Dear Son,

Dear Son,

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  • Navigating Life's Challenges: The Fight Within | Ep 94

    In this episode of the Dear Son, Show, hosts D. Johns and Jey Blac delve into meaningful conversations about life, fatherhood, and the challenges they face. They discuss personal struggles, including health issues, aging parents, and the evolving dynamics of family leadership. The episode touches on themes of resilience, the importance of understanding one's 'why,' and the impact of personal battles on family and business. They also reflect on the balance between external motivations and internal well-being, emphasizing the significance of staying true to one's core values. Alongside personal anecdotes, they explore how pride, loyalty, and the need for self-accountability shape their journeys. The hosts conclude with aspirations for the show's growth and the importance of maintaining its integrity and message.


    00:00:00 Introduction to the Dead Son Show

    00:00:19 Hosts Introduction and Initial Banter

    00:00:47 Life Challenges and Family Situations

    00:03:23 Conversations with Dad

    00:05:23 The Fight of Life

    00:08:50 Business Ventures and Loyalty

    00:11:18 Impact on Family and Parenting Challenges

    00:15:36 Balancing Family and Business

    00:22:33 Reflecting on the Evolution of Our Message

    00:23:45 The Importance of Internal Motivation

    00:25:44 Balancing Determination and Well-being

    00:27:01 Learning from Life's Storms

    00:27:46 Confronting Passivity and Reclaiming Drive

    00:30:07 Standing Firm in Business Decisions

    00:32:56 The Struggle with Pride and Asking for Help

    00:36:24 The Value of Genuine Conversations

    00:40:41 Future Plans and Personal Growth

    00:42:42 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude


    Here are three key takeaways from this episode:


    1. **Family Dynamics and Communication**: The conversation delves into how current life struggles, such as personal and health issues, affect family dynamics. It highlights the importance of open communication within the family, especially with children, to help them understand changes and challenges.


    2. **Personal Growth and Reflection**: Both hosts discuss the need for personal reflection and growth. They emphasize the necessity of being still and introspective to understand life's bigger picture. This includes revisiting and standing firm on certain principles and decisions to avoid compromising their personal and family values.


    3. **Business and Life Balance**: The hosts touch on balancing business ventures with personal life. They share insights on how to stay true to their original motivations (their "why") and avoid getting sidetracked by external pressures. This balance is essential for maintaining their integrity and ensuring that their business goals align with their personal values and family well-being.



     #theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #LifeLessons #FamilyTalk #StayInTheFight #PodcastLife #Parenting #RealConversations #LifeJourney #FatherhoodJourney #Motivation #PersonalGrowth



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    44 min
  • This Is Why Your 2024 Resolutions Aren't Working | Ep 93

    In this episode of the Dear Son, Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac have candid conversations about fostering better family life and personal growth on the cusp of the New Year. They discuss the importance of lightening the load at home, being more active in family roles, the art of delegating responsibilities, and managing frustrations. They also delve into the significance of setting resolutions, staying true to them, treating goals as daily commitments, and having a healthier, more intentional lifestyle. Importantly, they highlight the cruciality of self-care, checking in on family and friends, and treating group efforts seriously. Moreover, they express their determination to make significant changes in their personal and professional life in the upcoming year.


    00:00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote

    00:01:35 Welcome to the DSR Show

    00:02:00 New Year Reflections and Resolutions

    00:02:20 The Problem with Resolutions

    00:03:09 Setting Goals and Focus for the New Year

    00:03:50 The Importance of Education and Follow Through

    00:05:31 Restoration and Learning to Ask for Help

    00:07:26 Diversification in Life and Business

    00:08:57 Lightening the Family Load

    00:19:07 The Importance of Time Allocation and Family Time

    00:21:37 The Struggle with Rest and Guilt

    00:22:23 The Dangers of Hustle Culture

    00:23:10 The Importance of Self-Care

    00:24:27 The Challenge of Overextension

    00:25:02 The Art of Saying No

    00:27:22 The Importance of Asking for Help

    00:27:26 The Consequences of Ignoring Health

    00:32:07 The Journey to Better Health

    00:36:11 The Importance of Treating Your Network Right

    00:38:50 The Power of Engaging with Your Circle


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    43 min
  • So Much to Shay... Shay | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 92

    In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts Jay Black and D John engage in significant, reflective discussions regarding the quotidian influences that shape their sons' characters and actions. Drawing lessons from current events, such as the Club Shay Shay interview controversy (without focusing on the actual dispute), they transition to personal parenting experiences unveiling implications of hasty conclusions and the significance of influence. Insights are shared on how teenagers' actions can lead to severe consequences while shedding light on recognizing their own influence over friends. The hosts consider the prevalence of passing quick judgments based on limited information, emphasizing the importance of hearing full stories before forming opinions.


