Trying to be a good husband. A good dad.

And still…

It feels like it’s not enough.

So you do what most men do.

You push harder.
Work more.
Try to fix it.

And somehow that just creates more distance.

Because underneath all of it is this belief:

👉 “I’m only worth what I can contribute.”

And when that’s running the show…

Everything gets twisted.

• Your wife’s emotions feel like pressure instead of connection
• Conflict turns into defense instead of understanding
• You start tying your identity to work… or her approval
• When she’s off, you’re off
• You try to fix the marriage without becoming a different man

You’re not broken.

But you might be building your life on something that will never hold.

There’s another way to live this.

But it starts with getting honest about where your worth actually comes from.

Long day. Work. Kids. Life.

So you sit down for a minute… grab your phone… scroll…

…and somehow you feel worse.

More tired.
More irritated.
More disconnected from your wife and your kids.

Here’s the truth:

You’re not tired.

You’re addicted.

In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in your brain—and why so many dads feel drained, distracted, and checked out even when they’re doing “everything right.”

We talk about:

• The dopamine loop that’s keeping you stuck
• Why cheap hits (scrolling, porn, junk food, caffeine) are killing your energy
• How overstimulation makes real life feel dull
• Why you feel exhausted… but still can’t put your phone down
• The exact steps to break the cycle and get your edge back

This isn’t about discipline.

It’s about awareness—and taking control.

Because this doesn’t just cost you energy.

It costs you your presence.
Your marriage.
Your kids.

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You’re Not Tired — You’re Addicted to Dopamine

You think you’re tired.

But you’re not.

You can still scroll.
Still drink another coffee.
Still stay up later than you should.

So what is it?

You’ve trained your brain to chase dopamine.

Quick hits. Easy wins. Constant stimulation.

And now real life doesn’t hit the same.

Playing with your kids feels like effort.
Connecting with your wife feels like effort.
Even getting started feels heavy.

That’s not low energy.

That’s addiction.

Here’s what’s actually happening:

• You’re stuck in a cycle of dopamine spikes and crashes
• Your brain is lowering sensitivity just to keep up
• Real life starts to feel dull and gray
• You need more stimulation just to feel normal
• What feels like “tired” is actually low drive

You’re not exhausted.

You’re overstimulated — and it’s costing you your presence.

Get the full mini-training here.

Good school. Good grades. Follow the path.

But step back and look at it honestly…

Are you raising a child?

Or feeding a system?

In this conversation with Matt Boudreaux, we break down what’s actually happening inside modern education—and why more families are walking away from it.

We talk about:

• Why the system rewards compliance, not thinking
• What “socialization” actually does to kids
• Why most kids lose curiosity, confidence, and drive
• The real role of parents in raising capable humans
• How homeschooling, community, and environment change everything
• The truth about phones, tech, and AI in your child’s development

This isn’t about public vs homeschool.

It’s about whether your kid becomes:
👉 independent
👉 capable
👉 grounded

Or just another product of the system.

If you’ve ever felt like something was off…

This will put words to it.

Stress hijacks your nervous system.
You stop thinking clearly.
You stop connecting.
And without realizing it—you turn on each other.

This isn’t a communication problem.
It’s not love languages.
It’s not compatibility.

It’s regulation.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why stress turns you reactive and disconnected
• Why so many couples drift into the “roommate phase” after kids
• What the couples who stay deeply connected do differently
• How to regulate yourself so you stop snapping, shutting down, or withdrawing
• Simple ways to rebuild connection starting tonight

If your marriage feels distant, tense, or off…

This will show you what’s actually going wrong—and how to fix it.

The full mini-training

Not because they do not care.

Because they have built a life where they never actually slow down enough to be present.

In this conversation with Pat Barber of The Fathers Guild, we get into what it means to reclaim your time, your attention, and your nervous system as a father.

We talk about:

• why journaling matters and why writing is different than just thinking
• how Pat went from lifelong night owl to owning his mornings
• the power of a digital sunset
• why men need challenge, structure, and accountability
• Pat’s Hero’s Journey framework
• how simple practices like hugging your wife and kids for 10 seconds can radically change the energy in your home
• why presence, not productivity, is what your family is actually starving for

This is a conversation about becoming less reactive, less distracted, and more intentional.

Not through hype.

Not through biohacks.

Through ritual, structure, and the work

to show up the way you've intended to.

It's more than willpower alone.

They fail because they’re carrying too much pressure with no real way to process it.

So they do what men have always done:
they suck it up,
push through,
bury it,
and keep moving.

But that pressure doesn’t disappear.

It leaks.

Into your marriage.
Into your kids.
Into your home.
Into your body.

In this episode, I break down why modern fathers are physically, mentally, and emotionally overloaded… why the old model of “just grind harder” is failing men… and what it actually means to become the safe harbor your family needs.

We talk about:

• the Provider Paradox
• why your nervous system sets the emotional tone of the home
• how stress gets “on” your wife and kids even when you say nothing
• why self-regulation comes before communication
• the science of coherence, resonance, and co-regulation
• and a simple daily practice to help you become hard to kill and easy to love

This is not about becoming softer.

It’s about becoming stronger in the way your wife, your kids, and your mission actually need.

Will Whitman (founder of Homegrown Lifting, husband, father of three) breaks down what it actually takes to be a present provider when the business never stops: hard stops, delegation, trust, and the rituals that let you walk through the door without bringing work home on your nervous system.

We talk about:

• The “3:30 rule” and why it matters more than motivation
• How to leave work at work (shower, change clothes, shut down the phone)
• Why your kids and wife can feel your stress the second you walk in
• Roughhousing, play, and how dads build boundaries and empathy in kids
• Building a home gym that saves time, money, and excuses—so your kids grow up thinking movement is normal

I'll let you know right off the bat that we had a tech-problem on this episode. Will disappears near the end, but I salvaged everything I could.

If you’re a father trying to win at work without losing your family, this one’s for you.

Bills.
Marriage.
Kids.
Work.
The constant noise of the modern world.

And when that pressure builds, most of us do what men have always done:

We suppress it.

We push harder.
White-knuckle it.
Escape into work, alcohol, porn, the phone, the gym.

But pressure doesn’t disappear.

It leaks.

Into our marriage.
Into our kids.
Into the home that’s supposed to be our sanctuary.

In this episode I share the hardest year of my adult life as a husband, father, and business owner — and what it forced me to learn about pressure, devotion, and what real masculine self-mastery actually looks like.

This isn’t about discipline.

It’s about devotion.

Devotion to becoming the man your wife, your kids, and your purpose require.

Hard to kill.

Easy to love.

Ryan Michler (Order of Man) joins me for a real conversation about what men don’t talk about: how divorce actually happens, why so many guys feel blindsided, and what to do when your wife is signaling problems in a language you’re not hearing.

We cover:

• The “300% rule”: how to interpret what she’s really saying (good and bad)
• Why “puppy dog mode” backfires when a woman has already checked out
• How to lead yourself without manipulation, neediness, or panic
• The practical reality: documentation, legal prudence, finances, and protecting your fatherhood
• How to rebuild after: make yourself the project + build a band of brothers (gym / church / chamber)

This is not anti-woman. It’s pro-truth—and pro-men staying alive, present, and grounded through the hardest season of their lives.

Divorce Not Death is open now.

To protect your family from a 1,500-pound apex predator.

But there is no bear anymore.

There’s email.
Bills.
Deadlines.
Notifications.
Pressure.

And your nervous system reacts like you’re fighting for your life.

Every. Single. Day.

The result?

Chronic stress.
Anxiety.
Low libido.
Short fuse.
Emotional distance.
A marriage that feels like roommates.
Kids who feel your tension before they feel your love.

You’re grinding for your family.

But slowly losing access to them.

In this episode, I break down why modern provider life traps men in survival mode — and what it actually takes to shift gears.

This is a call to a higher level of masculinity.

Not louder.
Not harder.
Not more macho.

Steadier.
More dangerous.
More loving.

