Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Let’s Get Naked, Anne dives deep into the hidden wounds men carry from absent or emotionally unavailable fathers. Joined by Peter Meyerhoff and Carlos Vazquez—two men who spent over 15 years in prison—this raw conversation exposes how fatherlessness shapes identity, anger, and survival. Carlos shares his harrowing journey from childhood abandonment to gang life, prison violence, and eventual spiritual awakening in solitary confinement. Through faith, mentorship, and inner work, he transforms pain into purpose, proving that healing isn’t weakness—it’s power. This episode sheds light on generational trauma, accountability, and what it truly means for men to face their shadows and reclaim their strength.Peter Meyerhoff is a motivational speaker, podcast host, and life coach who turned his story of incarceration and addiction into one of redemption and impact. Sentenced to 12 years in prison at 18, Peter emerged with a mission to help others rebuild their lives through accountability, purpose, and mindset transformation. Today, he uses his platform—including his Shot Caller Podcast and Shot Caller Coaching—to inspire personal growth, share stories of transformation, and advocate for second chances for former inmates and those overcoming adversity.https://petermeyerhoff.com/https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008245219126https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0whttps://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Against-All-Odds-Addiction-Imprisonment-ebook/dp/B0C4G4SWG6/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=7e547504-73b2-4b08-a68e-612fd2fdc696Carlos Vasquez is a speaker, author, and the Founder and CEO of HTB Consulting. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and a 17-year prison sentence, Carlos transformed his life through faith, education, and personal development. He walked out of prison with just $200 in gate money and rebuilt his life from scratch. Carlos is also the co-founder of the Pathway to Purpose Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth, including thoThis podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity. So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal. Need Help Now?Here are a few amazing resources: · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

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