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

Transforming Tragedy into Purpose: Youth Mental Health and Mentorship

In 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 Vulnerability
00:23 Meet Chris Coulter: A Journey of Grief and Action
00:59 The Impact of Loss: Maddie's Story
04:37 The Birth of Mentor Well
07:21 The Role of Mentorship in Youth Mental Health
13:01 Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose
20:33 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
21:18 Challenges and Misconceptions in Youth Mental Health
22:58 How Mentor Well Works
28:14 Chris Coulter's Personal Growth and Advocacy
34:27 Conclusion: Real Men Feel Community

Connect with Chris
The Mentor Well -- https://www.thementorwell.com/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoulterfinishline/

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