What are you really teaching your kids about being a man? Not with your words but with your behaviour. Not with big speeches but with how you show up when it’s uncomfortable. This episode isn’t just for boy dads. It’s for any parent shaping how their children understand strength, courage, boundaries, respect and leadership. Because the man you model doesn’t just influence who they become, it influences what they tolerate from others. This week we talk: The masculinity crisis and the mixed messages our kids are absorbing Four dominant male archetypes shaping modern culture and fatherhood Why silence, submission or ego all teach something (whether you intend it or not) The difference between loud masculinity and grounded leadership Teaching sons (and daughters) what a good man looks like Courage, values, self-respect and standing your ground without becoming hardened Why fatherhood is a responsibility to shape the world your kids grow up in   And this matters because: Your children are forming their definition of manhood right now. From how you speak. From what you tolerate. From what you challenge. From what you stand up for and what you stay silent on. If you don’t define masculinity in your home, the world will do it for you. And the version it offers is loud, fragile, reactive, or passive. This episode is a call to step forward. Not as a perfect man, but as a present, intentional one. This week I want you to: Identify the archetype you lean toward and the one you need to grow into Define your non-negotiable values as a man, partner and father Model strength with control, not ego, silence or avoidance Let your kids see you think, choose and stand Ask yourself weekly: If my children became exactly like me today would I be proud? Build mental and physical strength not for image, but for longevity and leadership Comment below: What are you really teaching your kids about being a man — through the way you live? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

We all chase something. It could be success, goals, money, progress, improvement. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: If all your kids see is you chasing… they’ll think that’s what love looks like. They’ll think presence is earned. They’ll think rest is weakness. They’ll think busyness is the measure of a man. This episode is a pause . A moment to breathe. A reminder of what they really need from us. A reminder of the need to slow down. This week we talk: The hidden cost of “constant chasing” on your kids and your connection How stress, pressure and performance leak into the home Why rest is a leadership skill and not a luxury Teaching kids presence, joy, stillness and play Screen time, distraction and the lost art of simply being there Recovering from burnout and modelling healthier rhythms Bringing your kids close instead of pushing them away by accident   This matters because: Your kids will not remember how many hours you worked. They’ll remember: If you looked them in the eye If you were on the floor wrestling If you laughed If you slowed down when they needed you If you made space for them If all they see is you running, they’ll think rest is wrong. If all they see is you stressed, they’ll believe pressure is normal. If all they see is you distant, they’ll assume they caused it. This is generational and it’s our job to rewrite it.   This week I want you to: Create sacred time: connection blocks with no phones, no noise, just presence Show them recovery: let them see you rest, breathe, reset and recharge Play on purpose: wrestle, create chaos, get lost in their world Model stillness: teach them calm by letting them witness you grounded Weekly audit: What are you chasing? What’s it costing? What are you missing? Turn one thing off: remove one distraction every day to open space for memory-making Comment below: What are you chasing right now and what’s it costing your connection at home? Share this episode with a dad who wants to redefine his standards for 2026. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club    

Ask 100 men what strength is… and most of them will lie. Not intentionally, but because they were taught a definition that never served them. Strength isn’t silence. It’s not suppression. And it’s definitely not carrying everything alone until you break in private. In Episode 28 of Answer Me This we talk about the new standard of strength for fathers in 2026. The one rooted in courage, emotional literacy, presence, and leadership. This week we cover: Why the old model of masculinity is failing us How to redefine strength for your kids and future generations Emotional literacy as a superpower for dads Presence, alignment, courage and conscious leadership Seeing the world as it is and becoming the man they need within it Strength through vulnerability, reflection, ownership and recovery Raising boys (or girls) with a healthy, grounded example of manhood This matters because: Our children are watching the world change at speed. They’re surrounded by poor role models, warped values, and a version of “manhood” that’s loud, fragile and often fuelled by insecurity. They don’t need more noise. They need a father with strength rooted in presence, self-awareness, courage and alignment. Because what they see in you becomes their definition of strength and possibly their definition of love, leadership and partnership. This week I want you to: Define your 2026 Strength Standard in 4–5 bullet points. Make them clear and visible daily Teach emotional literacy: Don't hide your feelings and explain why recovery is important Model alignment: Set a tone driven by values, not pressure Show resilience: If you fail, reflect, take a moment and then go again Celebrate your partner openly: Stand shoulder to shoulder, model respect and masculine support Be strong enough to pause, rest, admit and adapt Comment below: What definition of strength are you committed to modelling in 2026? Share this episode with a dad who wants to redefine his standards for 2026. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club  

