Bro-ing Pains

Papa Chad & Corporate Papi
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Bro-ing Pains is the show for men, and for anyone who’s ever loved one. Through vignettes and listener stories, we explore the conversations that live somewhere between your therapist’s office and the group chat.  Hosted by Chad Fraga, LMFT & Carlos (a theater kid turned self-proclaimed “Corporate Papi”), this show blends humor, lived experience, and mental health insight.  New episodes every other Thursday.  Join the conversation on TikTok & IG: @broingpains For collaborations, partnerships, or inquiries: broingpainspod@gmail.com

  1. JAN 22

    Why Men Get Angry: How Depression, Urgency & Performance Fuel Rage

    Anger is one of the most visible emotions men are "allowed" to have. In this episode, we unpack how anger often masks deeper emotions like depression, overwhelm, fear, and low self-esteem. Using a listener letter, we explore why so many men say “I’m not angry, I’m just frustrated,” while the people around them experience something very different. We dive into: The difference between anger vs. frustrationWhy men feel a false sense of urgency when their character is questionedHow performance, perfectionism and pressure of being a provider fuel emotional shutdownWhy anger becomes a tool for control and protectionHow trauma teaches men to survive through reactivityWhat it looks like to build a strong sense of self without defensivenessThis episode isn’t about excusing harmful behavior, but about understanding it well enough to change it. If you’ve ever been told you have an “anger problem,” felt constantly misunderstood, or noticed that your emotions only show up as irritation or rage, this conversation is for you.

    36 min

  2. JAN 8

    Why Men’s Mental Health Is a Public Health Crisis

    When men shut down, blow up, or run from their feelings altogether, it isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a public health concern. In this extended trailer for Season 2, we pull back the curtain on how men hide low self-esteem and how it often shows up as anger, avoidance, productivity, and escape.  This season explores how those patterns don’t stay contained within the individual, they spill into relationships, families, workplaces, and entire communities. We take a deep dive into anger as a mask, numbness as survival, cultural pressure to “hold it together,” and the loneliness that hides in plain sight. If Season 1 was about starting the conversation, Season 2 is about naming what men are really carrying and learning how to set it down, for their own well-being and for the people who love them.

    31 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    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 surprising relief that can come with finally choosing yourself. We dive into the rise of no-contact relationships among young adults, the impact of emotionally immature parents, and what it means to demand healthy boundaries when your family never modeled them. We explore the spectrum of differentiation (from helicopter parenting and enmeshment to complete cutoff) and how to find peace somewhere in between whether you're low-contact, still going home for the holidays, or not speaking at all. We unpack what it means to reparent your inner child, navigate family estrangement, and grieve a parent who is still alive… and still unable to meet you where you are. This conversation is for anyone who's ever left a family gathering and wondered, "maybe I'm not the problem?" Resources: Gentle Parenting Reimagined by Dr. Paul SunseriAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson This episode closes out our relationship series. We’ll be back January 2026 with a Season 2 deep-dive on covert male depression. In the meantime, catch up on episodes you missed, share this season with someone who needs it, and join the conversation over on TikTok @broingpains.

    38 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    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. This episode, we unpack what makes blended families both challenging and deeply human. From step-parent boundaries and gendered expectations around discipline to the hidden resilience that comes from growing up in complex family systems, this episode dives into the learning and grief that shape modern families. We even break down Structural Family Therapy and read a heartfelt listener letter from a stepdad navigating what it means to be a “real” father.

    36 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    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 Polysecurity could actually save any relationship. Featuring Jessica Fern’s Polysecure, the Gottmans’ Sound Relationship House Theory, and one big question: are you really committed to your partner, or just staying faithful out of security?

    35 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    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 way friends show up for each other. We also unpack the male loneliness epidemic, and how societal expectations make it harder for men to build & sustain community. Backed by insights from The Top Five Regrets of the Dying and The Good Life (the world’s longest study on happiness), we explore how friendship isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for a long, happy, healthy life. Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying/ The Good Life: https://the-good-life-book.com/

    38 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    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 today.  We wrestle with the age-old debate: should you go to bed angry or stay up to hash it out? Plus, we explore Imago couples therapy, the hot take that men are more “efficient” communicators than women, and whether ghosting is avoidance or straight-up emotional immaturity. Imago Couples Therapy: https://imagoworks.com/the-imago-dialogue/steps/

    41 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    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 household roles and money dynamics to privacy vs. trust, they all tie back to values. Using tools like the Gottmans’ “Love Maps,” we explore how couples can stay curious about each other, navigate differences, and figure out what’s a solvable conflict vs. what’s a non-negotiable. If you’ve ever wondered, “is this a deal-breaker, or just something we can work through?”…this episode is for you.

    34 min
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5
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About

Bro-ing Pains is the show for men, and for anyone who’s ever loved one. Through vignettes and listener stories, we explore the conversations that live somewhere between your therapist’s office and the group chat.  Hosted by Chad Fraga, LMFT & Carlos (a theater kid turned self-proclaimed “Corporate Papi”), this show blends humor, lived experience, and mental health insight.  New episodes every other Thursday.  Join the conversation on TikTok & IG: @broingpains For collaborations, partnerships, or inquiries: broingpainspod@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Papa Chad & Corporate Papi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bro-ing Pains
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