EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 1H 10M
EP. 74 | My Parents Never Said “I Love You" Carlos Medina. Author of The Book Across The Lawn
from FATHERHOOD VOICES · host Edward Rodarte
In this emotional episode of Fatherhood Voices with Edward Rodarte, Carlos Medina shares his powerful story of growing up in a first-generation immigrant household where emotions were hidden, vulnerability was discouraged, and love was rarely spoken aloud.Carlos opens up about:Never hearing “I’m proud of you”Breaking generational traumaFatherhood and emotional healingAdoption and raising children differentlyEntrepreneurship and sacrificeWorking as a firefighter for over 25 yearsHealing from emotionally unavailable parentsThis conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relatable for fathers, sons, and anyone trying to become the person they never had growing up.If you’ve ever struggled with family wounds, masculinity, emotional connection, or breaking toxic cycles, this episode will resonate deeply.You can dive deeper into Carlos Medinas story by ordering his book on amazon Across The LawnBook across the lawn 📘 Read my story: https://a.co/d/eAtzIQW available on Amazon🎙️ Subscribe to Fatherhood Voices for real conversations about fatherhood, healing, relationships, and legacy.#Fatherhood #FatherhoodVoices #GenerationalTrauma #Healing #Masculinity #Podcast #MentalHealth
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In this emotional episode of Fatherhood Voices with Edward Rodarte, Carlos Medina shares his powerful story of growing up in a first-generation immigrant household where emotions were hidden, vulnerability was discouraged, and love was rarely spoken aloud. Carlos opens up about: Never hearing “I’m proud of you” Breaking generational trauma Fatherhood and emotional healing Adoption and raising children differently Entrepreneurship and sacrifice Working as a firefighter for over 25 yea...
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EP. 74 | My Parents Never Said “I Love You" Carlos Medina. Author of The Book Across The Lawn
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