You vs You w/ Lex Borrero

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In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures. Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

  1. Success Can’t Fix the “Hole in Your Chest”, Jerry Colonna

    13H AGO

    Success Can’t Fix the “Hole in Your Chest”, Jerry Colonna

    If success makes you feel emptier, you’re not broken.Jerry Colonna explains why the “hole in your chest” can grow with every win, and what radical self inquiry actually looks like.  Jerry Colonna is an executive coach and the CEO of Reboot.io, and the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion. In this episode, we go deep on:, Why “lonely at the top” is real, and what leaders never say out loud  , The hidden addiction to external validation, and how it turns into power that hurts people  , Why imposter feelings are normal, and how empathy becomes your advantage  , How to be “a mountain in a hurricane”, practical radical self inquiry prompts  , The gift of impermanence, and why resisting change creates suffering See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  2. FEB 10

    You’re Not Lost, You’re Fighting Yourself

    Most people think they’re stuck because they don’t know their purpose. The truth is harder to face. In this episode of You Versus You, Danny Morel explores why high-achievers often feel disconnected, restless, and unfulfilled even after success. This conversation breaks down how childhood wounds, identity conditioning, fear of stillness, and the need to prove ourselves quietly turn ambition into an internal battlefield. In this episode, you’ll learn: + Why ambition is often rooted in unhealed pain + How early experiences shape adult identity + Why success can increase inner conflict instead of peace + How resistance creates anxiety and suffering + The difference between achievement and awakening + How to stop fighting yourself and reconnect with who you are This isn’t about motivation. It’s about self-confrontation. Because the real fight was never with the world, it’s always been with yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  3. FEB 3

    Why Successful People Still Feel an Inner Void

    Success doesn’t always bring peace.This episode explores the inner tension many successful people face when achievement, discipline, and recognition still don’t quiet what’s happening inside. In this conversation, we talk about inner work, spirituality, discipline, and the long road toward peace of mind. From meditation and self-care to trauma, healing, and redefining what fulfillment really means, this episode goes beyond external success and into the internal battle most people never talk about. This episode is for anyone who has achieved, pushed, and hustled and still feels there’s something unresolved beneath the surface. This is You Versus You. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  4. JAN 27

    Are You Born Lucky Or Do You Create It? | Dr. Tom Myers

    Synchronicity isn’t random.It’s perception. In this conversation, Dr. Tom Myers, Ph.D., breaks down what synchronicity really is and why some people recognize meaningful patterns while others miss them entirely. We explore how the brain filters reality, how perception shapes decision making, and why control can quietly block clarity. This is not about manifestation or believing harder. It’s about applied psychology, awareness, and learning how to read reality more accurately. If you’ve ever felt like life was trying to tell you something, this conversation will change how you understand why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  5. JAN 20

    Dr. Gail | Why What You Were Labeled Might Be Your Greatest Advantage

    You Versus You is a psychological audit for people who achieved what they were chasing and realized the real conflict didn’t disappear. It just moved inward. This episode explores how traits once labeled as problems often become the very systems that drive creativity, leadership, and original thinking. Dr. Gail reframes mental differences not as disorders to fix, but as internal operating systems that were misunderstood, suppressed, or mismanaged. We examine how labels shape identity, how validation and shame create internal pressure, and why so many high performers feel fractured despite external success. This conversation isn’t about healing or motivation. It’s about clarity. If you’ve ever felt successful but misaligned, capable but constrained, this episode offers a different lens to understand what’s actually been driving you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  6. JAN 13

    Pink Sweat$ Reveals the Truth About Faith, Trauma, and Self-Worth

    In this episode of You vs You, Lex Borrero sits down with Pink Sweat$ for a conversation that starts in Philadelphia church culture and ends in the quiet, daily work of healing, accountability, and becoming whole. Pink opens up about growing up behind a drum kit, watching people show up to church week after week yet rarely transforming, and how that shaped his relationship with faith, truth, and identity. Together, they unpack the tension between organized religion and a personal connection with God, the way power and money can distort systems, and why real growth often requires you to challenge what you were taught… even when it came from people you love.   As the conversation deepens, Pink connects the dots between songwriting and spirituality: how words create emotion, how they can also become mental prisons, and why the discipline behind “softness” is actually a form of strength. Lex shares his perspective on self-worth, inner battles, and the modern craving for validation, and Pink reflects on what it means to stay grounded in a world that rewards noise, attention, and performance. They also touch on childhood wounds, the fear of letting people in, and how small moments can quietly shape your entire life, until you finally close the loop and choose to heal. The episode ends with a simple but powerful question: what’s the one word you need to hear to win the battle of you versus you? Pink’s answer is raw, human, and unforgettable. If you’re navigating anxiety, identity struggles, trauma, faith, people-pleasing, creative pressure, or the need to be understood, this is the kind of episode that doesn’t just motivate you—it sits with you. Watch now, then ask yourself: What belief did I inherit that I’ve never questioned? Where am I still creating from lack instead of wholeness? What part of me is asking to be understood—and by who?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Success Still Feels Empty (And What No One Warns You About)

    What happens when you get everything you worked for  and it still doesn’t feel right? In this episode of You Versus You, we explore the internal conflict many high performers never talk about the gap between achievement and fulfillment. From thriving in chaos, to redefining failure, to confronting the false promises of success, this conversation unpacks why hustle alone can’t bring peace and why learning to rest, trust, and listen inward may be the most powerful skill of all. This episode isn’t about titles, money, or status.It’s about identity, perception, and the quiet internal battle between who you’ve been conditioned to be and who you actually are. Key themes explored:    •    Why winners fail more than anyone else    •    The illusion of control and future happiness    •    How chaos becomes a coping mechanism    •    Success, burnout, and the cost of never slowing down    •    Learning to trust your intuition instead of external validation If you’ve ever thought, “I should feel happier than this,” this episode is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  8. The "Hustle" Trap: Director Eif on Fame, Money, and the Moment You Realize It’s Not Enough

    12/16/2025

    The "Hustle" Trap: Director Eif on Fame, Money, and the Moment You Realize It’s Not Enough

    In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop’s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is “enough”? They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can “have it all” and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace. If you’ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn’t own you, this episode is for you. Subscribe for conversations that aren’t about the highlight reel, they’re about the inner battle behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
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In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures. Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

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    My Cultura Network
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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    Explicit
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