Ever feel like your dad was more competitor than coach? Or like your parents raised you with love—but also a load of pressure?In this episode, we get real about the quiet tension that builds between parents and sons as boys grow into men. From tough love that cut too deep, to fathers who saw challenge instead of change, we’re unpacking the real roots behind the drama. Is it generational? Cultural? Or just emotional stuff no one talked about?Whether you’re raising kids now or still working through how you were raised, this one's for you. Let’s break the cycle—without losing our cool.Send us your questions and/or topic suggestions hereLike, share, follow and rate the podcast! Read the weekly BLOG: https://noirpoised.wixsite.com/noirpoisedpodcast Youtube: @noirpoisedpodcastInstagram: @noirpoisedpodcastTwitter: @noirpoised *This podcast is for conversation and reflection only. We’re not licensed therapists or medical professionals. The stories and perspectives shared here are based on personal experience and should not replace professional advice. If you’re struggling or need guidance, we encourage you to seek help from a qualified therapist or mental health professional.
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The NOIRPOISED podcast is a front-row seat to the real conversations Ruth & Sam have off-mic—now shared so you can grow from them too. If you’re building a career, raising kids (or co-parenting), caring for aging parents, healing old patterns, and still chasing purpose, this is for you.Each episode goes beyond talk to transformation: we unpack the echoes of childhood that shape adult relationships, challenge outdated norms, and practice unlearning so we can relearn what’s true. Expect candid stories, evidence-minded insights, and practical takeaways you can use that week—on communication, boundaries, money, intimacy, leadership, and legacy.We belie...