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#31. How To Become A Conscious Dad - Adam Brewer Dec 13, 2021

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Today's guest is Adam Brewer.We go deep talking about:Adam’s intense transition into fatherhood, including the breakdown he suffered, and how he got through it stronger than ever,How Adam took action to rebuild trust and relationship with his partner,Surrendering to change and fatherhood as a man who tries to control everything around him,Why sharing your story and speaking your truth are so transformative and healing,Healing perfectionist tendencies and Nice Guy Syndrome,Practical tools and ...

#30. Why You Should Love Being Triggered - FRIDAY REFLECTIONS Dec 10, 2021

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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.This week we talk about being triggered, why I love it, and how you can start to love being triggered, too. We'll talk about:What being triggered actually isThe protective mechanism created by the ego in re...

#29. Creating Psychological Safety As A Legendary Father - Larry Hagner Dec 08, 2021

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Today's guest is Larry Hagner.We go deep talking about:Stepping intentionally into leadership,The turning point in Larry’s fatherhood journey when he knew something had to change,The importance of having a learner’s mindset,The power of psychological safety and helping your kids develop a growth mindset,How to parent your kids so they feel safe to talk to you about anything,Finding your core values and helping your kids find theirs,How to have hard conversations with your kids,Practical conne...

#28. Depression in Men and The Power of Seeking Support - Pierre Azzam Dec 06, 2021

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Today's guest is Pierre Azzam.We go deep talking about:When to seek therapy versus coaching to level up your life, and why seeking help is fundamental to healing and growth,Lessons learned from Pierre’s experience as a psychiatrist who worked in palliative care,Depression in men, including postpartum depression in dads and how to get through it,A grounded approach to mindfulness and connection,How to support other men in your life who may be struggling, andEmotional intelligence and how to im...

#27. The Ultimate Balancing Act for Dads - FRIDAY REFLECTIONS Dec 03, 2021

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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.This week I talk about the most fundamental balancing act that we as fathers need to get right to both heal and grow ourselves, while providing secure attachment for our kids.Join the waitlist for the next ...

#26. Addiction, Trauma, Drugs, and Healing - Ben Goresky Dec 01, 2021

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Today's guest is Ben Goresky.We go deep talking about:Addiction…what it means, what it is, and why it happens,The role of trauma and pain in the creation and continuation of addiction,Using introspection to identify behaviours that are negatively affecting your life,Ben’s story through addiction, rehab, and recovery,Shame and how to connect positively with your kids, Ben’s unconventional approach to talking to our kids about drugs,Building trusting relationships with our kids so they lis...

#25. Dads Supporting Dads: How To Build Your Own Community - David Stegman Nov 29, 2021

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Today's guest is David Stegman.We go deep talking about:How David invited and then navigated major upheaval in multiple areas of his life as he was becoming a father,The importance of men’s work and men’s groups in David’s fatherhood journey,Hold on to the rope - why these words from David’s mentor helped him get through the first two years of fatherhood,Normalizing imperfect relationships and normalizing talking about all of this as men and fathers,Figuring out what’s actually important in y...

#24. 9 Parenting Tips From My Inner Caveman - FRIDAY REFLECTIONS Nov 26, 2021

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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.This week we talk about 9 parenting tips from my inner caveman. Wondering what this even means? Listen to the episode!I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have more tips to add? Send me an email at curt@d...

#23. Guiding Principles, Rebuilding Identity, and Showing Up Powerfully - Ryan Walton Nov 24, 2021

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Today's guest is Ryan Walton.We go deep talking about:The reality check of becoming a father,Finding the courage to ask other men for help,The switch from controlling your own emotions and reactions instead of controlling the world around you, The power of therapy, men’s groups, and regulating your own nervous system,The convergence of personal and community healing and responsibility,Awakening to your own story and the narratives that drive your life,Practical tools to slow down and sta...

#22. Soul Work, Rites of Passage, and How To Raise Young Men - Nicky Wilks Nov 22, 2021

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Today's guest is Nicky Wilks.We go deep talking about:Making an intentional choice to be a present fatherTaking full responsibility for your lifeDoing “soul work” to create space to become a man and fatherUsing the pressure cooker of doing hard things to grow and acquire wisdomWhat young men need, and multiple actionable steps on how to provide it in modern societyThe role of fathers and elders in our children’s livesInitiatory rites of passage for men and boys, andNicky’s organization Journe...

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