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In this powerful episode, Brent sits down with Max Shippee, a multi-talented actor and author who brings a fresh and grounded perspective to fatherhood and masculinity. They open with a dad-story gem—Max’s unforgettable tea party moment—and dive into how the stories we tell shape who we are as dads, men, and human beings.

They discuss how to build intentional narratives in our families, why masculinity isn’t the problem (but insecure imitation is), and how simple presence often outweighs any parenting strategy. The conversation also explores the subtle art of being a teen dad, creative parenting metaphors, and the importance of knowing your child’s world.

Main Topics Covered:

· 🎭 Max’s journey: from Maine to LA to authorhood

· 🫖 Hilarious tea party story that every dad will relate to

· 📚 The power of stories: what we tell ourselves and our kids

· 🧠 Villain vs. Hero: a lens for self-development and parenting

· 🧔 Redefining masculinity: toxic, divine, and misunderstood

· 🧭 Teaching integrity, discipline, and humility

· 💡 The single most important thing dads need to know: Be there

Timestamps:

· 00:00:00 – Welcome + intro to Max Shippee

· 00:08:34 – Cussing toddlers & the power of modeling

· 00:14:12 – From Maine woods to Young & the Restless

· 00:25:30 – The power of “I need to dad right now” conversations

· 00:32:05 – Parenting metaphors that actually help

· 00:43:00 – Max’s book, fiction writing & positive masculinity

· 00:55:42 – Brent’s core 3 traits of real masculinity

· 01:04:10 – Final wisdom: You don’t have to be perfect. Just be present.

Connect with Max Shippee:

· 📖 Book: Path of the Raven www.readmoonshine.com

· 🌐 Social: @ReadMoonshine | @MakingMax

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