415: Latino Mental Health, Machismo, and Vulnerability as Strength with Dr. Paul Rivera

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🗓️ 20 September 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Breaking Boundaries: Dr. Paul Rivera on Redefining Success and Masculinity

In this episode, Dr. Paul Rivera, a first-generation Latino American, shares his inspiring journey navigating cultural expectations and his pursuit of a fulfilling life. From his early challenges growing up in a Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles to his prestigious roles as a professor and diplomat, Dr. Rivera discusses the importance of discovering one's unique superpower, embracing vulnerability as a strength, and redefining traditional notions of masculinity.

Together with his wife, Dr. Rivera co-founded BE ACT Change, an organization focused on aligning individuals and organizations with their purpose. He also discusses their book, 'Creating Your Limitless Life,' which provides insights into achieving authentic success beyond material trappings. Tune in for valuable lessons on mental health, family dynamics, and sustainable change.

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00:00 Introduction: Dreams and Expectations
00:25 Meet Dr. Paul Rivera: A Journey of Defying Expectations
01:28 Navigating Cultural Expectations and Personal Aspirations
02:22 Interview with Dr. Paul Rivera: Early Life and Influences
03:12 Growing Up Latino in Los Angeles
06:33 Balancing Work, Culture, and Personal Identity
18:30 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth
23:56 Challenging Machismo and Embracing Vulnerability
29:50 The Power of Vulnerability
30:38 Creating Safe Spaces at Home
32:11 Community Outreach and Education
33:47 Recognizing and Nurturing Potential
35:07 Discovering Your Superpower
37:03 Empowering Women in Leadership
39:04 Building Trust and Overcoming Barriers
40:21 The Journey to Self-Discovery
42:36 From Diplomacy to Entrepreneurship
43:32 The Mission of BeActChange
51:21 Advice for Feeling Stuck
56:30 Final Thoughts and Resources

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0:00.0	We all have dreams and aspirations for a life that's truly fulfilling, but what happens when those dreams are overshadowed by expectations that aren't our own?
0:07.6	They had no idea on what to tell me on applying to college, much less graduate school or anything like that.
0:12.6	So I had to seek that out on my own.
0:14.8	But things like I always had the dream to travel, to see the world.
0:19.6	And that's not something that they had or that they knew how to foster and again
0:23.7	something that seemed so risky to them. That's Dr. Paul Rivera reflecting on
0:27.1	his personal journey as a first-generation Latino American, navigating the
0:31.3	complexities of cultural expectations along with his desire to forge a unique path.
0:36.0	I got, I got the PhD, I got the, I got the prestigious job for them, you know, and everything was going fine and then I quit that job they're
0:46.7	like what you know it blows their mind you know and actually diplomacy also has a tenure system, and I gave that up too.
0:55.6	Dr. Rivera is now a renowned expert.
0:58.0	He's been a professor, a diplomat, an economist, a strategic coach,
1:02.1	working on projects that have impacted countless lives.
1:05.0	Nobody's ever seen a joint keynote, much less husband and wife doing it together, and that part has been so strangely impactful for the for the Latino audiences because they come
1:15.2	from a world where men and women function in different spheres and to see that sort of collaboration. Our word for it is collective power. To see that
1:24.8	collective power is something super impactful for them. Now he's on a mission to
1:29.0	help people break free from limitations and pursue their true purpose in life.
1:33.6	I believe that every single person, all of us, you, me, everyone, all your listeners,
1:38.8	each and every single one of us has a superpower. Each and every single one of us has a unique way in which
1:46.8	we go about identifying problems, solving problems, finding ways to make the world a better place.
1:54.0	In this episode, Dr. Rivera will share his insights on discovering your own unique
1:58.3	superpower and aligning with your purpose.
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