Good Inside with Dr. Becky Vulnerability, Courage & Fatherhood
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Dec 2, 2025 
Joe Gonzales, founder of Brooklyn Stroll Club and a New York-based father, shares insights on modern fatherhood. He discusses how his quest for dad community sparked a movement, emphasizing that vulnerability is crucial for connection. Joe reflects on re-raising parts of himself through parenting and how shared experiences can alleviate loneliness. He also highlights the importance of validating children's feelings while setting limits and building long-term trust through emotional skills. Joe's passion shines in his vision of a supportive community for future generations.
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Community Solves Parental Isolation
- Joe Gonzales built Brooklyn Stroll Club after finding no inviting spaces for dads and got 20 dads to show up the first meetup.
- Creating regular, low-barrier gatherings reduced isolation and sparked a movement for modern fatherhood.
Loneliness Undermines Fatherhood
- Many men lack close friendships: about half of men 25–45 report no one they feel close to.
- That loneliness can undermine how a man shows up as partner and parent unless community is built intentionally.
Combine Online And In‑Person Support
- Do build both an online hub and periodic in-person meetups to sustain dad communities and normalize sharing struggles.
- Use simple, recurring events (like Saturday strolls) to make connection accessible during parenthood's chaos.