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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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#154. You Are Not Your Father: Choose a New Dad Identity
Episode 154
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll never be like my dad" - but still find yourself reacting just like he did? Many fathers want to break unhealthy generational patterns but end up parenting from a place of avoidance instead of purpose. This episode dives deep into why defining yourself by what you won't do can sabotage your growth, and how building a new identity is the key to real, lasting change. Learn the 4 hidden reasons dads fall into inherited parenting patterns even when they try not to. Discover why willpower alone fails and how identity-based change creates real transformation. Get a practical tool to help reframe your identity and become the dad your family brags about. Listen now to discover the mindset shift that will help you break cycles and build a legacy you're proud of - starting today. ----- Get our free 3-lesson fatherhood course: https://dadcentral.ca/ ----- Timestamps: 00:00 – Defining identity by avoidance vs. growth 00:14 – Welcome and episode overview 01:03 – Main topic: You Are Not Your Father 02:21 – Inherited patterns and challenges for dads 04:00 – Four reasons inherited patterns persist 05:14 – Intentional parenting, breaking cycles 06:23 – Pitfalls of avoidance-based identity 08:48 – Reframing: Choosing a new identity 09:03 – Habits and identity 10:05 – Stress and default patterns 11:54 – Practical identity statements 12:28 – Identity exercise example 14:16 – Recap and takeaways 15:18 – Encouragement and support 16:12 – Importance of dad community 17:34 – 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."