    00:00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

    00:01:16 The Dear Son Show Begins

    00:01:37 NFL Sunday, Week 18 Discussion

    00:04:43 Analyzing the Current Events

    00:05:15 The Comedian Battle Situation

    00:11:41 The Impact of Popularity Over Truth

    00:14:32 The Role of Character in Defining Truth

    00:18:26 Navigating Friendships and Character Judgments

    00:21:20 The Expectations from Family and Friends

    00:25:00 Understanding Friendships and Disagreements

    00:25:52 The Importance of Truth in Relationships

    00:26:15 The Consequences of Being 'Loud and Wrong'

    00:26:49 Recognizing the Influence of Troublemakers

    00:27:46 The Role of Parents in Guiding Their Children

    00:29:05 Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Lessons

    00:34:07 The Impact of Actions on Personal Relationships

    00:34:44 The Influence of Environment on Behavior

    00:36:14 Reflecting on Past Mistakes and Lessons

    00:39:54 The Consequences of Teenage Pregnancy

    00:44:15 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements



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    51 min
  • The Court of Public Opinion Exposed: The Ugly Truth

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    In this free-flowing conversation, the two hosts discuss various socio-cultural and personal topics. They delve into the complexity of navigating life, addressing their journey with personal growth, authenticity, and their experiences as fathers. They reflect on the power of ego, the influence of people around them, the role of effective communication, expectations in relationships, and the significance of self-awareness. They touch upon the repercussions of false accusations, the impact of fabricated narratives, and the societal inclination to amplify negativity. An important aspect of their discussion is on the inherent difficulty of being human, the influence of external situations, and enduring societal pressures that often skew personal values. They also encourage open, candid conversations as a tool to improve understanding of oneself and others.


    00:00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation

    00:00:10 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Changes

    00:00:41 Discussing End of the Year Reflections

    00:00:49 Reminiscing About the Show's Evolution

    00:01:07 Appreciating the Journey and Acknowledging Challenges

    00:02:09 Sports Talk and Friendly Banter

    00:02:38 Official Show Introduction

    00:04:43 Discussing the Impact of Scandals and Controversies

    00:18:01 Reflecting on the Influence of Technology and AI

    00:24:22 Discussing Expectations and Misunderstandings in Relationships

    00:26:16 Desire for New Experiences and Physical Interaction

    00:26:43 The Game of Being the Catch

    00:27:16 Understanding Expectations and Communication

    00:28:15 The Power of Ego and Pride

    00:29:01 The Impact of People Around You

    00:30:11 Tolerance vs Acceptance

    00:31:21 The Importance of Genuine Conversations

    00:31:40 The Reality of Relationships

    00:32:18 The Challenge of Acceptance and Tolerance

    00:32:46 Re-evaluating Friendships and Relationships

    00:37:02 The Importance of Accountability

    00:46:34 Understanding Identity and Genuine Conversations

    00:48:46 The Importance of Growth and Progress

    00:53:53 Acknowledging Good Things and Progress


    Key Takeaways:


    1.     The hosts discuss the importance of understanding one's own uniqueness and identity in the face of societal influences. They emphasize that understanding who you truly are can guide your approach to relationships, decision-making, and personal growth.

    2.     The conversation highlights the significance of clear, open, and truthful communication in relationships, specifically, expressing one's actual truths without fear of how the other person may react. They suggest that such communication may prevent misunderstandings and build stronger bonds.

    3.     The hosts stress the fact that the individuals in one's immediate environment greatly shape their identity and behavior. They argue that one's interactions and experiences with these people substantially affect how they perceive themselves and the world.

    4.     The hosts explore the distinction between acceptance and tolerance in interpersonal dynamics. They suggest that while tolerance can be seen as coping with or enduring something, acceptance involves a more wholehearted and genuine embrace.

    5.     Lastly, the conversation unpacks the idea of living a life that's in conflict with one's public presentation. The hosts warn about the potential repercussions of such a conflicting lifestyle, encouraging listeners to live authentically and harmoniously with their public image.


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    55 min
  • Why Dads Need to Slow Down | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 90 #fatherhood #anxious #anxiety

    Sometimes you just need to slow down. In this episode, we discuss various personal experiences to emphasize the importance of slowing down in life. We got into our hectic daily schedules, balancing family and work, overcommitting to tasks, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. This conversation highlights the importance of effective communication within families and re-evaluating their priorities to maintain a healthy work-life balance.


