I break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 - What Is the Father Wound

00:03:00 - Defining the Father Wound

00:06:00 - Identity, Competence & Belonging

00:12:30 - Archetype: The Ghost Dad

00:16:30 - Archetype: The Critical Father

00:22:30 - Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father

00:27:30 - Archetype: The Enmeshed Father

00:31:30 - Archetype: The Spineless Father

00:33:30 - How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships

00:46:30 - Step 1: Name It

00:49:00 - Step 2: Grieve It

00:51:00 - Step 3: Separate Past from Present

00:53:30 - Step 4: Reparative Relationships

00:55:30 - Step 5: Become the Father You Needed

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