The What A Character Podcast

John Carlos
  • 5.0 (28)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

You are the character we are talking about. The What A Character Podcast is a deep dive into the human experience, emotional intelligence, & the beautiful journey of personal growth. Join John Carlos as he breaks down how we navigate our own stories, build resilience, & evolve.

  1. 5d ago

    The A Ain't Silent

    In this episode, we're talking about the often overlooked A in LGBTQIA, our allies. The people who create safe spaces, hold space, and remind us that authenticity can only grow where acceptance exists. Because sometimes the greatest act of Pride, is simply making someone feel like they belong. Happy Pride!

    14 min

  2. Jun 8

    The Closet Doesn't End When You Come Out

    In this episode, we start Pride month talking about the mental health realities of being LGBTQIA+, the exhaustion of constantly having to explain yourself, and the freedom that comes when you stop shrinking to make others comfortable.

    16 min

  3. May 19

    It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

    In this episode, we talk about what happens when life forces you into uncomfortable seasons you can’t control. The endings, the uncertainty, the emotional weight of feeling lost, & why not being okay doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human.

    17 min

  4. May 8

    You Can't Heal What You Ignore

    In this episode, we unpack what happens when you ignore your emotions for too long. From emotional awareness and mental health to the physical effects of stress and unprocessed trauma, we explore how survival mode shapes the way we think, feel, react, and move through life.

    14 min

  5. Apr 21

    Your First Bully, Was At Home

    What happens when your first bullies are your parents? In this episode, we unpack the reality of having your parents as your first bullies. The experience of being silenced, dismissed, or criticized, and how that shapes the way you communicate, react, and navigate relationships later in life. We explore what happens when you grow up feeling misunderstood, and what it takes to rebuild your voice and trust in yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you had to fight to be heard, this episode is for you.

    17 min

  6. Mar 17

    Who Are You Without The Grind?

    In this episode, we unpack the guilt that shows up the moment you slow down. The anxiety of doing nothing, the pressure to always be “on,” and the deeper truth behind why rest can feel so uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore what happens when your identity is built on being productive, and what it takes to unlearn the belief that your worth has to be earned. If you’ve ever struggled to sit still without feeling like you’re falling behind, this episode is for you.

    23 min

  7. Feb 23

    It's Not Falling Apart. It's Falling Into Place.

    In this deeply personal episode, I share with you all what it feels like when life forces you into the unknown, triggers old survival wounds, and asks you to trust something bigger than your fear. This is a story about nervous system trauma, faith, identity, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes what gets taken from you is exactly what makes room for what you deserve. It’s not falling apart. It’s falling into place.

    13 min

  8. Jan 19

    Nothing Changed. That Was the Answer.

    There comes a moment when you realize you’ve been waiting, over explaining, adjusting, and hoping. All for nothing to actually change. This episode explores the emotional exhaustion of staying too long, the psychology behind patience that turns into self-betrayal, and the clarity that comes when you finally stop romanticizing potential. This isn’t about anger.It’s about awareness. If you’ve ever stayed because leaving felt harder than enduring, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.

    23 min
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You are the character we are talking about. The What A Character Podcast is a deep dive into the human experience, emotional intelligence, & the beautiful journey of personal growth. Join John Carlos as he breaks down how we navigate our own stories, build resilience, & evolve.

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