<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity</b> is a faith-rooted podcast for men who refuse to stay broken, silent, or stuck. In a world that confuses masculinity and feeds negative self-talk, this show calls men back to who they were designed by God to be—strong, disciplined, compassionate leaders.</p><p>Through real conversations, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tools, we confront adversity, silence destructive inner narratives, and forge resilience of mind, body, and spirit. This podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth, responsibility, and purpose. If you’re ready to evolve beyond your past, lead with integrity, and become the man God created you to be, you’re in the right place.</p>]]></description><link>thehelixpod-qxydw.wordpress.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:25:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Rt0zYSyt.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:40:20 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>Octavio &quot;Chino&quot; Gonzalez</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity&lt;/b&gt; is a faith-rooted podcast for men who refuse to stay broken, silent, or stuck. In a world that confuses masculinity and feeds negative self-talk, this show calls men back to who they were designed by God to be—strong, disciplined, compassionate leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through real conversations, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tools, we confront adversity, silence destructive inner narratives, and forge resilience of mind, body, and spirit. This podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth, responsibility, and purpose. If you’re ready to evolve beyond your past, lead with integrity, and become the man God created you to be, you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Octavio &quot;Chino&quot; Gonzalez</itunes:name><itunes:email>thehelixpod@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/ai7yvjiqyg4utge84ragpyqmoexl.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[STAY Pt. 3 - You Were Not Broken-You Adapted]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i>The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity</i>, we confront the hidden weight of pain, trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves because of it. Through faith, reflection, and honest conversation, this episode explores how God can transform suffering into purpose and endurance into strength.</p><p>You’ll learn why healing is not about pretending the past never happened, but about allowing God to refine you through it. This conversation challenges the question, “What’s wrong with me?” and replaces it with a more compassionate truth: “What happened to me?”</p><p>If you’ve ever carried shame from your past, struggled with self-blame, or questioned your worth after adversity, this episode is a reminder that your story is not over — and your pain does not disqualify your purpose.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b3b25e2d-da95-4260-9670-916249ddcbc2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:57:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f8a03e2a1fb8b14c1643d506dd2cb43a6c82055e99f19c25d1aa9ed7698e8c4d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiM2IyNWUyZC1kYTk1LTQyNjAtOTY3MC05MTYyNDlkZGNiYzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjMGE4ZTZhNi03NDIwLTRmNmYtYjc2My01MjcxOGFmMDg5ZjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGUwNDQ1MzFiY2RlNWJiN2MwNTcwMmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMmNiODc5ZTU4YmJmMzIxNjg4YzJlL29jdGF2aW8tZ29uemFsZXpzLXN0dWRpby1LM01QMS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTJfXzgtNDEtMTEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="45764170" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/episodes/b3b25e2d-da95-4260-9670-916249ddcbc2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity&lt;/i&gt;, we confront the hidden weight of pain, trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves because of it. Through faith, reflection, and honest conversation, this episode explores how God can transform suffering into purpose and endurance into strength.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn why healing is not about pretending the past never happened, but about allowing God to refine you through it. This conversation challenges the question, “What’s wrong with me?” and replaces it with a more compassionate truth: “What happened to me?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever carried shame from your past, struggled with self-blame, or questioned your worth after adversity, this episode is a reminder that your story is not over — and your pain does not disqualify your purpose.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/ai7yvjiqyg4utge84ragpyqmoexl.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>STAY Pt. 3 - You Were Not Broken-You Adapted</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, Old You]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In our first episode, we explore why New Year's resolutions often fail and how to create sustainable habits. Dutch and O.G. share insights on system-based approaches, discipline, realistic goal setting, and internal motivation to achieve lasting change.