The men of old — the Samurai, the Spartans — trained for lethality.

But they also trained for presence.

They knew how to draw the sword.

And how to sheath it.

Most modern men never learned how.

If you want to become the man who is hard to kill in the world…

and easy to love at home…

this episode is for you.

They blow it because they walk through the door still in work mode—amped up, wired, carrying the whole day in their jaw, shoulders, chest…

They bring that charge straight into their marriage and to their kids.

In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Salemi (men’s coach + host of The King Within) to break down the sleeper problem that’s quietly killing intimacy, patience, and presence:

The transition.

We talk about what it feels like when your wife hits you with, “Where are you right now?” We unpack why so many men have a dialed morning routine — but treat the most important part of the day like an afterthought:
switching from provider mode to patriarch, father, and husband mode.

Mike shares his simple 4-step framework that any man can run in under 5 minutes. We get practical:

• the 4 most common “after work states”
• why your family often gets the scraps and ashes instead of your heart
• the fastest regulation tools to downshift on command (including Mike’s go-to: shaking)
• how to reenter the home as a steady presence your wife can melt into and your kids can feel
  

If you’re a sole provider, an entrepreneur, or a man who’s carrying too much in silence — this episode is your reset.

You can find Mike here:

• MikeSalemi.io
• The King Within Podcast

Most men pushing through life are high-functioning, but hollow.

Grinding. Providing. Burning out.

They tape over the warning signs.
Call it grit. Discipline. Sacrifice.

But deep down…
They feel it:
— The distance in their marriage
— The dullness of playing with their kids
— The impulse to escape instead of be here

This episode is about what happens when you ignore the signs for too long…

When your stress becomes your identity, and your life starts to burn down around you.

But it’s also about what’s possible—
If you’re willing to step into the fire on purpose.
To build your nest. Burn the old. And rise.

We cover:

• The real cost of suppressing your stress
• The difference between your Lower Self and the man you could be
• Why your kids chose you—and how to show up like it
• What it means to embrace TAPAS: the sacred fire of growth
• Why your time, energy, money, and thoughts reveal your real priorities

I'm not trying to motivate. Ever.

Just dropping truth we need to hear—
Before life drags us into the fire anyway.

And inside? They’re quietly breaking down.

This episode exposes the hidden pain of the high-functioning man:

The guy who pays the bills, holds it together, and keeps showing up…but feels dead inside. Disconnected from his wife.

Distant from his kids.

Running on caffeine, screen dopamine, and silent stress.
He’s not failing miserably—but he’s not thriving either.

He’s surviving.

If that’s you, or someone you know, listen up.

This one’s not about tips.
It’s about truth. And the path back to fire, feeling, and freedom.

You fight to be a good dad.
You try to pursue your wife again.
You work hard to get your life together.

But it still feels like something’s off.

Like you’re surrounded by the people you love—
…but still feel alone.

This episode with Steph Allen is a raw wake-up call for every man living life on autopilot—checking the boxes, numbing out, coasting in his marriage, and hiding his struggles.

We break down:

• Why isolation is the enemy of leadership, marriage, and fatherhood
• What most men do when they feel unfulfilled (and why it only makes things worse)
• How Steph went from checking boxes to surrendering completely to God’s plan
• The chains we inherit from our fathers—and how to break them before passing them on
• Why you must fight distraction like your legacy depends on it (because it does)

If your life feels lukewarm…
If your marriage feels more like logistics than love…
If you’re tired of doing it all alone…

This episode is for you.

You don't have to pretend you're fine.
Get in tribe -- as we're meant to be,

get w/ God, take responsibility, and lead.

Uncommon (The Dadwork Podcast)
Available on all platforms now.
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But the truth? We’re living in Pottinger’s experiment—and our kids are the fourth generation. Physical, emotional, and spiritual degeneration is happening all around us.
And no one’s sounding the alarm loud enough.

In this episode, I unpack:

• Where the real breakdown started—and it’s deeper than feminism
• How passivity, processed food, and distraction are destroying masculinity
• Why testosterone, fertility, desire, and even our bone structure are collapsing
• What our kids inherit from our stress, our habits, and our avoidance
• And how you stop being Pottinger’s cat

It’s not about fixing your marriage with flowers or downloading another parenting app.

It’s about waking up.

Looking at your life with ruthless honesty.

And refusing to normalize the slow rot.

If you want your kids to live different —

you have to be different.

Listen now.
Then lead.

In this episode, I sat down with Mitchell Osmond—founder of DadNationCo—to talk about what happens when you measure your life by the wrong standards, and how to get back to what actually matters.

We talk about:

• The trap of comparison and the illusion of “more”
• Why your wife doesn’t need a plan—she needs you to look at her
• The mindset shift that saved Mitchell’s marriage from the brink
• How to be a father your kids actually want to follow
• The Preparation Pause—a 60-second habit that changes how you walk into your home
  

This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a reminder.
You don’t need a new life.
You need to lead the one you already have.

This episode is a raw transmission on the war against men, marriage, fatherhood, and the spiritual foundation of the family. I read a powerful article by Mallory Millett—an eyewitness to the feminist revolution’s Marxist origins—and unpack what it means for our sons, our daughters, and the future we’re building (or tolerating).

We’re in a crisis.
Not just a crisis of culture—but of masculinity, marriage, and meaning.

I break down:

• Why fatherhood is the most important leadership role on Earth
• How our kids inherit 80% of our lifestyle habits, not our lectures
• The war on sacred union, monogamy, and motherhood—and where it came from
• Why strength, chivalry, and devotion must return
• How we rebuild the culture—one father, one marriage, one child at a time

This isn’t therapy.
It’s a call to arms for men ready to reclaim their role as leader, lover, protector, and steward of legacy.

If you’re tired of the lies...
If you want something better for your kids…
If you’re willing to shoulder the sacred burden…

Then this one’s for you.

Why? Breath and language create the world that we live in, and more importantly, the world that your children will live in, AND the stories that they tell themselves about their worthiness and their place in that world.

It's the kind of superpower that will enable them to move from a life of victimhood and "this happened to me" into one of agency and response-ability.

And that's one hell of a legacy.

In this episode with Mark England (@enliftedcoaches) we talk about Amish kids playing soccer. Why? Because it's silent, there's no huffing and puffing, and they're deeply connected to their breath.

We dive deep into the power of language for creating your stories, your reality, and the world that your kids will live in, AND how to become a soft-talk samurai who can cut through the bull-sh!t, take action, have FUN, and show up as the man, husband, and father that your family deserves.
Enjoy this episode.

(00:10:19) Parental Impact on Children's Development Through Language

(00:15:21) Generational Impact of Breathwork

(00:21:45) The Power of Language in Mindset Transformation

(00:21:45) Empowering Mindset for Future Generations

(00:26:33) Empowerment Through Language Awareness and Adjustment

(00:33:24) "Unleashing Potential Through Mindset and Language"

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We live in an age where our bodies are being poisoned by artificial foods covered in poisonous substances for their "protection" and our minds are being filled with what's important by our "schools", social-media, Disney, and all the various technologies that distract us and extract our awareness, our ESSENCE.

This is the world that our children are about to enter. I can't FATHOM what they're up against. It’s on us as fathers to take back the responsibilities that we’ve abdicated, and to be the example that our children and future generations need us to be.

In this episode with the @certifiedhealthnut , the PsychoChicken of Cyberspace, we explore all of these things AND MORE.

Most importantly, we dive into what's necessary for every man (and every woman) to reconnect to their TRUE NATURE, and to live on their own terms and act on their own authority -- after all, that's what AUTO-HENTES & AUTHENTICITY MEAN.

Oh, and we also talk about slapping and sunning your balls.

