Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton Fathering With the End In Mind - Dr. David Goodman from Base Camp 322
Mar 3, 2026
Dr. David Goodman, an OB/GYN, global health practitioner, and founder of Basecamp 322, helps fathers form secure attachment and healthy family rhythms. He shares the Basecamp 322 framework, practical rhythms like Power Hour, and simple steps for intentional fathering. The conversation centers on preparing boys before adolescence, healing parents' own wounds, and building steady family practices.
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Kilimanjaro Year Changed Their Path
- David Goodman and his wife lived and worked for a year at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania after residency, which reshaped their marriage and career direction.
- That year shifted them from expecting long-term international work to investing in local teaching, global health boards, and returning to Orlando with new priorities.
Base Camp Metaphor For Early Formation
- Basecamp 322 frames ages two to twelve as 'base camp' preparing boys for the adolescent summit climb from 13 to 18.
- The name 322 references Luke 3:22 where Jesus is affirmed as beloved before major deeds, modeling identity before achievement.
Name Your Beast Before It Harms Your Kids
- Stalk the Beast: identify and name your unresolved wounds so you don't unconsciously transmit them to your children.
- Start by telling your story in safe company, summarize childhood in three words, and move feelings into language for analysis.
