Today's guest is Jayson Gaddis.We go deep talking about:Connection, Attunement, and Secure Attachment in ParentingWhy it's so important to get good at conflict in your high-stakes relationshipsReframing conflict as an opportunity for connection, instead of something to be avoidedPractices to help you get more aligned in yourself and show up more calmlyDealing with conflict with our kids, whether they're 2 or teenagersWhy conflict is so hardHow to engage in conflict in a way that helps our par...

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 Learning to trust yourself first as a man and as a dadWhy it's imprant to give yourself a chance to b...

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 with your partner in your relationshipAllowing your wife to participate in your development as a man...

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 and becoming the family's intellectual leader. Many men are currently influenced by the idea of doin...

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 and articulate feelings that are buried deep within you.Celebrating our wins as fathers instead of...

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 best show up as a caring and compassionate father in the face of a crisis.Successfully Co-Parent...

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 local men's groupThe importance of having other intentional men in your life, and why all fathers shoul...

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 trauma actually make life interesting if we're willing to go therePractices to deepen your awaren...

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 relationship with those around youThe importance of emergency fundDennis McNamara is a dad to 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.Over the last couple of years, I've been wallowing in birthday pity parties and shame spirals, especially when my birthday was approaching. On one hand, I wanted to be seen and celebrated, but on the other hand, ...