In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop’s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is “enough”?

They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can “have it all” and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace.

If you’ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn’t own you, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for conversations that aren’t about the highlight reel, they’re about the inner battle behind it.

In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop&rsquo;s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is &ldquo;enough&rdquo;?
They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can &ldquo;have it all&rdquo; and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn&rsquo;t own you, this episode is for you.
Subscribe for conversations that aren&rsquo;t about the highlight reel, they&rsquo;re about the inner battle behind it.

The "Hustle" Trap: Director Eif on Fame, Money, and the Moment You Realize It’s Not Enough

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What happens when one of the internet’s biggest comedy creators finally slows down and looks inward? 

In this episode of You Versus You, Lex Borrero sits down with Lele Pons to explore the woman behind the viral videos: the immigrant child who didn’t speak the language, the only child craving validation, the creator battling OCD and mental health, and now the mother learning to love her imperfections and slow down. 

Lele opens up about: 
• How physical comedy and dark humor became her survival tools 
• The moment Will Smith told her she inspired him 
• Leaving Venezuela, culture shock in the U.S., and feeling completely alone 
• OCD, intrusive thoughts, and why mental health is an explanation, not an excuse 
• Fame, loneliness, and becoming a “character” instead of herself 
• How her husband taught her to love her imperfections 
• Motherhood, legacy, and the one word that defines her today: “unbreakable.” 

If you’ve ever struggled with validation, burnout, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will hit home. This is not a highlight reel – this is the real Lele Pons, in a safe space, facing her own battle of you versus you. 

■ Subscribe to You Versus You for more conversations on purpose, mental health, and the human condition.

What happens when one of the internet&rsquo;s biggest comedy creators finally slows down and looks inward? In this episode of You Versus You, Lex Borrero sits down with Lele Pons to explore the woman behind the viral videos: the immigrant child who didn&rsquo;t speak the language, the only child craving validation, the creator battling OCD and mental health, and now the mother learning to love her imperfections and slow down. Lele opens up about: &bull; How physical comedy and dark humor became her survival tools &bull; The moment Will Smith told her she inspired him &bull; Leaving Venezuela, culture shock in the U.S., and feeling completely alone &bull; OCD, intrusive thoughts, and why mental health is an explanation, not an excuse &bull; Fame, loneliness, and becoming a &ldquo;character&rdquo; instead of herself &bull; How her husband taught her to love her imperfections &bull; Motherhood, legacy, and the one word that defines her today: &ldquo;unbreakable.&rdquo; If you&rsquo;ve ever struggled with validation, burnout, or feeling &ldquo;not enough,&rdquo; this conversation will hit home. This is not a highlight reel &ndash; this is the real Lele Pons, in a safe space, facing her own battle of you versus you. ■ Subscribe to You Versus You for more conversations on purpose, mental health, and the human condition.

 Lele Pons: The Truth About Validation, Hate & Mental Health Online

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From the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn to Marvel, Transformers and Hollywood billboards, Anthony Ramos has lived the dream many people fantasize about. But behind the campaigns, the premieres and the posters, he was still asking himself a brutal question:“Am I enough?”


In this episode of You vs You, Anthony sits down with Lex Borrero to have a raw, honest conversation about success, identity, family and the work it takes to heal the stories you grew up with.
He opens up about:
Growing up in Bushwick and carrying childhood trauma into his adult life
The complicated relationship with his father, not feeling “good enough” and the moment he tried to protect his mom as a kid
Wrapping his identity in campaigns, likes and comments, and how one negative comment used to destroy his day
What really happened when it felt like everything came crashing down online
Booking Marvel’s Ironheart, going on the Transformers press tour, and realizing his career was not over – it was evolving
How he started working with his inner child: reframing memories, naming patterns and learning to see his parents with compassion
The simple mantra that changed everything for him: “Be where your feet are”, and why your emotions should not be driving the car of your life
His no-BS advice for actors and creatives who haven’t had their “break” yet, and why you should stop waiting for permission and start creating with the phone you already have.
This is not just a conversation about Hollywood.It is a conversation about narratives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we deserve and what we’re capable of.