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cc2886b9-0f24-42bc-81aa-8617e2164a44</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:03:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/94fe613c232fcdd5358a7eaae05334f0d4880a1f4329f001c70f646f45a39f84/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYzI4ODZiOS0wZjI0LTQyYmMtODFhYS04NjE3ZTIxNjRhNDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjMGE4ZTZhNi03NDIwLTRmNmYtYjc2My01MjcxOGFmMDg5ZjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGUwNDQ1MzFiY2RlNWJiN2MwNTcwMmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMmQ0Yjc2MTM1MWRjNzRiOWIyZTFmL29jdGF2aW8tZ29uemFsZXpzLXN0dWRpby1LM01QMS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTJfXzE1LTU5LTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48623011" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/episodes/cc2886b9-0f24-42bc-81aa-8617e2164a44/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In our first episode, we explore why New Year&apos;s resolutions often fail and how to create sustainable habits. Dutch and O.G. share insights on system-based approaches, discipline, realistic goal setting, and internal motivation to achieve lasting change.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/ai7yvjiqyg4utge84ragpyqmoexl.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>New Year, Old You</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Stayed - Stay Series pt. 2 of 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply personal episode of <i>The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity</i>, the host shares his story of growing up battling PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts from a very young age. Living through chaos and inner turmoil, he spent years self-destructing and lashing out at a world he didn’t understand. But even in the darkest seasons, God was working behind the scenes. This episode reveals how faith, resilience, and purpose transformed pain into leadership—and how the same strength that carried him through can help others survive their storms and step into the life they were created for.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5dfe30e3-76f3-4e96-adb7-6b459d9328a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f29b5a8d0be549cc47755248e64cbdd8c1130b360fd375beb686db913c457167/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZGZlMzBlMy03NmYzLTRlOTYtYWRiNy02YjQ1OWQ5MzI4YTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjMGE4ZTZhNi03NDIwLTRmNmYtYjc2My01MjcxOGFmMDg5ZjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGUwNDQ1MzFiY2RlNWJiN2MwNTcwMmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZjU1NDJhOTk5NGFjOTUzYjFjNTQ5L29jdGF2aW8tZ29uemFsZXpzLXN0dWRpby1LM01QMS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTBfXzAtMTgtMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="25175501" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/episodes/5dfe30e3-76f3-4e96-adb7-6b459d9328a6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this deeply personal episode of &lt;i&gt;The Helix Podcast: Evolve Beyond Adversity&lt;/i&gt;, the host shares his story of growing up battling PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts from a very young age. Living through chaos and inner turmoil, he spent years self-destructing and lashing out at a world he didn’t understand. But even in the darkest seasons, God was working behind the scenes. This episode reveals how faith, resilience, and purpose transformed pain into leadership—and how the same strength that carried him through can help others survive their storms and step into the life they were created for.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/ai7yvjiqyg4utge84ragpyqmoexl.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why I Stayed - Stay Series pt. 2 of 4</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay - Pt. 1 of 4 (Why Strong Men Break Quietly)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In a world where strength is often equated with silence, the mental health crisis among men remains a silent epidemic. The statistics are alarming: men lead suicide rates, not due to inherent weakness but because they lack a language for their pain. This silence can lead to isolation, which in turn can be dangerous.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4af50ff2-4e2d-4f58-9a22-c0254bc596cc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Octavio "Chino" Gonzalez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7051407a181b976e66f9f8c008d2735b975bac1b98dda8aa314e4cf9f267ed0f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YWY1MGZmMi00ZTJkLTRmNTgtOWEyMi1jMDI1NGJjNTk2Y2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJjMGE4ZTZhNi03NDIwLTRmNmYtYjc2My01MjcxOGFmMDg5ZjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGUwNDQ1MzFiY2RlNWJiN2MwNTcwMmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NWU0M2IyZmQ4OTRiMDk1OWVmYzA4L29jdGF2aW8tZ29uemFsZXpzLXN0dWRpby1LM01QMS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMThfXzE3LTktMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="11659328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In a world where strength is often equated with silence, the mental health crisis among men remains a silent epidemic. The statistics are alarming: men lead suicide rates, not due to inherent weakness but because they lack a language for their pain. This silence can lead to isolation, which in turn can be dangerous.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/c0a8e6a6-7420-4f6f-b763-52718af089f7/ai7yvjiqyg4utge84ragpyqmoexl.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Stay - Pt. 1 of 4 (Why Strong Men Break Quietly)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Value Equation - I Wasted So Much Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Time is the only asset we can never recover once it is lost and energy is not constant. Who or what are you spending your time and energy on? 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