Every dad fears passing something on to their kids. It could be a behaviour, a wound, a hesitation, a version of themselves they’ve spent years trying to outgrow. For me? It’s hesitation. The fear of failing. The fear of leaping. The fear of trusting myself. And I refuse to let my boys inherit that. This episode is about courage, ownership, apology… and the kind of leadership our kids actually learn from. This week we talk: What we fear our children will absorb from us The emotional patterns we carry… and pass on Why apologising isn’t weakness. It's authentic leadership How to return to softness after anger The danger of performance, protection and pressure in the home Teaching kids courage through your example, not perfection Why your recovery matters more than your reaction This matters because : Your kids won’t inherit your dreams, but they will inherit your fears, hesitations and emotional wiring unless you actively reshape it. They don’t need a flawless dad. They need a human one. A dad who apologises, who explains his emotions, who models courage and who shows them what recovery looks like after the storm. Let's face it, We don’t pass on perfection. We pass on courage and courage starts with honesty. This the dad they need to see. Human. Authentic and Humble. This week do this: Name the thing you fear they’ll inherit and try to make it right. Apologise when you’re the problem. Take ownership of you mistakes. Explain your feelings at their level . Help them understand the man behind the mask. Use negative emotions as teaching tools. Anger, frustration, fear are all human emotions. They're not shameful but opportunities to grow. Show recovery. Try to let them in when you're resetting after a tough day. Let them see what it takes to lead when under pressure. Ask daily: “Am I teaching them to leap… or hesitate?” Comment below: What behaviour or wound are you most afraid your kids will inherit and what are you doing about it? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club    

Most dads protect their homes physically… But how many of us protect them emotionally? Because here’s the truth: If you want a calm home, you have to fight the chaos before it gets through the door. Episode 26 of Answer Me This is a call-to-honesty. What tone are you setting as their father and what are your family quietly absorbing? What would change right now, and what would you do more of to have the impact on your kids they deserve? This week we talk: How the outside world impacts the tone you bring home Emotional leakage: when pressure starts rewriting your family’s culture Burnout, overwhelm and the silent toll of modern fatherhood The role of masculine leadership in creating peace + emotional safety Intentional resets, daily tone-setting, and protecting the atmosphere in your home Why your energy is the thermostat for your entire family   This matters because: Your family doesn’t just react to your behaviour, they respond to your energy. When you bring the world’s chaos through the front door, it settles into the walls, the atmosphere, the connection… and the bond you’re trying to build. If you don’t regulate your tone, the world will do it for you and it will cost you peace, presence and influence. Your kids don’t need a perfect man. They need a steady one.   This week try this and report back on how it's impact you and them: Doorframe Reset: 90-second breath + intention before entering the house Identify the leaks: Which external pressures hit your tone hardest? Teach through tone: Model regulation, not reactivity Build a Wall Around Your Peace: Protect your emotional energy from noise, distraction and opinions that add no value Daily Reflection Question: “What tone did I bring home today?” Micro Ritual: Ask your kids the 5 nightly questions (happy, sad, angry, proud, change) to deepen emotional awareness Comment below: What is the world stealing from you — and how is it showing up in your home? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club  

