<![CDATA[Man of the House]]>What does it mean to be the "Man of the House"? This podcast explores that question through raw, unfiltered conversations about responsibility, identity, and the ongoing work of figuring out who you're becoming. No blueprints. Just honesty.

]]>www.thelivesofmen.coRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:03 GMTWed, 28 Jan 2026 00:42:04 GMT60Jason Rosario<p>What does it mean to be the "<i>Man of the House</i>"? This podcast explores that question through raw, unfiltered conversations about responsibility, identity, and the ongoing work of figuring out who you're becoming. No blueprints. Just honesty.</p><h2></h2><p></p>episodicJason Rosariojason.rosario@thelivesofmen.coyes<![CDATA[Rich in the Ways That Matter — Rich Pérez on Vulnerability, Trust & The Second Act ]]>Rich Pérez — author, filmmaker, faith leader, and Washington Heights native — is in the middle of something. Not a crisis. A becoming.

After nearly two decades as a pastor, Rich walked away from the pulpit, left New York, and moved his family to Atlanta to pursue work in film and TV. Five years in, he's still navigating what it means to rebuild an identity when the job market is unstable, the labor force is shifting, and the internal work of becoming is never quite finished.

In this conversation, Rich and Jason explore what it means to be a man in motion — between vocations, between versions of himself, between what the culture handed him and what he's choosing to carry forward.

They go deep on love as a decision, not a sentiment. On the difference between vulnerability (a disposition) and transparency (an act). On the moment Rich's wife handed him something she'd been carrying for years — something she was willing to take to her grave — and what he did with it. On the shame of leaving sacred work. On what it means to give your kids a different script.

Rich brings the kind of honesty that makes you want to sit down and think. This one stays with you.

Chapters:

  • 00:00Navigating Life's Challenges and Relationships
  • 02:45The Journey of Career Transitions
  • 06:03Understanding Love Beyond Romance
  • 10:03The Power of Vulnerability in Parenting
  • 17:09Distinguishing Vulnerability from Transparency
  • 31:08The Weight of Confession
  • 34:12The Risk of Love and Vulnerability
  • 37:31Navigating Change and Growth
  • 42:58Permission to Evolve
  • 51:39Faith and Control in Change
  • 54:38Living and Loving with Eyes Wide Open
  • 01:00:45Integrity and the Rewritten Script
]]>6cd7bc06-e53a-49ad-8e64-7519734ad1f1Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:42:14 GMT<p>Rich Pérez — author, filmmaker, faith leader, and Washington Heights native — is in the middle of something. Not a crisis. A becoming.</p><p></p><p>After nearly two decades as a pastor, Rich walked away from the pulpit, left New York, and moved his family to Atlanta to pursue work in film and TV. Five years in, he's still navigating what it means to rebuild an identity when the job market is unstable, the labor force is shifting, and the internal work of becoming is never quite finished.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Rich and Jason explore what it means to be a man in motion — between vocations, between versions of himself, between what the culture handed him and what he's choosing to carry forward.</p><p></p><p>They go deep on love as a decision, not a sentiment. On the difference between vulnerability (a disposition) and transparency (an act). On the moment Rich's wife handed him something she'd been carrying for years — something she was willing to take to her grave — and what he did with it. On the shame of leaving sacred work. On what it means to give your kids a different script.</p><p></p><p>Rich brings the kind of honesty that makes you want to sit down and think. This one stays with you.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:<br /></p><ul><li>00:00Navigating Life's Challenges and Relationships</li><li>02:45The Journey of Career Transitions</li><li>06:03Understanding Love Beyond Romance</li><li>10:03The Power of Vulnerability in Parenting</li><li>17:09Distinguishing Vulnerability from Transparency</li><li>31:08The Weight of Confession</li><li>34:12The Risk of Love and Vulnerability</li><li>37:31Navigating Change and Growth</li><li>42:58Permission to Evolve</li><li>51:39Faith and Control in Change</li><li>54:38Living and Loving with Eyes Wide Open</li><li>01:00:45Integrity and the Rewritten Script</li></ul>no00:58:1513Rich in the Ways That Matter — Rich Pérez on Vulnerability, Trust & The Second Act full<![CDATA["If I Start Crying, I Won't Stop" — Mike de la Rocha on Grief, Brotherhood & Becoming]]>Mike de la Rocha is rewriting what masculinity looks like—one conversation, one tear, one vulnerable moment at a time.

