Addiction, Recovery, & The Struggle to Find Purpose in Today’s World

A Vulnerable Conversation With My Dad | Alex Malin | BetterManHealth

In this episode, Alex Malin sits down for a vulnerable, honest conversation with his dad - a conversation about manhood, fatherhood, emotions, mistakes, growth, and legacy. This isn’t a polished highlight reel. It’s a real, uncomfortable, and necessary dialogue that many men avoid - but desperately need. Too often, men are taught to suppress emotion, avoid hard conversations, and carry everything alone. In this episode, Alex and his dad break that cycle by opening up about life lessons, generational patterns, accountability, forgiveness, and what it truly means to become a better man. This conversation is for: - Men working on their mental health - Fathers trying to lead better - Sons seeking understanding - Anyone healing generational wounds - Anyone committed to personal growth At BetterManHealth, the mission is simple: help men become stronger—mentally, emotionally, and physically. This episode represents exactly what that stands for: truth, vulnerability, and responsibility. If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones that change us the most.

Jeff Pearlman on Tupac Shakur: The Mindset, the Myth, and the Man Behind the Legacy | Better Man Podcast

In this episode, Alex Malin sits down with Jeff Pearlman — the acclaimed biographer behind legends like Kobe Bryant and Bo Jackson — to talk about his new book on Tupac Shakur. Jeff opens up about what drew him to Tupac’s story, the complexity of his mind, and the patterns he’s seen across all the icons he’s written about — from athletes to artists. They dive into the contradictions, brilliance, and belief systems that defined Tupac, and how his story reveals deeper truths about ambition, pain, and purpose. If you’re fascinated by legacy, creativity, and the human side of greatness — this is one you don’t want to miss. #BetterManPodcast #AlexMalin #JeffPearlman #Tupac #Mindset #Legacy #PersonalGrowth #Creativity #SuccessPatterns

Addiction, Recovery, & The Struggle to Find Purpose in Today’s World

Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexxmalin/ Jamie Thomas opens up about his lifelong battle with addiction, the chaos that fueled it, and the powerful journey toward sobriety, empathy, and purpose. In this raw, honest conversation, he shares lessons on recovery, identity, and the deeper societal issues that shape addiction. Timestamps: 00:08 – Jamie’s early life & how addiction began in fifth grade 01:32 – Balancing high-functioning success with hidden heroin addiction 04:27 – Rock bottom: consequences, family intervention & the breaking point 06:58 – Craving chaos: why addicts thrive in dangerous lifestyles 09:10 – How opiates numb empathy & create emotional detachment 11:04 – Regaining empathy & connection in early sobriety 11:51 – 8½ years sober: building a peaceful, stable, connected life 14:37 – His candid take on 12-step programs: benefits & limitations 18:42 – Harm reduction, methadone, and why recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all 23:11 – Coping with relapse, overdoses & client suicides as a clinician 27:57 – Digital identity, men’s mental health & shifting societal roles 49:17 – The turning point: focusing inward for peace & happiness 56:36 – Final wisdom: seeing people beyond their pain & struggles

From Heroin Addiction to Owning Multiple Businesses | Robbie LaMattina’s Fight for a New Life

Follow Robbie: https://www.instagram.com/robbielamattina/ Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexxmalin/ Robbie LaMattina’s life took a dark turn when he fell into heroin addiction as a teenager. After multiple overdoses, arrests, and hitting rock bottom, he was forced to make a change. In this episode, he opens up about his struggles, the pivotal moment that saved him, and how he turned his life around to build a successful career in addiction treatment and real estate. From losing everything to owning multiple treatment centers and expanding into Texas, Robbie’s story is one of resilience, tough lessons, and relentless ambition. Timestamps: 00:08 – Introduction: Robbie LaMattina’s background in real estate, entrepreneurship, and addiction recovery 01:26 – Early struggles: Substance use as a teen and building an identity around selling drugs 02:50 – Addiction takes hold: Experimenting with pills and developing an opiate addiction at 17 04:05 – Family struggles: Watching his mother’s addiction and dealing with anger toward his father 06:26 – Rock bottom: Overdosing, getting arrested, and facing felony drug charges 09:04 – A pivotal moment: His father’s tough love and the legal system forcing change 13:07 – The recovery journey: A year-long Christian-based rehab program in New Hampshire 16:49 – Moving to California: Entering the addiction treatment industry and learning the business 19:31 – Buying his first treatment center in 2019 and navigating the challenges of ownership 23:47 – Expanding to 32 detox beds, 50 sober living beds, and a large outpatient facility 25:07 – Planning Texas expansion and scouting locations in Dallas 26:18 – Real estate investments: Owning residential treatment properties and scaling the business

Sunaina Sharma on Teaching, Life, Love, & Personal Growth Journey | Guy Problems #15

Follow Guest: https://www.instagram.com/theloveatlas/ Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexxmalin/ Follow Guy Problems: https://www.instagram.com/guyproblemsofficial/ "Guy Problems" is a podcast exploring human psychology. Whether you're a man seeking self-discovery, a woman wanting to understand men, or just curious about human behavior, we've got you covered.