The Business of Life with Dr King

Why a trusted adult can change a young person’s path— how The MentorWell builds that bridge with Chris Coulter (Canada)


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The most powerful support isn’t always advice—it’s being heard by someone who truly understands. We sit down with entrepreneur and father Chris Coulter to explore how The Mentor Well pairs young people with mentors who’ve lived through similar challenges and can offer the rare combination of empathy, clarity, and practical tools. Instead of replacing therapy or policing from home, this approach builds a trusted, confidential space where teens and young adults can unpack pressure from school, identity questions, family change, or the noise of social media and leave with skills they can use the same day.

Chris explains why parents—out of love—often jump into “fix it” mode and how that can shut conversations down. Mentors do it differently: they ask whether a teen wants a “feel it” or “fix it” conversation, teach core elements of emotional intelligence like self‑awareness, self‑regulation, empathy and conflict repair, and celebrate small wins to build durable confidence. Matching by lived experience is the key. Whether it’s navigating divorce, a tough exam result, orientation questions, or the “now what?” after university, mentees see a real person who made it through—and that makes their own next step believable.

We also talk about what today’s families have lost as extended networks fade and comparison culture grows. The Mentor Well’s six‑month model gives time for trust to deepen and for practical habits—like writing down one daily win—to rewire how progress is measured. The aim isn’t dependency; it’s capability. Chris shares moving transformations and the deeply personal origin of the project: a tribute to his daughter Maddie, whose legacy fuels a mission to reach teens before crisis. If you care about youth mental fitness, mentoring, and real‑world life skills, this conversation offers a clear, humane blueprint.

If this resonates, subscribe, share with a parent or educator who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find these tools. Explore resources or get in touch at thementorwell.com.

Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita King

Teach me to live one day at a time
with courage love and a sense of pride.
Giving me the ability to love and accept myself
so I can go and give it to someone else.
Teach me to live one day at a time.....


The Business of Life
Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King
Original Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time"
written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita King

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The Business of Life with Dr KingBy Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King