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Episode Synopsis
What does healthy manhood look like when the world tells men to hide their emotions?
In this episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, Bryan Butler sits down with Ashanti Pettaway — husband to Amanda Raquel, father of three, counselor at Optimum Joy Clinical Counseling, and founder of A Clearer View — to explore:
- Redefining manhood through faith and emotional honesty
- Lessons from 16 years of marriage and fatherhood
- Grieving loss and leading with empathy
- The difference between strength and control
- How faith guides emotional healing
- Why “A Clearer View” exists to build mentally and spiritually healthy people
⚠️ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast/video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan.
Connect with Ashanti:
email: [email protected]
https://optimumjoy.com/therapist/ashanti-pettaway/
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Connect with Bryan:
IG: linkedin.com/in/bryanbutlerstudio
LI: instagram.com/bryanbutlerstudio
Work With Me: bryanbutlerstudio.com
In this episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, Bryan Butler sits down with Ashanti Pettaway — husband to Amanda Raquel, father of three, counselor at Optimum Joy Clinical Counseling, and founder of A Clearer View — to explore:
- Redefining manhood through faith and emotional honesty
- Lessons from 16 years of marriage and fatherhood
- Grieving loss and leading with empathy
- The difference between strength and control
- How faith guides emotional healing
- Why “A Clearer View” exists to build mentally and spiritually healthy people
⚠️ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast/video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan.
Connect with Ashanti:
email: [email protected]
https://optimumjoy.com/therapist/ashanti-pettaway/
_____________
Connect with Bryan:
IG: linkedin.com/in/bryanbutlerstudio
LI: instagram.com/bryanbutlerstudio
Work With Me: bryanbutlerstudio.com
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