Meditations on Becoming a Man

A Guide to Building Value, Purpose, and Connection in Your Life

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Young men are struggling, but licensed therapist and celebrated author Jor-El Caraballo is here to help. This collection of powerful, thought-provoking meditations and reflections gives young men guidance and space to deal with difficult topics, reinforce their purpose, build stronger connections, support their mental health, and better understand what it truly means to be a man.

Young men everywhere are asking the same question: What does it mean to be a man?

Meditations on Becoming a Man combines thoughtful reflections with practical advice, allowing you to contemplate what manhood means, understand yourself more clearly, and build healthy relationships rooted in respect and honesty. Covering topics like identity, purpose, mental health, confidence, healthy masculinity, and more, this book is your roadmap to navigating the real pressures young men face today.

Whether you’re looking for answers, direction, or just a place to start, this book is the pathway to a stronger, healthier relationship with manhood. Make sense of who you are—and who you want to become—with Meditations on Becoming a Man.

About the Author

Wini Lao

Jor-El Caraballo is a licensed therapist and cofounder of Viva, a multi-state mental health practice. Caraballo received a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and MA and EdM degrees in psychological counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University. He has been featured as a mental health expert across many magazines and websites, including Mind Body Green, Men’s Health, Healthline, Insider, Self, and more, sharing advice and insight on self-care, interpersonal relationships, dealing with trauma, and more.

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Wini Lao

Jor-El Caraballo is a licensed therapist and cofounder of Viva, a multi-state mental health practice. Caraballo received a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and MA and EdM degrees in psychological counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University. He has been featured as a mental health expert across many magazines and websites, including Mind Body Green, Men’s Health, Healthline, Insider, Self, and more, sharing advice and insight on self-care, interpersonal relationships, dealing with trauma, and more.

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  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (November 10, 2026)
  • Runtime: 5 hours and 54 minutes
  • ISBN13: 9781668190821

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