#126 David Millar - Why Fatherhood Matters And How To Become a Better Dad
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<p>My guest is David Millar -a Men’s Work Coach, the Owner of Mantra Menswork and a Dad.</p><p>We delve into the evolving landscape of fatherhood, addressing what it truly means to be a dad today.</p><p>David discusses key responsibilities that define successful fathers and examines how these roles have changed across generations.</p><p>David shares personal challenges he faced when becoming a father and reflects on how this journey transformed his relationship with his own dad.</p><p>The conversation also touches on media portrayals of fathers and their impact on boys' perceptions of masculinity, as well as the need for community among modern men.</p><p>David explores accountability in personal growth and parenting, societal views on commitment, and whether boys today have the freedom to be themselves.</p><p>He shares his decision to homeschool his children, critiques traditional education systems, and discusses common challenges faced by men at his retreat, Mantra.</p><p>Finally, David highlights the unique support men's groups provide and shares transformative experiences from clients that underscore the importance of men's work. This episode encourages fathers to actively participate in redefining masculinity for future generations.</p><p>--</p><p>In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with <strong>David Millar. David is</strong> a Men’s Work Coach and the owner of <strong>Mantra Menswork.</strong></p><p>We explore the evolving landscape of fatherhood. We discuss what it truly means to be a dad today, delving into the key responsibilities that define successful fathers and how these roles have shifted across generations.</p><p>David shares his personal challenges in becoming a father and reflects on how this journey transformed his relationship with his own dad. We also examine the impact of media portrayals of fathers on boys' perceptions of masculinity and the vital need for community among modern men.</p><p>Throughout our conversation, David emphasizes accountability in personal growth and parenting, questioninghttps://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/ societal views on commitment and whether boys today have the freedom to express themselves fully. He discusses his decision to homeschool his children, critiques traditional education systems, and highlights common challenges faced by men at his retreat, Mantra.</p><p>Finally, we explore the unique support that men's groups provide and share transformative experiences from David's clients that underscore the importance of men's work. This episode encourages fathers to actively participate in redefining masculinity for future generations.</p><p>Connect with David: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidrossmillar/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/davidrossmillar/</a></p><p>Connect with Me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/</a></p>
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