A month sober. A USA Today bestselling author. A podcast host. A coffee shop owner creating jobs for formerly incarcerated men. But the hardest work Mike does? It's private. It's watching his mother lose her memory. Sitting with the grief of losing his Black brothers too soon. Learning to cry without stopping himself.

In this conversation, Mike and I go deep into:

  • What it means to be a man when certainty stops being armor
  • The three phrases that unlock everything: "I love you. I need help. I am sorry."
  • Why the strongest men are the ones who cry
  • How sobriety, vulnerability, and ritual create brotherhood
  • Rewriting the scripts we were given about masculinity
  • The Six P's: Purpose, Presence, Power, Partnership, Protection, Play
  • Confronting mortality while choosing radical hope

This isn't an interview about fixing men. It's a conversation about remembering who we've always been.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

01:04 Personal Growth and Sobriety Journey

02:36 The Importance of Connection and Vulnerability

05:26 Men's Work and Its Societal Impact

08:06 Exploring Father-Son Relationships

09:55 The Journey of Writing and Healing

12:50 Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Authenticity

15:35 Creating Safe Spaces for Men

18:07 The Role of Community in Healing

21:10 Engaging Men on the Margins

23:49 Reflections on Younger Self and Emotional Expression

28:16 The Strength in Vulnerability

33:21 The Six Pillars of Life Philosophy

38:51 Redefining Masculinity and Vulnerability

52:29 Rewriting the Script of Manhood


Keywords

men's work, vulnerability, healing, brotherhood, emotional expression, community, masculinity, self-recovery, sacred lessons, personal growth

]]>df958e2b-256a-44f3-bffe-26660daebe6cTue, 24 Feb 2026 21:21:49 GMT<p>Mike de la Rocha is rewriting what masculinity looks like—one conversation, one tear, one vulnerable moment at a time.</p><p></p><p>A month sober. A USA Today bestselling author. A podcast host. A coffee shop owner creating jobs for formerly incarcerated men. But the hardest work Mike does? It's private. It's watching his mother lose her memory. Sitting with the grief of losing his Black brothers too soon. Learning to cry without stopping himself.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Mike and I go deep into:</p><ul><li>What it means to be a man when certainty stops being armor</li><li>The three phrases that unlock everything: "I love you. I need help. I am sorry."</li><li>Why the strongest men are the ones who cry</li><li>How sobriety, vulnerability, and ritual create brotherhood</li><li>Rewriting the scripts we were given about masculinity</li><li>The Six P's: Purpose, Presence, Power, Partnership, Protection, Play</li><li>Confronting mortality while choosing radical hope</li></ul><p></p><p>This isn't an interview about fixing men. It's a conversation about <i>remembering</i> who we've always been.<br /><br />Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene</p><p>01:04 Personal Growth and Sobriety Journey</p><p>02:36 The Importance of Connection and Vulnerability</p><p>05:26 Men's Work and Its Societal Impact</p><p>08:06 Exploring Father-Son Relationships</p><p>09:55 The Journey of Writing and Healing</p><p>12:50 Overcoming Resistance and Embracing Authenticity</p><p>15:35 Creating Safe Spaces for Men</p><p>18:07 The Role of Community in Healing</p><p>21:10 Engaging Men on the Margins</p><p>23:49 Reflections on Younger Self and Emotional Expression</p><p>28:16 The Strength in Vulnerability</p><p>33:21 The Six Pillars of Life Philosophy</p><p>38:51 Redefining Masculinity and Vulnerability</p><p>52:29 Rewriting the Script of Manhood</p><p><br />Keywords</p><p>men's work, vulnerability, healing, brotherhood, emotional expression, community, masculinity, self-recovery, sacred lessons, personal growth</p>yes00:58:1612"If I Start Crying, I Won't Stop" — Mike de la Rocha on Grief, Brotherhood & Becomingfull<![CDATA[Haydee Rosario: I Raised 5 Kids Alone - This Is What I Taught My Son About Being a Man]]>Summary

