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Ever wonder how the most brutal childhood can become the foundation for extraordinary fatherhood? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Steven Eichenblatt, a trial lawyer and father of five who survived a "Brady Bunch from hell" to become the dad he never had.

Steven shares his incredible journey from abandoned child to intentional father, including:
•The shocking moment his mom surprised him with a new husband and four stepkids without warning
•Why he wasn't allowed to eat meals with his parents or even walk through the front door of his own home
•The surreal day he witnessed his biological father's near-fatal car crash and chose to walk away without saying a word
•How living on a kibbutz in Israel became the turning point that taught him "self help means helping yourself"

Plus, Steven reveals his game-changing approach to breaking generational cycles—choosing to give his children everything he never received while building a blended family that actually works.

Key takeaways:
•The mindset shift from surviving chaos to creating connection—how growing up in a war zone taught him what love really means
•Why "Wild Steve" became his kids' favorite dad, even when it meant doing belly flops with two fake hips
•How spending time in nature and fishing creates the perfect environment for father-child bonding
•The power of showing up consistently, even when your own parents never did

Whether you're struggling with your own difficult childhood or wondering how to create the family you never had, this episode will challenge you to see that your worst experiences can become your greatest parenting strengths.

Ready to break the cycle and become the dad who shows up with love, support, and maybe even a fishing hat? Let's explore how choosing connection over protection creates the foundation for extraordinary fatherhood!

Connect with Steven Eichenblatt
Book: Pretend They Are Dead: A Father's Search for the Truth https://a.co/d/4SO7tRu
www.stevenscotteichenblatt.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-eichenblatt-b427009
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