#790 Fathers, Sons & Vulnerability - Mike de la Rocha

#790 Fathers, Sons & Vulnerability - Mike de la Rocha

From Mental Illness Happy Hour by Paul Gilmartin

March 6, 2026 · 1h 37m

About this episode

Mike de la Rocha discusses the importance of vulnerability for men, influenced by his father's death.

Mike de la Rocha is a musician, author, and social justice advocate who joins Paul to discuss why vulnerability is so important for men– something his father’s death helped him see. Look for his book, Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love, and his podcast of the same name. More about Mike de la Rocha: Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Lessons-Teaching-Father-Love/dp/B0D5WKQDSP IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mrmikedelarocha/?hl=en Podcast:  https://www.instagram.com/oursacredlessons/?hl=en Revolve: https://www.revolveimpact.com/ This episode is sponsored Quince . Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by Alma . Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhour This episode is sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show . Learn more about the world, improve your critical thinking skills and be entertained! Listen or subscribe here:   jordanharbinger.com/subscribe   Apple Podcasts:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Paul Gilmartin

Guest: Mike de la Rocha

Topics covered

  • vulnerability
  • father-son relationships
  • mental health
  • social justice
  • masculinity

Keywords

  • vulnerability
  • father
  • son
  • mental health
  • social justice
  • masculinity
  • podcast

Sponsors

Quince, Alma, The Jordan Harbinger Show

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love

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