Modern Masculinity

Hector Santiesteban
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"Modern Masculinity" is a podcast that explores the real-life challenges that men face today. Whether it's balancing work and family, figuring out how to be a good husband or father, or just trying to make sense of the world - this show is for guys looking for practical, down-to-earth advice and guidance. The podcast discusses the struggles and triumphs of modern manhood and features interviews with men (and women) who can share their methods and mindsets to maneuver the world as a modern man.

  1. The Subtle Changes Happening Right Now with John WInters

    2일 전

    The Subtle Changes Happening Right Now with John WInters

    John returns to the Modern Masculinity Podcast to share what's changed since becoming a father again at 42 — and what it's taught him about longevity, presence, and the moments we don't realize are the last ones. He and Hector dive deep into the realities of health span versus lifespan, why most men are unknowingly laying the groundwork for metabolic disease in their 30s and 40s, and why the fitness industry's obsession with 30-day transformations sets men up to fail. From the truth about GLP-1s and peptides to why creatine may be the most underrated supplement of our generation, John breaks down what actually works for men who want to stay functional, strong, and present for their families — not just alive, but thriving — well into their 70s and beyond. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Appreciating the "lasts" — what fatherhood the second time around teaches you(00:02:47) - The exponential challenge of raising two kids(00:04:00) - Balancing a growing business with a growing family(00:06:12) - Recognizing milestones you didn't know were the last(00:07:52) - Why longevity matters more when you're a dad at 42(00:09:45) - Health span vs. lifespan — compressing disease into fewer years(00:11:00) - The metabolic diseases being built in your 30s and 40s(00:12:30) - Why "eat healthier" isn't enough — the next level of nutrition(00:13:15) - The minimum effective dose: strength training, daily movement, and whole foods(00:14:45) - GLP-1s: the easy button myth and what they actually require(00:16:30) - Peptides as amplifiers, not replacements for the basics(00:18:00) - The identity shift required for lasting change(00:20:00) - How coaching fills the gap the pharmaceutical industry ignores(00:21:30) - The "looks maxing" trend and why teenagers are taking steroids(00:23:45) - Testosterone replacement: when it's necessary vs. when it's reckless(00:25:15) - How exogenous hormones disrupt your body's entire signaling cascade(00:27:00) - Patients vs. doctors: the new dynamic of informed health decisions(00:28:30) - RDA vs. optimal: why minimum standards aren't enough(00:30:00) - Creatine — the supplement everyone should be taking(00:32:00) - "One way or another, health becomes a priority"(00:33:15) - Trackers, data, and why more information leads to better coaching(00:36:00) - The feast-or-famine cycle of unsustainable fitness programs(00:38:30) - Minimum effective dose training: 2-3 days, 30 minutes, real results(00:40:30) - Stacking small wins instead of chasing dramatic transformations(00:42:00) - Where to find John and Lifestyle Performance Training(00:42:45) - John's definition of modern masculinity Links And Resources: Webstie: https://lifestyleperformancetraining.com/author/lptadmin/John Winters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-winters-7a3bb892/?isSelfProfile=falseHector Santiesteban on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-santiesteban-64326340/Hector Santiesteban on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hector_podcast?lang=en Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    44분
  2. The 3-Part Masculine Blueprint That Fixes Most Relationships with GS Youngblood