In Episode 25 we talk fatherhood, leadership and being the role model they need. I don’t want my kids to follow in my footsteps. I don’t want them to be me. I want them to go further. To burn brighter. To live bolder than I ever did. Isn't that what fatherhood is about? No boundaries to growth and opportunities. Just you in their corner giving them the encouragement they need to pursue their dreams. This episode is about the mindset, the environment, and the leadership that creates that future. This week we talk: Why your kids don’t need to follow your path but they need your example That we owe it to them to create an environment where they solve problems, take risks and trust themselves The role of masculine leadership inside the home Courage, consistency and letting them see the real you How to teach resilience without rescuing Why your fire matters more than your perfection   This matters because: As dads we don’t lack time. We often lack clarity and conviction. Our children are watching how we fight, how we fail, how we get back up… not how polished we look. Your job isn’t to protect them from struggle. It’s to model what strength looks like in the storm. Because they’re not copying your wins. They’re copying your courage.   This week: Let them see your fire, effort, grit, setbacks and progress Stop rescuing and start creating space for them to problem-solve Teach through moments, not lectures Encourage boldness over comfort and encourage them to embrace challenge   Tell me in the comments: Are you transforming into a leader worth following? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important       

There’s a point in fatherhood where you realise you’re not living, you’re just coping. Routine keeps you afloat… but it also keeps you stuck. This episode is about the moment I stopped surviving and started choosing for myself, for Teri, and for the boys. This week we cover: The difference between coping, leading, and living with intention Burnout, responsibility, and the invisible emotional load dads carry How routine becomes a mask when life feels overwhelming Rebuilding presence, energy, and emotional alignment The honest truth: your kids see your exhaustion… and your effort This matters because: Coping can look like leadership until it doesn’t. You can be ticking every box, doing every school run, paying every bill… and still be emotionally absent. Your kids don’t just need your discipline. They need your alignment, your clarity, your calm and your example. This week: Identify your “survival mode” habits. Where are you just getting through the day? Create 3 daily reset rituals Do a weekly “energy audit” and identify what drains you vs what returns energy? Rewrite your Fatherhood Intent Statement Set micro-reminders on your phone to reconnect with your role and influence. Let me know in the comments: Are you living aligned to the goal, or just coping better than you used to? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important     

If today was your last full day, would you be proud of how you showed up? Would your kids know what you stood for, how you loved, and the kind of man you were trying to become? This episode of Answer Me This is a reset. A mirror. And a challenge to every dad to stop drifting and start leading on purpose. This week we look at: Legacy through daily decisions. Living by design, not default. The power of presence over perfection. Emotional self-awareness and leadership at home.   And this matters because: One day, they’ll tell the story of who you were. They won't remember your achievements, they'll remember your energy, your tone, your consistency, your calm. They’ll remember how you made them feel when the day got hard. This isn't just about raising kids, it's about shaping future leaders by how you show up.   This week focus on: Morning intention: One word that defines how you’ll lead today. Evening reflection: What moment made you proud or where did you drift? Presence practice: Be where your feet are; the phone can wait. Reset ritual: A breath, a pause, a touchpoint, all before you enter the room. I want you to answer this: Would I be proud if this was the last version of me they saw? Comment below: If today was your last day, what would your kids remember most? Share this episode with a dad who needs a reminder to slow down and show up. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important     

You can carry the load and still miss what she’s really carrying. In this episode of Answer Me This, we explore what true partnership looks like when life gets heavy: not just protecting, providing, or solving… but seeing her. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. This week we talk: The difference between carrying her load and carrying her heart. Why fixing too quickly can silence her voice. How emotional leadership is the key and not just rescue. Teaching your kids love through how you love and respect their mother. This is why it matters: Our partners carry invisible loads; the mental lists, the emotional weight, the guilt, the constant balance between identity and motherhood. When we rush to fix, we rob them of the space to process, to feel, to breathe. Your role isn’t to remove her storms it’s to stand in them with her. This week try this: Listen longer: Resist the urge to solve; reflect what you hear. Offer safety first: Comfort before clarity. Affirm often: Remind her she’s seen, valued and capable. Model love openly: Let your kids witness affection, respect, and empathy. Choose consistency: Presence beats perfection every time.   Comment below: What’s one thing she needs to hear from you this week?       Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important   

