87: Warrior Dads- Jeff W.

In this episode, Jeff Wickersham, author and host of the Warrior Dad podcast, discusses the importance of dads taking care of themselves and leading their families. He emphasizes the need for dads to ask for help and change the narrative that seeking help is a weakness. Jeff also highlights the significance of answering every bid for attention from their children and controlling the bookends of their day. He encourages dads to start small, celebrate their wins, and be transparent and vulnerable with their kids. Jeff's mission is to help dads change their family tree and leave a lasting legacy. In this conversation, Jeff Wickerham discusses the importance of discipline and non-negotiables in his daily life. He emphasizes the need for standards and living by them, as well as sharing them with his children. Jeff also advises dads who are in a dark place to have the courage to seek out someone in their network to have a conversation with, as they are not alone in their struggles. He shares the importance of asking for help and how it can lead to hope and transformation. Jeff highlights the need to prevent suicides among dads and the impact it has on their children. He also discusses the regret of pushing away support and the importance of leaning on each other and finding a community for support. Jeff offers his help and support to those who need it and shares where people can find him, including his podcast, book, and website.

Takeaways

Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
Answer every bid for attention from your children.
Take care of yourself physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
Start small, celebrate your wins, and be consistent in your actions.
Be transparent and vulnerable with your kids, and share your journey with them.
Focus on leaving a positive legacy for future generations. Discipline and non-negotiables are essential for stability and control in daily life.
Having the courage to seek help and have conversations with others is crucial for overcoming dark times.
Preventing suicides among dads is important for the well-being of their children.
Regretting pushing away support and realizing the importance of leaning on others for help.
Finding a community and support system is vital for finding hope and getting through difficult times.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Mission
03:18 The Importance of Asking for Help
08:48 How Dads Can Start Leading
11:20 Answering Bids for Attention
14:00 The Importance of Spending Time with Kids
17:25 Taking Care of Yourself
23:33 The Power of Physical Fitness
28:18 Starting Small and Celebrating Wins
31:12 Being Transparent and Vulnerable with Kids
37:26 Introduction to the Book 'Rise, Fight, Love, Repeat'
42:31 The Importance of Action and Legacy
44:27 What Grounds You
45:00 Importance of Discipline and Non-Negotiables
45:37 Seeking Help and Support
47:02 Preventing Suicides and Being There for Kids
48:02 Regretting Pushing Away Support
48:32 Importance of Community and Finding Support
49:27 Offering Help and Support
50:06 Where to Find Jeff Wickerham