**Fighting for Fatherhood — with Mark Winkler**  
*The Evolved Caveman | Episode 7*

What happens when a father has to fight the system just to stay in his daughter’s life?

In this raw and powerful episode, Dr. John talks with **Mark Winkler**, author of *My Daughter’s Keeper* — the gripping story of one man’s battle through the courts and custody system to hold onto his daughter. But this isn’t just about the legal fight — it’s a journey of personal growth, healing, and redefining masculinity through fatherhood. Dr. John also shares some of his harrowing divorce journey in which his ex-wife actually hid their son in a different state and refused to say where he was for months. While the dads typically get blamed for abandoning the kids, sometimes it's the women who make it impossible on fathers to stay connected with the children.  The bad behavior CAN go both ways. 

We dig into:
- The emotional toll of custody battles  
- What real fatherhood looks like under pressure  
- Why men’s groups and mentorship matter  
- How to grow through pain and come out stronger  
- What it means to be a man in the face of adversity

**About Mark Winkler:**  
Mark is a mentor, speaker, and passionate advocate for conscious fatherhood. He’s deeply involved in *Manhood Camp* and *Fatherhood Circle*, supporting men to show up fully for their kids.

📘 Grab *My Daughter’s Keeper* at [MalikBooks.com](https://www.MalikBooks.com)  

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🎧 Audio by: Brian Donat | [B/Line Studios](https://www.BLineStudios.com)

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Fatherhood is a fight worth showing up for. This one hits deep. 💥  
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