In this heartfelt conversation, Jason Rosario speaks with his mother, Haydee Rosario, about their journey through life, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the meaning of becoming the 'man of the house,' the importance of ambition, and the transformative power of education. Haydee shares her experiences as an immigrant, a mother, and a role model, emphasizing the values of responsibility, love, and resilience. Their dialogue highlights the complexities of family dynamics, the impact of tough love, and the significance of communication in nurturing relationships.

Takeaways

  • This show is about the journey of becoming the versions of ourselves that we've always aspired to be.
  • The importance of having big dreams and aspirations for our children.
  • Navigating life in a new country can be a significant challenge.
  • Ambition is key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
  • Education can transform lives and open new opportunities.
  • Motherhood brings strength and the need for tough decisions.
  • Tough love can be a way to prepare children for the world.
  • Protecting children from harm is a mother's instinct.
  • Responsibility is crucial in relationships and life choices.
  • Building strong relationships requires communication and vulnerability.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Becoming

00:52 Reflections on Motherhood and Aspirations

05:00 Life Chapters and Transformations

11:27 Ambition and Overcoming Challenges

15:49 Pursuing Education and Career Growth

22:38 Lessons in Responsibility and Faith

25:54 The Impact of Motherhood on Identity

26:45 Navigating Life's Transitions

27:17 Lessons from Tough Love

31:05 The Importance of Love and Respect

32:48 Protecting from Harm

33:46 Rapid Fire Insights

34:43 Defining Responsibility

37:38 Reflections on Fatherhood

39:18 Building Strong Relationships

44:44 Advice for Raising Sons

]]>9380a417-fe60-477c-b637-8a728fe84f13Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:51:04 GMT<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this heartfelt conversation, Jason Rosario speaks with his mother, Haydee Rosario, about their journey through life, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the meaning of becoming the 'man of the house,' the importance of ambition, and the transformative power of education. Haydee shares her experiences as an immigrant, a mother, and a role model, emphasizing the values of responsibility, love, and resilience. Their dialogue highlights the complexities of family dynamics, the impact of tough love, and the significance of communication in nurturing relationships.</p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>This show is about the journey of becoming the versions of ourselves that we've always aspired to be.</li><li>The importance of having big dreams and aspirations for our children.</li><li>Navigating life in a new country can be a significant challenge.</li><li>Ambition is key to breaking the cycle of poverty.</li><li>Education can transform lives and open new opportunities.</li><li>Motherhood brings strength and the need for tough decisions.</li><li>Tough love can be a way to prepare children for the world.</li><li>Protecting children from harm is a mother's instinct.</li><li>Responsibility is crucial in relationships and life choices.</li><li>Building strong relationships requires communication and vulnerability.</li></ul><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 The Journey of Becoming</p><p>00:52 Reflections on Motherhood and Aspirations</p><p>05:00 Life Chapters and Transformations</p><p>11:27 Ambition and Overcoming Challenges</p><p>15:49 Pursuing Education and Career Growth</p><p>22:38 Lessons in Responsibility and Faith</p><p>25:54 The Impact of Motherhood on Identity</p><p>26:45 Navigating Life's Transitions</p><p>27:17 Lessons from Tough Love</p><p>31:05 The Importance of Love and Respect</p><p>32:48 Protecting from Harm</p><p>33:46 Rapid Fire Insights</p><p>34:43 Defining Responsibility</p><p>37:38 Reflections on Fatherhood</p><p>39:18 Building Strong Relationships</p><p>44:44 Advice for Raising Sons</p>no00:51:0911Haydee Rosario: I Raised 5 Kids Alone - This Is What I Taught My Son About Being a Manfull