(00:00:00) Empowering Fathers to Embrace Authentic Fatherhood

(00:10:37) Advocating for Free Energy and Gift Economy

(00:16:03) Embracing Abundant Natural Food Through Permaculture

(00:18:37) "Seed-based Food Forests for Sustainable Abundance"

(00:32:51) Redefining Fatherhood in Modern Relationships

(00:42:03) Redefining Fatherhood: Embracing Masculine Authenticity

(00:43:37) Empowering Women through Family and Work

(00:44:48) Redefining Fatherhood and Addressing Parenting Roles

(00:46:25) Wellness Practices for Service Excellence in Life

(00:53:45) Aligning Mind, Heart, and Gut for Empowerment

(00:59:57) Testicle Health and Energy Circulation Principles

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But that’s exactly what our wives and kids need from us.
And contrary to what culture might tell you, this doesn’t mean that boys and men can’t cry, or that you should suppress your emotions and just get the job done and fix the problem.

No, the Awakened & Uncommon Father is ready, willing, and able to FEEL his emotions, to honor them, and to move forward in his full power in full acceptance of their presence.
The man who is unable to do this is thrown by the waves of life, falling into coping behaviors, addictions, reactivity, husbanding and parenting like his OWN father, and is constantly thrown off center by the moods of his wife and the behavior of his kids.

But the Awakened & Uncommon man…

He is the lighthouse that can stand tall amidst any storm that life throws his way, lighting the way from the brightness and warmth of his heart.

In this chat w/ Jimmy DeFalco (@theawakenedfather) today where we explored how we can foster confidence, courage, and resilience in our kids (coming from an anecdote of Jimmy’s son taking a fastball to the face), the importance of doing the inner work, maintaining morning & evening routines, and much more.

Oh, and working out is a place to start, but it isn’t enough by itself.

Enjoy this episode, and share it with a man who needs to hear it.

(00:06:50) Emotional Regulation in Mindful Parenting

(00:16:10) Emotional Regulation's Impact on Fatherhood Success

(00:25:33) Trauma-Fueled Descent into Addiction and Recovery

(00:30:59) Transformation through Inner Healing and Belief Reframing

(00:34:15) Self-improvement through Men's Supportive Community

(00:36:20) Parental Emotional Regulation Impact on Children's Resilience

(00:36:20) Emotional Regulation: The Key to Fatherhood Leadership

(00:36:20) Emotional Regulation for Effective Parenting

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In an age where we’re surrounded by our wives and kids, it’s increasingly necessary for for to step out of the home, to surround ourselves in brotherhood, and to go through the gauntlet of challenge and adversity together.

Without this, we never truly know whether we have what it takes. We never truly know what we’re capable of, and we can never truly experience our own potential.

And the man who doesn’t face his own limits, the one who doesn’t strive for his potential, is the man who limits the potential of his family.

This is how we get TRAPPED in status-quo ordinarily lives where things aren’t BAD, but if we take an honest look, there’s a LOT that we’re leaving on the table.

And this isn’t about us. It’s about the legacy of playing small that we hand down to our own kids, and to the generations that follow.

Jonathan Rios (@primalvirtues) is a man who is deeply immersed in the work. In this episode, we dive deep into the need for rites of passage, finding our edge, and how knowing who we are as men fosters more powerful relationships with our wives and kids.

(00:07:26) Transformational Men's Rites of Passage

(00:07:45) Men's Personal Growth Through Physical Challenges

(00:10:24) Redefining Masculine Mentorship in Modern Society

(00:23:18) Transformational Men's Rituals for Personal Growth

(00:31:31) Transformation through Formal Life Challenges

(00:47:39) Embracing Anxiety to Manage Panic Attacks

(00:48:00) Rewiring Nervous Responses for Anxiety Relief

(00:51:03) Embracing Discomfort to Manage Panic Attacks

(00:58:48) Healing Panic Disorder Through Nervous System Retraining

(01:09:24) "Transformative Power of Facing Challenges"

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We wait for circumstances to change, for things to be JUST RIGHT before WE change, and therein lies the problem.

In this episode of Uncommon with Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler — founder of @orderofman)— we dig DEEP into what it takes to LEVEL UP as a man and a father, exploring quitting alcohol, going ALL IN in the gym, maximizing our time, maintaining firm boundaries around work and family time, and having a battle plan as we approach every day.

We even dig deep into the raw power that you can unlock by learning to acknowledge and work with your feelings and emotions, as well as the power of leaning into mentors and brotherhood.

Enjoy this episode, and share what resonated with you most in the comments.

(00:09:37) Personalized Accountability and Support in Recovery

(00:12:08) Embracing Change Through Rock Bottom Experience

(00:23:22) Enhancing Integrity Through Supportive Accountability Networks

(00:26:44) The Power of Vocalizing Thoughts for Growth

(00:28:53) "The Impact of Acknowledging Emotions Out Loud"

(00:29:06) Harnessing Anger for Improved Performance

(00:30:03) Embracing and Understanding Anger for Healthy Management

(00:37:48) Strategic Self-Improvement Practices for Men

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When I met my wife, things were fiery. Hot and heavy. But I was neglecting

my health: I was burning it at both

ends, working long hours, and

skimping on sleep

and the Pain Teacher came knocking.

She wondered if it was her, but it wasn’t.

Being a LITTLE knowledgable, I did

some bloodwork and found out

that my testosterone (and

related markers) were —

in clinical terms —

all jacked up.

In the past 50-years,

the average male

testosterone level has

dropped by 50%. We

are literally half the men

our grandfathers were.

Imagine what your boys

are going to have to deal with.

Testosterone isn’t some

toxic hormone, it’s the root

of our ALIVENESS, assertiveness,

energy, and self-worth. We NEED it.

In that same span of time,

infertility & miscarriage rates

have increased by a similar amount.

IDK about you, but having my son

was the greatest thing that

happened to me that I never

knew I wanted. Imagine the

challenges our boys and girls

will face. Imagine them struggling

and missing out on that opportunity.

In this episode with Mark Holman (@markholmanhealth)

we go deep on how to optimize our

health by removing the chains of

cultural expectations, poor health,

and low testosterone. Mark guides

us through different practices and

practical insights that you can

begin implementing in your life TODAY

to get your mojo back, and to set

your wife, your kids, and your life

up for health and happiness

in the future.

✊⛓️‍💥 Do the work

so they won’t have to.

You can get involved in Mark's work here.

(00:00:00) Declining Men's Testosterone Levels: A Health Concern

(00:09:40) Epiphany Through Fitness: Transformation and Self-Discovery

(00:21:15) Precision Blood Work for Personalized Health

(00:23:28) Comprehensive Health Insights Through Regular Blood Work

(00:25:55) Cholesterol's Impact on Testosterone Synthesis

(00:31:58) Fertility and Health Implications of Low Testosterone

(00:37:17) Critical Impact of Testosterone Levels on Well-being

(00:38:53) Natural Approaches Before Testosterone Replacement Therapy

(00:41:31) Optimizing Hormones with Essential Micronutrients

(00:51:18) Vitamin D Receptors in Scrotum and Testosterone

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When we live unconsciously, we pass those wounds, the trauma, and the unconscious patterns, habits, and neuroticisms down to our OWN kids, who in turn will pass it on to theirs.

When we live in such a way, we can only hope that they’ll figure it all out one day.

But there’s a different way. If we embrace the role of the conscious father NOW, we can heal those wounds and end those generational cycles so that our kids won’t have to.

In this episode with Zat Baraka Elias (@menswisdomwork ), we explore the role and the value of the father, and how we can love, create structure and boundaries, and hold space for our own emotions and the emotions of our children in a uniquely masculine way.

There's a new way to be an Uncommon Dad.

Zat is hosting the Fire in the Heart Retreat in Yelapa, MX on 10/27/2024. You can find all that info here.

His next round of Men's Coach Training (which I have been honored to undergo) begins 11/11/2024. You can find all the info here.

