46 The Mistake That Destroys Fathers ft. Kenneth Braswell

Fatherhood isn't just about parenting. It's about the kind of man I become. In this DadicatedJoe episode with Kenneth Braswell, we explore a deeper idea that has challenged how I think about fatherhood. Kenneth argues that many efforts to "fix fatherhood" miss the real issue. The problem isn't that men don't know how to parent. It's that many men do not know how to be men. Most of us were never taught the life skills that help us become grounded, responsible, powerful men we were meant to be, and our children and partners need.  We talk about growing up without a father, the patterns that lead men to disengage from their families, and why treating dads like boys often pushes them further away. We discuss how fatherhood is as much a community issue as it is a personal issue, so we can stop blaming men for not knowing how to be great husbands and fathers and instead build a society that encourages and supports men to become their best self. Kenneth also challenges one of the most common stereotypes about Black fathers and shares research showing that African American dads are often among the most engaged in day-to-day parenting. 👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/ Being Dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe About Kenneth Braswell Kenneth Braswell is the CEO of Fathers Incorporated and Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. He's touched millions of dads in over three and a half decades of national leadership, he has delivered more than 900 speaking and training engagements across 34 states and five countries, reaching over one million individuals. His work includes authoring books, hosting the I Am Dad Podcast, and leading innovative fatherhood campaigns. Honored by Oprah Winfrey on the OWN Network and recipient of the 2024 Leaphart Fatherhood Award from Morehouse College, Braswell is a powerful voice for Black fathers and families. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Tracy, and their loving family. Website: https://fathersincorporated.com/ceo/ Listen to the I Am Dad Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-dad/id1638594601  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethbraswell/?hl=en