Fatha Torch: Be the Dad You Wish You Had

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Fatha Torch: Be the Dad You Wish You Had episodes

December 31, 2022 Emotional Exhaustion: Coping with the Stress of Fatherhood
Ep. 10 Emotional exhaustions amongst men can lead to depression and suicide. It is essential to recognize our mental exhaustion and make sure we are taking care of ourselves and our loved ones who are suffering in silence.
I am here to offer support and to listen to my brothers and sisters. I want to help them find healthy outlets to cope with anxiety and stress and to be the dad they wish they had. My mission is to help you reclaim their power and to prevent you from taking your own life. I am willing to provide a light in your darkest times and listen to whatever is on your heart.
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December 04, 2022 Overcoming the ”You Ain’t Shit” Narrative in Co-Parenting
Ep. 8 As the father of nine children, I've been through a lot. From being told I'm not worth the skin I'm in to having my child kept from me. I'm constantly reminded of how I'm not a "real man" or that I'm not going to amount to anything.
Here's what I cover in this episode:
1. What are the consequences of a father being told "You Ain't Shit" by their child's mother?
2. What are the double standards in regard to male and female parenting?
3. How can parents work together to provide the best development for their children?

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CREDITS
Hosted by Rah
Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy
The Other Side of Depression with Carl Binger & Joel Lesses
Letter to My Youngest Son | Fatha Torch
I Want My Skin Back: living with BPD | Living the Front Seat Life

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34 min
November 20, 2022 Letter to My Youngest Son
Ep. 7 Young men today are depressed, lonely, low self-esteem, withdrawn, angry, confused. I was talking to my son this morning about his self-esteem, and he told me that he thinks he's average. I had to explain to him that he is worthy of my love and that he is not a mistake.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. The importance of talking to your children about self-esteem, self-worth, and love.
2. How a child's low self-esteem can impact their future.
3. The power of being a father and the responsibility that comes with it.

CONNECT WITH FATHA TORCH
Follow Fatha Torch on Spotify
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CREDITS
Hosted by Rah
Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy
The Other Side of Depression with Carl Binger & Joel Lesses
Handle Stress Before It Handles You | Living the Front Seat Life Podcast
Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession

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24 min
October 30, 2022 The Other Side of Depression with Carl Binger and Joel Lesses
Episode 5 Depression doesn't discriminate - even successful, high-functioning people like Carl Binger and Joel Lesses suffer from it. In this episode of Fatha Torch, they open up about their experiences with depression and how they've found ways to cope and thrive.
"Is he just dumb or is it something deeper?"
Depression is a serious issue that many people face, but don't often talk about. For men, depression can be especially difficult to deal with due to societal expectations. Journaling and talking to trusted friends or counselors can be helpful in managing depression.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Depression is often misunderstood and carries a negative stigma.
2. Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, not just one event or situation.
3. Depression can be helped by journaling, talking to friends or a therapist, and participating in poetry or other forms of art.

RESOURCES:
Fatha Toch Live Event November 12th 6pm at Charleston House 120 East Main Street, Rochester, NY

Persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh), is a continuous, long-term (chronic) form of depression. You may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless, lack productivity, and have low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy.

Unraveling Religion on Apple Podcasts
Surviving Depression Podcast on Spotify

ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Carl Binger Counselor - LMHC
The father of two sons and the husband of one wife; Carl is the father of one wife and two sons. Having served as a Counseling Pastor at his home church from 2016-2018, Carl began his own private practice on February 14th of this year, specializing in helping individuals who struggle with depression. Carl was under the influence of depression for two years prior to getting the help he needed in the form of medication in 2006. It has been Carl's mission, ever since that time, to help those who struggle alone, to raise awareness about the perils of depression, and to break the stigma associated with depression and its treatment. Having been a counselor since 2014, Carl dreams of eventually running a large counseling center to help those who suffer from depression daily.

Joel David Lesses: Director, Counselor at Education Training Center; Writer and Poet; Podcast Producer, Unraveling Religion.
Joel Lesses professional background is in educational psychology and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress, as well as its effects on them, such as homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization. It is his goal to transform mental health distress into a spiritual marker as well as an opportunity for existential growth. Additionally, Joel is actively involved in Poetry and Literature, both as an educator and a poet, through writing workshops, poetry roundtables, poetry, and the publication of a manuscript.

