In this episode of the Modern Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Ray Rolando, a spiritual teacher, guide, and someone who's played a pivotal role in my own transformation. Ray and I dive deep into what it means to be a man in today's world, shedding outdated definitions of masculinity and embracing a more grounded, heart-led path.

We explore his powerful life story—from a traumatic upbringing and corporate burnout to spiritual awakening and the profound inner work that followed. This conversation is for every man feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of their place in the world. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically honest.

If you’re ready to drop the sword, reconnect to your truth, and lead with purpose… this one’s for you.

Podcast Summary – Key Points

• Ray Rolando has been guiding me spiritually for the past six months, and his insights have had a transformative impact on my life.
• We explored the deep confusion many men face today around identity, purpose, and how to show up as a man in the modern world.
• Ray shared his raw and powerful life story—growing up in a chaotic, abusive environment with a bipolar mother, emotionally distant father, and deep childhood trauma.
• He spoke about trying to survive emotionally as a sensitive, intuitive child in a world that didn’t know how to hold that energy.
• Despite thriving in the corporate world, he always felt misaligned and eventually left to pursue a path of spiritual growth and teaching.
• A key message was the importance of stillness—moving from constant doing to simply being, and allowing life to unfold.
• We discussed the "perverted masculine"—a societal model that equates strength with control, suppression, and dominance—and how it no longer serves us.
• Ray emphasized that true masculine power is grounded in vulnerability, surrender, and deep presence.
• We unpacked the role of shame and comparison, especially how men constantly measure themselves against unrealistic archetypes.
• There was a strong reminder that healing and growth are a process, not something to fix overnight—men need to give themselves permission to evolve slowly.
• We spoke about the power of emotional honesty, connection, and asking for help when needed—especially within men’s circles.
• One of the most powerful insights: you are not the doer, you are the door—a channel through which something bigger can move when you get still enough to listen.
• Ray’s story and energy reminded me that courage, connection, and spiritual growth are the real tools of the modern warrior.