(00:02:24) Healing Generational Wounds Through Conscious Fatherhood

(00:10:33) Nurturing Intimacy Through Mindful Parenting Practices

(00:12:32) Nurturing Masculine Presence in Fatherhood

(00:21:53) Prioritizing Children's Emotional Connection for Strong Bonds

(00:26:49) Emotional Connection Through Parental Attunement

(00:40:25) The Impact of Rough Father-Son Play

(00:46:10) Becoming Antifragile through Nervous System Regulation

(00:46:15) Enhancing Self-Awareness through Nervous System Regulation

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(00:07:16) Core Values Strengthen Bonds in Relationships

(00:11:25) Empowering Family Growth and Leadership Community

(00:16:00) Experiential Mentorship in Education

(00:27:22) Uncovering Children's Innate Potential through Education

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(00:01:38) The Power of Masculine Camaraderie in Society

(00:08:26) "The Triad Archetypes of Modern Fatherhood"

(00:09:42) Nurturing Relationships: Role of the Earth Lord

(00:16:03) Leading with Authenticity for Positive Influence

(00:24:05) Father, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Masculine Archetypes

(00:30:43) Cultivating Vitality Through Human Connections and Joy

(00:44:53) Collaborative Tasks Fostering Meaningful Male Friendships

(00:47:34) Challenges of Legal Threats in Fatherhood

(00:47:34) Navigating Legal and Societal Expectations in Fatherhood

(00:50:34) Nurturing Traditional Masculine Values in Community

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(00:00:00) Balancing Self-Care and Fatherhood for Positive Role Modeling

(00:10:51) Fostering Connection through Curiosity in Arguments

(00:14:23) Curiosity and Empathy in Relationship Communication

(00:24:51) Embracing Breaks for Relationship Enhancement

(00:32:35) Guided Rule Setting for Behavior Improvement

(00:38:10) Teaching Children to Manage Emotions

(00:45:31) Self-Parenting for Better Future Parenting

(00:48:29) Breaking Chains: Healing Generational Trauma Through Awareness

(00:54:00) Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma

(01:01:31) Implementing Podcast Insights for Daily Action

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In this episode, I sit down with Todd Steinberg, co-founder of Komuso Design, to unpack a simple but powerful truth: If you want to become a better father, you have to slow down.

We explore:

• How a literal Dunkin’ straw changed Todd’s life and led to the creation of a breathwork tool used by Navy SEALs, Wall Street execs, and overwhelmed dads alike

• The difference between preventative and rescue breathing—and how to use both to stop losing your sh*t

• Why most men are stuck in stress loops and how breath + brotherhood can break the cycle

• How to build a "base stance" to meet chaos with calm instead of reactivity

• And what it really means to pass down a legacy of presence, discipline, and clarity to your kids

This isn’t woo-woo. It’s physiology, mindset, and ancient wisdom turned into real-world tools that can change your life—and your family’s trajectory.

⚔️ Want to be the father your kids actually look up to?
Start here.

(00:01:35) "Komuso Design: Harnessing Breath for Self-Regulation"

(00:05:32) Enhancing Mental Wellbeing Through Breathwork

(00:05:55) Mindful Breathing for Well-being

(00:10:52) "Clarity and Decision-Making Through Breath Awareness"

(00:15:06) Rescue Breathing for Calm Response Strategy

(00:24:05) Clarity Through Breath and Mind Integration

(00:51:22) "Calm Parenting: Rewiring through Breath Work"

(00:57:37) Komuso Framework Breathing Techniques for Emotional Regulation

(01:02:04) Breathwork-Inspired Aesthetic and Functional Design

(01:02:04) Mindful Design Practice for Creative Growth

(01:02:04) "Komuso-inspired Breathwork for Balanced Living"

We’re all learning, and we’re all making mistakes.

What’s important is that we OWN IT, we respond and repair, and we do the work necessary to move forward and be better next time.

Because at the end of the day there are little eyes that are watching,

and those little eyes have never been good at following your advice but they’ve never failed to emulate it.

In this episode with Shaun Frey (@OwnItDad), we discuss learning and growing as fathers, and the power of our example. We dive DEEP into relationship dynamics and how we can cultivate an intimate relationship with our wife even in the midst of parenthood. We even explore why the advice to “not burden your wife with your feelings” doesn’t work for us.

✊ Keep showing up, and stay on that path.

(00:00:00) Navigating Fatherhood: Self-improvement and Relationship Dynamics

(00:10:59) "Authentic Parenting Portrayal on Social Media"

(00:12:17) Mindful Parenting: Navigating Social Media Pressures

(00:21:31) Equal Support for Parental Roles in Upbringing

(00:24:28) Effort, Presence, and Communication in Parenthood

(00:38:20) Enhancing Relationship Communication Skills for Conflict Resolution

(00:47:18) Empathy-driven Connections: Understanding Others' Needs

(00:50:48) Understanding Children's Developmental Needs for Expectations

(00:55:37) Understanding Love Languages for Strong Relationships

(00:59:04) Embracing Strength Through Emotional Vulnerability in Men

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Our culture has made rough physical play taboo, and it’s our relationships and our children that suffer for it.

It’s that very play that helps us as human animals to bond and create belonging, to develop empathy, and regulate stress in trying situations. It helps us to build confidence and resilience to stress.

A lack of play makes us overreactive in times of challenge, responding with too much force and too little tact, and makes us hesitant to pursue our woman — or anything really — out in the world.

The question for you right now is this: which group do you fall in to? Which experience are you having MORE? One of deep connection, empathy, & bonding or one of overreaction, hurt, and disagreement.

Chances are — if you’re like me — you fall into group B. I’ve been there too.

Luckily, the solution is far more simple than we’d like to admit, and begins with developing a relationship of and with play.

If you want to have more profound relationships in your life, with your kids, and with your wife — it’s time to relearn how to play.

In this episode of Uncommon, Rafe Kelley (@rafekelley) breaks it down for us as we explore just how important play, physicality, empathy, and attunement are for us as men, husbands, and fathers, and the simple ways we can begin to reconnect to it.

✊ Play Uncommon

(00:21:12) Transformation through Martial Arts and Parkour

(00:21:48) Transformative Practices for Emotional Resilience and Growth

(00:26:15) Harmony of Internal Self Components for Integration

(00:27:28) Integrated Human Experience through Physical Engagement

(00:28:09) Evolutionary Role of Play in Development

(00:32:37) Self-Awareness through Playful Movement Practices

(00:34:38) Urban Movement Exploration through Parkour

(00:41:38) The Autotelic Nature of Play

(00:50:51) Importance of Rough and Tumble Play

(00:50:51) The Role of Rough Play in Bonding

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In this episode with Pat Barber, we dive deep into the importance of becoming both Harder to Kill and Easier to Love, and how we can do exactly that through through snowballing and stacking little habits.

We even explore the practice and impact of meaningful consequences, journaling, and how to actually succeed at not overreacting and yelling at your kids and the surprising impact that the No Yelling Challenge had for Pat.

Don't miss out on this episode with Pat Barber

Oh, and The Fathers Guild shirts are UP! You can find them here.

You can find Pat on Instagram here and here.

(00:05:27) "Calm Parenting: The Yell-Free Transformation"

(00:10:27) "No Yell Challenge: Fostering Positive Relationships"

(00:18:14) Creating Space with Consequences for Better Reactions

(00:21:52) Behavioral Growth Through Meaningful Consequences

(00:25:42) Strength through Emotional Connection and Resilience

(00:32:04) Self-Care Foundation for Engaged Parenting

(00:36:09) Healing Relationships Through Outward Love Expression

(00:44:17) Deliberate Parenting: A Father's Intentional Approach

(00:49:01) "Pat Barber's Fatherhood Insights on Instagram"

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That once you have kids, once you’ve been married, that your sex-life has to go down the tubes forever.

Frankly, it’s a load of bulls**t.

As parents you CAN have more sex, better sex, and a deeper connection than you did before kids — and hell, even more than when you first met.

What’s better is that you’ll feel deeply fulfilled, you’ll show up as better parents, you’ll create an energy and atmosphere that brings out the BEST in your family,

and more importantly, you’ll provide a model for what a healthy and thriving marriage SHOULD look like. After all, your example is your true legacy.

