164: The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World

Are your kids resilient enough to thrive in today’s world? Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez dive deep into the secrets of raising mentally tough, confident, and capable kids in a world that feels increasingly fragile. Drawing from hard-learned lessons as fathers and leaders, Jason and Gabe break down how to foster grit, resilience, and independence in your children while staying true to your family’s values. If you’re a dad looking for real, actionable advice to lead your family in the face of modern challenges, this episode is for you. Want to take your role as a father and leader to the next level? Start by building discipline in your fitness! Take our quick training program quiz and get a 7-day free trial of the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/. Designed to help busy dads stay strong, focused, and ready for whatever life throws their way. This is Episode 164 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, where no-nonsense advice meets authentic conversations for men who are all about family, integrity, and hard work. Whether it’s on the mat at Jiu-Jitsu, crushing CrossFit WODs, or building character around the dinner table, Jason and Gabe connect with listeners who strive to better themselves every day. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to raise amazing kids while balancing the demands of work, fitness, and family, this episode will leave you fired up and ready to act. Watch now, and learn how to guide your kids to be strong, resourceful, and ready for anything. Masculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating Incels?: https://youtu.be/li70iz1NaDY?si=uboCjP1q4Yc2qzSA Take our Training Program Quiz and get a 7-Day Trial to the TH App here: https://th.fit/ Code: JKPODCAST for 50% off Lab Work at Blokes: https://blokes.co/jkpodcast Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=en Never Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/ NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/ Chapters: 0:00 Classic Movies vs. Modern Trends 2:01 Struggling with Gen Z Slang 5:25 Why Guys Tease Their Friends 7:17 Are Schools Failing Boys? 11:05 Emotional Intelligence in Relationships 13:02 Men vs. Women in Dating 16:48 The Power of Men’s Communities 18:31 Loneliness is Crushing Men 21:41 Why Dads Matter 23:24 Single Parenting Struggles 26:36 From Gang to Air Force Path 31:41 Support Others’ Weight Loss 33:11 Celebrate Small Wins 36:02 Water Training & Kid Podcasts 37:25 Parenting: Burden or Joy? 40:56 Sleepless Nights, Priceless Rewards 42:28 Raising Teen Daughters 45:35 Building Deeper Connections with Kids 46:58 Being a Dad is Hard but Worth It 50:11 Parenting Changes Everything 51:50 Kids and Sleep Challenges 55:01 Stress of Live Events 56:29 Keep Growing, Stay Motivated