I've Had Enough | Dads Are Tired | Ep 215 | The Dear Son, Show

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Stop Being Everyone’s Fixer: Protect Your Health, Family & Purpose | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open up about feeling spread too thin, frustration from a lack of reciprocity, and how being dependable can lead others to exploit your time and energy. They discuss setting firm boundaries, prioritizing health, family, and the platform, and learning to be “selfish” for self-preservation without becoming a selfish person. D. Johns shares lessons from his corporate past about overextending, how unaddressed stress can spill into other relationships, and why communicating needs matters before resentment builds. The conversation also touches on letting people fall off if they don’t fit your priorities, and the value of trusted friends who genuinely ask how you’re doing. 00:00 Setting New Priorities 00:58 Show Intro and Catch Up 01:53 Feeling Spread Too Thin 05:52 Consideration and Reciprocity 12:17 Breaking Point and Cutting Ties 14:42 Health First and Letting People Fall Off 16:34 Hard Lessons Build Grit 19:05 Red Flags and Emotional Suppression 22:38 Frustration Spilling Over 24:23 Selfishness For Survival 25:40 Speak Up Before You Snap 27:10 Career Goals And Boundaries 28:00 Marriage Needs Clarity 29:12 Corporate Burnout Story 31:51 Birthday Email Blowup 36:15 Dependability Gets Exploited 39:40 Stop Spoiling People 41:02 Real Friends Check In 42:55 Trust And Proximity 45:23 Signs And Confirmation 46:26 Episode Wrap Up #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy