The Root

In the first episode of It’s a Guy Thing, we go beneath the surface to explore The Root— the internal foundation of who we are and how it shapes the way we move through the world.

This episode unpacks how our upbringing, environment, and experiences within the household can leave lasting effects on how men see themselves, love others, communicate, and respond to pain. From broken homes to emotional wounds, we discuss the collateral damage that can influence the way men treat themselves, women, and other men.

The Root is an honest conversation about awareness, accountability, healing, and understanding where certain behaviors begin — because before growth can happen, we have to be willing to look at the root.

Episode Transcript

SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
Oftentimes we get frustrated with the idea of why
do men suck?
I know all my ladies out there,and some men, all can concur
that men can be frustrating,emotionless, hard to read,
struggle with commitment, andthe list can go on.

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Our generation may have gottenthe short end of the stick when
it comes to dating.
And it feels almost impossiblejust to even get a solid date.
We often overthink and findourselves spiraling with
thoughts like, Why can't I justfind the one?
Or why can't I find a man orwoman who treat me the way I

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want to be treated?
Now now, I know what you'rethinking.
Jules, there's hundreds ofpodcasts out there that already
discuss dating andrelationships.
What makes yours any different?
Rest assured, I want to proposea different yet fresh
perspective on relationships,mental health, and emotional

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stability.
My vision for all of youlistening, especially all my men
out there, is to be your go-toguide to understand your
emotional and mental health andhelp you to become the best
version of yourself, not onlyfor you, but for your current or
future relationship with yourfamily, with your friends, and

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even in the workplace.
For all my ladies out there, sayhey, I'm sure you and all of the
girlfriends have heard or havesaid, I hate men, or maybe the
why can't men just commit?
Maybe even the guys are suchdouchebags, or one that I've

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used in the recent, men neverfail to disappoint.
Or my least favorite, I'm tiredof men who are closed off with
their feelings.
Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen,gentlemen, have you ever
thought, why am I the way that Iam?
Or maybe you've thought, why doI keep finding myself in the

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same pattern with women or evenwith men?
Or maybe you've even vocalized,I'm just not that person who
expresses their emotions verywell.
I want to assure to all my menout there that you carry more
potential in your life than youcan comprehend.
Women don't hate you.

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Men don't hate you.
They just hate the way you'vetreated them.
What you've struggled with isn'tfully all your fault.
It's something you were taught.
Your past relationship may haveended, but that doesn't mean
your next one has to.
This podcast will be aboutunlocking the full potential of
manhood in your life to succeedand fully understand who you

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are.
Your thought process is a partof your manhood.
Breaking down your pride is apart of your manhood.
Being vulnerable is a part ofyour manhood.
Showing your damn emotions isdefinitely a part of your
manhood.
And for all my ladies, do youreally think that I was gonna
leave you out?
Even though my goal is for yourman or your future man to

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understand their own psychology,I want all my women to
understand how the male brainfunctions and why we do all the
goddamn crazy shit that we do.
Some actions are warranted andsome, well, are just classified
as it's a guy thing.
What you can expect from thispodcast are a lot of juicy,

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relatable story times, specialguests from people that carry
depth and value, people who havebeen there for me in my journey
through relationships andmanhood.
I love to challenge others, andI love getting people to think
and reflect.
It's become part of my naturethroughout the years.
Expect very honest, sometimescutthroat yet passionate and

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heartfelt advice, gentleaffirmation, and vulnerable
anecdotes.
My vision is to cultivate growththat ultimately unlocks your
confidence from within andawakens new beginnings.
I hope you enjoy It's a GuyThing with Jules, and I'll see
you guys on the other side.