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What happens when fathers don’t show up?

In this episode of He’s a Guy, the cast dives into a raw, honest conversation about deadbeat dads, accountability, generational trauma, and how men carry the weight of father wounds into adulthood.

We unpack how absent fathers impact identity, relationships, emotional regulation, and the way men show up as partners, friends, and future fathers. This is not a conversation about blame, it’s about truth, responsibility, and breaking cycles.

We also touch on Guys’ Night, why safe spaces for men matter, and how real conversations among men can lead to healing and growth.

This episode is for anyone navigating:

• Father wounds

• Masculinity and accountability

• Healing generational trauma

• Becoming a better man despite your upbringing

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters

03:10 – What “Deadbeat Dad” Really Means

08:45 – The Emotional Impact of Absent Fathers

15:20 – How Father Wounds Show Up in Adult Men

23:40 – Accountability vs. Excuses

31:05 – Generational Cycles and Breaking Them

39:30 – Masculinity, Anger, and Emotional Suppression

47:10 – Becoming the Man You Didn’t Have

55:25 – The Role of Brotherhood and Safe Spaces

1:02:40 – Why Guys’ Night Matters

1:09:30 – Healing, Growth, and Choosing Better

1:18:20 – Final Reflections and Takeaways