Fatha Torch: Be the Dad You Wish You Had

Ep. 7 Young men today are depressed, lonely, low self-esteem, withdrawn, angry, confused. I was talking to my son this morning about his self-esteem, and he told me that he thinks he's average. I had to explain to him that he is worthy of my love and that he is not a mistake.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. The importance of talking to your children about self-esteem, self-worth, and love.
2. How a child's low self-esteem can impact their future.
3. The power of being a father and the responsibility that comes with it.
 
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Hosted by Rah
Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks
 
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy
The Other Side of Depression with Carl Binger & Joel Lesses
Handle Stress Before It Handles You | Living the Front Seat Life Podcast 
Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession
 
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Episode 6 Does toxic masculinity impact on a man's mental health? Carl Binger and Joel Lesses have some theories.
In this episode you'll learn
1. How men and women experience and cope with depression differently2. The influence of rap music on mental health and depression3. The importance of nature and wilderness in mental health and depression
4. Who has the best chicken wings, Buffalo or Rochester, NY
Fatha Toch Live Event November 12th 6pm at Charleston House
120 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 
RESOURCES:
Book: Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd Jones 
Living the Front Seat Life Podcast hosted by Coach Kelly Marie
Need someone to talk to confidently? Call the free Crisis Lifeline at 988
 
 CRAZYWISE – Documentary Film (crazywisefilm.com)
 
ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Carl Binger Counselor - LMHC, Podcast Host
Surviving Depression Podcast on Spotify 
Having served as a Counseling Pastor at his home church from 2016-2018, Carl began his own private practice on February 14th of this year, specializing in helping individuals who struggle with depression. Carl was under the influence of depression for two years prior to getting the help he needed in the form of medication in 2006. 
Joel David Lesses: Director, Counselor at Education Training Center; Writer and Poet; Podcast Producer, Unraveling Religion.
Unraveling Religion on Apple Podcasts 
Joel Lesses professional background is in educational psychology and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress, as well as its effects on them, such as homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization. 
 
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CREDITS
Hosted by Rah
Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks
 
Other Episodes You'll Enjoy
Is He Dumb or is it Something Deeper? with Carl Binger & Joel Lesses
Unraveling Religion with Joel Lesses
Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession
 

Episode 5 Depression doesn't discriminate - even successful, high-functioning people like Carl Binger and Joel Lesses suffer from it. In this episode of Fatha Torch, they open up about their experiences with depression and how they've found ways to cope and thrive.
"Is he just dumb or is it something deeper?"
Depression is a serious issue that many people face, but don't often talk about. For men, depression can be especially difficult to deal with due to societal expectations. Journaling and talking to trusted friends or counselors can be helpful in managing depression.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Depression is often misunderstood and carries a negative stigma.2. Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, not just one event or situation.3. Depression can be helped by journaling, talking to friends or a therapist, and participating in poetry or other forms of art.
RESOURCES:
Fatha Toch Live Event November 12th 6pm at Charleston House 120 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 
 
Persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh), is a continuous, long-term (chronic) form of depression. You may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless, lack productivity, and have low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy.
 
Unraveling Religion on Apple Podcasts 
Surviving Depression Podcast on Spotify 
 
 
ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Carl Binger Counselor - LMHC
 The father of two sons and the husband of one wife; Carl is the father of one wife and two sons. Having served as a Counseling Pastor at his home church from 2016-2018, Carl began his own private practice on February 14th of this year, specializing in helping individuals who struggle with depression. Carl was under the influence of depression for two years prior to getting the help he needed in the form of medication in 2006. It has been Carl's mission, ever since that time, to help those who struggle alone, to raise awareness about the perils of depression, and to break the stigma associated with depression and its treatment. Having been a counselor since 2014, Carl dreams of eventually running a large counseling center to help those who suffer from depression daily.
Joel David Lesses: Director, Counselor at Education Training Center; Writer and Poet; Podcast Producer, Unraveling Religion.
Joel Lesses professional background is in educational psychology and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress, as well as its effects on them, such as homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization. It is his goal to transform mental health distress into a spiritual marker as well as an opportunity for existential growth. Additionally, Joel is actively involved in Poetry and Literature, both as an educator and a poet, through writing workshops, poetry roundtables, poetry, and the publication of a manuscript. 
 
