There are a lot of factors that can impact a father's ability to connect with their children, but one of the most common is penitentiary. Most fathers, when they get imprisoned, they’re denied the opportunity to bond with their children. This can result in children going to the streets or becoming rebellious towards their mother as they try to fill in for their absent father. Fathers are key figures in the lives of their children, and it is important for them to be fully involved and visible in their children’s lives.

Joined the conversation with JJ Johnson, the operation manager of Miracle Club. Johnson was previously working for Central City concern, Golden West HRR program (Housing Rapid Response). At Miracle Club, he works as a supervisor over mentors who deal with people struggling with addiction. They have a recovery house, and it houses eight men and one house manager. 

During the episode, Johnson shares how losing his son to drugs after coming out of jail inspired him to help the community. We also dive into the importance of fatherhood, taking responsibilities, and adjusting your parenting strategies to create positive change.  

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:41] What in for you in today show

[03:01] Statistic around men mental health and wellbeing  

[06:03] Why men self-help resources are limited in the society 

[08:17] A bit about Johnson career background  

[11:13] How Johnson was released from penitentiary as parole 

[12:50] How losing his oldest son to drugs inspired him to help people  

[18:21] Fatherhood and the importance of reconnecting children with their fathers 

[21:37] Planting positivity in the young generation  

[23:35] Using social media to create a positive change that children can tap into 

[27:01] The reasons some fathers chose not to be involved 

[20:19] Adjusting your parenting and taking responsibility as a parent 

[34:23] Being honest with yourself and taking time to listen 

Notable quotes 

• “You don't know what you can do unless you continue trying to be better.”
• “There is the power behind pain, turn your pain to power.”
• “Children feel pain when people push their pain aside to focus on personal prosperity.”
• “If you plant good seed in the minds of the younger generation, they will spread like everything else.”
• “When you’re running from something you’re running to something.”
• “Taking time to listen will make you a good listener.”

About the show;

Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.

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