A.F.A.R Absent For A Reason

On January 6th, 2021, we witnessed an insurrection live from the screens of our television. It is clear that there are two Americas, one for people of color and another for white people. Staying sane this day and age is challenging. Dr. Daniels talks about what we can do to protect our peace. In his words, we can not allow this moment to make us hate White people. We are better than that. Hear more of what he had to say in this episode..

Our view of the world was shaped by the pain and joys we have experienced. This is why we must be attentive to the lens we use to navigate it. Being able to recognize which lens we are using is integral to our survival. Each decision we make is connected to the views of someone who's entered our lives. Dr. Daniels discusses how you can remain in control of your destiny while remaining aware of your glasses prescription. In his words, others' views of you, especially those you really care about, naturally will become your prescription until you decide that you are not going to allow the negative aspects of their views to destroy you.

Your Dreams & Goals Have Your Name On Them, and a Process

Every dream and goal has a price. Dr. Daniels shares his thoughts on how we can prepare ourselves for the process while remaining aware of its importance. In his words, your dreams and goals have your name on them, and a process that comes with them. Don’t forget about the process.

The day will come when your loved ones are going to want answers. It is not going to be easy to respond to the questions they may ask.  

Can you love yourself enough to answer their questions and accept the pain that surfaces concurrently? You are not your mistakes. If you are willing to accept all of you, the positive and negative, you can answer these questions. There are no perfect answers. The best answers come from your heart. 

Check out this conversation between Coach Leonard and one of our Dads, Kariem McCormick, as Kariem shares his journey of fighting to get his daughter back and finding the strength to answer the difficult questions that his daughter may want to ask.

To persevere is to continue moving forward. We have no choice but to move forward in life. The question is, how will you move forward?

Will you move forward with power? Or will you continue to give it away to the illusions of defeat? In this episode, we are going to hear the story of Lorenzo, a Father's Uplift Dad who kept pushing and moving forward with power in a quest to reunify with his daughter. 

Lorenzo had every reason to give up, but he kept persevering until he saw a light at the end of the tunnel. Lorenzo developed his own formula of winning, of claiming victory, because he did not want to give up.

Can a couple survive infidelity? Can we overcome infidelity? How do you resist temptations? What actually is behind those temptations?

These are fundamental questions to answer when discussing the topic of infidelity and today we're breaking 'em all down. We know for certain that infidelity is devastating and people will experience a wide range of emotions such as feelings of betrayal, anger, guilt, shame, etc. We all know it can be very frustrating and challenging navigating through infidelity, but today Leonard and Charles are touching on how to navigate those emotions while your relationship or marriage is on life support.

Today we sit down with Eli and Tarik to hear their perspectives on growing up Black in America, covering topics such as racism, experiences with police, and more. Listen in to hear their unique perspectives on what it's like to be Black in America.

Today we sit down with a young man by the name of David Andrade, currently a student earning his Bachelor's in Social Work and applying for Masters in Social Work programs.

David himself never knew his father. Together, we break down the struggles of growing up fatherless, the topics of abuse and trauma and pain, and more.

Imagine getting that call and having a caseworker come into your home and tell you what you need to do to get your children back, or for them to leave you alone. Let us assure you, the world does not end at that moment. Let's talk about it. Navigating child welfare can be difficult, and we are here to talk it through. 

Conrad Robinson, a child welfare worker and fatherhood practitioner himself, joins us to provide some tips on how to navigate this daunting scenario.

Charles sat down with Joseph to discuss fatherhood in Indian Country. Joseph isn’t a father himself. However, pulling on the memories of his grandfather and father, he shares his thoughts about fatherhood in Indian Country from his experience as a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Together, we explore father absenteeism in Indian Country, as well as other problems that ensue within the family. We walked away from the conversation with a realization that we are different and yet similar. Tune in to hear his thoughts about fatherhood, as well as culture, and the power we have to create our own. 

Joseph is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Obama Fellow, & an Architect.