Parenting is tough—and sometimes it feels like no one is talking about it. This week, I had a couple breakdowns, a few good laughs, and moments of realizing what truly fills my bucket. The hardest part? Not feeling like I’m good enough for my kids.In this episode, we get real about:The stress of parenting and why it builds upWhat’s causing the most pressure right nowHow to reset, recharge, and keep showing up for your kidsFinding small wins and laughter even in the chaosIf you’ve ever felt like you’re not measuring up as a parent—you’re not alone. This is a space for real talk, honest struggles, and encouragement for moms, dads, and anyone raising kids. Parenting podcast, parenting struggles, parenting stress, parenting burnout, not feeling good enough, raising kids, parenthood honesty, family life podcast, parenting challenges, mental health and parenting, parenting support, real talk parenting.

What if the greatest gift we can give our kids is simply to make them feel seen and heard? In this episode, I share why that changes everything—from connection to mental health.

We all crave one thing: to be seen and heard. In this episode, I share why giving my kids that gift is the most important thing I can do as a parent.

I talk about how truly listening and being present doesn’t just build stronger connections—it can help someone out of depression, even save a life from suicide. I also open up about why this is so hard: it takes real vulnerability to see and hear the people we love, and be seen ourselves.

Whether you’re a parent, partner, or friend, learning how to make others feel understood changes everything.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why kids (and adults) crave to be seen and heard

• How listening can heal relationships and prevent isolation

• The connection between vulnerability, love, and mental health

• Practical ways to make your kids (or anyone) feel understood

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I feel like a bad Dad. Is this true? I can't speak for everyone, but I'd imagine other people feel the same way, but don't talk about it. This is me trying. I just pushed record and blurted out my thoughts.

I talked about anger, authenticity, and perfectionism. How they're all ramped up since becoming a father. It's like the next level of the video game, and harder.

In this episode, We talk with Dr. Michael Tkach about how trauma is like a flashbulb of information in the mind and how it's processed. We discuss the holes within the mental health system, why they're there, and the best ways to navigate it to get help. I also personally thank him for changing my life from the first time we chatted. You're going to like this one!