Before It Reaches Them

In this episode i am talking about the father wound. The result of the relationship between your father and you. I talk a bit about how that impacts how we see ourselves, how we handle issues, and how we show up as parents. For many men, that relationship was complicated, sometimes loving, others times just distant. This episode explores how those early experiences have shaped us as adults and how by becoming aware of what is going on as we mature and become better fathers. Remember, breaking cycles doesn’t start with being perfect, it starts by being aware an...

In this episode of Before It Reaches them, I’m talking about the belief many of us were raised with of strength meaning staying silent. For many generations, men have been taught to handle everything on their own and to avoid talking about emotions. They have been taught to just keep pushing forward no matter what. However, silence often turns into distance, stress, and anger. This episode explores where the  “strong silent man” patterns comes from, what it costs our everyday relationships, and how small acts of honesty can change our everyday lives at home. At the end of the day...

In this episode of Before it reaches them, I am talking about something many of us never experienced growing up: a parent saying "I'm sorry." Apologizing to our kids can feel uncomfortable, especially when we were raised to believe parents are never wrong. But repair is not weakness, its leadership.

This episode explores why apologizing feels so hard, how it makes connections stronger, and simple ways to take responsibility after we react. Because breaking cycles isn’t about being perfect. It’s about coming back and making things right. 

In this episode of Before it reaches them, I explore the power of the pause. Many of us were raised to react quickly- with anger, silence, or control- because thats what we saw growing up. But reacting isn't the same as responding. this episode breaks down why pausing feels so hard, whats happening to our bodies when we get triggered, and simple ways to slow down before we speak or act. because sometimes the smallest pause can be the moment that stops a cycle from continuing

Welcome back to Before It Reaches Them. In episode three I will be sharing with you information about triggers. 

What they are.

What they are not

and why I believe triggers are important to recognize to evolve as a parent and person.

In this episode of Before It Reaches Them, we talk about the patterns we grow up with and often repeat without meaning to. From how we handle anger to how we how love, many of these habits were things we learned before we became parents. this episode is about noticing patterns, understanding where they came from, and learning how to pause, reflect and make a healthier choices for ourselves and our children.

Welcome to Before It Reaches them. This first episode is an introduction on why I decided to start this podcast. I share a bit about me and why working on myself is meaningful work.