I sit down with Glen Henry, creator of Belief in Fatherhood and author of Father Yourself First, to talk about the real work of becoming a better man and father. We dive into the challenges modern dads face—balancing ambition, healing our own wounds, and showing up with patience and presence.
Glen shares raw insights on building relational equity, repairing trust, and learning to father yourself before fathering others. This one’s a heartfelt and honest look at fatherhood that every man needs to hear.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 – The biggest challenges fathers face
02:40 – The crisis of absent fathers
05:00 – Mentorship and the power of guides
08:20 – Storytelling and fatherhood in Black culture
12:00 – Entering fatherhood with fear and purpose
17:20 – Accepting your child’s invitations
22:00 – Learning patience and self-compassion
28:40 – Healing, failure, and forgiveness
31:40 – What it means to father yourself
38:20 – The power of proof and mentorship
43:30 – Adventure, play, and connection
49:10 – Managing ambition and presence
56:40 – Rebuilding trust with your kids
01:00:25 – Understanding relational equity
01:02:20 – Glen’s message for fathers everywhere
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