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In this episode of Boy Man King, Coach Crump and Chizzy sit down with Chris McBride, founder of From Boys to Gentlemen, for a raw and powerful conversation on healing, fatherhood, and emotional transformation.

Chris shares his journey from childhood trauma and family absence to emotional intelligence, leadership, and mentorship—revealing how men can break generational cycles and reclaim their true identity. This conversation challenges men to confront their pain, take ownership of their growth, and build stronger relationships through faith, community, and self-awareness.

If you’ve ever struggled with anger, identity loss, emotional numbness, or fatherhood challenges, this episode will show you how healing starts with honesty and accountability.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Why most men struggle with vulnerability and emotional honesty
- How to turn pain and trauma into purpose
- The role of mentorship and community in men’s healing
- How to lead with humility, discipline, and faith
- The mindset shifts needed to rebuild family and self

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Guests:  
https://www.instagram.com/theking_coach/  
https://www.instagram.com/chizzybda/ 
https://www.instagram.com/mcbrideinstitute/

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Step Outside Yourself: Why Men Stay Stuck in Cycles
Keywords: personal growth for men, breaking toxic cycles, self-awareness

3:39 – From Conflict to Co-Parenting: Healing Broken Family Dynamics
Keywords: co-parenting success stories, healing after toxic relationships, fatherhood redemption

5:09 – The Hidden Struggles of High-Performing Men
Keywords: men’s mental health, emotional intelligence, vulnerability in men

11:04 – Escaping Addiction to Comfort: Weed, Sex & Distraction
Keywords: self-sabotage recovery, emotional avoidance, overcoming addiction

13:05 – It’s Not My Fault, But It Is My Responsibility
Keywords: personal accountability, emotional maturity, men’s self-development

14:21 – Why So Many Men Fear Vulnerability
Keywords: why men struggle to open up, breaking emotional barriers, men and therapy

18:03 – Turning Anger Into Purpose: How to Reframe Emotion
Keywords: emotional mastery, turning pain into purpose, therapy for black men