuel for everything you’d become? Destiny’s story starts with instability—homelessness with her mom, hunger that never quit, and an early slide into alcohol and pills. It runs headlong through five DUIs, a felony sentence, and the brutal reality of women’s prison. And then something simple but seismic happens: she starts running laps, reading anatomy and business books, and building a daily plan that reconnects her with discipline, faith, and a future. We talk about the small, unglamorous choices that actually change a life. How to use movement to stabilize mood. How to replace shame with service. How to show up without a smartphone to be fully present for your kid, and why biking 35 miles in the rain to keep your promise can reset identity faster than any pep talk. She shares practical tools for sobriety in social settings, the danger of today’s fentanyl-tainted pills, and how a gratitude list can shut down a craving in seconds. You’ll hear why perspective is your passport or your prison, and how switching “I wish” to “when I do” can turn opportunity into action. The story crescendos with purpose. Asked to help a failing “fat camp,” she rewrote the playbook: real nutrition, individualized plans, dignity first. Parents noticed, schools called, and Camp Shape was born—a residential program teaching teens discipline, social-emotional skills, healthy eating, and entrepreneurship. Her for-profit, Shape Your Destiny, now delivers the same curriculum across Southern California schools, especially for kids who need structure and belief the most. It’s prevention at its best: give young people the tools she needed at eleven, before crisis hits. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild after rock bottom—or how to help someone you love—this conversation is a field guide. Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find stories that move them forward.

    2h 1m

  3. 11/14/2025

    What If The Injury Is The Test You Need To Win?

    What does it take to turn years of pain into a platform for power? We sit with nutritionist, trainer, and competitive bodybuilder Maria Beretta to unpack a journey that starts with teenage loss and spirals into chronic symptoms before snapping into clarity: if the system won’t solve it, she will. Maria breaks down the real face of PCOS—cystic ovaries, acne, mood swings, insulin resistance—and the often-missed reality of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, where fragile connective tissue makes every step and lift a risk. Instead of accepting a handful of prescriptions, she chose a different map: keto to stabilize PCOS, a hard stop on dairy to cut inflammation, and targeted peptide therapy (BPC-157 and TB-500) to protect her training and speed recovery. The turning point isn’t just biochemical. It’s mindset. Maria explains how visualization, faith, and ruthless specificity shaped her prep for NPC figure—meal planning without drama, cardio without shortcuts, and posing that balances muscle with grace. She’s candid about the sport’s truths: the expense, the prevalence of PEDs at elite levels, and the monotony few see behind a 20-second stage moment. Then comes the plot twist: a New Year’s Day car crash, a 40% T12 compression fracture, eight disc herniations, and traumatic scoliosis. With imaging to guide her and peptides to support healing, she made a careful, documented return to training and kept the pro card goal in sight. If you’re navigating PCOS management, EDS training modifications, anti-inflammatory nutrition, or peptide therapy for injury recovery, this conversation delivers practical detail and lived results. Maria’s approach—test, adjust, measure—turns “motivation” into method. We also get real about the mental side: how to set goals that grip you, rehearse the win, and keep going when doctors or doubt say stop. Tap play for a blueprint you can use, whether you’re chasing a pro stage, a pain-free day, or your next personal best. If this episode moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find conversations like this.

    1h 21m

  4. 10/16/2025

    Faith, Fitness, and the Fight Back with Bri Hilton

    What if the turning point isn’t a big speech or a perfect plan, but a quiet morning where you finally tell the truth? We sit down with Brianna, a six‑year law enforcement professional, for a raw, grounded conversation about mental health, hyper‑vigilance, and the honest work of rebuilding from the inside out. She takes us from a “normal” SoCal childhood to the academy’s rewiring of awareness.  The story deepens when she describes two close calls with suicide, how quickly ideation can harden into action, and the friend who stepped in at the right moment. From there, we trace the practices that brought her back: baptism and daily Scripture, simple gratitude spoken out loud, and a return to the gym as a second quiet room. Brianna explains why motivation is fickle but a plan is steady, how strength training and running support mental resilience, and what bodybuilding taught her about extremes, reverse dieting, and compassionate coaching. We also explore the messy middle—disease vs. disorder, vices that numb vs. habits that heal, and asking trusted people for blunt feedback so you can own your patterns and change them. If you’re a first responder, athlete, or anyone carrying a silent load, this conversation offers practical tools: start with one chapter a day in the gospels, pack better food for long shifts, fuel your long runs before the wall arrives, and name three specific gratitudes every morning. Most of all, hear this: you should be here. You’re loved, you matter, and there’s a purpose on the other side of accountability. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, subscribe for more stories that turn pain into purpose, and leave a review to help others find the show.

