Father Yourself First: Glen Henry on Becoming the Dad Your Family Needs

Teko Bailey interviews fatherhood creator and author Glen Henry about one central truth: you cannot lead your family well until you learn how to father yourself first. Glen explains how many men try to show up strong for their wives and children while neglecting their own inner work, emotional health, and identity. Glen shares the personal journey that led to his new book, Father Yourself First, including the early years of marriage and fatherhood where unmet expectations, unprocessed pain, and pressure quietly shaped how he showed up at home. Rather than blaming circumstances, Glen describes the moment he realized leadership in the home begins with responsibility for your inner world. The conversation explores what it means for men to slow down, build self-awareness, and confront patterns learned from their own upbringing. Glen and Teko talk about emotional presence, repairing when you get it wrong, and why consistency matters more than perfection in fatherhood. They also discuss calling and content creation, where Glen explains why saying one clear thing repeatedly builds trust more than chasing visibility. His conviction is simple: men don’t need more information, they need formation. Glen closes by encouraging men to stop outsourcing their growth, do the internal work God is inviting them into, and lead their families from a place of wholeness rather than exhaustion. (00:00) Why fathering yourself comes first (02:10) The story behind Father Yourself First (06:45) Early marriage and unmet expectations (12:30) Emotional presence vs performance (19:40) Owning your inner work (27:15) Consistency over visibility (34:50) Repairing and returning as a father (42:10) Final challenge to men Glen Henry is a husband, father, author, and creator known as Beleaf Mel. Through Beleaf in Fatherhood, he helps men navigate marriage, parenting, emotional health, and identity with honesty, faith, and responsibility. His work challenges men to lead from the inside out, starting with personal ownership and growth. Follow Glen Henry (Beleaf Mel): Website: https://beleafinfatherhood.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeleafInFatherhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beleafmel Book: Father Yourself First Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Websitehttps://tekobailey.com/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@iamtekobailey Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iamtekobailey Production, Distribution, and Marketing by MassifKroo.com Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices