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Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast To Reduce Stress & Build Confidence In FatherhoodAuthor: Dad Central
Are you stressed and overwhelmed by the responsibilities of fatherhood? This show helps overwhelmed dads conquer stress, build confidence, and become the father their family brags about. Listen to discover: Effective strategies to reduce parenting stress and manage emotions for a calm parenting approach happy children. Practical advice on building strong parent-child relationships through improved communication and parenting skills, even when co-parenting with ex-partners. Expert insights on navigating custody issues and instilling positive parenting values to develop disciplined and resilient kids. Since 2019 Co-hosts Drew and Ed have impacted over 400,000 dads through their work with Dad Central. Every Monday, join them for real-life examples and practical, time-tested strategies on how to win at being a dad. Once a month, hear from expert guests or mentor dads sharing their top tips to enjoy and thrive in fatherhood. To instantly learn top secret hacks to calm parenting and become the dad your family brags about, download our free guide to stop yelling. Language: en-ca Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#156. 3 Reasons Dads Disengage From Fatherhood & How To Re-Engage With Confidence
Episode 156
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Have you ever wondered why so many dads slowly check out—even when they desperately want to show up for their kids? In this powerful conversation with Christopher Brown, President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, we dig deep into the hidden struggles that hold fathers back—like outdated views on masculinity, lack of support, and the emotional wounds many never address. Whether you're a dad yourself, or you work with fathers, this episode reveals the real barriers and proven paths toward lasting, confident fatherhood. Learn what research actually says about why dads disengage—and how to re-engage them effectively Discover the #1 habit confident fathers use to lead their families well Understand why modeling healthy masculinity is more critical than ever in 2026 Listen now to discover practical tools, emotional truths, and a powerful fatherhood framework that can help you (or the dads you support) lead with strength, presence, and purpose. ------ Sign up for our free Fatherhood Fundamentals Email Course to learn methods that support the dad you want to become. Get it here: https://dadcentral.ca/ ----- Timestamps: 00:00 – 00:14 Toxic masculinity and seeking help as a dad 00:15 – 01:36 Show and guest introduction: Chris Brown of National Fatherhood Initiative 01:46 – 05:03 Chris Brown shares professional and personal journey into fatherhood 05:04 – 12:34 Personal fatherhood challenges, healing the "father wound," and building support systems 12:35 – 16:16 Barriers to dads making positive changes; importance of reflection and feedback 16:17 – 21:37 Chris Brown's new book and foundation habits for confident fatherhood 21:38 – 24:14 The importance of structure and self-discipline 24:15 – 30:21 Recent trends: Modern father involvement and supportive communities 30:22 – 35:31 Navigating transitions: Healthy masculinity, role models, and seeking support 35:37 – 41:24 Emotional healing: Grief, anger, and permission to process emotions 41:25 – 44:03 Resources, where to connect, and closing remarks ----- "Dad Central is a podcast that supports fathers in navigating fatherhood, reducing stress, building confidence, managing parenting stress, and improving parenting skills, including discipline, co-parenting, custody issues, calm parenting, and effective communication with children, to foster happy children and strong parent-child relationships."