    5월 8일

    The 3-Part Masculine Blueprint That Fixes Most Relationships with GS Youngblood

    In this conversation, GS Youngblood returns to break down a practical “cheat code” for better relationships: get grounded, lead with clarity, and create emotional safety. GS explains why many men unconsciously repeat childhood patterns—especially helplessness and people-pleasing—and how that shows up as conflict avoidance, unmet needs, and corrosive resentment. Together, GS and Hector explore boundaries, emotional leadership, and why relationship skill is learnable (just like fitness). They also discuss how the same blueprint applies in dating—from the first few seconds of presence to the way a man sets direction and builds connection through genuine curiosity. Chapters: (00:00:00) What modern masculinity is: grounded, leading, safe(00:01:00) GS’s core thesis: the 3-part masculine blueprint(00:02:30) How unprocessed trauma shapes adult relationships(00:04:10) The “needs get steamrolled” pattern (and where it begins)(00:06:30) Why resentment is so corrosive—and how it builds(00:08:00) Emotional leadership: naming the fracture instead of hiding it(00:14:00) Why men check out (games, scrolling, substances) when relationship is hard(00:18:00) The concrete practices: grounding, leadership, connection(00:23:30) Dating with presence: the first 5 seconds + directional energy(00:41:30) Where to start: the book, bootcamp, and live workshops Links And Resources: Website: https://www.gsyoungblood.com/GS Youngblood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsyoungbloodmir/Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-santiesteban-64326340/Hector Santiesteban on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hector_podcast?lang=en Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    44분
  3. Why “Busy” Is the Most Dangerous Lie Men Tell Themselves with Ben Brown

    5월 1일

    Why “Busy” Is the Most Dangerous Lie Men Tell Themselves with Ben Brown

    Hector sits down with Ben Brown to unpack why so many men feel stretched thin in midlife, and why “being busy” is not the real issue. Ben explains how modern life overwhelms human biology through constant stimulation, easy access to highly processed food, and chronic stress, and why sustainable health is less about perfect plans and more about ownership, identity, and repeatable non-negotiables. They discuss why black-and-white dieting fails, how to live in the “gray” with consistent “pretty good” habits, and how tools like AI and modern medicine can support the fundamentals rather than replace them. Ben also shares why comprehensive blood work can be a powerful next step for optimization, especially when symptoms have deeper roots like sleep quality issues. Chapters: (00:00:00) Modern life’s constant stimulation and why it matters(00:01:00) Ben’s current season: family, business, and the “busy” trade-offs(00:06:00) Why putting yourself last is not selfless(00:12:00) Do we need modern medicine to offset modern living?(00:14:00) Cutting through health noise: fundamentals first(00:18:00) Peptides, GLP-1s, and TRT as tools, not shortcuts(00:24:00) The missing piece: ownership, identity, and discomfort(00:29:00) Breaking the all-or-nothing mindset and living in the gray(00:34:00) Why comprehensive blood work can change the game(00:45:00) Using AI for tracking, learning, and decision support(00:47:00) Where to find Ben, and defining modern masculinity Links And Resources: WebsiteBen Brown on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    51분
  4. 640 Pounds and Broken: One Man's Fight to Save Himself with Adam Boyd

    3월 20일

    640 Pounds and Broken: One Man's Fight to Save Himself with Adam Boyd

    Adam Boyd opens up about his transformation from 640 pounds to losing 158 pounds in 58 weeks, sharing the brutal reality of food addiction, alcoholism, and gambling that nearly cost him his life. In this raw conversation, Adam discusses growing up in chaos, living in fear, and the moment he realized no one was coming to save him. He breaks down his decision to use GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, the importance of vulnerability over performative masculinity, and why men struggle to ask for help. This isn't a typical weight loss success story — it's an honest look at what it takes to transform your life when you're morally broken, the role of male friendships in healing, and how sitting in anxiety rather than running from it becomes the path forward. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Growing Up in Chaos: Adam's Early Life and Food Addiction(00:02:00) - The Spiral: When Alcohol and Gambling Took Over(00:05:46) - Living in Fear: How Chaos Shaped Adam's Identity(00:08:00) - 58 Weeks In: 158 Pounds Lost and Still Sober(00:09:00) - Why Adam Used Ozempic: Turning Off the Noise(00:13:00) - Rock Bottom: Living in a Trailer and Realizing No One's Coming(00:14:00) - Running Toward the Storm: Why Vulnerability Saved His Life(00:17:00) - Hard Things Now, Easy Later: Breaking the Comfort Zone(00:19:00) - How Your Brain Creates New Pathways When You Do Hard Things(00:21:00) - The Father Figure He Never Had: Finding Male Mentorship(00:24:00) - Why Men Don't Ask for Help (And Why They Should)(00:28:00) - The Goal: 300 Pounds and Helping Others Through Anxiety(00:30:00) - Modern Masculinity: Being Open and Creating Space to Listen Links And Resources: Adam Boyd on InstagramHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    32분
  5. What Happens When Work Stops Being Your God with Jason Heinritz

