The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 612: The Biggest Stage You'll Ever Stand On is Your Living Room | Glen Henry, Father Yourself First
Nov 5, 2025
In this enlightening chat, Glen Henry, a devoted father and advocate behind Beleaf in Fatherhood, shares his transformative journey from reluctant parenthood to embracing the joys of fathering. He discusses the importance of playful connection, recounts hilarious family moments, and emphasizes saying yes to kids' invitations. Glen introduces the idea of 'fathering yourself first' and how it impacts parenting. With stories of big family adventures and overcoming fears, he offers a heartfelt blueprint for building a joyful family life.
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From Reluctant Dad To Documentary Playbook
- Glen Henry went from avoiding fatherhood to becoming a stay-at-home dad and documented the messy, exhausting early days.
- He used humor and vulnerability (poop hunts, diaper cap games) to learn and connect with his children.
Father Yourself To Change Your Inner Voice
- Fathering yourself first rewires your inner voice so you can parent from calm rather than anger.
- Glen learned to comfort and protect his inner child so frustration stopped spilling onto his kids.
Prioritize Play As Nonnegotiable Time
- Play intentionally with kids; prioritize active, rough-and-tumble play to build connection and teach limits.
- Treat play as essential, not optional, because it teaches belonging and how to lose well.
