A.F.A.R Absent For A Reason

Apr 05 2023
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Welcome to the A.F.A.R Podcast, brought to you by Fathers UpLift, the world's first Preternal Mental Health Clinic & Substance Abuse Facility. Our podcast is about providing strategies and insights to help you manage your emotions, navigate parenthood, and prioritize the mental health of People Of Color. Our team of experts and guests will guide you through the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood while sharing practical tools and resources to help you thrive. Tune in and join the conversation! Interested in being a guest on A.F.A.R? Email us @[email protected]

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61: Power of Mentorship - (The Charles & Samantha Effect)

Apr 05 2023 62 mins  
In this inspiring episode of the A.F.A.R Podcast, we focus on the importance of mentorship for Black individuals. Join us as we explore the transformative impact of mentorship, its potential to uplift and empower, and its significance in fostering personal and professional growth within the Black community. Throughout the episode, we'll discuss the following: The role of mento

60: Black Media and Entertainment - "Queen Vassar"

Mar 29 2023 40 mins  
Join us on the A.F.A.R Podcast this week as we continue our commitment to consistently releasing episodes every Wednesday at 11 am! In today's episode, we're excited to welcome guest host Athena Davis to explore the representation of People of Color (P.O.C) in Media and Entertainment. Together with Athena, we'll take a deep dive into the historical context of P.O.C repr

59: Black Feminism - "What!! You don't need a man?"

Mar 22 2023 46 mins  
In this week's episode of the A.F.A.R Podcast, we're back and better than ever! Join us every Wednesday at 11 am as we delve into fascinating discussions on mental health, parenthood, and the unique experiences of People of Color. This week, we're honored to have Athena Davis as our guest, a prominent voice in the world of Black feminism. Together with Athena, we'l

58: Social Worker On the Ground - "D.C.F vs. FUL"

Mar 02 2023 43 mins  
Welcome to the Afar Podcast! In this episode, we’ll be discussing the challenges faced by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Boston and the impact on families and children in need. We’ll explore high caseloads, a lack of resources, racial disparities, transparency and accountability concerns, and slow reunification with families. To help us understand these compl

57: All About Love - "Can Men Express Love?"

Mar 02 2022 35 mins  
This week the Fathers' Uplift team discusses love, self-love, and the importance of expressing your love and your appreciation of others. Love isn't always such an easy emotion for us men to show due to influences of culture and perceptions of "masculinity." Today we discuss how to not be afraid to show love to others as men, which helps us to open up to our peers, our communi

56: Exploring Who We Are

Feb 19 2022 40 mins  
This week the Fathers' Uplift Team discusses cultural identity, the meaning of our cultural roots, backgrounds, nationalities, and what factors influence and shape our view of each other’s cultures. This is another episode of our Kings' Dilemmas series, helping Kings navigate the dilemmas they face as leaders so they can make the best decisions for themselves, their family, and t

55: The Do’s and Don’t in High School - "FUL Youth Speaks"

Nov 17 2021 40 mins  
Welcome Back to AFAR. In today’s episode, Father’s UpLift Youth Tariq, Jhakari, Robert, Christian, and Jason engage each other freely and authentically, speaking truth on topics that interest them. This week, the boys are discussing their high school experiences, posing questions to each other such as:  What was/has been your experience in high school?  How much

54: Music Making and Relationships

Oct 27 2021 35 mins  
Welcome Back to AFAR. In today's episode, Host David and three of our youth - Tariq, Jason, and Christian - engage each other freely, authentically, and step out of their comfort zones as young men, speaking truth on topics that interest them. They offer perspectives to their peers and listeners and provide tools that will help them make the best decisions for themselves, at home,

53: WebMD

Oct 08 2021 29 mins  
This week the Fathers' Uplift Team discuss personal health and the actual importance of routine medical care. For some reason, it's easy for us men to neglect our health. Don't do it though. You'll thank yourself later.  It's another episode of the Kings' Dilemmas series, helping Kings navigate the dilemmas they face as leaders so they can make the best decisions for themselve

52: Weed - "Do you even Smoke bro?"

Sep 22 2021 21 mins  
Welcome back to AFAR. In today’s episode, Father’s Uplift youth, Tariq, Jhakari, Robert, Christian, and Jason, engage each other freely, authentically and step out of their comfort zones as young men and speak truth on topics that interest them. Today, they discuss the issue of smoking weed and pose questions to each other to offer perspectives to their peers and