This week we're focused on your partner and mother of your children. It's about how we, as fathers and partners, often miss what she really needs because we’re too focused on fixing, providing, or proving we care. This week we talk: The difference between standing beside her and standing with her. How “problem-solving” can unintentionally make her feel unseen. Why partnership isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. Emotional leadership: creating safety, not solutions. And this why it matters: Behind many distracted dads is a partner who’s been waiting, not for help, but to be seen. Your children learn how to love, respect, and champion others by how you treat their mother. When she feels chosen and not stuck, that's when you build the foundation your family stands on. This week I want you to: Pause, reflect and listen: Before you fix, listen. Ask what she needs right now. Let her know: Tell her you see the effort she’s making and you’re grateful. Focus on connection: Hold her without agenda. Presence over plans. Let her feel seen and heard. Shout it from the rooftops: Celebrate her in front of your kids and let them see love modelled. Write it down: A short note or letter of gratitude can shift everything. Comment: When was the last time she felt chosen, not just included? Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important       

Every day, the world tries to parent our kids for us through screens, noise, and distraction. This episode of Answer Me This is a dad's line in the sand. This is about refusing to hand over their confidence, their happiness, and their belief in who they are. This week we cover: Why modern comfort is stealing our children’s courage. The hidden cost of “convenience parenting.” What leadership at home really looks like in 2025 and how you make the difference. How to raise grounded, confident kids in a world that’s lost its compass. This week matters because: Our kids are born bright, strong, and full of potential and then the world starts chipping away at that power. Your job is to help them fulfil that potential and rise above the distraction and noise of the outside world. They don’t just learn from what we say, they absorb how we live, how we handle pressure, and how we love. If we don’t lead, the world will. This episode is your reminder to take the front foot again and to lead with strength, empathy, and courage. Your action this week: Reclaim your role: Decide what values you’ll never outsource. Audit your influence: How do your habits teach them to handle stress? Lead through consistency: Small, daily actions, not big speeches. Model resilience: Let them see you recover, not just perform. Create friction intentionally: Show them discomfort builds confidence. 💬 CTA Comment: What’s one thing you refuse to hand over to the world? 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important     

Dads, admitting you’re struggling is only the first step. Staying on track, rebuilding trust, and leading your family with purpose? That’s where the real work begins and that's what really takes the effort. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Fatherhood in Focus, I share the exact mindset, habits, and accountability steps that took me from rock bottom in 2020 to becoming a present, engaged, and resilient father again. I learned the hard way and it almost cost me my relationship with my kids and my wife. Fatherhood is relentless but it doesn't have to leave you gasping for air. This week we'll cover: ✅ Why acknowledgement isn’t enough and what to do next ✅ How to rebuild trust with your partner after you’ve fallen short ✅ The daily habits that keep you consistent when motivation fades ✅ How to silence your biggest critic and lead from the front ✅ The crucial difference between self-care and selfishness for dads Whether you’re a new dad, expectant father, or deep in the grind of modern parenting, this episode is your blueprint to take your power back, reconnect with your role, and create the impact your kids will remember. 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important 

You can build something incredible; the career, the home, the dream and still lose yourself in the process. This episode of Answer Me This is a brutally honest look at what happens when a dad’s drive to provide turns into the very thing that disconnects him from what matters most. 🔑 Key Themes The moment I realised “doing it all” was costing me everything that mattered. How burnout blinds dads to their real purpose. Rebuilding from exhaustion: what clarity, presence, and purpose look like in practice. What happens when you redefine success around connection, not achievement. 💡 Why It Matters Your children don’t just need a provider. They need a dad who’s awake and alive in the moment.  Because one day, you’ll realise the thing you thought you were building for them actually pulled you away from them. This is about stopping that drift, taking ownership, and leading your family with clarity before the cost gets too high. Your Action This Week Define your “why” — write down what truly matters and why. Audit your week — what’s taking energy away from your home life? Protect presence — block non-negotiable connection time (bedtime, walks, laughter). Reframe provision — see providing not as doing more, but as being more available. Comment below: What’s one area where you’ve been “building” but losing sight of what matters? 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club        