    2월 6일

    What Happens When Work Stops Being Your God with Jason Heinritz

    Jason Heinritz shares his journey from being a self-described workaholic chasing accolades to finding peace through faith and intentional living. Jason opens up about his struggle with numbing himself with weed and alcohol after long workdays, the transformative moment when he took a demotion and got rebaptized, and how fasting and prayer became essential tools for navigating major life decisions—including moving his family from Wisconsin to Seattle to help start a church. He discusses the importance of being a "Jesus guy" without the baggage of religion, the power of setting boundaries around work (now working just 28 hours per week), and practical ways he's raising his kids with spiritual grounding in a world full of distractions. Jason also breaks down why modern masculinity should follow Jesus' example of leading with love while standing firm in truth, and shares his Wake Up Jesus People movement designed to awaken the warrior within men. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Jason introduces himself and his journey from workaholic to finding peace through faith(00:02:00) - Moving from Wisconsin to Seattle to help start a church and balancing multiple roles(00:06:00) - The importance of having a North Star and purpose beyond material success(00:08:40) - Breaking free from numbing with weed and alcohol after work(00:12:18) - The practical and spiritual power of prayer and fasting(00:17:00) - How fasting releases chains and builds personal agency(00:18:00) - Different types of fasts: liquid fasts, Daniel fasts, and navigating them with family(00:22:00) - Setting intentions before fasting and avoiding perfectionism(00:26:00) - Why Jesus is the ultimate example of integrated masculinity(00:31:00) - Jesus as tough but loving: flipping tables and speaking truth(00:36:00) - The sacred start morning routine: prayer, journal, exercise, and scripture(00:38:00) - Raising kids with spiritual grounding while attending public school(00:40:00) - Explaining the "why" behind faith instead of enforcing rules(00:44:00) - Modern masculinity defined: following Jesus, leading with tough love, and servant leadership Links And Resources: WebsiteJason Heinritz on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    49분
  6. The 4 Non-Negotiables Every Man Needs to Master with Donovan Owens

    1월 30일

    The 4 Non-Negotiables Every Man Needs to Master with Donovan Owens

    Hector sits down with Donovan Owens, founder of the Life is REPS community, for a tactical deep-dive into what it truly means to master modern masculinity. Donovan shares his raw journey from rebellious teenager to sitting on the edge of his bed with a pistol, contemplating suicide—and the spiritual moment that changed everything. They explore Donovan's REPS Operating System (Repetitive Excellence Produces Success), breaking down practical tools like the Mastery Morning routine, the four power pillars (adventure, worthwhile work, real relationships, and strong self), and why excellence requires both presence and resourcefulness. This isn't philosophical fluff—it's actionable wisdom on creating systems that prevent you from falling prey to society's strategic traps of convenience, comfort, and unhealthy dopamine. Donovan challenges men to define success on their own terms, communicate consciously with those around them, and recognize that mastery isn't a destination but a daily commitment. Whether you're battling defaults, seeking clarity, or ready to tap into the deepest version of yourself, this conversation delivers the framework to become the man that matters—to yourself first, then to your world. Chapters:(00:00:00) - Welcome and Introduction to Donovan Owens (00:01:15) - The Journey: From Rebellious Teen to Rock Bottom (00:06:42) - The Moment That Changed Everything: Gratitude and Survival (00:10:28) - Daily Battles: Ego, Humility, and Incomplete Manhood (00:14:35) - The Mastery Morning: Your Three Essential Wins (00:22:18) - Building the REPS Operating System (00:31:47) - Excellence vs. Perfection: Quality Over Quantity (00:38:25) - Society's Strategic System of Traps (00:42:15) - Liminal Thinking: Examining Your Belief Bubbles (00:47:20) - Defining Modern Masculinity: Being the Man That Matters Links and Resources:Life is REPS Website: https://lifeisreps.com/Life is REPS Newsletter: https://lifeisreps.com/newsletterLife is REPS YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lifeisrepsHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    44분
  7. Why Moving 800 Miles Didn't Fix His Life Crisis with Jake Kennington

