The Dad Edge Podcast From Reactionary and Resentful to Responsive and Connected ft. Jeff Carlton | Dad Edge WINSday Member Spotlight
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Jan 22, 2025 Jeff Carlton, a dedicated member of the Dad Edge Alliance, shares his incredible journey from being a people-pleaser to a confident family leader. He discusses the powerful tools for personal growth he found within the Alliance community, which helped him enhance communication and deepen connections with his wife and children. Jeff reflects on the challenges of blended family dynamics and emphasizes the importance of emotional safety in relationships. His inspiring transformation highlights how community support can lead to authentic and courageous fatherhood.
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Stepdad Experience
- Jeff Carlton had a negative experience with his controlling stepdad growing up.
- This influenced his desire to create a positive environment for his bonus daughter.
Current Stepdad Relationship
- Jeff maintains a distant relationship with his stepdad, despite his stepdad's positive interactions with Jeff's kids.
- Jeff's stepdad was very controlling and created a tumultuous environment.
Biological Father
- Jeff's biological father is gay and lives in Colorado; they have a distant relationship.
- This added another layer of complexity to Jeff's childhood.