If you disappeared tomorrow, what would your kids carry with them? It’s not the house, the holidays, or the hustle. It’s the moments. The warmth. The presence. The truth is, you’re building your legacy every single day with every reaction, every word, every moment you choose connection over chaos. 🎧 In this episode, we go deep into: What legacy really means for modern fathers and how to live it now, not “one day.” The truth about pain, vulnerability, and why hiding it doesn’t protect your kids, it isolates them. How to teach your children resilience, empathy, and joy by living it in front of them. Why emotional honesty is the cornerstone of the legacy they’ll carry long after you’re gone. 💬 The question isn’t “What will you leave behind?” It’s “What are you living right now that’s worth remembering?” Dad, this week I want you to: Define your blueprint. Write down 3 values you want your kids to feel, not hear through your behaviour. Model emotional honesty. Share one real story of failure or fear with your kids this week and how you worked through it. Choose joy as a compass. Each night, ask yourself: “Did I model what I want them to become today?” Legacy journaling. End your week with one reflection: What moment this week will they remember if I wasn’t here next week? 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important   

Dads, your silence is costing you more than you think. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Fatherhood In Focus, I pull back the curtain on the hidden battles so many of us dads face, mental health struggles, burnout, shame, and the fear of speaking up. Drawing from my own story of nearly losing everything, I'm challenges you to confront the truth: That staying silent doesn’t protect your family but it distances you from them. As a dad, regardless of your experience or situation the more you carry, the harder fatherhood gets and every time you choose to shut down you push them away. That's the cold hard reality of modern fatherhood - You have a choice, you either face your demons, seek support or you fight on alone and risk losing everything. I chose to push them away and it wasn't until I was faced with losing my wife and boys that I finally owned up to the pain the and the pressure. This week we cover: ✅ Why emotional honesty is the foundation of fatherhood. ✅ How shame and perfectionism silently erode your influence. ✅ The small steps that rebuild trust and connection with your kids. ✅ Why vulnerability isn’t weakness but your superpower as a dad. Whether you’re a new dad on paternity leave, a husband feeling the strain, or a father silently battling burnout, this is your chance to reflect on the influences impacting the way you show up as their dad.   Remember: 💬 Your kids don’t need the perfect you, they need the real you. Start the conversation. Start today. 📌 Subscribe for weekly, no-BS fatherhood content that helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and strength.   🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important 

You snap, you withdraw, you feel guilt afterwards. That reaction; it’s not them. It’s your past. In this episode I pull up the mirror and ask the tough question: Are you raising your kids or are you reliving and raising your own unfinished story? This week we cover: When the house finally goes quiet, the real questions hit: Am I showing them strength or just stress? Do they see the man they need, or a dad just surviving the day? This episode is a mirror and a reset. As a dad I wrestle with this question every single day. Fatherhood is about giving them what they need but when you are distracted, who shows up and what dad do they see? Key Themes Modelling vs. managing: Why your identity (not your to-do list) is what your kids copy. Presence over perfection: Turn the school run, after-school, and bedtime into connection anchors. This episode is all about understanding how to interrupt the influences that stop you showing up when they need you. This week, why not Pause, Reflect Interrupt and show them to calm the storm and set the tone. Why this episode matters (for dads right now): Your children are learning how to love, lead and handle pressure by watching you. They don’t need the highlight reel; they need the reality, a conscious, emotionally available dad who champions their mum, holds the line in chaos, and shows up with love. Why not try this with your kids this week: Choose your word: Pick one identity word (e.g., steady) and live it for 7 days. 3 touch-points daily: Morning reset, after-school debrief, bedtime ritual (no phones). Doorframe pause: 60–90 seconds to breathe, set intention, and enter on their level. Dad-first coaching: Make that next car journey matter: connection → feeling → (optional) lesson. but above all else give them confidence they need to tackle that next challenge. Comment: What are you modelling this week and where will you interrupt the chaos? 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important 

