{"podcast":{"title":"Modern Masculinity","slug":"modern-masculinity-6393148","podcast_index_feed_id":6393148,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/modern-masculinity/","website_url":"https://modern-masculinity.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d18445ea-be70-4997-818b-156b31edf830/TkWdELsAe9r3S434j4p8X8Sw.jpg","author":"Hector Santiesteban","episode_count":135,"summary":"\"Modern Masculinity\" is a podcast that explores the real-life challenges that men face today. Whether it's balancing work and family, figuring out how to be a good husband or father, or just trying to make sense of the world - this show is for guys looking for practical, down-to-earth advice and guidance. The podcast discusses the struggles and triumphs of modern manhood and features interviews with men (and women) who can share their methods and mindsets to maneuver the world as a modern man.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:19:43.712281+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-masculinity-6393148"},"episode":{"title":"When Your Ego Drives: How to Take Back the Wheel with Chris Gray","slug":"when-your-ego-drives-how-to-take-back-the-wheel-with-chris-gray","published_at":"2025-07-11T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-masculinity-6393148/when-your-ego-drives-how-to-take-back-the-wheel-with-chris-gray","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-masculinity-6393148","url":"https://modern-masculinity.captivate.fm/episode/when-your-ego-drives-how-to-take-back-the-wheel-with-chris-gray","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/52cc8938-1f7d-4275-bf20-c5eb2db65c55.mp3","summary":"Hector sits down with Chris Gray — a direct response marketing strategist and introspective father — to unpack the daily dance between ego, awareness, and authentic leadership. Chris shares how years of meditation and mindfulness have reshaped his approach to business, family, and self-acceptance. Using vivid analogies — from the ego as a GPS to a well-meaning but overbearing parent — he offers practical wisdom for men ready to stop fighting themselves and start integrating every part of who they are. Whether you’re a dad, a founder, or just a man learning to carry your weight with grace, this episode will leave you asking: who’s driving — you or your ego? Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome & Meet Chris Gray 00:01:24 - Diving In: What We’re Really Carrying 00:01:56 - The Path of Awareness: Making Peace with Ego 00:04:32 - The Inner Dialogue: Listening to Yourself 00:07:24 - Spiritual Lessons & New Perspectives 00:12:26 - Redefining Masculinity & Growth 00:19:47 - Why the Hard Stuff Matters 00:25:44 - Closing Reflections & Takeaways Links And Resources: Chris's Website Chris Gray on LinkedIn Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn Hector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity ? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!","meta_description":"Hector sits down with Chris Gray — a direct response marketing strategist and introspective father — to unpack the daily dance between ego, awareness, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1668,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/modern-masculinity-6393148/episodes/when-your-ego-drives-how-to-take-back-the-wheel-with-chris-gray/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-masculinity-6393148/when-your-ego-drives-how-to-take-back-the-wheel-with-chris-gray.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}