Healing Masculine Identity: From Immigrant Son to Therapist | Marlo Pedroso

Marlo Pedroso is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in integrative approaches including somatic focusing, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and internal family systems. As a queer child of Portuguese immigrants, Marlo brings a unique perspective to helping men transform their relationship with masculinity and develop authentic connections.In this episode, we explore:Navigating cultural expectations - How immigrant family backgrounds and traditional masculinity create complex identity challenges for modern menFather-son relationship dynamics - Setting healthy boundaries while grieving the emotional connection you may never have, and accepting parental capacity limitationsBreaking isolation through community - Why men's healing happens in relationship with others, and how to move beyond unhealthy self-reliance into authentic vulnerabilitySomatic approaches to emotional regulation - Practical body-based techniques to help men connect with their emotions and improve relational skills, moving from "neck-up" processing to whole-body awarenessResources:Website: marlopedroso.comSubstack: Find Marlo's writings, thoughts, and poems on his Substack profileGet in touch in the comments below or head to...Website: www.weslambert.meListen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yv1ciX90C3zdPxD67kjyY?si=cf6bec6d6e874108 or Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mature-male/id1805978833Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@themature_maleEmail: [email protected]