Episode 257: Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: Re-Parenting Yourself and Breaking Old Patterns with Glen Henry

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If you’ve ever had a moment where your child’s behavior leaves you thinking, “Whoa… this is about more than just them—I’ve got some work to do too,” this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Balanced Parent Podcast, Laura sits down with Glen Henry—creator of Belief in Fatherhood and author of Father Yourself First—to explore what it really means to show up as a dad in today’s world.

Here are the key topics:

  • How childhood experiences shape your parenting

  • The realization that inner work is necessary

  • Learning to re-parent yourself

  • How parents’ inner emotional work directly shapes trust, connection, and long-term relationships with their children

  • How fatherhood becomes an ongoing journey of personal growth

  • Men’s emotional expression and communication barriers

  • Creating a safe and authentic family environment

Resources:

Stay connected with Glen Henry by following Belief in Fatherhood on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and explore a meaningful community through the Daddy Stroller Social Club, where dads can find support, connection, and real conversation.

Remember, the way you show up for your kids is deeply shaped by how you show up for yourself first.

Tune in to this powerful conversation for an honest, eye-opening look at what it really takes to grow as a parent and build stronger, more connected relationships with your kids.