Calm Parenting Podcast My Son, Casey, Explains How My Changing As A Dad Affected Him #560
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Feb 6, 2026 
Joe Sanoc, podcast interviewer, guides a candid conversation. Casey Martin, Kirk Martin’s son, shares his experience growing up and perspectives on fatherhood and masculinity. They explore how a dad’s shift in behavior changed their relationship. Short, honest stories about humility, emotional expression for men, learning to ask for help, and rebuilding trust.
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Find The Middle Path In Leadership
- Aim for a middle path between authoritarian and overly permissive parenting.
- Be calm, authoritative, patient, and understanding to lead effectively.
Parenting Shouldn't Be Selfish Control
- Parents who expect children to control themselves to manage the parent's triggers are acting out of selfishness.
- True leadership is changing yourself rather than demanding children change for your comfort.
Use Posture To Reduce Yelling
- Sit down instead of standing over your child to reduce the urge to yell.
- Small posture shifts help change the dynamic and make calm responses easier.