Episodes 96
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (18)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Real with Rocky, a podcast about being honest, being real, and just being human. Hosted by Rocky Garza, a trusted speaker, coach, and consultant with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, this show explores conversations we’re often afraid to have about identity, confidence, purpose, growth, and vulnerability. Through honest stories and practical insights, Rocky helps you reconnect with who you are so you can lead, work, and live with clarity and and conviction.


Learn more at www.rockygarza.com

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The In-Between: Just Be Human

May 06, 2026 3m

The pressure to perform your way through being alive is real. And most of us have been doing it for so long, we don't even notice anymore.We optimize. We refine. We show up steady. We process the…

S1E4 104: Rewriting Your Story with Guest Hance Taplin

Apr 29, 2026 35m

In this episode, Rocky sits down with entrepreneur and creative Hance for a deeply honest conversation about identity, belonging, and the stories we carry about ourselves. Together they unpack the…

The In-Between: Yes and Grow

Apr 08, 2026 5m

There are two voices most of us have heard our whole lives.One says: Be content. Be grateful. Accept who you are and stop reaching for more. The antidote to hustle culture is stillness. Just be happy…

S1E3 103: Creating with Community with Guest Jonathan Morris

Apr 01, 2026 51m

In this episode, Rocky sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Jonathan Morris for a reflective conversation about creativity, identity, and what it really means to build something that…

The In-Between: Somewhere in the Middle

Mar 27, 2026 4m

Rocky couldn't put down one idea: the good life isn't built at the edges. Not in hustle culture. Not in performative living. Not in the political certainty we cling to because the middle feels…

S1E5 102: The Rhythm of a Meaningful Life with Guest Robert Milam

Mar 18, 2026 37m

In this episode, Rocky sits down with entrepreneur and creative leader Robert Milam for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, work, family, and what it really means to live a human life. Together…

S1E1 The In-Between: The Paradox of Fatherhood

Mar 11, 2026 5m Bonus

Rocky couldn't stop thinking about a line,"We love deeply and show it poorly. And we called that fatherhood."In this In-Between episode, Rocky explores the gap between what many dads believe they're…

S1E1 101: The "Yes Girl" Effect with Guest Alex Cohen

Mar 04, 2026 47m

On this week's episode, I welcome guest Alex Cohen. We talk through the truth of being a "Yes Girl" and why that strength can also be a weakness that has the potential to open the door for growth...…

S1E1 000: Real with Rocky Trailer

Feb 26, 2026 2m Trailer

No polish. No pretending.Just real stories and real people showing up.This is Real with Rocky.See you next week.

The Cost of Carrying It All

Dec 24, 2025 54m

In this episode, Rocky sits down with entrepreneur and designer Matt Marciante for a raw conversation about ambition, pride, and the hidden costs of doing everything alone. They unpack the underdog…

The Guilt That Destroys Good Dads

Dec 10, 2025 1h 1m

In this candid conversation, Rocky and Temi unpack the unseen emotional weight many fathers and creatives carry but rarely name out loud. From dad guilt to under-belief to the pressure to be…

Hustle won't make you. Humanity will.

Nov 26, 2025 43m

Short Summary:In this conversation, Rocky and clothing designer Crespatrick de los Reyes explore the tension between creativity, obedience, and the pressure to “make it” on someone else’s timeline.…

Frownies Legacy: Like Mother CEO, Like Daughter CEO

Nov 12, 2025 46m

Helen Morrison on Leading with Love and LegacyWhen you step into a fifth-generation business, change takes courage—and heart. In this episode, newly appointed Frownies President and CEO Helen…

Helper, Hero, or Human?

Oct 29, 2025 43m

What if being the hero is what’s burning you out—and being human is what sets you free? Rocky and event planner Hunter Orcutt unpack the tension of business, marriage, and motherhood, and why “best”…

Turning Urgency Into Purposeful Action with Najee Ward

Oct 15, 2025 37m

Why This Conversation MattersIn this episode, Rocky and Najee Ward get honest about the ache between clarity and reality—the space where ambition meets responsibility. They explore how to pursue…

Leading From Overflow, Not Sacrifice Part 2 with Lydia Turner

Oct 08, 2025 34m

Why This Conversation MattersIn Part 2 of Rocky’s conversation with Lydia Turner, they dive deeper into what it means to lead from a place of overflow rather than sacrifice. Lydia shares her journey…

Leading From Overflow, Not Sacrifice with Lydia Turner

Oct 01, 2025 27m

Why This Conversation MattersRocky and Lydia Turner unpack the real tension leaders feel between resting in identity and striving for results. Lydia shares her shift from hustle-at-all-costs to…

From World Series to Personal Purpose Part 2 with Brandon Finnegan

Sep 24, 2025 27m

Stop Comparing, Start BecomingIn Part 2, we go deeper into identity, purpose, and the difference between arrival and becoming. Brandon and Rocky unpack strength, sensitivity, and the courage to…

From World Series to Personal Purpose with Brandon Finnegan

Sep 17, 2025 20m

Finding Worth Beyond PerformanceIn this episode, Brandon Finnegan—the first and only player to ever compete in both the College World Series and the Major League World Series in the same year—opens…

The Hidden Side of Faith Part 2 with Mukwenda Kandole

Sep 10, 2025 22m

What This Episode Is AboutWhat if faith isn’t about perfection, but about the willingness to try? In Part 2 of Rocky’s conversation with Mukwenda Kandole, they uncover what it means to redefine…

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