336: Emotional Intelligence for Dads
About this episode
The episode discusses emotional intelligence for dads and features Brian Gray sharing insights from his book on effective fatherhood.
Emotional Intelligence for Dads Are you running yourself ragged trying to provide for your family, only to realize you’re too exhausted to actually enjoy them? Dads, let’s be honest. Somewhere between rushing to sports practices, managing screen time, and surviving the daily grind, the joy of parenting can get swallowed up. We want to build an incredible legacy, but chronic stress can make us reactive, frustrated, and disconnected. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with author, dad, and CPA Brian Gray to discuss his game-changing book, ”Suck Less, Laugh More: A 4-Part Formula for Being a Great Dad.” Brian opens up about his raw, personal journey of rebuilding his family from scratch when it was on the brink—not by following impossible parenting theories, but through the hard, rewarding work of emotional intelligence. Kristina and Brian break down the four core archetypes that live inside every father: 🗡️ The Warrior: The provider and protector (and how an ”untrained” warrior robs you of your presence). 👑 The King: The leader who sets the home culture and builds a legacy through contribution. 🧙♂️ The Wizard: The source of wisdom, guidance…
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