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The Dad Edge Podcast

Strategies for Balancing Fatherhood and Personal Development with Connor Beaton

Jan 15, 2024
Connor Beaton, men's life coach and founder of ManTalks, joins host Larry Hagner on The Dad Edge Podcast to discuss the power of voice in conveying emotions and creating a comfortable environment for effective communication. They explore how slowing down speech and being mindful of tone can reduce anxiety and improve relationships. The conversation extends to the impact of voice in parenting and marriage, emphasizing how a calm demeanor and voice can influence behavior and emotions of children and partners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Slowing down speech and being mindful of tone can reduce anxiety and improve relationships.
  • A person's voice can reflect their internal state, and intentionally slowing down speech can reduce anxiety and create a more calm external perception.

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The Epidemic of Male Vacancy

The podcast discusses the societal issue of male vacancy, where young boys grow up with limited male role models. This absence of male presence in the household and education system can lead to a lack of understanding and perception of what it means to be a man. The podcast highlights statistics, such as the percentage of kids growing up without a father present and the gender imbalance in college enrollments, to support this notion of male vacancy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of modeling and learning from male role models to nourish the understanding of masculinity and to prevent a reliance on women to define what it means to be a good man.

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