Today, Kim Anami (@kimanami) and I go DEEP on how to cultivate a relationship that gushes, how to break up with p*rn and premature ejaculation, and how to ensure that your woman is a well f**ked woman.

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(00:07:17) Intentional Family Rituals for Enhanced Bonding

(00:14:29) Creating Success through Daily Balanced Habits

(00:14:50) Embracing Playful Activities for Men's Well-being

(00:22:02) Impact of Absentee Fatherhood on Male Role Models

(00:24:11) Daily Intention and Engaged Fatherhood Practices

(00:28:46) Flamekeeping Fathers: Nurturing Legacy-Making Leaders

(00:37:56) Committing to Personal Growth and Accountability Journeys

(00:48:33) Empowering Mindsets: Linguistic Legacy Impact

(00:48:33) Empowering Relationships Through Mindful Language Choices

(00:50:10) Building Trust Through Clear Communication and Commitment

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(00:01:43) Confronting Uncomfortable Feelings for Personal Growth

(00:03:21) Supportive Parenting for Emotional Resilience

(00:12:15) Emotional Suppression in Fatherhood: Navigating Challenges

(00:16:59) Emotional Growth through Parenting Journeys

(00:16:59) Embracing Emotions for Personal Growth Journey

(00:27:47) Emotion Regulation for Parenting Success

(00:28:27) Emotional Regulation in Parenting for Child Development

(00:28:48) Emotional Volatility in Parenting Challenges

(00:47:33) Confronting Dragons for Personal Development

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If we want the world to change,
that responsibility is on us.

We can sit back and complain about the youngest generation and all the problems in the world like old men, throwing our hands up in the air

or we can embody the changes that we want to see in the world.

In my own lifetime, I went from playing outside all day all summer long to smart-phones and high-speed internet with more stimulation and more exposure to sex & p0rn than any of my ancestors could access in an entire lifetime.

I can’t imagine the world and challenges that my own children will face in their lifetimes — there’s nothing I can do about that

but I CAN prepare them for it.

In this episode with Dennis Morolda (@building.men) about how we can create a different life, a better life, than the one we were modeled as kids. We dug in to the opportunity we have to BUILD our children into resilient & confident adults from the moment their born, and how establishing and aligning ourselves to our values and healthy habits can change the lives of boys & men alike in unimaginable ways — even in rough schools that are perceived to be beyond help.

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(00:04:35) Guiding Fathers to Cultivate Resilient Children

(00:11:27) Delaying Smartphone and Social Media Access

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(00:30:40) Redefined Masculinity for Positive School Climate

(00:33:58) Character Development Workshops for Young Men

(00:37:26) "Building Connections through Shared Stories"

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(00:50:37) Cultivating Growth Mindset through Effort Acknowledgment

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We stand upon the shoulders of giants: our fathers, and their fathers before them. And, we stand at a unique point in history where we have the opportunity to write a story of fatherhood that is far greater and more powerful than anything that's come before us. One where we can protect, preside, AND pater -- to father with the love, the softness, the flexibility, and the nurturing that our children need from us, while getting sh!t done and providing for our families.

My guest today, Alex Lange ( @___alexlange__ )is a man who knows this path inside and out, and sits deep in the trenches of Mens Work with other men who are on the path to writing a new story.

Today, we talk about Alex's journey from his own personal depths, brain tumors, being discharged from the military, seeing his own daughter suffer with seizures, divorce, and MORE to breaking those cycles and writing a new story and legacy for his kids. We explore his use of meditation, breathwork, journaling, movement, the indispensability of men's work & brotherhood, overcoming addictions & coping patterns, the problems with p0rn, and so much more.

(00:11:57) Exploring Masculine Growth through Awareness and Action

(00:28:41) Harnessing Sexual Energy for Personal Growth

(00:37:26) Transforming Fatherhood through Ownership and Connection

(00:43:16) Unveiling Layers for Fatherhood Preparation

(00:44:12) Positive Influences in Men's Self-Discovery Journeys

(00:45:16) Redefining Masculinity: Supportive Workplace Practices

(00:47:04) Men's Groups for Personal Growth and Support

(00:50:29) Curiosity-Driven Fatherhood: Shaping Legacies through Growth

(00:53:38) Transforming Pain into Inner Strength and Growth

(00:59:40) Courage Overcoming Fear for Personal Growth Journey

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And yes, you can fast for 72-hours straight and still build a mass of muscle while boosting testosterone in the process.
Ready to break free from fatigue so you can show up as a pillar of energy, vitality, and UNLIMITED POWER? Enjoy this episode.

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(00:01:19) Extended Fasting for Optimal Health Benefits

(00:10:56) Anabolic Hormone Surges in Fasting Effects

(00:14:44) Panda Fasting Challenge for Joint Health

(00:17:01) Enhancing Body Composition Through Fasting

(00:19:36) Empowering Fathers: Fitness and Accountability Program

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Folsom proposes that fathers should actively create their own lives filled with vitality and passion, pursuing their dreams instead of falling into martyrdom through self-sacrifice and overwork. He asserts that this self-directed life not only models a positive example for children but also gives us a shot at breaking the cycle of ancestral curses and generational wounds. Drawing from his background, Folsom emphasizes the necessity for inner work and accountability as keystones to personal growth, akin to leveling up in a video game, which ultimately creates a positive and empowering legacy for families.

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(00:07:04) Embracing Inner Dragons for Personal Transformation

(00:12:06) Transforming Generational Dragons through Healing

(00:12:53) Breaking Ancestral Curses through Personal Healing

(00:24:02) Transforming Fatherhood: Breaking Generational Self-Sacrifice

(00:24:02) Parental Self-Improvement for Positive Family Legacy

(00:25:33) Modeling Vitality and Self-Improvement for Fatherhood

(00:27:40) Modeling Passionate Parenting for Fulfilling Lives

(00:31:05) Gender Roles in Healing Ancestral Trauma

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When we STRIP AWAY the extras -- our clothing, our jewelry, our technology, the hobbies we identify ourselves with -- we come face to face with who we REALLY are.

For many of us, we're confronted with a sobering realization: that we have no clue who we really are at our deepest core.
And secondly, that we've never really been TRULY present or truly connected to those who we love the most. We’ve never been truly HERE. And our wives, our kids, and our lives are suffering because of that.

Tune in for this episode with @thewyldmen as we dive DEEP into stripping away the layers to come face to face with our true self, the true present, and our true potential in the world.

This conversation is a WYLD ride, as we dive deep into the value of nudity for men, technology detox, sunning your balls, qi gong, breathwork, sexual health, and MORE.

(00:02:20) Naked Self-Discovery Immersion Retreats

(00:06:45) Unlocking Primal Potential Through Vulnerability

(00:09:19) Body Reactions and Electromagnetic Fields: Unleashing Primal Energies

(00:11:18) Embracing Authenticity: Nudity in Transformative Retreats

(00:26:29) Enhanced Communication Through Mindful Environmental Awareness

(00:34:52) Cultivating Chi Energy for Inner Balance

(00:37:54) Energy Cultivation for Optimal Functioning

(00:43:36) "Cultivating Calmness Through Breath Work"

(00:47:50) Nude-based Men's Retreats for Emotional Growth

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(00:10:39) Embodying Archetypes: Redefining Fatherhood Strength

(00:15:45) "Transformation through Phoenix Symbolism in Fatherhood"

(00:17:30) Ice Exposure for Sympathetic Nervous System Regulation

(00:22:25) Embracing Fatherhood through Emotional Breathwork

(00:24:24) Emotional Alchemy: Transmuting Negativity into Positivity

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Dads are spending more time with their kids than EVER — the average dad spends 3 x more time caring for his kids than his grandfather did...

but, even AS we step into the realm of nurturing, presence, and play with our family, we are seriously underprepared.

Most of us haven’t grown up with deeply nurturing father figures and have no example for how we are to show up in this new way for our families.

