What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms Fresh Take: Glen Henry, FATHER YOURSELF FIRST
Nov 28, 2025
Glen Henry, creator of Beleaf in Fatherhood and author of Father Yourself First, passionately advocates for intentional and compassionate fatherhood. In this enlightening conversation, he shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a nurturing father. Glen emphasizes the importance of mentorship and open dialogue on tough topics like race and safety. He also discusses breaking cycles of trauma, modeling real family dynamics, and the notion of 'fathering yourself first'—transforming inner dialogue to foster healthier parenting.
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From 'I Never Wanted To Be A Father' To Belonging
- Glen Henry describes growing up with a single mother and feeling like a tolerated child rather than part of the home.
- He changed his view of fatherhood after being welcomed into a youth pastor's household that modeled belonging and harmony.
Power Of Proof In Parenting
- Publicly showing family life proves what healthy parenting looks like more than words alone.
- Glen argues that living the messy truth invites others to imagine different family models.
Hard Race Talks In Real Time
- After George Floyd's murder Glen had to have a race and safety conversation with his young son and recorded it, drawing criticism.
- That conversation later showed its value when other children echoed Glen's messages at a playground incident.