From the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn to Marvel, Transformers and Hollywood billboards, Anthony Ramos has lived the dream many people fantasize about. But behind the campaigns, the premieres and the posters, he was still asking himself a brutal question:&ldquo;Am I enough?&rdquo;
 In this episode of You vs You, Anthony sits down with Lex Borrero to have a raw, honest conversation about success, identity, family and the work it takes to heal the stories you grew up with. He opens up about:
<ul>
<li>Growing up in Bushwick and carrying childhood trauma into his adult life</li>
<li>The complicated relationship with his father, not feeling &ldquo;good enough&rdquo; and the moment he tried to protect his mom as a kid</li>
<li>Wrapping his identity in campaigns, likes and comments, and how one negative comment used to destroy his day</li>
<li>What really happened when it felt like everything came crashing down online</li>
<li>Booking Marvel&rsquo;s Ironheart, going on the Transformers press tour, and realizing his career was not over &ndash; it was evolving</li>
<li>How he started working with his inner child: reframing memories, naming patterns and learning to see his parents with compassion</li>
<li>The simple mantra that changed everything for him: &ldquo;Be where your feet are&rdquo;, and why your emotions should not be driving the car of your life</li>
<li>His no-BS advice for actors and creatives who haven&rsquo;t had their &ldquo;break&rdquo; yet, and why you should stop waiting for permission and start creating with the phone you already have.</li>
<li>This is not just a conversation about Hollywood.It is a conversation about narratives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we deserve and what we&rsquo;re capable of.</li>
</ul>

 Your Story Does Not Define Your Destiny: Anthony Ramos on Pain, Ego & Healing

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¿De qué sirve llegar a la cima si por dentro sigues en guerra contigo mismo?
En este episodio de You vs You, El Mindo se sienta con Lex para hablar sin máscaras sobre disciplina, dolor vs sufrimiento, paz interior, liderazgo, longevidad en la era digital y la vida como un videogame lleno de breadcrumbs que te enseñan a ganar la batalla de You vs You.

&iquest;De qué sirve llegar a la cima si por dentro sigues en guerra contigo mismo? En este episodio de You vs You, El Mindo se sienta con Lex para hablar sin máscaras sobre disciplina, dolor vs sufrimiento, paz interior, liderazgo, longevidad en la era digital y la vida como un videogame lleno de breadcrumbs que te enseñan a ganar la batalla de You vs You.

El Mindo: Dolor vs Sufrimiento y la Paz Interior

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In this episode of You vs You, Lex sits down with Alex Gaudi to break down a powerful story of transformation, from childhood trauma and emotional chaos to one of the most grounded and emotionally centered men Lex knows.

Alex reveals the exact 1-hour daily practice that rewired his brain, reshaped his emotional responses, and allowed him to reach a place where he no longer has bad days.

This conversation blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, trauma healing, nature, movement, and identity, offering a clear and practical blueprint for anyone who wants to reset their mind and reconnect with who they really are.

You’ll learn:
- Why your brain defaults to negative loops
- How neuroplasticity works in real life
- The Gratitude Walk Method (protocol step-by-step)
- Why walking is the most underestimated antidepressant
- How childhood experiences shape emotional identity
- How movement lowers cortisol, increases dopamine & serotonin
- How shifting your inner dialogue rewires your body’s responses
- Why naming a practice changes the brain
- How to create a “default setting” of calm and clarity
- Why we need nature and energy exchange
- How identity, purpose, and self-awareness shape emotional freedom

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, stress, or emotional instability, this episode gives you a proven framework rooted in self-mastery, science, and lived experience.