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


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    #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem


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    1. Reveal trauma 


    2. Heal from trauma


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    39 min
  • Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned From My Kids | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 89 #fatherhood #top5 #studentteacher

    This platform focuses on lessons we’ve learned as men and how we apply them to fatherhood. Sometimes we need to take a step back and identify what we’re learning from our children. We used this episode to be very intentional about giving our children their flowers. The assignment was for each of us to bring five lessons to the episode, but we didn’t compare notes. Luckily, the lists didn’t overlap… so we’re really delivering the top 10 lessons we’ve learned from our children. 


    The episode is serious but delivered in a lighthearted manner. Laughter is good for the soul. It is amazing how much you can learn from your children when a little humility is applied. Too often the pressures of parenthood are self-inflicted. That is, we take it so seriously that we miss the beautiful moments of being present. As a father of 5, I can assure you that there is no play-by-play guide to always getting parenthood right. I have learned to renew my commitment to being better every morning. Little by little…bit by bit, I’ve noticed the growth.


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


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    #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem


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    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community


    1. Reveal trauma 


    2. Heal from trauma


    3. Help others through telling stories of it all



    “Better Men. Better Fathers.”



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    48 min
  • Fatherhood Is Overwhelming | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 88 #fatherhood #pressure #overwhelmed

    The fatherhood journey has emotional phases. We should talk about that more. At some point, just being resilient isn’t enough. I encourage all fathers to find safe spaces to emotionally dump the toxins within. That’s what this episode was for me. If you feel a way, process that feeling. When necessary, seek professional help.  


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


    “20 Life Prompts that Facilitate Effective Parenting” (eBook) - https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1


    DSN Merch Store: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital


    #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem


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    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community


    1. Reveal trauma 


    2. Heal from trauma


    3. Help others through telling stories of it all



    “Better Men. Better Fathers.”



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    50 min
  • Your Purpose Will Be Attacked | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 87 #fatherhood #parenting #generations #legacy #resilience

    Purpose is heavy and often looks foreign to others. Stay the course. 


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


    “20 Life Prompts that Facilitate Effective Parenting” (eBook) - https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1


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    #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem


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    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community


    1. Reveal trauma 


    2. Heal from trauma


    3. Help others through telling stories of it all



    “Better Men. Better Fathers.”



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    59 min
  • I Went Too Far | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 86 #fatherhood #parenting #generations #legacy #transparency

    Dear son, I went too far! We don’t discuss this often, but I was once a child. Not only was I a child, but a very stupid one at different phases. Well, maybe not a stupid child, but if you isolated certain actions and behaviors, you could easily classify me as stupid-adjacent.  This was a very lighthearted discussion, and it the message is impactful. Yes, those two seemingly opposing concepts can be simultaneously true. Enjoy the banter, but don’t miss the jewels. 


    We took advantage of this safe space to evaluate how far the apple fell from the tree. We take parenting seriously, but sometimes we need a quick reminder that we didn’t always have life figured out. We still don’t have life figured out. We departed the hypocritical role of the know-it-all dad and evaluated life through the lens of grace. That’s the beauty of having transparent meaningful conversations with someone that will hold you accountable. Sometimes collectively searching for answers yields collateral benefit beyond the desired solutions. That’s how this platform works, and I pray that you find value here. 


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


    “20 Life Prompts that Facilitate Effective Parenting” (eBook) - https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1


    DSN Merch Store: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital


    #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem


    Follow James: 

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    Follow the show:

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    Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:


    1. follow this podcast, 

    2. turn on auto-downloads,

    3. give this podcast a 5-star rating, 

    4. leave a stellar written review, and

    5. share this content with someone who needs it.



    The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com



    Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: 


    Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co


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    Other social media: 


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    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community


    1. Reveal trauma 


    2. Heal from trauma


    3. Help others through telling stories of it all



    “Better Men. Better Fathers.”



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    54 min
  • The Torch is Yours | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 85 #fatherhood #parenting #generations #legacy

    Dear son, the torch is yours! I think every proud father looks forward to the day when he knows his son is ready to the lead the family. There’s no generic timeline for this transition of authority, and the path is nuanced for each scenario. What does the preparation look like? Do fathers and sons even discuss this in advance or do most wait for an untimely life event to thrust the weight of patriarchy onto an unsuspecting son.  


    I also want to believe that my son will be ready, yet this conversation caused me to question whether I’m fully prepared to receive the responsibility from my father. He is a great man and led the household with integrity, under the fear of God. The challenge was me. I didn’t always want his information as he attempted to impart it. Even with the information gap, his example was more than enough for me to understand the basics of manhood and fatherhood. 


    We took advantage of this safe space to evaluate how we want our sons to honor the family legacy. There were several gaps identified between where we are and where we want to be. That’s the beauty of having transparent meaningful conversations with someone that will hold you accountable. Sometimes collectively searching for answers yields collateral benefit beyond the desired solutions. That’s how this platform works, and I pray that you find value here.


    This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it.


    We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. 


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