In the end, here’s what my guest says about what fathers and sons are lacking from the “whispers of culture”, which encourage one way of being or another:
The idea that boys and men don’t need loving, emotional, expressive relationships in the way girls and women do is painful. If we took a plant and put in in a dark room with no windows or sunlight and didn’t water it, and somehow the plant withers and starts to die, and we said, ‘oh my gosh, there’s a problem with the plants.’ But they’re not getting sunlight, or water, or nutrients. If we took the plants outside and gave them what they really needed, they might thrive.
In this episode of Fatherhood Dojo, we engage in an exploration, featuring key insights from Jason Frishman—a psychologist and men's coach. The conversation traverses a wide array of themes such as:
the masculine journey within a family;
the cycle of personal growth;
and the power of self-reflection in improving fatherhood experiences.
The episode highlights the importance of emotional awareness, managing inner 'imps' and 'monsters,' and fostering healthier family dynamics.
Listeners will find valuable perspectives on integrating playfulness into parenting, setting boundaries through physical interactions, and evolving cultural narratives to support male emotional health.
Personal anecdotes and reflections underscore the transformative nature of these discussions, offering practical advice for navigating fatherhood's challenges with compassion, strength, and joy.
Guest Bio:
Jason Frishman (Men’s Coach & Psychologist)
Jason Frishman founded JourneyMen in which he works with busy fathers struggling with work life balance to:
create and live new stories of partnership and masculinity through sustainable, meaningful connections to self, family and community;
become more confident, connected and fully present at home.
You can learn more about his work at: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/
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