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CREDITS
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Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks

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41 min
October 16, 2022 Spiritual Side of Fatherhood / Unraveling Religion with Joel Lesses
Episode 4 Unraveling Religion podcast host Joel Lesses sits down with Rah to discuss the personal life of fathers and the spiritual side of parenting. Rah expresses his deep desire to improve the quality of life for fathers, and children and the true meaning of 'Fatha Torch.'
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About Joel Lesses:
Born in Buffalo, NY, Joel David Lesses who has lived in Nepal and Israel, is a poet expressing the landscape of our existence, capturing the mystical elements of our human being. World religion, poetry, spirituality, meditation, encompassing the makeup of our mind and life. The crux of his own journey is the manifestation of questions and answers to his own koan “What is the matter with me?” revealing the individual and universal aspects of our inherent and potent creativity. Everything is flux. Everything is poetry. Other passions include the intersection of poetry, spirituality, science, and phenomenology shared and disparate in the human experience, and transformative power of self-inquiry and introspection through contemplative and meditative practices with a belief that the fundamental transformation of individuals and our collective comes through barreling inward, relentlessly, the question, "Who am I?" or "What am I" or "What is the matter with me?" the latter being his question which after years of examination, shattered a false sense of self. Joel was previously voted ‘Buffalo’s Best Poet’, founded WNY’s ‘Ground and Sky Poetry Series’, and created the podcast Unraveling Religion, which explores world mysticism and spirituality. His autobiography, Odyssey of Autumn’s Breath, is in-progress, and combines much of his life’s poetry with prose.

About Unraveling Religion Podcast:
'These mystical and practical discussions are explorations of spirituality and its relation to religion and psychology, with questions always. Beyond a specific religion or spiritual practice; what do we share, what do we have in common? These talks are a work in progress evolving our rich inner life, including reflections on religious texts, poems, art, and what is common in our human experience enhancing understanding of our relationships: with ourselves, with one another, and with the world we share.'

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50 min
October 02, 2022 The Father’s Role in a Child’s Development
Episode 3 I'm an advocate for fathers. I think it's important that we be more available to our children and make an effort to bond with them. Our role in their cognitive, social and emotional development is crucial, and we need to be more present in their lives. Unfortunately, many fathers are absent, either physically or emotionally. But when we are active in our child's life, they will turn out more well-rounded and stable.
"When you feel good, they feel good. When you're happy, they're extremely happy. And when you're sad, they feel guilty every day."
In this episode, you will learn:
1. The role of fathers in a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
2. The importance of fathers being emotionally available to their children.
3. Why a mother's role is just as important as the father's role.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession
Qualities of a Father with an Ungrateful Child

Connect with me:
Instagram: @FathaTorch
Website: www.fathatorch.com

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Credits:
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30 min
September 18, 2022 Qualities of a Father with an Ungrateful Child
Episode 2 If you are a father of an ungrateful child who is trying your best to keep your cool, this episode is for you. As the man of the house, you should be honored and respected, but we all know that doesn't always happen in this social climate.
In this episode Ra explains some of the most important qualities of being a father and under which circumstances you should walk away in order to prevent emotional or even physical damage.

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26 min
September 04, 2022 Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession
Episode 1 If you're looking for a way to be self-aware, become more emotionally available to your children and heal from a broken relationship with your own father than the Fatha Torch podcast is for you.
Rah discusses how the concept of being "broken" can lead to a path of self-destruction and how to avoid pitfalls of fatherhood. Through his story you'll realize that fatherhood is not broken, but the traditions of fatherhood have been gravely destroyed.
Here's a breakdown of what is covered:
[00:00:01] - Comparing yourself to your father.

[00:01:55] - Is fatherhood broken?

[00:07:00] - Lessons from being a young father of nine.

[00:15:38] - The mindset of broken.

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34 min
August 22, 2022 Be the Dad You Wish You Had
F.A.T.H.A. T.O.R.C.H. is an acronym meaning: fathers are the highest authorities teaching of rooted cultural heritage.
Host Rah is on a mission to help you be the dad you wish you had. Weekly topics include self-love, raising sons vs daughters, the child support system, emotional trauma from toxic relationships, societal injustices and reentry after incarceration. New episodes every other Sunday starting September 4th.

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About Fatha Torch: Be the Dad You Wish You Had

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FATHA TORCH is the podcast to help you cope with the anxiety and stress of fatherhood so that you can be the dad you always wish you had. Each episode is an open discussion about fatherhood and the…