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Have you ever felt like fatherhood was forcing you into a role that doesn’t reflect your true self?

In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore what happens when you challenge the mold society tries to fit you into—and instead embrace the freedom of authentic fatherhood. Host Lirec Williams unpacks how releasing the need for external validation and letting go of ego-driven parenting can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with your children.

Drawing inspiration from Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence, we break down the journey from performing to being—where presence trumps productivity, and self-love takes the place of self-doubt.

🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Prioritize emotional presence over pressure to “do more”
• Shift from external approval to purpose-led parenting
• Use supportive communication to build trust, even in co-parenting challenges
• Develop healthy habits that support your mental wellness and family stability
• Find strength through grateful parenting, mindfulness, and simple moments
• Model emotional resilience and vulnerability as powerful fatherhood traits

This episode challenges conventional expectations and invites you to lead from a place of inner alignment, where transformative parenting isn't about perfection—it's about authenticity, adaptability, and empathy.

💡 If you've ever struggled with balancing roles, career pressures, or feeling unseen, this is your reminder that your children don’t need a perfect dad—they need a present one.

🎯 Walk away with practical tools for intentional parenting, building strong family bonds, and choosing family empowerment over fear.

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🎧 Listen now—and reconnect with the truth that your worth isn’t fou

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