I was blessed to accidentally find a fatherhood mentor who helped to view fatherhood in a NEW way, and filled me in on everything I needed to know that no one bothered to share with me.

And man, was I blessed to have him. But too many men are figuring it out alone, and you don’t HAVE to go it alone.

As a world, we need new role models and new training for this new era. In this Uncommon episode, Dan Doty ( @fatherhoodunlocked ) unpacks the importance of our new role as fathers, the challenges that we face, and the path for us to get there.

Don't believe the stories: we CAN protect, provide, AND be present, playful, and loving fathers at the same time.

Enjoy this episode of Uncommon.

(00:07:06) Evolution of Modern Fatherhood: Comprehensive Preparation Program

(00:10:21) Modern Fatherhood: Adapting Masculinity for Parenting

(00:12:28) Navigating the Phases of Modern Masculinity

(00:24:41) Embracing Genuine Connections Through Quality Time

(00:25:37) Fatherhood Ready: Embracing the Significant Initiation

(00:31:54) Struggles of Fathers Balancing Work and Family

(00:41:05) Embracing Masculine Self-Love Through Acceptance

(00:46:44) Transitioning into Fatherhood with Fatherhood Ready

(00:47:32) Empowering Expectant Dads: A Preparation Program

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With all the things going on in the world in 2024, it can be a real challenge to be deeply present when you're at home. Work, bills, politics, social-media, you name it -- they're all extract your energy and distracting your focus.

But the path to deep presence and meaningful connection with your family may be different than you think: the journey through the self.

After all, how can we truly connect and empathize with our family, if we can't even do it with ourselves? In this Uncommon Chat with Hugo   Correa (@paternalife.coaching) , we go DEEP on what it means to be a father, breaking out of the fatherhood patterns that we inherited, and how to go from being a "good" dad to rising to the level of a GREAT one.

We even explore some communication games that you can use in your own home that will deepen connection and intimacy with your own family.

(00:01:54) Self-Reflection and Change in Fatherhood Journey

(00:12:41) Transforming Through Healing Past Traumas

(00:14:17) Transformation Through Self-Inquiry and Reflection

(00:15:43) Nurturing Emotional Intimacy for Men

(00:22:25) "Emotional Presence for Strong Father-Child Bonds"

(00:24:28) Emotional Awareness for Meaningful Family Connections

(00:27:43) Deep Questions Strengthen Family Bonds

(00:42:14) Discovering Authenticity: Importance of Self-Awareness

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and we can either show our kids how to live a life of freedom, abundance, growth, and living life at its fullest

or we can set them up for a life of dependence, addiction, comfort, and never knowing who they truly are or what they’re capable of.

In today’s podcast, I chat with Stew Blackwell (@stblackwell) about what he learned during his time in the military, how he broke free from the victim & addiction programming, and how he applies the SAVAGE principles — values & ways of being that make a successful & fulfilled man — to fatherhood.

We even get a little spicy on the topic of women in the military, and the potential catastrophic cost of thrusting our daughters into combat.

Enjoy this episode, and make sure to make your thoughts known in a review.

(00:01:02) "Stewart Blackwell's Military to Fatherhood Journey"

(00:09:46) Transformative Power of Personal Responsibility Journey

(00:21:26) Transformative Impact of Physical Activities for Children

(00:28:19) Holistic Wellness for Long-Term Success

(00:39:34) Positive Fatherhood: Influencing Children Through Example

(00:43:05) "Lethality and Resilience in Infantry Training"

(00:46:33) Navigating Core Values in Combat Leadership

(00:53:38) Combat Performance Concerns in Mixed Gender Units

(01:04:46) Transitioning to Savage Fatherhood: A Military Journey

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No, I’m not talking about Fatherhood. We ARE built for that.

What we AREN’T built for is the running, ranting, raving, ludicrous speed, hyper-stimulating, and BUSY world that we live in.

In just a few minutes, we can see more environments and have more sexual partners than our ancestors would in an entire lifetime.

…and as technology advances to make our lives easier, we become more and more overweight, out of shape, anxious, depressed, more miserable in our work, more disconnected from our wives, and more distracted and reactive with our kids.

It’s not working.

Having a “practice” is no longer the luxury for the rich, powerful, and weird-hippie few,

it’s a necessity to survive and thrive in the modern world. We have to TRAIN to have a chance in this modern world.

And more than that, it’s the very thing that will enable our kids and future generations to not only survive, but to thrive as well.

In this chat with Tim Matz (@move_like_human) , we discuss the challenges of the modern world, the pit-falls of technology, and the impact that it has on our health and our kids.
We explore the difference between what’s normal, what’s natural, and how to reclaim your birthright to move, live, and love as a human
so that we can show up as the legendary men, husbands, and fathers that our family needs and deserves from us.

(00:02:24) Rising Mental Health Issues Due to Technology

(00:11:10) Rise of Teenage Depression in Digital Era

(00:15:16) Holistic Training for Resilient Modern Individuals

(00:19:00) Cultivating Well-being Amidst Technological Advances

(00:21:46) Embracing self-care for personal growth and support

(00:35:01) Detrimental Effects of Excessive Screen Time

(00:40:52) Active Play Enhances Child Development and Well-being

(00:52:15) Fostering Authentic Connections for Community Support

(00:54:20) Cultivating Genuine Connections for Community Building

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But there’s so much more to it than just being physically present.

You can be THERE while playing on your PHONE, but are your really present?

What your family needs is not your physical presence, but your energy, engagement, capital-P Presence, and your attunement to what’s happening inside of yourself, and how that influences your experiences and responses to the moment, and the relationship that those responses build with your wife, your kids, and your family.

Being an Uncommon Dad means doing the work necessary to build the kind Intimacy that is characterized by deep knowing and trust that is felt deep in our hearts and in our bodies.

But, how do we do this as men? Especially if we didn’t have our own models of this kind of fatherhood?

In this episode of Uncommon, the one and only @DueyFreeman shares his vast wisdom on how we can build a relationship of deep Intimacy with our wives, and one with our kids that won’t just follow them through the rest of their lives, but will live on in the generations that follow.
We even talk about how and why horses are SO important for healing, especially for men.

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But why is that so hard for so many of us?

Our bodies hurt. We’re not quite sure how to improvise, use our imagination, or explore creatively, so we just DON’T.

…or we tell our kids — or expect our wife — to do THE THING the way we think it should be done, thus stifling creativity, learning, bonding, competence, confidence, and resilience to challenges later in life.

All because we’ve forgotten how to play.

@joshfmdavis) & I explore these concepts and SO MUCH MORE in this episode of Uncommon.
🌳🤸🏻‍♂️Slow down, and play more.

(00:04:19) "Embracing Playful Natural Movements for Well-being"

(00:09:50) Playful Exploration: Fostering Curiosity through Movement

(00:14:27) Negative Effects of Early Sports Specialization

(00:20:08) Interactive Fatherhood Fostering Resilience and Competence

(00:27:06) Functional Movement Patterns for Enhanced Physical Fitness

(00:33:03) Nature-Inspired Farming Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoku

(00:35:58) Primal Fitness: Embracing Natural Movement Patterns

(00:38:26) Natural Child Development in Fatherhood Philosophy

(00:46:07) Navigating Parenting: Understanding Sleep, Triggers, and Boundaries

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And at the end of they, our actions and embodied example are our true legacy as men and fathers.

The ways we think, the thins we say, and the things we do are what our kids will carry forward, act out, and pass on to their own kids and future generations.

In this chat with Nick Krantz (@neurofitnick), we explore the profound impact of fatherhood — witnessed firsthand by Nick during his time working in the juvenile jail system.

We delve into the immense power of example to our kids, and the simple yet often overlooked practices that can enable you to show up at 110% for yourself and your family.

We even touch on topics like TRT and self-care selfishness.

Enjoy this episode.

