This is Chapter 2 of the Building Men Podcast! Episode 225

Alright folks, welcome to Chapter 2 of the Building Men Podcast.This episode is real. No fluff. Just truth.The last solo episode I recorded was Anthony’s eulogy in October 2024. Since then, life forced me to slow down, grieve, heal, and really ask myself what this podcast is meant to be moving forward. Losing my brother changed everything. It strengthened my family, reshaped my priorities, and made it painfully clear that this work matters.Chapter 2 is a rebirth.In this episode, I share where Building Men truly began—not as a podcast, not as a program, but as a kid in sixth grade searching for mentorship and a healthier model of masculinity. I talk openly about growing up with a father who was present but not a positive role model, about false masculinity, and about the quiet hunger many boys feel for guidance, purpose, and connection.I walk through the evolution of the Building Men program, the lessons young men actually need, and why becoming a man isn’t a moment—it’s a practice. Accountability, resilience, humility, leadership, discipline, and healthy habits don’t magically appear. They’re trained.This episode also honors Anthony—our time together on the podcast, the laughter, the long studio days, and the gift of being able to still hear his voice. It’s because of him that I’m continuing.I also introduce Stay in the Fight, a charity created in Anthony’s honor to provide access to therapy and mental health support for those who can’t afford it. Anthony looked invincible on the outside, but he struggled deeply—and too many people are fighting those battles alone.You can learn more about the charity here:👉 https://www.stayinthefight.am/Moving forward, Chapter 2 will focus on young men, parents, coaches, teachers, and anyone who cares about helping boys grow into strong, grounded men. We’ll talk about grief, failure, emotional strength, responsibility, character, and the habits that actually change lives.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it. Have one meaningful conversation this week. Tell the people you love that you love them.Find everything Building Men at:👉 https://www.buildingmen.ioInstagram: @building.menStay in the Fight: https://www.stayinthefight.am/This is Chapter 2.Go one step further than you thought you could.See you next time on Building Men.