Show Notes
What if the key to raising confident sons isn't protecting them from discomfort, but intentionally creating it? DJ Logory, creator of the Be That Guy coaching program, works daily with young men aged 18-26 who struggle with direction, confidence, and connection. In this eye-opening conversation, he reveals what he sees when boys reach adulthood - and what parents can do today to change that trajectory. DJ challenges the modern parenting instinct to make everything easy. Instead, he advocates for "controlled friction" - strategic discomfort that builds the self-respect and resilience boys desperately need. From waking themselves up to handling rejection, these small challenges compound into unshakeable confidence. In this episode, you'll discover: Why discipline isn't about punishment - it's about making hard choices when easy ones are available The dangerous impact of isolation and social media on boys' development (and what to do about it) How to have the "dinner conversation" that transforms your relationship with your son Why your son's anger might actually be directed at himself, not you The simple habits (reading, exercise, sleep) that build self-love from the inside out Why sharing your own vulnerable moments creates the deepest parent-child connection This conversation will shift how you see your son's behaviour and give you practical tools to support him in becoming a man who genuinely loves what he sees in the mirror. Listen now and discover how small improvements today create the confident, emotionally intelligent young men we need tomorrow. Guest: DJ Logory, Creator of Be That Guy Coaching ProgramEpisode Length: ~50 minutesTopics: Conscious parenting, raising boys, emotional intelligence, building confidence, discipline, parent-child connection
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