    1월 23일

    Why Moving 800 Miles Didn't Fix His Life Crisis with Jake Kennington

    Jake Kennington is a structural engineer, children's book author, and founder of Actively Human who discovered that achieving his career goals left him feeling more lost than ever. After moving his family 800 miles for what he thought was his dream job, Jake realized his priorities had fundamentally changed—but he was still living a previous version of his life. In this conversation, Jake shares his framework for redefining success (REDAC: Redefine, Realign, Reconnect), why working on yourself isn't selfish when you have a family, and how a simple morning routine transformed his marriage. He opens up about the uncomfortable moment when he saw his own bad behavior mirrored in his son, why creating something and sharing it is the key to human connection, and what 15 years of fatherhood has taught him about growing up alongside your kids. This episode is for any man who feels like he's checking all the boxes externally but struggling internally, wondering if there's more to masculinity than just providing and performing. Chapters: (00:00:00) - The Moment Everything Changed: When His Son Mirrored His Worst Behavior(00:01:00) - Jake's Current Challenges: Balancing Fatherhood, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship(00:04:00) - The Children's Book: Writing Life Lessons for His Unborn Son(00:07:00) - Growing Up Alongside Your Kids(00:10:00) - When Your Kid Mirrors Your Worst Behavior(00:13:00) - The 800-Mile Move That Didn't Fix Everything(00:16:00) - Redefining Success: The REDAC Framework(00:19:00) - Why Your Definition of Success Must Evolve(00:22:00) - The Morning Routine That Saved His Marriage(00:24:00) - Why Working on Yourself Isn't Selfish(00:27:00) - What 40 Roommates Taught About Human Connection(00:30:00) - The Simple Recipe for Human Connection(00:33:00) - Modern Masculinity: Becoming a Man of Value Links And Resources: WebsiteJake Kennington on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    34분
  8. Why Men Need Brotherhood (Not Just Self-Help) with Marc Azoulay

    1월 16일

    Why Men Need Brotherhood (Not Just Self-Help) with Marc Azoulay

    Marc Azoulay, founder of Men's Therapy Online, breaks down why traditional therapy often misses the mark for men and what actually works. Marc shares his journey from impatient entrepreneur to new father, exploring how men can harness their drive without burning out. We dive deep into the millennial man's dilemma—raised to reject toxic masculinity but ending up overly feminized and lacking direction. Marc explains why community and men's groups are essential, how to master the art of knowing when to "pull your sword," and why the modern man must learn to navigate his inner world with the same skill he applies to external challenges. This episode is a blueprint for men seeking to integrate strength with emotional intelligence, responsibility with vulnerability, and power with purpose. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Meaning comes from responsibility and commitment(00:02:43) - The cardinal sin of impatience and becoming a new father(00:06:15) - Men and women are different but equal(00:09:30) - The invisible preventative work men do(00:13:42) - Inner demons: You can't outwork them, you have to face them(00:18:35) - The millennial man's identity crisis: Not our fathers, but who are we?(00:23:12) - Why having children forces you to become a man(00:28:45) - Responsibility isn't a burden—it's a gift that gives life meaning(00:35:17) - Vulnerability as a superpower: The soil doesn't lie(00:40:28) - Stoicism misunderstood: It's not suppression, it's seeing reality as it is(00:46:52) - When to pull your sword: Mastering the proper use of force(00:51:33) - Focus on your biggest weakness, not your strengths Links And Resources: Website: https://menstherapy.online/Marc Azoulay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcmazoulay/Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-santiesteban-64326340/Hector Santiesteban on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hector_podcast?lang=en Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

    56분
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"Modern Masculinity" is a podcast that explores the real-life challenges that men face today. Whether it's balancing work and family, figuring out how to be a good husband or father, or just trying to make sense of the world - this show is for guys looking for practical, down-to-earth advice and guidance. The podcast discusses the struggles and triumphs of modern manhood and features interviews with men (and women) who can share their methods and mindsets to maneuver the world as a modern man.

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  • 제작진
    Hector Santiesteban
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    132
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    © Copyright 2026 Hector Santiesteban
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