Episode 22 – Jamel Moore discusses the right mindset for a good father

● Jamel Moore background information [01:55]

● Jamel explains that he is a father of three. One son is 24 years old, and two daughters, one with 20 years and the other with 18 years.

● What is fatherhood? [02:57]

● Fatherhood is the ability to provide not only financially, but also wisdom and what you have gone through that should not happen to your kids.

● What it takes to be a good father [04:02]

● Jamel explains that you need to know yourself to be a good father.

● Jamel’s childhood experience [08:44]

● Jamel did not have the opportunity to enjoy being a child because his parents were addicts.

● The mindset change for fathers [11:28]

● Back in the day, fathers were more concerned about putting food on the table. This was because they did not have the information that we have today.

● The difference between a father and a black father [15:01]

● There are things that black fathers have to teach their children that other races don’t. There are also traumas that black men have to go through that other races don’t.

● Generational curses [16:16]

● Jamel explains that many people are not aware of their generational curses. However, these curses can be stopped with the right mindset.

● How mental health is affecting our fathers [23:19]

● People need to check their mental health. There is a stigma that if you see a therapist, there is something wrong with you.

● How to prepare for the role of fatherhood [26:20]

● The only road map for the role of fatherhood is to prepare to be a better you.

● Jamel’s advice to young fathers [30:50]

● Fathers need to be open to change. Fathers need to know that there is always a better way.

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