A Father's Story of Mental Health, Loss, and Resilience
Transforming Tragedy into Purpose: Youth Mental Health and Mentorship
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant has a heartfelt and hopeful conversation with Chris Coulter, a father, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth mental health. Chris shares his personal journey of grief and transformation after losing his daughter Maddie to suicide. He discusses the impact of his loss on his life and the creation of The Mentor Well, an online mentoring service designed to support young people through life's challenges.
Chris emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and the need for honest conversations to help teens navigate their struggles. He also offers insights into the importance of parental role and the misconceptions around youth mental health and suicide.
00:00 Introduction: Embracing Vulnerability
00:23 Meet Chris Coulter: A Journey of Grief and Action
00:59 The Impact of Loss: Maddie's Story
04:37 The Birth of Mentor Well
07:21 The Role of Mentorship in Youth Mental Health
13:01 Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose
20:33 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
21:18 Challenges and Misconceptions in Youth Mental Health
22:58 How Mentor Well Works
28:14 Chris Coulter's Personal Growth and Advocacy
34:27 Conclusion: Real Men Feel Community
Connect with Chris
The Mentor Well -- https://www.thementorwell.com/
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoulterfinishline/
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Chris Coulter
Father / Entrepreneur / Youth Mental Health Advocate
Chris Coulter is a father, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth mental health. After losing his daughter Maddie to suicide, he dedicated his life to creating change—supporting schools, families, and communities through honest conversations and accountability. He's the founder of The Finish Line Group and MentorWell, helping business owners build lasting legacies while mentoring the next generation. Chris leads with compassion, believes in second chances, and measures success by the lives he's helped lift.
