How to Raise Strong Sons: Redefining Men's Mental Health & Mentorship

How to Raise Strong Sons: Redefining Men's Mental Health & Mentorship

Author: Andrew Chavis June 21, 2026 Duration: 13:33

Happy Father’s Day. 🖤 What does it actually take to raise a strong son in today’s world? It goes way beyond financial support or physical strength—it requires real emotional intelligence, mental resilience, and healing.

In this incredibly raw and unfiltered episode of the State Podcast, host AC is joined by AJ to unpack the true weight and reward of modern fatherhood. AC shares his deeply personal journey to becoming a dad—from navigating the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn daughter to welcoming his son on November 2nd, 2025—and how surviving his own past mental health battles and suicide attempts completely shifted his perspective on legacy.

Together, they break down why men must prioritize their own well-being, break the stigma around therapy, and stop waiting for society to fix the gaps in our communities. This is a crucial call to action for better mentorship, stronger male role models, and building a literal village to raise the next generation of young boys, particularly within the Black community.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Prioritizing Your Well-Being: Why taking care of your own mental health is the first step to being a great dad.

  • Redefining Strength: Shifting the narrative from just money and muscles to problem-solving, perseverance, and emotional vulnerability.

  • The Power of the Village: Breaking down the breakdown in community and how mentorship and therapy can bridge the gap.

  • Building the Future: AC’s vision for a recurring, in-person community dedicated to supporting and equipping fathers.

Whether you’re a new dad, an expecting father, or a mentor leading the next generation, this conversation will challenge you to step into your purpose.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone. Help is available. Dial 988 in the US to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.


Andrew Chavis hosts The Lifestyle Plug, a business podcast that operates more like a live workshop than a lecture series. This is a direct feed from the trenches of entrepreneurship, where the focus is on actionable systems over abstract inspiration. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it actually means to build assets and create income streams, documenting the process in real time. You’ll get the unfiltered details behind closing deals, the strategic pivots when things stall, and the daily discipline required to turn skills into genuine ownership. The conversations are built around execution-sales, strategy, and the tangible lessons learned from both sudden wins and costly losses. By avoiding guru culture and theoretical fluff, this podcast serves as a practical playbook for anyone tired of just talking about ideas and ready to start building. The goal isn't just to inform, but to demonstrate the incremental steps toward financial freedom, making the journey of business building accessible and demystified. Tune in for a candid, no-BS look at how modern businesses are forged, one real move at a time.
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