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Rebuilding Masculinity After Addiction: Joe Rivera on Resilience, Faith, and Purpose with Joe Rivera

Rebuilding Masculinity After Addiction: Joe Rivera on Resilience, Faith, and Purpose with Joe Rivera

Published 1 week, 6 days ago
Description

On Mind Over Masculinity, hosted by Yusuf, Joe Rivera shares how “powering through” can become a mask—and how collapse can be the start of real strength. From early shame and grief to Wall Street success and addiction, Joe breaks down what finally changed everything.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in a cycle of numbing, overworking, or pretending they’re fine. You’ll hear how asking for help becomes the turning point, and how purpose, discipline, and support systems can rebuild a life from the inside out.

About the Guest:

Joe Rivera is the founder of Reforge Academy and author of Reforge Your Life: From Addiction to Assignment. He shares his journey from substance abuse and near-death overdose to sobriety, faith, and coaching others toward purpose.

Episode Chapters:

  1. 00:01:00 — Masculinity: forged in collapse, not conquest

  2. 00:02:34 — Where “resilience” breaks: masks and emotional shutdown

  3. 00:03:50 — Shame moment: remedial reading and becoming the “funny guy”

  4. 00:04:46 — Grief and the “I’m fine” mask after loss

  5. 00:06:02 — Addiction begins: numbing pain with substances

  6. 00:08:03 — Wall Street lure: success, money, and “never enough”

  7. 00:12:22 — The turning point: asking for help and choosing sobriety


Key Takeaways:

  • Notice your “masks”: where you perform instead of process emotions.

  • If you’re struggling, choose one person and ask for help today.

  • Track “never enough” thinking—especially after achievement.

  • Build a repeatable support system, not a willpower-only plan.

  • Redefine resilience as recovery + rebuilding, not constant pressure.


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