Helping Men Face Their Inner Demons with John Sendim

Hector sits down with therapist John Sendim to talk about the hardships men face in embracing therapy and dealing with emotions they’ve often been taught to ignore. They talk about why so many guys avoid therapy, what it takes to really process emotions like anger and sadness, and how therapy is more than just talking—it’s about building tools for life. John shares his own story of getting through a personal loss and explains why inner work isn’t just about “feeling better” but learning to live fully, even through the tough stuff.Chapters00:00:00 – Opening Thoughts and Setting the Stage00:00:43 – Unmasking Therapy's Role for Men00:01:05 – Reflections on Mental Health Journeys00:02:37 – John Sendim’s Path to Becoming a Therapist00:04:36 – Tragedy’s Turning Point00:08:02 – Navigating Emotions and Duties00:15:05 – The Rise of Men’s Groups00:18:23 – Key Challenges Men Face in Therapy00:20:41 – Launching a Podcast as Self-Therapy00:22:03 – Unpacking Anger and Emotional Suppression00:24:34 – Therapy’s Role in Emotional Growth00:26:20 – Inner Child and Healing Work00:28:08 – Linking Past to Present Self00:30:26 – Exploring Therapy Techniques00:34:19 – Boundaries and Anger Management00:37:39 – Wrapping Up and Resources for Next StepsLinks and ResourcesJohn on LinkedInUpLift Therapy for MenHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on TwitterThanks 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!