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Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. In this episode...We go deep talking about:Why fatherhood and masculinity shouldn't be locked at as toxic Learn...

Today's guest is Karen BrodyWe go deep talking about:How to repair your intimate relationship and build trust againAs a man, learning to see and appreciate a woman for who she is rather than trying to fix how she functionsThe difference between emotional dumping and emotional sharingWhy it's vital to join a men's group, locate a coach, or even seek professional helpProper communication methods wit...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. I was on Scott Ramage's podcast, Brotherhood of Fatherhood yesterday, talking about doing the right hard things...

Today's guest is Todd Adams. We go deep talking about:Dealing with conflict and other difficult aspects of life as a parentHow to use fatherhood as a means of going deeper into your selfNot reacting in ways that will build resentmentExercising prudence in our parenting since children mimic our behaviour, which may have an impact on what they perceive to be normal as adults. Being able to recognize...

Today's guest is Jeff FruhwirthWe go deep talking about:Why it's important to acknowledge your faults and wrongs as a parentBeing able to recognize your childhood trauma-related triggersHow to teach our children to communicate effectively when they need something rather than throwing a tantrumSetting boundaries with your kidsWhy it's sometimes necessary to take a step back and consider how you can...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. We go deep talking about:The profound closing ceremony I had as I stepped down from my leadership role in my lo...

Today's guest is Alistair MoesWe go deep talking about:How anger can serve us, not simply be a destructive forceHow to become more intentional and less reactive to anger by looking deeply at what's going on inside youThe physiological consequences of angerHow to cool down and support yourself when you're really triggered in angerAlistair processes me and my anger liveWhy the depth of our pain and...

Today's guest is Dennis McNamaraWe go deep talking about:The fundamental principles of money, wealth and investmentsHow to make the most of what you have now to set a future plan for you and your familyFinding a balance between time, money and healthWhy it's really important to be in a men's group with other dadsBeing confident, living with intention and having a more deeper and more engaged relat...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. Over the last couple of years, I've been wallowing in birthday pity parties and shame spirals, especially when...

Today's guest is Max TromblyWe go deep talking about:Going all in on supporting our children as they explore their interestsWhy it's okay to not have everything figured out as a dad as long as you're putting in the workRecognizing joy as a vital component of life and the need to cultivate itThird stage parenting and feeling deeply into the momentRecognizing that we have needs and exploring healthy...

Today's guest is Traver Boehm. We go deep talking about:Primal masculinity and how culture and technology have caused many men to lose touch with itEmotional intelligence as menWhy every man should join a mens' groupDiscovering a divine connection to nature as a man in order to connect with your inner self. Being able to step into our power as men by connecting to our head, heart, and ballsHow we...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. As a father, I can confidently say that all of the 9 truths I'll be discussing in this episode have affected me...

Today's guest is Lael StoneWe go deep talking about:How can we, as emotionally numb adults, begin to exercise and raise emotionally intelligent children? Doing our inner work as parents and being vulnerable enough to own up to our stories and feelings. Making our kids emotions feel safe and comfortable instead of of yelling and being enraged when our children's conduct is off-kilter. Modeling empa...

Today's guest is Jason EvansWe go deep talking about:The Shadows and Light ProjectWhy it's important to join a mens' groupThe power of photographyVulnerability and Honesty as a man and fatherTaking care of our mental health and doing our inner workLeadership and the ability to shoulder all of that responsibilityPerfectionism and Imposter syndromeWhy is it important to be involved in the lives of y...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. Today I'll talk about the potential of forgiving your own father. I understand that this topic is a trigger to...

Today's guest is Jon VromanWe go deep talking about:Being honest with yourself and managing emotions instead of numbing them,When and how to discipline a behavior without shaming anyoneBeing around other dads and why it's important for you to join a community of menBeing a family man with a business and not a business man with a familyThe importance of scheduling in creating the life you want to l...

Today's guest is Patrick PitmanWe go deep talking about:Patrick's immediate transition from college into fatherhoodPatrick's deep wisdom on connecting with our kids at any age, which I sum up as "intentional indirectness"Involving ourselves with our children and passing on our work ethic to themThe difficulty of raising teenagers when there is a rift between the two of you, and how Patrick used a...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. I talk about what people don't tell you about the healing journey...what it's like when you actually get better...

Today's guest is Andy Fossett. We go deep talking about:Overcoming feelings of failure and inadequacy as a father and husbandMental reframes for dadsRaising a child abroad in a culturally diverse environmentIdentifying your strengths and your partner's strengths so you can each focus on what only you can uniquely give your childBeing able to navigate cultural expectations with your spouseAllowing...

Today's guest is Stephanie RyanWe go deep talking about:How children learnHow we can support our kids in the learning processPracticing patience with our kidsAllowing our kids to know that it's okay to be wrong instead of condemning themThe fear of learning new things as a parent when you're used to knowing the answersHow we can get back to the things we loved growing up and sharing that with our...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. All of the wonderful responses I received from last week's Friday Reflections inspired today's episode, and thi...

Today's guest is Johnny OduyaWe go deep talking about:Playing hockey in ThailandAllowing our kids to face challenges so that it pushes them to work harderTeaching our kids to strive for victory, but be prepared for the inevitability of defeatHow to thrive in high-performance environmentsWhy you should want to be the worst player on a good team, not the best player on a bad teamThe balance between...

Today's guest is Justin Ehrlich We go deep talking about:Daoism, and the fundamental question of how are we going to die at peaceTraumas and experiences that we haven't fully integratedSocial versus traumatic programmingFinding contentment from knowing our purpose and embodying itWhy it's important to have a list of 2-3 physical exercises to get you out of trigger modeReflecting on our past to see...

​​​​Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad. Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad. Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be. I recently talked to one of my dad groups to let them know that I was not really sure that they fully had m...

Today's guest is Shana James. We go deep talking about:How men can become more emotionally availableThe difference between an emotional dump and an emotional shareOur invisible influences and how it impacts othersTrusting your intuitionDiscerning your emotions in the momentExpressing our emotions in a constructive wayStaying connected to our partners in the heat of an emotional breakdownSuicidal t...