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PARALLEL PARENTING: WITHOUT THE DRAMA What happens when two parents love their child but simply cannot get along? In this episode of The Men's Lounge LA Fatherhood Series , Sir Frederick and Coach Chriss explore parallel parenting—a structured approach that can help reduce conflict, create clearer boundaries, and keep children from being caught in the middle. This conversation looks at what parall...

"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." — Paul Boese visit: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ When someone you love breaks your trust, something inside you goes quiet. You want to believe them when they say they're sorry. But your heart has its own memory, and it doesn't forget because the words were pretty. If your partner is truly trying to make things right, you m...

"Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." — Maya Angelou visit: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ Trust is like a favorite coffee mug. When it breaks, you can glue it back together — but it takes time, care, and gentle hands. If you've hurt the person you love, you may wonder if things will ever feel safe again. Here's the good news: they can. Not overnight, and no...

Veterans/RSS HONORING OUR VETERANS: Their Service. Their Sacrifice. Their Stories. What happens when our veterans return home and face challenges with homelessness, mental health, and rebuilding their lives? Sir Frederick and Coach Chriss welcome Leo Cuadrado , Executive Director of New Directions for Veterans and retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain. In this conversation, we explore the organization...

"Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let go of what you thought your life should look like and embrace what it actually is." – Unknown You've spent years building something — a career, a business, an education path. But lately you wake up with a heavy feeling in your chest. This path doesn't fit anymore. And you've invested so much time, money, and energy. How do you know when it's time to q...

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." – Dorothy Thompson Your teenager wants purple hair. Your child refuses vegetables. Your partner lets the kids stay up late on weekends. Every day you face the same choice: fight or let it go. And you're exhausted from trying to figure out which battles actually matter. When you're in the middle of parenting, every choice feel...

"A strong relationship isn't about agreeing on everything. It's about handling disagreements with respect." – Unknown You're at the grocery store. Your child asks for candy. You say no. Then your partner walks over and buys it anyway — right there, in front of your kid, completely undermining you. In that moment you have a split-second decision: say something now, let it go, or smile and pretend y...

THE TRUF BROS: ON MASCULINITY. The Men’s Lounge LA is on the road in Chicago — The Chi — with comedian D. Patrick and Ray “The StormBreaker” Gage for a raw, unscripted conversation about manhood, responsibility, strength, vulnerability, culture, and what masculinity looks like today. This is not a rehearsed panel. Comedian D.Patrick and Ray did not receive the questions in advance. We challenge th...

SUCCESSFUL CHILD SUPPORT: WHAT DOES IT REALLY LOOK LIKE? We’ve talked about the frustration, the financial pressure, the court system, and the emotional weight many fathers experience with child support. But in this episode of The Men’s Lounge LA Fatherhood Series , Sir Frederick and Coach Chriss change the conversation. What does successful child support actually look like? Is it simply making a...

10 Rules Every Father Should Follow — Part 2 #childsupportdrama #selfgrowth #mentalhealth The Men’s Lounge LA * In Part 1, we focused on preparation. In Part 2, we focus on character . Because a father can understand the paperwork, know the court order, and document everything—and still hurt himself if he cannot manage his emotions, communicate effectively, and stay focused on what his children ne...

“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Unknown visit: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ for more You missed the school play because you needed a mental health day. You said no to volunteering in the classroom because you’re already overwhelmed. You let your kids watch more TV than usual because you just couldn’t do another activity. And now? You feel like the worst paren...

“In parenting partnerships, it’s not about who’s right. It’s about what’s right for the child you both love.” – Unknown find more of these @: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ You think kids should earn screen time. Your partner just hands them the iPad whenever they ask. You believe in natural consequences. Your partner swoops in to rescue them from every mistake. You want organic food and early b...

10 Rules Every Father Should Follow — Part 1 The Men’s Lounge LA** In Part 1, we focused on preparation. In Part 2, we focus on character . Because a father can understand the paperwork, know the court order, and document everything—and still hurt himself if he cannot manage his emotions, communicate effectively, and stay focused on what his children need. Sir Frederick and Coach Chriss complete t...

