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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