I Am Dad

I Am Dad

By Kenneth Braswell

The I AM DAD. Podcast is an exploration of fatherhood insight, information, and inspiration for dads, their families, the people who love, and those that support them.

11/16/25

Mentoring for Legacy: Matt Stevens on Building Young Black Male Futures Through Purpose and Perseverance

On this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Matt Stevens, a nationally recognized mentor, educator, and leader in youth development and fatherhood engagement. A former Army veteran turned mentoring visionary, Matt shares Read more

11/09/25

Reclaiming Black Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Identity with Dr. Darren Moore

In this thought-provoking episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, Kenneth Braswell sits down with Dr. Darren Moore, a nationally recognized expert in men’s mental health, fatherhood, and family therapy. As a Clinical Professor and Associate Director of TraiRead more

11/02/25

Chris James on Black Boys, Mental Health, and the Power of Feeling Over Functioning

In this powerful episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Chris James, a nationally recognized spoken word artist, TEDx speaker, mental health educator, and founder of Creative Connections. As a father of seven and the visionarRead more

10/26/25

David Mandel on Why Systems Must Stop Blaming Mothers and Stop Ignoring Fathers

In this profound episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell sits down with David Mandel, internationally recognized expert on domestic violence and child safety, and author of Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers. As the founder of tRead more

10/19/25

How Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Public Health Collide: A Conversation with Dr. Dominick Shattuck

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Dr. Dominick Shattuck, a community psychologist, researcher, and thought leader in men's health and masculinities. From recounting a terrifyingRead more

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