“Your child doesn’t need you to be their friend. They have plenty of friends. What they need is a parent who loves them enough to guide them.” – Dr. Shefali Tsabary visit for more: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ Here’s a question that keeps so many parents stuck: Should you be strict or should you be cool? You want your kids to talk to you about everything. You want to be the parent they run to,...

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose peace over staying in a war zone—even when that war zone is your home.” – Unknown visit for more: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ Hey friend, let’s talk about something heavy that’s been sitting on your heart. You’re lying awake at night asking yourself the same question over and over: “Should I stay for the kids, or is leaving actually better for...

"If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." — Thomas Jefferson visit for more: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ You keep ending up in the same situation. Different person, same problems. Different relationship, same ending. And you wonder: "Why does this keep happening to me?" Here's the hard truth: If your relationships keep failing in the same...

IS MASCULINITY DEAD?!?!?! (Pt.3) #selfimprovement #lifelessons #manhood #selfgrowth The Men’s Lounge LA is on the road in Chicago — The Chi — with comedian D. Patrick and Ray “The StormBreaker” Gage for a raw, unscripted conversation about manhood, responsibility, strength, vulnerability, culture, and what masculinity looks like today. This is not a rehearsed panel. Comedian D.Patrick and Ray did...

IS MASCULINITY DEAD?!?!?! (Pt.2) #selfimprovement #lifelessons #manhood #selfgrowth The Men’s Lounge LA is on the road in Chicago — The Chi — with comedian D. Patrick and Ray “The StormBreaker” Gage for a raw, unscripted conversation about manhood, responsibility, strength, vulnerability, culture, and what masculinity looks like today. This is not a rehearsed panel. Comedian D.Patrick and Ray did...

IS MASCULINITY DEAD?!?!?! (Pt.1) #selfimprovement #lifelessons #manhood #selfgrowth The Men’s Lounge LA is on the road in Chicago — The Chi — with comedian D. Patrick and Ray “The StormBreaker” Gage for a raw, unscripted conversation about manhood, responsibility, strength, vulnerability, culture, and what masculinity looks like today. This is not a rehearsed panel. Comedian D.Patrick and Ray did...

"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die." — Malachy McCourt watch more here: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ You love them. But you resent them too. Maybe it's your partner. Your parent. Your sibling. Your friend. You care about them. But there's hurt between you that hasn't healed. And every time you see them, you feel it. Resentment is slow poison. It doesn't k...

"Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds."— Unknown visit: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ for more You wouldn't eat garbage every day and expect to feel healthy. But most people feed their minds garbage thoughts every single day—and wonder why life feels so hard. Toxic thoughts poison everything. Your confidence. Your relationships. Your pa...

Visit for more medication: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ ""Be careful how you talk to yourself. You are listening." — Unknown You talk to yourself all day long. And most of the time, you don't even notice. But that internal dialogue—the constant conversation in your head—is shaping your entire life. It's time for an attitude audit. Time to listen to what you're really saying to yourself. Becaus...

"Sometimes you outgrow people who were only meant to walk with you for part of the journey." – Unknown check out the inspirational corner @: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/ You changed. Maybe you got healthy. Maybe you started therapy. Maybe you stopped drinking, started praying, or finally decided you deserved better. And the people who used to fit your life? They do not fit anymore. The jokes a...

"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about." – Unknown read the full meditation here: https://detroitbodymindsoul.com/meditations/july-20-2026 You are the one everyone calls. When things fall apart, they text you. When they need help, they knock on your door. When they are sad, scared, or stuck, you show up. You listen. You...

10 Things Men Should Keep Private! 1. Your Next Move Not every plan needs an audience. Some people clap for you publicly while quietly hoping you fail. Move in silence. Let results make the noise. 2. Your Emotional Struggles Not everyone deserves access to your pain. Be honest—but be selective about who you open up to. Seek wisdom, not sympathy. 3. Your Self-Doubt Every man battles uncertainty. Bu...