A Father's Story of Mental Health, Loss, and Resilience

Transforming Tragedy into Purpose: Youth Mental Health and MentorshipIn this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant has a heartfelt and hopeful conversation with Chris Coulter, a father, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth mental health. Chris shares his personal journey of grief and transformation after losing his daughter Maddie to suicide. He discusses the impact of his loss on his life and the creation of The Mentor Well, an online mentoring service designed to support young people through life's challenges. Chris emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and the need for honest conversations to help teens navigate their struggles. He also offers insights into the importance of parental role and the misconceptions around youth mental health and suicide.00:00 Introduction: Embracing Vulnerability00:23 Meet Chris Coulter: A Journey of Grief and Action00:59 The Impact of Loss: Maddie's Story04:37 The Birth of Mentor Well07:21 The Role of Mentorship in Youth Mental Health13:01 Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose20:33 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence21:18 Challenges and Misconceptions in Youth Mental Health22:58 How Mentor Well Works28:14 Chris Coulter's Personal Growth and Advocacy34:27 Conclusion: Real Men Feel CommunityConnect with ChrisThe Mentor Well -- https://www.thementorwell.com/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoulterfinishline/Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel Website | http://realmenfeel.orgAuthentic AF Community | http://realmenfeel.org/groupYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel#RealMenFeel ep 363