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Why Dads Feel Empty Inside – And How to Fill Your Cup with Mr. Jay
In this eye-opening interview, join host Ryan Fields-Spack as he sits down with Mr. Jay, a seasoned relationship coach specializing in trauma recovery, to discuss the unique challenges dads face in today's world. From overcoming childhood wounds and betrayal trauma to building stronger family bonds and finding healthy coping mechanisms—like turning to faith—Mr. Jay shares practical tools to help fathers break free from isolation, prioritize self-care, and show up as their best selves for their wives and kids. If you're a dad feeling the weight of daily stresses, loneliness, or past hurts, this conversation offers real insights to reclaim your strength and foster deeper connections. Don't miss Mr. Jay's powerful analogies and actionable advice tailored for modern fathers.Timestamps/Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Challenges Dads Face Today01:04 - Biggest Hurdles for Men: Isolation, Vulnerability, and Self-Care03:10 - The Loneliness of Fatherhood and Building Support Systems05:54 - Who is Mr. Jay? His Journey from Trauma to Coaching08:15 - Identifying Childhood Trauma: Signs and Self-Reflection Tools13:23 - Gender Differences in Trauma Experiences15:19 - Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Infidelity, Job Loss, and More21:53 - Preventing Suicide and Breaking Cycles in High-Stress Jobs23:27 - Healthy Coping Mechanisms vs. Unhealthy Habits27:37 - Turning to Faith and God for Healing and Strength31:12 - Overcoming Religious Trauma and Starting Small with Spirituality34:25 - Spotting and Stopping Trauma in Your Kids38:53 - Apologizing and Modeling Vulnerability as a Dad39:32 - Where to Find Mr. Jay and Free Resources40:14 - Quick Wins: Improving Your Marriage in 1-2 Months43:14 - Diamond Advice: One Lesson to Live ByWhether you're dealing with dad stress, men's mental health struggles, relationship advice for fathers, overcoming betrayal in marriage, or healing childhood trauma as a parent, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you thrive. Check out Mr. Jay's free resources at mrjrelationshipcoach.com for more on trauma healing, infidelity recovery, and fatherhood support.If this resonates, like, subscribe, and comment below: What's one challenge you're facing as a dad right now? Let's build a community of strong fathers together! #DadLife #MensTrauma #RelationshipCoach #FatherhoodChallenges #BetrayalTrauma #SelfCareForDads #ChristianDad #OvercomingLoneliness #ParentingAdvice #MarriageTipsForFathers
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