In this powerful episode of Uncle Howie’s Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most critical building blocks of becoming a better man: self-worth. Howard opens up about his own journey—from a tough childhood filled with wounds and doubt, through military success and personal struggles, to learning what real self-worth actually looks like. He shares candid stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a 5-step action plan that any man—young or old—can use to start raising his value from the inside out. Whether you’re feeling stuck, battling old wounds, or just ready to level up, this episode is a wake-up call to stop coasting and start becoming the man your family, friends, and community need.What You’ll Learn: • Why self-worth and self-esteem aren’t the same thing • How your childhood wounds might still be shaping your self-image • The truth about success: Why money and status don’t fix worthlessness • 5 practical steps to build your self-worth starting today • The critical role of mentors, community, and serving others • Why your physical health directly impacts your mindset and confidenceThis episode is dedicated to all the men who know they’re capable of more—and are ready to take that first (or next) step. Share it with a man you care about.

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Uncle Howie’s Podcast, Howard speaks directly to the hearts of young men learning how to suffer well, rise again, and stay faithful to their calling—no matter what life throws at them.

Drawing from childhood memories of being bullied, the heroic intervention of a boy named Timmy, his time as a bodyguard in the military, and the crushing grief of losing his best friend, Howard shares a message every man needs to hear: you will suffer—but it doesn’t have to define you.

Whether you’re rebuilding your life, navigating loss, facing persecution, or just trying to grow up in a world that doesn't teach young men how to endure, this episode is your invitation to rise again. Howard offers practical, faith-driven advice on:

• Why setbacks don’t disqualify you—they forge you

• How to set goals and declare them to mentors who will hold you accountable

• What it means to live a sacrificial, purposeful life as a man

• How to prepare for suffering—and overcome it

• Why “morning by morning, His mercies are new” is the fuel for daily resilience

You don’t need to be perfect to be a protector. You don’t have to win every fight to be a warrior. And you don’t have to carry your pain alone.

📌 If you’ve ever felt lost, discouraged, or like you’ve dropped the ball—this episode is for you.

In this vulnerable and hard-hitting episode, Uncle Howie tackles the invisible epidemic holding so many men back, low self-worth. From his own broken past to his hard-earned breakthroughs, he shares what it’s like to carry shame, face your failures, and still take the first step toward becoming a man who lives sacrificially for others. This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a challenge. A call to write down your new identity. To forgive yourself. To own your story and move forward. Whether you’re fresh out of a jail cell or just stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, this episode is your reminder: you’re not as bad as you think. And today, you can start becoming the kind of man others can count on.