Fatherhood in New York: Masculinity, Marriage, and Raising the Next Generation w/ Scott Leach

This episode of the I Am Dad Podcast is a masterclass in perspective, memory, and meaning. Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes longtime friend and respected fatherhood practitioner Scott Leach for an expansive conversation rooted in New York City’s five boroughs and shaped by decades of work with fathers and families. Scott shares his personal daddy story, reflecting on early separation, childhood anger, sports as an outlet, and the moment his understanding of fatherhood shifted through evidence, accountability, and love. From there, the conversation widens into the complexities of doing fatherhood work in New York—where geography, culture, transportation, and community identity all shape how fathers show up. Together, Braswell and Leach unpack masculinity, marriage, toxic narratives, community mentorship, faith, and the generational impact of the 1980s on today’s fathers. They explore why children need to see healing, why community men still matter, and why fatherhood work is ultimately about supporting healthy children—not choosing sides. This is not a theoretical discussion. It is lived experience, honest reflection, and practical wisdom for anyone committed to strengthening families in real-world conditions.

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Fatherhood in New York: Masculinity, Marriage, and Raising the Next Generation w/ Scott Leach is an episode from I Am Dad by Kenneth Braswell.

This episode is 59:04 long.

This episode was published on Jan 18, 2026.

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