Before It Reaches Them Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:10:27 -0400 en-us © 2026 Before It Reaches Them yes f968985a-7326-5e71-b054-89fc6f9cacef Alex episodic false What if the work you do now could change what your children never have to heal from?


Before It Reaches Them is a podcast about breaking cycles, healing out loud, and choosing awareness over autopilot. Hosted by Alex—a Latino father and mental health professional—the show dives into fatherhood, culture, masculinity, and emotional healing in a way that’s real, reflective, and human.


This podcast isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about asking better questions—before it reaches them.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alex https://storage.buzzsprout.com/r1ypo8j0x5ep1jfk7c6h67dd7ykh?.jpg Before It Reaches Them The father wound you forgot about The father wound you forgot about In this episode i am talking about the father wound. The result of the relationship between your father and you. I talk a bit about how that impacts how we see ourselves, how we handle issues, and how we show up as parents. For many men, that relationship was complicated, sometimes loving, others times just distant. This episode explores how those early experiences have shaped us as adults and how by becoming aware of what is going on as we mature and become better fathers. Remember, breaking cycles doesn’t start with being perfect, it starts by being aware and understanding.

]]> In this episode i am talking about the father wound. The result of the relationship between your father and you. I talk a bit about how that impacts how we see ourselves, how we handle issues, and how we show up as parents. For many men, that relationship was complicated, sometimes loving, others times just distant. This episode explores how those early experiences have shaped us as adults and how by becoming aware of what is going on as we mature and become better fathers. Remember, breaking cycles doesn’t start with being perfect, it starts by being aware and understanding.

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18840020 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1032 1 7 full false The silent man The silent man In this episode of Before It Reaches them, I’m talking about the belief many of us were raised with of strength meaning staying silent. For many generations, men have been taught to handle everything on their own and to avoid talking about emotions. They have been taught to just keep pushing forward no matter what. However, silence often turns into distance, stress, and anger. This episode explores where the  “strong silent man” patterns comes from, what it costs our everyday relationships, and how small acts of honesty can change our everyday lives at home. At the end of the day we must remember, real strength isn’t silence, its presence.

]]> In this episode of Before It Reaches them, I’m talking about the belief many of us were raised with of strength meaning staying silent. For many generations, men have been taught to handle everything on their own and to avoid talking about emotions. They have been taught to just keep pushing forward no matter what. However, silence often turns into distance, stress, and anger. This episode explores where the  “strong silent man” patterns comes from, what it costs our everyday relationships, and how small acts of honesty can change our everyday lives at home. At the end of the day we must remember, real strength isn’t silence, its presence.

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18792413 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 1126 1 6 full false Apologizing is not being weak Apologizing is not being weak In this episode of Before it reaches them, I am talking about something many of us never experienced growing up: a parent saying "I'm sorry." Apologizing to our kids can feel uncomfortable, especially when we were raised to believe parents are never wrong. But repair is not weakness, its leadership.

This episode explores why apologizing feels so hard, how it makes connections stronger, and simple ways to take responsibility after we react. Because breaking cycles isn’t about being perfect. It’s about coming back and making things right. 

]]> In this episode of Before it reaches them, I am talking about something many of us never experienced growing up: a parent saying "I'm sorry." Apologizing to our kids can feel uncomfortable, especially when we were raised to believe parents are never wrong. But repair is not weakness, its leadership.

This episode explores why apologizing feels so hard, how it makes connections stronger, and simple ways to take responsibility after we react. Because breaking cycles isn’t about being perfect. It’s about coming back and making things right. 

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18756568 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 1078 1 5 full false The Pause The Pause In this episode of Before it reaches them, I explore the power of the pause. Many of us were raised to react quickly- with anger, silence, or control- because thats what we saw growing up. But reacting isn't the same as responding. this episode breaks down why pausing feels so hard, whats happening to our bodies when we get triggered, and simple ways to slow down before we speak or act. because sometimes the smallest pause can be the moment that stops a cycle from continuing

]]> In this episode of Before it reaches them, I explore the power of the pause. Many of us were raised to react quickly- with anger, silence, or control- because thats what we saw growing up. But reacting isn't the same as responding. this episode breaks down why pausing feels so hard, whats happening to our bodies when we get triggered, and simple ways to slow down before we speak or act. because sometimes the smallest pause can be the moment that stops a cycle from continuing

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18718753 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 1083 1 4 full false Understanding triggers Understanding triggers Welcome back to Before It Reaches Them. In episode three I will be sharing with you information about triggers. 

What they are.

What they are not

and why I believe triggers are important to recognize to evolve as a parent and person.

]]> Welcome back to Before It Reaches Them. In episode three I will be sharing with you information about triggers. 

What they are.

What they are not

and why I believe triggers are important to recognize to evolve as a parent and person.

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18637666 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 1009 1 3 full false Breaking cycles Breaking cycles In this episode of Before It Reaches Them, we talk about the patterns we grow up with and often repeat without meaning to. From how we handle anger to how we how love, many of these habits were things we learned before we became parents. this episode is about noticing patterns, understanding where they came from, and learning how to pause, reflect and make a healthier choices for ourselves and our children.

]]> In this episode of Before It Reaches Them, we talk about the patterns we grow up with and often repeat without meaning to. From how we handle anger to how we how love, many of these habits were things we learned before we became parents. this episode is about noticing patterns, understanding where they came from, and learning how to pause, reflect and make a healthier choices for ourselves and our children.

]]> Alex Buzzsprout-18626845 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 997 full false