Daring to Dad
Daring to Dad holds conversations at the intersections of fatherhood, faith and masculinity. Join us as we engage in candid conversations with fathers from all walks of life, sharing stories, challenges, and insights that inspire and resonate. Whether you’re a new dad navigating parenting, someone curious about the intersection of masculinity and spirituality, or just looking to connect with relatable experiences, ”Daring to Dad” offers a space to learn, reflect, and grow together. Tune in and be part of a community daring to rethink what it means to be a dad.
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Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski is a researcher and educator, specializing in the social emotional development and well-being of boys and men. He discusses his own influences and beliefs about masculinity, including the church, his father, and Lord of the Rings. He shares how his PhD research on masculinity has led to personal healing and a desire to guide and support young men. Brendan emphasizes the complexity of masculinity and the harmful aspects of emotional suppression, self-reliance, and dominance. He also highlights the importance of understanding context and adaptive responses. The conversation explores the complexities of teenage boys' emotional experiences and the impacts of overlooking their challenges. It emphasizes the need for understanding and empathy in our conversations around masculinity and the importance of creating space for emotional expression. The conversation also discusses the expanding definition of safety and the role of fathers and parents in supporting the thriving of young boys. It concludes with a reflection on hope for the future of men and boys and the importance of face-to-face interactions.
Learn more about Brendan: https://remasculine.com/ EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Guest's Background
02:24 Influences on Beliefs about Masculinity
03:55 Exploring Masculinity and Emotional Expression
10:07 Restrictive Masculinity and Shame around Dancing
19:44 The Power of Positive Masculinity
23:03 Complexity and Contradictions in Boys and Men
24:25 Harmful Aspects of Masculinity: Emotional Suppression, Self-Reliance, and Dominance
25:22 Understanding Context and Adaptive Responses
26:20 Guidance and Support for Young Men
27:47The Need for Complexity in Conversations around Masculinity
28:46 The Impacts of Overlooking Boys' Challenges
35:12 Expanding the Definition of Safety
41:54 Supporting the Thriving of Young Boys
43:53 Hope for the Future of Men and Boys
44:51 Practical Strategies for Parents
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Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
In this conversation, Ryan Walton interviews NYT Best-Selling author, Dallas Hartwig, about the importance of conversations around masculinity and men's mental and emotional health. Dallas shares his personal experiences and the societal challenges that men face in today's world. They discuss the concept of masculine initiation and the need for men to go through a transformative process to transition from self-interest to contribution. Dallas also talks about the importance of modeling healthy relationships and emotions for his own son and the work he does in men's coaching.
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