    1h 29m

  5. 10/08/2025

    From Want to Need: The Mindset Shift That Fuels Greatness: C-Monsters Mindset

    What if your goals stopped being optional and started feeling like oxygen? We dig into a no-fluff framework for winning that blends obsession, sharper self-talk, and vivid visualization—so your work shows when the lights go on. The theme is simple: do so much of the right work that the people who love you tell you to slow down, not speed up. First, we unpack obsession with the process. Not the glamorous parts— the boring fundamentals, the rainy days, the heat, the sessions when no one else shows up. That obsession is the separator if you aren’t the most gifted, and it’s the accelerator if you are. Then we shift language on purpose: trade “want” for “need,” “hungry” for “starving,” and “determined” for “relentless.” The words you repeat train your subconscious, and your subconscious drives your standards under stress. If your identity says relentless, your choices follow. Next, we dive into visualization—more than meditation, it’s mental rehearsal for the exact moments that decide outcomes. Feel the field conditions, hear the crowd, set counts in your head, and pre-decide your moves. When game time arrives, you execute what you’ve already seen. We round it out with a holistic view: recovery, rest, nutrition, and self-talk sit alongside reps and lifting. A quick story from childhood shows what daily obsession looks like without the social media spotlight—creating games, adapting indoors, and stacking reps until performance speaks. If you’re tired of posting the grind and ready to own it, this conversation hands you a blueprint. Subscribe, share this with a teammate who needs the nudge, and leave a review telling us which mindset shift you’ll apply this week.

    10 min

  6. 08/19/2025

    Unbreakable Spirit: C-Monsters Mindset

    Have you ever been told you're not good enough? That dream you're chasing—too big, too far, too impossible? Ryan Gusto's remarkable journey from high school reject to Major League Baseball pitcher demolishes these limiting beliefs. Gusto was cut from his high school baseball team multiple times, barely making varsity his senior year. Where most would see a dead end, he saw an opportunity. Through relentless persistence, he talked his way onto a junior college team, excelled beyond expectations, and eventually caught the attention of MLB scouts. Even when faced with the double blow of a global pandemic and Tommy John surgery costing him two full seasons, Gusto refused to quit. His breakout AAA season with a 3.7 ERA and 141 strikeouts earned him a spot with the Houston Astros, fulfilling a dream that seemed impossible just years earlier. What makes Gusto's story universal is that his superpower wasn't some rare talent—it was his mindset. When confronted with rejection, he chose to believe in himself. When obstacles appeared, he found a way forward. As former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink suggests, when things go wrong, say "Good"—because difficulties are opportunities to level up. Your mind is your greatest asset in any challenge, far more powerful than any physical attribute. Your blessing in life comes when you find the "torture you're comfortable with"—that struggle that forces growth and ultimately leads to your greatest achievements. Whatever your dream, whatever your setback, remember that you can figure out a way forward. Keep learning, keep believing, take one step at a time, and remember: you can't be broken.

    12 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Grinding Through Life Lessons On and Off the Diamond with Bobbo Marcial

    When former pro baseball player Bobbo Marcial hung up his cleats after five seasons in the Atlanta Braves organization, he discovered his true calling wasn't just teaching the game—it was transforming young lives through it.  Marcial takes us behind the curtain of modern youth baseball, revealing how the explosion of travel teams and showcases has fundamentally changed the landscape for young athletes and their families. With refreshing candor, he addresses the uncomfortable truth many coaches avoid: the industry has become increasingly focused on profit margins rather than player development. Drawing from his psychology background, Marcial explains how he's created a program that prioritizes transparency, communication, and genuine connection with athletes. The conversation shifts into deeply personal territory as Marcial shares how his journey to sobriety nearly three years ago transformed both his coaching philosophy and personal relationships. This vulnerability provides a powerful framework for his approach to mentorship—meeting young athletes where they are emotionally while still pushing them toward excellence. His mantra of "master the boring" speaks to the disciplined, consistent work needed for success in sports and life alike. What makes this episode particularly valuable is Marcial's practical wisdom for parents navigating the complex youth sports landscape. From understanding appropriate expectations at different age levels to recognizing when specialized training actually benefits developing athletes, his insights help families make informed decisions. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, Marcio's balanced perspective on competition, character development, and creating good humans first will transform how you approach sports.

    2h 22m

  8. 07/10/2025

    What Coaches Look For: 5 Qualities Beyond Physical Talent: C-Monsters Mindset

    Today we explore the five key attributes coaches look for beyond physical talent when recruiting athletes. These intangible qualities often make the difference between getting noticed and getting passed over. • Body language matters - coaches evaluate how you present yourself before seeing your athletic abilities • Responding positively to failure shows mental toughness and resilience • Self-driven hustle without external motivation demonstrates true commitment • Making eye contact during instruction signals respect and eagerness to learn • How you treat teammates and maintain accountability reflects leadership qualities • You're only as strong as your weakest link - great athletes elevate those around them • Being intense on the field while representing yourself well off it creates the complete package If you have any questions, you can always reach out to me at UAGfit. Remember, you can't be broken.

    12 min
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This show is untraditional and the host C-Monster will challenge your mind with his raw talk, controversial approaches, and uncommon ways. The show is intended to influence the audience to be better in all aspects of life.

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  • Creator
    Cesar Martinez
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Can't Be Broken
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