(00:01:47) Impact of Fatherhood on Children's Success

(00:01:47) Significance of Engaged Father Figures in Childhood

(00:01:47) Breaking Negative Behavior Cycles Through Parenting

(00:04:12) "Morning Routine for Family Bonding"

(00:12:37) Overcoming Health Challenges for Fatherhood Success

(00:14:22) Navigating Health Challenges While Parenting

(00:24:32) Modeling Emotional Regulation in Parenting

(00:28:09) Enhancing Well-being Through Daily Walking

(00:46:55) Empowering Individuals to Discover Inner Healing Abilities

(00:49:36) "Empowering Fathers to Become Impactful Leaders"

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F*ck no.

As men, husbands, and fathers we are the FOUNDATION of the family. We are the ground upon which everything else stands. It's imperative that we fill our own cups, that we charge ourselves up, so that we have enough to give to our wives, kids, and to the world in abundance.

Why? Because as the foundation, they RELY on us. It's what it means to be reliable, and to be a RELIANT man, husband, and father.

In this episode with Brad Dunn (@reliant.fitness) , we dive DEEP into creating an Uncommon life through looking into the eyes of our fears and moving forward ANYWAY. We cover the simple essentials of crafting your target vision, building a roadmap of A to B to C that will build you into the man you need to be to even REACH the mythical Z, and the foundational habits necessary to show up as a cycle-breaking legacy-making legend.

Half of this episode was lost into the depths of time and technology, so ENJOY the power-packed wisdom that remains.

Do not miss out on this episode.

You can find Brad Dunn on Instagram here, and catch up on all his current programs here.

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What’s the number one piece of advice you’d give to men and dads?

Two words: SLOW DOWN
It’s as simple as that. And remember BE BORED.

After all, you’re not a human-doing. You’re a human being.

I’m a PRACTITIONER of this work, and even I caught myself the other day — I noticed a flower in our yard FOR THE FIRST TIME that has been there since we moved here…almost SIX YEARS AGO.

If we don’t learn how to slow down, it’s not just flowers that we miss out on.

It’s the little smirk your son gives you when he knows that dad is watching him play, it’s the little wobbly steps that your daughter takes as she learns how to walk, it’s your wife’s posture that tells you that how she’s feeling doesn’t have to do with you.

When we intentionally slow down and practice boredom each day, it gives us access to a depth in life that we miss out on when we’re rushing from one thing to the next, checking our messages, and swiping on IG.

In this episode with Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) , we explore the importance of boredom and the creativity, connection, and play that we can access through it. We dive into our emotional triggers, how their roots can so often be in the distant past, and how we can better repair and reconnect with our loved ones after overreactions, disagreements, and dropping the ball.

(00:01:58) The Beauty of Embracing Stillness

(00:11:27) Embracing Stillness for Creative Insights

(00:19:13) Nature's Reflection: Profound Insights through Observation

(00:23:46) Embodiment for Authentic Self-awareness in Relationships

(00:26:30) Reprogramming Emotional Responses Through Physical Practices

(00:33:53) Navigating Adult Relationships Through Childhood Experiences

(00:40:11) Parental Triggers: Impact on Adult Relationships

(00:48:26) "Strengthening Relationships Through Joyful Practice"

(00:51:35) Embracing Tough Moments in Fatherhood

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If your kid has eczema, ADHD, gut issues, or chronic illness…
It’s not just bad luck.
And slapping some cream or meds on it isn’t going to fix what’s really going on.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Pawlicki, founder of Well Rooted and a straight-up powerhouse in functional medicine. She’s the one we call when conventional docs say “there’s nothing we can do.”

We talk:

• Why so many kids are struggling physically, emotionally, and mentally

• How eczema, allergies, asthma, and ADHD are all connected (and often gut-driven)

• The hidden toxins in your home, clothes, and food that wreck your kid’s system

• Why meds and creams might buy time—but they also make things worse long-term

• How to detox your house, your habits, and your mindset

• And how to actually get to the root cause instead of patching symptoms

Jessica also shares her story—how she went from hospice nurse to being fired for questioning the system… to now running a thriving, mission-driven clinic helping thousands of families across the country.

“If you're not testing, you're guessing.”
“And if you don't advocate for your kids, no one else will.”

This convo is 🔥—especially if you want to raise strong, healthy, resilient kids in a toxic world.

If you're a dad (or a mom listening over his shoulder), this one’s a must.

🎧 Tap in. Learn. Lead.
Follow Jessica at @thewellrootedaprn
Or check out her clinic at @wellrootedpediatrics

👇 And as always:
If this helped you, pass it on.
This podcast runs on value for value—so share it, support it, or just send it to the dad who needs to hear it most.

(00:01:17) Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Functional Medicine Approach

(00:06:14) Gut Health Impact on Skin Conditions and Beyond

(00:10:16) Gut Health Influence on Eczema Treatment

(00:13:33) Holistic Analysis of Children's Health Issues

(00:18:03) Detoxifying Your Home for Better Health

(00:20:38) Root Cause Analysis for Addressing ADHD in Kids

(00:27:25) Empowering Parents to Advocate for Children's Health

(00:39:29) Preventing Long-Term Health Problems in Children

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What do you really want as a husband? As a father? As a man?

Too many men are living someone else’s story, and they’re doing it without KNOWING that they’re doing it.

They’re climbing the corporate ladder for the title and the money, buying the sexy car that their co-workers have, training their asses off for the six-pack, or skipping out on their son’s soccer game b/c they have that “important” thing at work.
…and some of them — when they get a ways up that ladder — just might wake up and realize that the ladder they’re on is against the wrong wall.
At least, that’s what happened for me.
The rest of them will have that moment when they’re on their deathbed.
If we want to show up as powerful and loving fathers who have deep connections, who live on the edge of play and excitement, and make forever memories that your kids will tell THEIR kids then it falls on us to answer that question, to have the courage to find our hearts, to reclaim our manhood, and to be the change that we want to see and create in the world.
If we can do that, we might just give our kids the most valuable legacy of all — our empowered example.
In this chat with Traver Boehm (@TraverBoehm of @uncivilized_official) we dive in to all of this and more, exploring the biggest challenges that men face, what the problems are that lead to those, as well as the path to free ourselves and our families once and for all.

Forget civilization. It's time to become Uncivilized.

(00:02:06) Raw, Real, and Relational Lifestyle Movement

(00:07:23) Embracing a Genuine and Purposeful Existence

(00:23:42) Embracing Vulnerability: Men's Personal Growth Journey

(00:23:42) Celebrating Vulnerability: Men's Community Connection Journey

(00:24:54) Men's Healing Journey: Embracing Vulnerability Together

(00:24:54) Addressing Root Causes to Combat Addiction

(00:29:21) Embracing Authentic Masculinity in Modern Society

(00:30:55) Embracing Authenticity Through Soulful Exploration

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(00:10:04) Healing Journey: Addressing Hormonal Imbalance and Stress

(00:12:09) Transformative Power of Vulnerability and Communication

(00:14:41) Holistic Healing for Adrenal Health Exploration

(00:17:23) Yoga's Role in Addressing Breathing Dysfunction

(00:27:20) Subconscious Trauma Release Through Breath Work

(00:37:21) Inherited Traumas' Impact on Personal Growth

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(00:09:01) Rites of Passage: Guiding Men's Life Journeys

(00:14:58) Fostering a Visionary Family Culture

(00:16:01) Nurturing Awareness and Responsibility for Growth

(00:17:49) "Leadership as Nourishing and Overseeing Flocks"

(00:23:08) Visionary Leadership in Marriage Relationships

(00:23:39) Shared Vision for Relationship Success

(00:34:30) The Vital Role of Family in Child Rearing

(00:34:31) Parenting Financial Choices: Impact on Education Opportunities

(00:40:42) "Mastery Through Long-Term Apprenticeship Commitment"

(01:00:26) "Masculine Growth through Vitality Cultivation"

(01:05:51) Embracing Fatherhood: A Call to Responsibility

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According to Ryan, fatherhood goes beyond just a title; it's about being a mentor, guide, and a cool, relatable figure in a child's life.