In this episode of You vs You, Lex sits down with Alex Gaudi to break down a powerful story of transformation, from childhood trauma and emotional chaos to one of the most grounded and emotionally centered men Lex knows.
Alex reveals the exact 1-hour daily practice that rewired his brain, reshaped his emotional responses, and allowed him to reach a place where he no longer has bad days.
This conversation blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, trauma healing, nature, movement, and identity, offering a clear and practical blueprint for anyone who wants to reset their mind and reconnect with who they really are.
You&rsquo;ll learn: - Why your brain defaults to negative loops - How neuroplasticity works in real life - The Gratitude Walk Method (protocol step-by-step) - Why walking is the most underestimated antidepressant - How childhood experiences shape emotional identity - How movement lowers cortisol, increases dopamine &amp; serotonin - How shifting your inner dialogue rewires your body&rsquo;s responses - Why naming a practice changes the brain - How to create a &ldquo;default setting&rdquo; of calm and clarity - Why we need nature and energy exchange - How identity, purpose, and self-awareness shape emotional freedom
If you&rsquo;ve been stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, stress, or emotional instability, this episode gives you a proven framework rooted in self-mastery, science, and lived experience.

 How I Rewired My Brain: The 1-Hour Daily Practice That Changed Everything

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Manning Sumner: Discipline Is What Saved Me

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Actor Diego Tinoco opens up about the insecurities, emotional weight, and silent pressure behind success. From hiding his vitiligo under long sleeves, to moving to Los Angeles with nothing but belief, Diego breaks down imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the illusion of fame.

We explore why anxiety comes from trying to control tomorrow, how presence shapes identity, and why the past becomes baggage when we refuse to let go. This conversation is a reminder that growth requires discomfort, vulnerability builds connection, and only you must see the vision before anyone else does.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, behind, or afraid to jump, watch until the end. There’s a message here you might need today.

Actor Diego Tinoco opens up about the insecurities, emotional weight, and silent pressure behind success. From hiding his vitiligo under long sleeves, to moving to Los Angeles with nothing but belief, Diego breaks down imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the illusion of fame.
We explore why anxiety comes from trying to control tomorrow, how presence shapes identity, and why the past becomes baggage when we refuse to let go. This conversation is a reminder that growth requires discomfort, vulnerability builds connection, and only you must see the vision before anyone else does.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt unseen, behind, or afraid to jump, watch until the end. There&rsquo;s a message here you might need today.

Diego Tinoco: Carry Lessons, Not Weight, Release the Past and Reinvent Yourself

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What’s the *real* cost of success?

In this emotional and raw conversation, **Lex Borrero** sits down with **Qiana**, a powerhouse

entrepreneur who built five businesses from the ground up, to explore what success truly means

beyond money, titles, and recognition.

Together, they unpack the hidden cost of ambition, the fear behind achievement, and how to find

peace when “enough” is never enough.

What&rsquo;s the *real* cost of success?
In this emotional and raw conversation, **Lex Borrero** sits down with **Qiana**, a powerhouse
entrepreneur who built five businesses from the ground up, to explore what success truly means
beyond money, titles, and recognition.
Together, they unpack the hidden cost of ambition, the fear behind achievement, and how to find
peace when &ldquo;enough&rdquo; is never enough.

QUIANA: What Success Really Costs You

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Welcome to Intimate Sessions, a deeply personal segment of You Vs. You where we explore the truths behind our greatest internal battles. In this episode, Lex opens up about one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces in our lives: success. We grow up believing success means achievement, wealth, status, the perfect partner, or a flawless life, yet many of us reach those milestones only to feel empty, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves. 

Through raw reflection and real-life stories, Lex reveals how a lifetime of chasing external validation left him trapped in a cycle of “never enough.” He shares how that belief system collapsed, and how redefining success from something we pursue to something we already are changed everything. 

This conversation is an invitation to question the narratives you’ve been taught: 

+ What if success isn’t about doing more, but about being more present? 
+ What if you didn’t need to “earn” love, peace, or self-worth? 
+ What if your biggest goal wasn’t a trophy, but wholeness? 

