In this episode of Dad Talks, I talk about my journey of finding meaning after significant life changes, particularly my divorce. I discuss the importance of accepting life's changes, recognizing that the world continues to move on, and the necessity of taking ownership of one's healing process..

For me during this season I asked the question, “How do I begin to restore my life?” Or to put it another way, “How do I start again?  

The process of restoration starts with admitting you are incapable of doing this yourself. It's having the self-awareness to understand that your actions aren't enough.

HDIGH #4

This is the point in the journey where you are exhausted. You are asking, “Will things ever change? Or get better? I feel like I have put all this work in and nothing.”

In this episode I want to encourage you to not give up with a simple truth that a friend shared with me.

HDIGH #3:

It’s a scene we have seen so many times in movies and TV shows. Characters facing a life or death situation and one character realizes the only way to survive is to let go.

In this episode, I talk about the key to finding peace in your life is by letting go of the past and embracing your current circumstances as if you had chosen them.

In this episode of Dad Talks, I talk about the complex emotions surrounding grief and divorce. I share my personal journey through the stages of grief, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and the painful process of facing reality.

Keywords

grief, divorce, healing, acceptance, emotional pain, personal growth, fatherhood, mental health, coping strategies, life changes

This is the first episode in a series I am calling, "How Did I Get Here?" The idea with this series is to share my story from when I first realized divorce was coming to the healing journey to where I am today.

In this episode of Dad Talks, I share my personal journey through divorce, exploring the feelings of being stuck and helpless. I reflect on past experiences, including a story from my high school years that illustrates the struggle of feeling trapped.

Dad Talks, divorce, personal journey, encouragement, faith, feeling stuck, life lessons, personal growth, hope, resilience

In this episode, I share two powerful tools that have helped me navigate my struggles, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and acceptance.

I look at the impact of past relationships on present behavior and the necessity of moving forward with purpose and clarity.

Takeaways

The importance of understanding personal responsibility in relationships.

Counseling can help uncover deeper issues behind surface problems.

The 'circle tool' helps individuals focus on their own actions and attitudes.

Acceptance of the past is crucial for moving forward.

Living with regret can hinder personal growth and happiness.

It's essential to let go of the 'what if' mindset.

Each person is responsible for their own actions and decisions.

Transformation requires a clear understanding of what you want for the future.

Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and experiences.

The journey of healing is ongoing and requires active participation.

After a divorce, many dads find themselves wrestling with a painful question:

Am I still a good dad?

Being a “good dad” after divorce doesn’t look the way you thought it would—but that doesn’t make it any less real. In fact, some of the most important parts of fatherhood happen in the moments no one else sees.

So let’s talk about what no one tells you about being a “good dad” after divorce—and why you might be doing better than you think.

I recently heard a guest on a podcast share the idea of "being a butler for your future self."

That got me to thinking, "What would that look like?"

In this episode, I talk about the impact of procrastination on your life and what to do instead to set yourself up for future success.

"In the gap between where we are and where we want to be, we find instability..." -David J. Lieberman, Ph.D.

Do you feel like you are stuck? Like you keep repeating the same stupid choices over and over? Do you struggle to connect with others? Are you not where you want to be?

Then you need to deal with your ego.

I have realized that my ego was holding me back in so many areas of my life.

It wasn't until I decided to kill my ego that I began to grow.