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FATHERHOOD VOICES
Welcome to Fatherhood: Breaking The Toxic Cycle where conversations of healing and growth occur. This podcast will showcase brave and heartfelt fathers as they step into the light to share their transformative journeys of acknowledging and overcoming their past mistakes. Join us as these fathers courageously open up about their traumas, regrets, and the moments they wish they could redo. Through honest conversations with their children, they confront the pain, explore the lessons learned, and work towards rebuilding broken connections. Tune in to witness the profound healing that unfolds when fathers and children come together to find understanding, forgiveness, and the path forward. Fatherhood: Breaking The Toxic Cycle is a testament to the power of vulnerability, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his children.
FATHERHOOD VOICES
EP 59: TRA Dads, Bullying, and Barbie Fights: Real Talk From the Rodarte House
In Episode 59 of Fatherhood Voices, Edward and Alyssa get deep—and a little hilarious—as they unpack the old-school parenting style known as the "TRA Dad" (Traditional Rules and Authority). From iron fists to tender regrets, Edward reflects on raising daughters with tough love, while Alyssa opens up about how it shaped her emotional world.
Together, they dive into the rise of soft parenting, PTSD from college (yes, really), why participation trophies are ruining kids, and what happens when dads turn Barbie time into UFC training.
There’s also a wild reveal: Edward paid neighborhood boys to secretly report on his daughter in high school 😳… and it gets even funnier with the case of the missing teddy bear Poopy, who may or may not still be held for ransom.
Oh—and if you’ve ever wondered how not to handle bullying as a parent? This episode might leave you laughing, crying, and seriously reflecting.