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the next achievement or wondered why external wins don’t bring internal peace, this episode will challenge your perspective, and may just free you to build a life aligned with purpose, joy, and authenticity.

Welcome to Intimate Sessions, a deeply personal segment of You Vs. You where we explore the truths behind our greatest internal battles. In this episode, Lex opens up about one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces in our lives: success. We grow up believing success means achievement, wealth, status, the perfect partner, or a flawless life, yet many of us reach those milestones only to feel empty, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves. Through raw reflection and real-life stories, Lex reveals how a lifetime of chasing external validation left him trapped in a cycle of &ldquo;never enough.&rdquo; He shares how that belief system collapsed, and how redefining success from something we pursue to something we already are changed everything. This conversation is an invitation to question the narratives you&rsquo;ve been taught: + What if success isn&rsquo;t about doing more, but about being more present? + What if you didn&rsquo;t need to &ldquo;earn&rdquo; love, peace, or self-worth? + What if your biggest goal wasn&rsquo;t a trophy, but wholeness? If you&rsquo;ve ever felt stuck chasing the next achievement or wondered why external wins don&rsquo;t bring internal peace, this episode will challenge your perspective, and may just free you to build a life aligned with purpose, joy, and authenticity.

Redefining Success: Finding Peace Beyond Achievement With Lex Borrero

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What if success without peace isn’t success at all? In this deeply human and powerful conversation, storyteller and creator Liz Hernandez joins Lex Borrero to explore grief as one of life’s greatest teachers. 

Together, they unpack the emotional and psychological lessons of anticipatory grief, inner-child healing, identity reinvention, and the radical act of choosing peace over performance. This episode dives into the stages of grief, the difference between pain and suffering, and how acceptance transforms our stories. It’s a raw, vulnerable dialogue for anyone navigating loss, burnout, or a transition and searching for deeper meaning, compassion, and purpose. 

You’ll learn how to:
 - Recognize and process grief as an ongoing part of life 
- Understand and identify anticipatory grief - Use gratitude journaling and affirmations to anchor your healing 
- Reconnect with your inner child and rewrite your internal narratives 
- Break free from destination addiction and performance-based self-worth 
- Set healthy boundaries and honor your needs without guilt 
- Redefine success as peace, not achievement 
- Transform pain into empathy, compassion, and self-acceptance

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What if success without peace isn&rsquo;t success at all? In this deeply human and powerful conversation, storyteller and creator Liz Hernandez joins Lex Borrero to explore grief as one of life&rsquo;s greatest teachers.&nbsp;
Together, they unpack the emotional and psychological lessons of anticipatory grief, inner-child healing, identity reinvention, and the radical act of choosing peace over performance. This episode dives into the stages of grief, the difference between pain and suffering, and how acceptance transforms our stories. It&rsquo;s a raw, vulnerable dialogue for anyone navigating loss, burnout, or a transition and searching for deeper meaning, compassion, and purpose.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll learn how to: &nbsp;- Recognize and process grief as an ongoing part of life&nbsp; - Understand and identify anticipatory grief - Use gratitude journaling and affirmations to anchor your healing&nbsp; - Reconnect with your inner child and rewrite your internal narratives&nbsp; - Break free from destination addiction and performance-based self-worth&nbsp; - Set healthy boundaries and honor your needs without guilt&nbsp; - Redefine success as peace, not achievement&nbsp; - Transform pain into empathy, compassion, and self-acceptance
🔗 Connect with Lex Borrero Instagram &ndash; https://www.instagram.com/lexborrero TikTok &ndash; https://www.tiktok.com/@lexborrero16
🔗 Join the You vs You Community https://linktr.ee/YOUVS.YOUPODCAST
#YouVsYou #DanielHabif #Perd&oacute;n #Prop&oacute;sito #Fe #Identidad #CrecimientoPersonal #Mindset #LexBorrero

Liz Hernandez: From Entertainment to Empowerment

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In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures.

Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures.
Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

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