You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist

I sit down with three remarkable gentlemen to discuss the complexities of black fatherhood in America. Speaking from their hearts, Adam, Mike and Jeremiah share how it has shaped their characters to embrace the responsibilities, challenges, and blessings of fatherhood. They critically examine societal norms, narratives, and myths that keep black families in survival mode, and explore what it truly means to “do your best” as a parent.

As the conversation unfolds, we touch on the concept of generational curses versus generational choices. Are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our ancestors, or do we have the power to make different decisions and break free from the cycle? We delve into the importance of hope and resilience in the black community, highlighting the need for healing and self-awareness to overcome past traumas and societal limitations.

Join us as we navigate through the complexities of fatherhood, resilience, and societal expectations. How can parents empower themselves and their children to break free from the constraints of generational curses and embrace a future filled with hope and possibility?

Adam B. Coleman is the Author of “Black Victim To Black Victor”, Op-Ed Writer, Public Speaker, host of the “Breaking Bread” video series, and the Founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. Adam is a columnist for Human Events, a frequent contributor for The New York Post and has articles published in Newsweek, The Telegraph, The Federalist, The Epoch Times, Daily Mail, The Post Millennial, Unherd, The Publica, ScoonTV, Free Black Thought, Life News HQ & Human Defense Initiative. Substack

Twitter: @wrong_speak

Michael David Cobb Bowen is a Stoic writer, data engineer and author of the award-winning blog Cobb. He has been published in Newsweek and was a regular NPR contributor, host at Cafe Utne, founder of the Conservative Brotherhood, Rights Universal and Free Black Thought. His online writing projects on political, cultural and philosophical subjects reach back over 23 years. His latest project, Stoic Observations, can be found at mdcbowen.substack.com. 

Jeremiah Wallace is a health coach and founder of RenewYou Health & Fitness. Over the last seven years, he has supported his clients to achieve renewal in their bodies, minds and behaviors. He is also host of the podcast Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience. As a stepparent himself, Jeremiah supports stepfamilies and those that are facing the complexities that exist within the blended family unit. His desire is for parents to have the clarity, competence and conviction necessary to lead well and to walk in purpose for their families. https://linktr.ee/jeremiahwallace

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 00:00 Start

[00:00:21] Fatherhood myths and realities.

[00:06:09] Fatherhood and personal growth.

[00:11:13] The impact of fatherlessness.

[00:12:13] Importance of family structure.

[00:16:33] Fatherhood myths and misconceptions.

[00:22:10] Family dynamics and relationships.

[00:27:13] Parenting challenges and gender dysphoria.

[00:31:20] Generational curses.

[00:33:09] Fatherhood and challenging stereotypes.

[00:39:13] Living a life without hope.

[00:41:25] Learning from privilege vs. trauma.

[00:45:56] Generational curses.

[00:51:17] Getting out of survival mode.

[00:56:21] Learning from parental struggles.

[00:57:15] Building discipline and success.

[01:03:33] The breakdown of marriage.

[01:06:11] Commitment and relationship standards.

[01:09:47] Shame and celebrity culture.

[01:14:44] Impact of fathers on daughters.

[01:20:21-01:20:32] Crisis of identity and values.

[01:24:37] Ancestry and identity crisis.

[01:26:08] Parental Responsibility and Guilt.

[01:30:13] Forgiveness and self-improvement.

[01:34:24] Gender crisis and community dialogue.

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