By actively engaging in their interests, staying physically fit, and maintaining an air of mystery, being their Batman, he believes fathers can build strong bonds, trust, and confidence in and with with their children.

(00:02:33) Role of Reliable and Influential Father Figures

(00:04:08) Role Modeling Mature Masculinity for Boys

(00:13:26) Guiding Children Through Challenges for Development Success

(00:16:19) Navigating Life's Trapeze: Fathers as Mentors

(00:23:40) Building Trust and Resilience through Wrestling

(00:26:27) Shaping Child's Competitive Identity Through Parental Guidance.

(00:31:22) Fostering Influence and Connection with Teenage Boys

(00:31:36) Developing Social Skills in Boys Through Parenting

(00:47:24) "Cool Father Figures Shaping Masculinity"

(00:47:24) Positive Role Modeling for Kids through Ambitions

You can find Ryan on Instagram at @WisdomOfKings

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In this solo episode, I rip the mask off the modern dad and share my own raw journey through fatherhood, anxiety, and the broken masculine blueprint I inherited.

I unpack:
⚔️ Why your origin story matters—and how your childhood still runs the show
⚔️ The real Hero’s Journey—and the moment every man must face his Father
⚔️ How breathwork and meditation helped me stop spinning and start leading
⚔️ Why your family doesn’t need a martyr—they need a lighthouse
⚔️ And how I began to become the King my kids could model and my wife could trust

This is about breaking the cycle.
Redefining masculinity.
And becoming the calm, present, powerful father your legacy depends on.

Your kids won’t remember what you said—
They’ll remember who you were.

Let’s get to work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Uncommon Dad Podcast

02:04 The Importance of Origin Stories

04:34 The Hero's Journey and Masculinity

10:31 Childhood Influences and Masculine Identity

14:21 Career Path and Personal Struggles

19:24 Recognizing Anxiety and Disconnection

22:21 Turning Point: The Decision to Change

23:29 The Power of Breathwork and Meditation

28:47 Creating a Safe Harbor for Others

32:33 Emotional Expression and Warrior Codes

36:29 The Evolution of Masculinity

37:51 Transitioning from Work to Home Life

40:24 The Importance of Emotional Awareness

44:59 Redefining Fatherhood

50:09 The Role of Mentorship in Fatherhood

56:19 Breaking Cycles and Creating Legacy

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One of the most important things we can give to our kids is the example of a strong, loving, powerful, playful marriage.

After all, it’s the program that they’ll be compelled to seek out and repeat in their own lives.

So why not do the uncomfortable work

to give them the most powerful example of marriage that we’re capable of giving?

In this chat with Stefanos Sifandos.

we discuss the simple steps for deepening your relationship with your wife, your kids, and yourself, and how things change when you bring a little one into the world.

(00:00:00) Impact of Healthy Marriages on Children

(00:06:37) Building a Foundation of Love Before Parenting

(00:10:11) Navigating Relationship Growth Through Communication Challenges

(00:13:16) Embracing Empathy for Relationship Repair

(00:17:44) Constructing Agreements for Respectful Relationship Dynamics

(00:26:05) Journey to Strengthening Bonds Through Parenthood

(00:34:33) Navigating Authenticity Through Relationship Challenges

(00:36:30) Prioritizing Genuine Presence for Strong Father-Daughter Bond

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It's full of boisterous laughter, buckets of tears — lots of them, and I'm not just talking about ours, challenges, and memories. And if you blink, you will miss it.

As fathers, we not only have the opportunity to provide for our family financially, but to provide a wealth of presence, play, and memories.

And when we play and intentionally engage with our kids in THEIR world, they'll look to remain a part of ours far beyond those 18 years.

In this episode with Rod Richard II (@4fitfatherhood) , we go deep on the role of the father, masculine love, and going ALL-IN for your family while balancing providing with presence.

We also talk about how to establish work-life harmony in your life so that you can show up as the man, husband, and father that your family needs and deserves from you.

Don't miss this episode.

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You can find Elliott Hulse on Youtube, Instagram, and pick up his book "Make Men Strong Again" right here.

(00:05:10) Impact of Father Absence on Male Development

(00:07:06) Father Figure Influence on Masculine Identity

(00:10:10) Civilizational Dynamics: Feminism's Impact on Societies

(00:14:04) Cultural Assault on Masculinity and Identity

(00:21:44) Challenges of Masculinity in Evolving Gender Dynamics

(00:25:31) Seeking a Wife for Traditional Family Values

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First and foremost, it’s his role to hold each and every member of the tribe — and their wellbeing — in his heart, and to lead from that place.

It’s the same for fathers. Just because a man can have children doesn’t mean that he’s fit to serve in the role as father.

It takes an immense amount of work to turn inward and do the work necessary to show up as a man of honor and reverence, and it’s the kind of work that our wives and children sorely need from us.

In this Uncommon chat with Michael Ivan Skye  (@michaeliskye) , we delve into the depths of honor, and what it means to connect to and show up from that place in our daily lives.

We discuss the dire place that men are in nowadays, and the importance of healing our father and mother wounds as a means to heal ourselves so that we may show up as the leaders that our families and the world truly need from us.

If you want to show up as a stronger leader for your family, a father who creates a feeling of calmness and safety, and a true lighthouse for your family, then don’t miss this episode with Michael Ivan Skye.

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“You should really do some yoga”, she’d say.

And I’d respond, “You mean that weird ladies stretching class where I feel my feelings? Nah, I’ll lift weights instead.”

I struggled with the pressure of work and relationship, and hid the dangerously high blood-pressure, the anxiety, and the strange hyperventilation that would creep up while driving.

Until I decided that I wanted something different.

As men, we’re simultaneously told to be more feminine, to feel our feelings, and to suck it up and just keep going at the same time.

We suffer in silence.

And worse, our wives and kids take on that suffering and the wounds caused by it too.

In this episode with Shiloh Kinney (@OperationStrongDad), we go deep on the meaning of TRUE STRENGTH, and how we can begin the process of healing that will enable us to show up as the solid, loving, and present men, husbands, and fathers that our family needs and deserves.

This world is a better place with you in it, and those little feet chose YOU as their papa.

(00:06:42) Advocating to Break Mental Health Stigma

(00:09:28) Military Mental Health Support Innovations

(00:13:19) The Importance of Therapist Compatibility

(00:16:42) Cultivating Inner Strength through Emotional Resilience

(00:24:27) Setting Boundaries for Self-Acceptance

(00:28:40) Continuous Self-Discovery through Vulnerability

(00:33:06) Self-Improvement through Embracing Feedback

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Sometimes we don’t know the influence we have on our own kids until someone reflects it back to us.

Until their Grandma, their coach, or some stranger in public praises some quality they see in them — their competence, their perseverance, the pleasure of their presence.

It’s in moments like those — witnessed through the eyes of others — when we get to see the influence that we are on our children.

In this episode with Stew Blackwell ( @stblackwell ), we dive deep into the legacy of our daily example. We explore the calling to change who we are for our family, and the pull of complacency. We talk about the allure of porn and the ever-elusive work-life balance.

If you’re a dad who wants to have a bigger impact on his kids, know that your example is your ultimate legacy, and that you need to listen to this episode.

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In this episode, we explore how to reconnect to fun, to play, and how to eradicate procrastination in your life. Why? Well, genuine fun, personal fulfillment, and the ability to get up and dust yourself off are a WAY more powerful legacy than how well you sit at a desk and complete tasks.

Enjoy this episode.

(00:05:16) Exploring Boundaries Through Play for Children

(00:10:18) Bonding through Play: Building Meaningful Connections

(00:12:19) Parent-Child Bonding Through Authentic Play

(00:22:33) Reclaiming Authenticity Through Playful Interactions

(00:28:19) Fostering Passions: Homeschooling for Personal Growth

(00:31:36) Nurturing Children's Passions for Personal Growth

(00:34:20) Fear of Failure Driven Procrastination Patterns

(00:46:38) Committing Without Hesitation: Embracing Uncertainty

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