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Under Pressure

Under Pressure is a podcast about business, family, and the pressure that comes with trying to do both well.

Podcast · By Cody Laughlin & Brian Alfaro · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
6
Latest publication
Sep 2, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which Is Better? (opens the original)

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    Should you rent or buy a home? For generations, homeownership has been part of the American Dream. But with higher home prices, mortgage rates, property taxes, maintenance costs, and the risk of becoming house poor, buying is not automatically the best financial decision. In this episode of Under Pressure, Brian Alfaro and Cody Laughlin debate renting vs. buying a home from the perspective of real estate investors who see the decision very differently. They discuss whether your primary residence

  2. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    What To Do If You're Feeling Burnt Out (opens the original)

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    Feeling burnt out but still showing up every day? Burnout does not always look like falling apart. Sometimes you are still working, providing, and handling responsibilities while feeling exhausted, irritable, disconnected, and mentally drained. In this episode, Brian Alfaro and Cody Laughlin break down the signs of burnout, why high-performing men often ignore them, and what to do when pushing harder stops working. They discuss burnout symptoms, work stress, mental exhaustion, productivity, boun

  3. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    How to Stop Measuring Your Life by Money (opens the original)

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    How much of your self-worth is tied to your income, net worth, career, or financial success? After hearing a successful investor describe losing several million dollars, Brian Alfaro and Cody Laughlin explore why men often use money as a scoreboard for their lives. The loss put the investor in a dark place until he realized that the things giving his life meaning were still there. He still had his family, faith, health, relationships, home, and the ability to rebuild. In this episode, Brian and

  4. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    How To Stop Caring What People Think (opens the original)

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    How much of your life is being shaped by people who do not have to live with your decisions? In this episode, Brian Alfaro and Cody Laughlin break down how fear of judgment, people-pleasing, social media, and the need for approval can stop you from speaking honestly, changing careers, starting a business, taking risks, and building the life you actually want. They explore why imagined criticism feels so powerful, why public failure can feel like an attack on your identity, and why other people’s

  5. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    How To Stop Quitting On Yourself (opens the original)

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    Why do we keep breaking promises to ourselves? In this episode, Brian Alfaro and Cody Laughlin explore why so many people struggle to stay consistent, why motivation always fades, and how your identity shapes the habits you keep. They discuss the psychology behind self-discipline, why people quit on themselves, and practical ways to build lasting habits without relying on motivation. If you've ever wondered why you can't stay consistent with the gym, healthy eating, your goals, or personal growt

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