That reaction; it’s not them. It’s your past. In this episode I pull up the mirror and ask the tough question: Are you raising your kids or are you reliving and raising your own unfinished story? This week we cover: Why your daily habits, reactions and coping mechanisms shape your child’s future. The “Mirror Test” and spotting the parts of yourself showing up in your child. Practical steps to switch from avoidance to presence so your kids inherit resilience, not shame. Why this episode matters (for dads right now): Kids don’t remember the promotion. They remember how you made them feel. If you’re distracted, exhausted, numb or angry, your children absorb it as their normal. Fatherhood is a leadership role and leaders must do the internal work. This is designed to get you thinking about how you respond and reflect on whether you meet fire with fire. Actionable takeaways: Door-drop ritual: Leave the week at the door, taking 3 minutes to breathe and connect when you walk in. One habit swap: Replace one avoidance habit (drinks, endless scrolling) with a repair habit (10-min walk, 10-min play). Track it for 7 days. Mirror journaling: When you react, write the trigger + one possible root from your own past and see if you can spot that little bit of you staring back during those tense standoffs. 🔊 Listen & connect: Subscribe for weekly Friday Fuel. If this hit home, comment below: What part of yourself is your child reflecting back? Share this episode with a dad who needs it. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important 

Dads, be honest with yourself: Would you want to be raised by you? Fatherhood isn’t just about providing, it’s about leading, protecting, and shaping your children’s future. But here’s the hard truth: the way you show up today is already becoming your child’s inner voice tomorrow. In this episode we share the raw truth about facing the man in the mirror and confronting the patterns we carry from our own childhood. If you’ve ever wrestled with: ✅ Dad guilt and feeling like you’re not enough. ✅ Fear of failure and worrying you’ll repeat mistakes you grew up with. ✅ Pressure to provide while neglecting presence and connection. ✅ Anger, frustration, or burnout that spills into your home. …then this is your wake-up call. This week we work on: How your past influences the father you’re becoming. Why raising kids isn’t about fixing your broken pieces but about building their confidence and resilience. How to shift from guilt to clarity, and lead your family with strength and love. Practical ways to show up daily even when life feels overwhelming. 👉 This episode isn’t about shame it’s about ownership and taking responsibility for the way you respond under pressure. Because your kids don’t need a perfect dad. They need a present one. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: If your younger self walked into your home today would he feel safe, loved, and proud of the man you’ve become?   Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important   

Dads, here’s the uncomfortable question: Are you raising your kids to be strong or just safe? In today’s world, filled with distractions, diluted masculinity, and endless outside influence, the role of a father has never been more important. In this episode of Answer Me This, we go deep into what it really means to raise resilient children in 2025. We explore: ✅ Why protecting kids from every struggle can weaken them for the future. ✅ How to teach resilience, confidence, and self-worth in a fragile culture. ✅ The tension between safety and strength and why your kids need both. ✅ The influence of school, society, screens and how dads must lead at home. Your kids don’t need a perfect dad. They need a father who shows them how to fail, rise, and try again. This isn’t about survival. It’s about raising kids ready to thrive in a tough world.  If you’re a new dad, boy dad, or father determined to raise resilient kids, this episode will challenge you to think differently and act with conviction. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important     

Dads, be honest. Does fatherhood feel like a duty… or a privilege? In this week’s Friday Fuel – Answer Me This episode, we cut deep into the question I believe we need to answer as modern dads: Are you showing up out of obligation, or out of love and presence? Too often, life’s noise, work deadlines, bills, exhaustion turns fatherhood into a checklist instead of a connection. But here's what I think we wrestle with every day: Our kids need connection, they're not looking to you to be perfect, all they need is your time and your presence. In this raw and reflective conversation, I share: ✅ Why presence is greater than perfection in modern fatherhood ✅ How to shift from “managing your kids” to truly connecting with them ✅ The danger of letting duty drown out joy and gratitude ✅ Simple mindset shifts to help you lead with clarity, love, and strength Whether you’re an expectant father, a new dad on paternity leave, or a man in the grind of balancing work, family, and identity, this episode will push you to pause, reflect, and redefine what fatherhood means to you. Don’t let fatherhood pass you by. Start treating it as the gift it truly is. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important