{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Council of Dudes Podcast with Justin Carotti","description":"In this episode of The Council of Dudes Podcast, Vinny Brusco sits down with Justin Carotti, LCSW, LADC, founder of Valiance Counseling for a grounded and honest conversation about discipline, fatherhood, and the internal work required to become a stronger, more grounded man. Justin brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and real-world experience. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, his work centers on helping men navigate anxiety, addiction, identity, purpose, and emotional responsibility\u2014areas many struggle with quietly. In this conversation, he shares insights from both the therapy room and his own life as a father and entrepreneur. Together, they explore:      \u2022    Why discipline\u2014not motivation\u2014is the foundation of lasting change      \u2022    How fatherhood exposes blind spots and demands personal growth      \u2022    The importance of mental health support and emotional literacy for men     \u2022    Addiction, avoidance, and the stories men tell themselves      \u2022    How accountability, integrity, and consistency shape a man\u2019s legacy This episode is for men who know there\u2019s more required of them\u2014and are willing to do the internal work to rise to that standard. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen in and reflect on the question every man must eventually face: Who am I becoming when no one\u2019s watching? \u2014 The Council of Dudes Define Your Circle ","author_name":"The Council of Dudes","author_url":null,"html":"