Today's guest is Ian MacKenzieWe go deep talking about:What we can learn as men from myth and the mythopoetic men's movementWhat we as a society have forgotten from important myths like the split between men and womenUnderstanding that toxic masculinity is actually immature masculinityElements of a mature mindset and how lack of a father figure or having a toxic father growing up can affect you as a man, partner, and fatherWhy self-healing and doing inner work as a father is crucialBeing more...

Today's guest is Ian LobasWe go deep talking about:Getting free of internal constraints and restrictions in our livesMaking the most of your time with your children in order to avoid future anger and guiltRecognizing that there is more to being a man and a father than just hustling and sweating and providing for your familyThe distinction between figuring things out and solving things when working on yourselfThe need to work through trauma and past pain as a familyWhy it's vital to investigat...

Today's guest is Justin Ehrlich.Justin is a life and health coach that helps people cultivate and integrate their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. He’s a longtime practitioner of classical Chinese medicine and student of Daoism. Having always believed the mystical practices of the ancients were relevant in the modern world, he’s devoted his life to sharing just how practical they can be His mission is to help people heal their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives with practical m...

Today's guest is Seth StudleyWe go deep talking about:Being able to work things out with your partner when everything appears to be falling apartWhy it's critical to stop looking for reasons to leave, and instead start building trustRealizing that your partner will look for ways to see if you've truly changedWhy you should avoid using the words "always" and "never" when arguing with your partner.Why it's vital to be intentional in your marriage.Why being a lone wolf can be exhausting for a ma...

Today's guest is Dylan RoosWe go deep talking about:Understanding the long-term impact of how you handle your child's emotionsWhy good communication is important when raising children and dealing with them when they are vulnerableThe importance of joining a men's group and building around a band of brothersNormalizing having conversations with your kids about big topics like sex, drugs, and datingWhy it's vital to be a good role model for your kidsBeing able to intentionally initiate new idea...

Today's guest is Locke HamanWe go deep talking about:Teaching our kids how to heal their wounds, talk about them and be able to feel all their emotionsWhy it's okay for men to show and express vulnerability rather than suppressing or repressing their emotionsUnderstanding our spouse's traumas and being able to support them in their healing journey Realizing that the trauma that was caused to you as a child was never your fault but it's your responsibility to move through it and heal your...

Today's guest is Connor Beaton.We go deep talking about:How to begin exploring shadow work as a fatherUnderstanding your reactions and the steps you need to take to deal with these reactions towards things or other people that trigger youWhy it's important to label your feelings by saying out loud what you feelJoining a men's group or even hiring a coach to help you stay groundedWhy it's important for men to regulate their nervous systems in order to shape how they attach and build rela...

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, I share all of my most moving poems as a father with you. During a difficult time in Thailand, I played these poems over and over because of how badly I treated my son by not being gentle with hi...

Today's guest is Charles Clay.We go deep talking about:Getting over your resistance to asking for and receiving supportUnraveling your heart's ability to feel after hardening it after tragedy and societal expectationsSitting with your loneliness to allow it to process, integrate, and pass awayA skiing accident that allowed Charles to use pain as a gateway to emotional processingNeurokinetic therapyHow to actually sit with your emotions emotionsCharles' Inner-Peace ProcessFocusing on feeling m...

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.How much do you think your children love you as a father? To our children, the bond we form and maintain with them is EVERYTHING, and while all of this may appear to be a huge responsibility, we must view it as t...