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Produced & Edited by JazzCast Pros
Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks

Episode 4  Unraveling Religion podcast host Joel Lesses sits down with Rah to discuss the personal life of fathers and the spiritual side of parenting. Rah expresses his deep desire to improve the quality of life for fathers, and children and the true meaning of 'Fatha Torch.'
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About Joel Lesses:
Born in Buffalo, NY, Joel David Lesses who has lived in Nepal and Israel, is a poet expressing the landscape of our existence, capturing the mystical elements of our human being. World religion, poetry, spirituality, meditation, encompassing the makeup of our mind and life. The crux of his own journey is the manifestation of questions and answers to his own koan “What is the matter with me?” revealing the individual and universal aspects of our inherent and potent creativity. Everything is flux. Everything is poetry. Other passions include the intersection of poetry, spirituality, science, and phenomenology shared and disparate in the human experience, and transformative power of self-inquiry and introspection through contemplative and meditative practices with a belief that the fundamental transformation of individuals and our collective comes through barreling inward, relentlessly, the question, "Who am I?" or "What am I" or "What is the matter with me?" the latter being his question which after years of examination, shattered a false sense of self. Joel was previously voted ‘Buffalo’s Best Poet’, founded WNY’s ‘Ground and Sky Poetry Series’, and created the podcast Unraveling Religion, which explores world mysticism and spirituality. His autobiography, Odyssey of Autumn’s Breath, is in-progress, and combines much of his life’s poetry with prose.
 
About Unraveling Religion Podcast:
'These mystical and practical discussions are explorations of spirituality and its relation to religion and psychology, with questions always. Beyond a specific religion or spiritual practice; what do we share, what do we have in common? These talks are a work in progress evolving our rich inner life, including reflections on religious texts, poems, art, and what is common in our human experience enhancing understanding of our relationships: with ourselves, with one another, and with the world we share.'
 
 
 

Episode 3 I'm an advocate for fathers. I think it's important that we be more available to our children and make an effort to bond with them. Our role in their cognitive, social and emotional development is crucial, and we need to be more present in their lives. Unfortunately, many fathers are absent, either physically or emotionally. But when we are active in our child's life, they will turn out more well-rounded and stable. 
"When you feel good, they feel good. When you're happy, they're extremely happy. And when you're sad, they feel guilty every day."
 In this episode, you will learn:
1. The role of fathers in a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development.2. The importance of fathers being emotionally available to their children.3.  Why a mother's role is just as important as the father's role.
 
Other episodes you'll enjoy:Is Fatherhood Broken? A Father’s Confession
Qualities of a Father with an Ungrateful Child Connect with me:Instagram: @FathaTorchWebsite: www.fathatorch.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review, rating or a token of appreciation: 
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Episode 2 If you are a father of an ungrateful child who is trying your best to keep your cool, this episode is for you. As the man of the house, you should be honored and respected, but we all know that doesn't always happen in this social climate. 
In this episode Ra explains some of the most important qualities of being a father and under which circumstances you should walk away in order to prevent emotional or even physical damage. 
 
 
 

Episode 1 If you're looking for a way to be self-aware, become more emotionally available to your children and heal from a broken relationship with your own father than the Fatha Torch podcast is for you.
Rah discusses how the concept of being "broken" can lead to a path of self-destruction and how to avoid pitfalls of fatherhood. Through his story you'll realize that fatherhood is not broken, but the traditions of fatherhood have been gravely destroyed.
Here's a breakdown of what is covered:[00:00:01] - Comparing yourself to your father.[00:01:55] - Is fatherhood broken?[00:07:00] - Lessons from being a young father of nine.[00:15:38] - The mindset of broken.
 
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Music "Lover's Rock" by All Good Folks

F.A.T.H.A. T.O.R.C.H. is an acronym meaning: fathers are the highest authorities teaching of rooted cultural heritage.Host Rah is on a mission to help you be the dad you wish you had. Weekly topics include self-love, raising sons vs daughters, the child support system, emotional trauma from toxic relationships, societal injustices and reentry after incarceration. New episodes every other Sunday starting September 4th.