Causeway Conversations is a podcast about young men navigating the in-between—when motivation drops, direction blurs, and the next step feels uncertain. Hosted by Vince Benevento, LPC, the show features honest, grounded conversations about what young men are really facing: identity, pressure, failure, purpose, and quiet fears that may be running their lives behind the scenes. Each episode offers insight and practical guidance for parents, family members, educators, and professionals who want to support young men without losing connection.
Causeway Conversations
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Podcast Overview
Causeway Conversations is a podcast about young men navigating the in-between—when motivation drops, direction blurs, and the next step feels uncertain. Hosted by Vince Benevento, LPC, the show features honest, grounded conversations about what young men are really facing: identity, pressure, failure, purpose, and quiet fears that may be running their lives behind the scenes. Each episode offers insight and practical guidance for parents, family members, educators, and professionals who want to support young men without losing connection.
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May 18, 2026
Causeway Conversations #5: Never Tap Out
<p>In this episode of Causeway Conversations, Vince sits down with Stephan Genovese for a conversation about perseverance, relational repair, parenting, and the uncomfortable truth that meaningful change almost always requires staying in the work longer than we want to.</p><p>Together, they explore how our culture has normalized quitting, why growth depends on delayed gratification, and what it really means for men to take ownership in relationships instead of waiting for things to magically improve. Vince also shares the deeply personal story of his marriage breakdown and the long road of rebuilding trust, connection, and himself.</p><p>This episode is about grit. About effort. About refusing to believe that people are beyond repair.</p><p>Key takeaways:</p><ul><li>Perseverance often matters more than talent.</li><li>Effort changes people.</li><li>Grit is built by staying.</li><li>Safety must come first in parenting.</li><li>Your child is never too far gone.</li></ul><p>Change remains possible as long as effort continues.</p>
May 4, 2026
Causeway Conversations #4: Find Your Inner Wild
<p>What does it mean for a man to truly feel alive — and what happens when that spark goes missing?</p><p>In this episode, host Vince Benevento, LPC sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Justin Carotti, LCSW, LADC — licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, and founder of Valiant Counseling and Coaching — for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it looks like when men lose themselves in the grind of everyday life.</p><p>Together, Vince and Justin unpack Chapter 4 of Vince's book Boys Will Be Men, "Finding Your Wild" — exploring why so many men today feel stuck, muted, and disconnected from any real sense of purpose or adventure. Drawing on over a decade of shared clinical experience, they trace the dramatic shift they've witnessed in the young men walking through their doors: from the chaotic, externalized energy of a generation ago to the quiet apathy and isolation that defines so many young men today.</p><p>They dig into the forces driving this change — the rise of social media, the collapse of in-person dating and community, learned helplessness, and the trap of measuring yourself against impossible external standards. Most importantly, they talk about what it actually takes to find your way back: stepping into the unknown, chasing intrinsic purpose over external validation, and having the courage to try something new — even if you've never picked up a lacrosse stick in your life.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why so many men feel like they've "lost their soul" somewhere between the carpool line and bedtime</li><li>The clinical shift from oppositional, externalized young men to disengaged, isolated ones — and what's driving it</li><li>How online dating and social comparison have created a "failure before you even start" dynamic for men</li><li>The difference between extrinsic and intrinsic goals — and why it changes everything</li><li>What "wild" actually means, and why community, novelty, and brave first steps are the path back to it</li></ul><p>If any part of this conversation hit close to home — whether you're a man who's been running on empty, a father trying to model something real for his kids, or someone who works with young men every day — this episode is your reminder that finding your wild doesn't require a dramatic life overhaul. It starts with a single brave step toward something new. Subscribe to Causeway Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode resonated with you, share it with a man in your life who needs to hear it.</p><p><br></p><p>Where you can find Vince:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://causewaycollaborative.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://causewaycollaborative.com/</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/causewaycollaborative" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/causewaycollaborative</a></p><p>YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@causewaycollaborative" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@causewaycollaborative</a></p><p>Where you can find Justin:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://valiancecounseling.com/" target="_blank">https://valiancecounseling.com/</a></p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://one-percent-better.kit.com/thanks-for-listening" target="_blank">https://one-percent-better.kit.com/thanks-for-listening</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justincarotti/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justincarotti/</a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valiancecounseling/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/valiancecounseling/</a></p><p>YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaPQ1Z7mOABEaYGHEj30H1Q" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaPQ1Z7mOABEaYGHEj30H1Q</a></p>
April 6, 2026
Causeway Conversations #3: : Provision is not a Substitute for Presence
<p>What does it really mean to show up for your family?</p><p>In this episode of Causeway Conversations, Vince sits down with Nick Fernandes, LCSW, to explore why providing isn’t the same as being present. They discuss how modern life and career demands can quietly pull fathers away from home — and the lasting impact that absence can have on family connection.</p><p>Vince shares his own experience of prioritizing work over relationships, and how a pivotal moment during Leo’s illness shifted his perspective on what truly matters.</p><p><strong>In this episode, Vince & Nick discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Why presence shapes family health more than provision</li><li>How career success can create unintended distance at home</li><li>The importance of mentorship, modeling, and repair</li></ul><p><strong>For men:</strong></p><ul><li>Time is your most valuable currency</li><li>Mentorship matters</li><li>Offer grace</li></ul><p><strong>For parents:</strong></p><ul><li>Guard work boundaries</li><li>Be intentional at home</li><li>Repair is always possible</li></ul><p>A clear, honest conversation about choosing presence — and the impact it has on the people who matter most.</p>
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