The People You Run With

About this episode

Adam and Ben discuss the importance of community and the impact of the people you surround yourself with as a dad.

Episode Summary: In this episode of Guys Being Dads , Adam and Ben talk about the power of community and why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think especially as a dad. From early podcast momentum to listener feedback to real conversations about loneliness and connection, this one is about putting yourself out there and choosing the right rooms. What We Cover: Hitting early momentum with the podcast and why episode consistency matters Morning routines, small joys, and how little habits set the tone for the day A listener review from Henry and why quiet support means more than you realize The launch of Go West and spotlighting dads doing things their own way Why so many dads feel isolated and how community changes everything How shared interests make connection easier than you think Modeling effort, curiosity, and courage for your kids The Big Idea: You don’t have to do fatherhood alone. The rooms you choose and the people you run with shape not just your life, but the example you’re setting for your kids. Key Takeaways: Community doesn’t happen by accident, you have to show up Shared interests create easy entry points to real connection Your kids notice…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam, Ben

Topics covered

• community
• fatherhood
• connection
• loneliness
• habits
• support

Keywords

• community
• fatherhood
• connection
• loneliness
• habits
• support
• dads

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Go West

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