Navigating Parental Divorce and Healing Personal Wounds | With Raul Cordero

"Manly" Convos

Raul Cordero, from Mexico, shares his experience with therapy and its impact on his life. He first went to therapy at a young age due to his parents' divorce and found it helpful in managing his emotions. Raul has been in and out of therapy over the years, seeking help for various issues such as relationships, work stress, and sports-related challenges. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the therapy process and being open and honest with oneself. Raul also discusses the stigma around therapy in Mexico and encourages others to seek help and share their experiences. Chapters 00:00:Introduction and Goal of the conversation 00:16: Introducing Raul and His Background 00:56: Raul's Journey to Therapy 06:28: Therapy at a Young Age 08:13: Returning to Therapy at 15 10:59: Going to Therapy in College 12:35: Therapy for Relationship Issues 13:18: Dealing with Daddy Issues 15:05: Knowing When to Stop Therapy 17:56: Why Therapy Didn't Work at Times 18:57Recognizing Progress in Therapy 21:15: Going Back to Therapy in Different Life Stages 24:06: Changing Therapists for Different Issues 27:48: Finding Help in Mexico 28:49: Attitudes Towards Mental Health in Mexico 29:57: Being Open About Therapy with Friends 32:59: Changing Perceptions of Therapy in Mexico 34:57: The Importance of Emotional Release 37:55: Going Through a Divorce and Seeking Help 40:02: Finding Passion and Excitement in Life #mentalhealth #toxicmasculinity #mensmentalhealth #therapy