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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 54 MIN

31. Father’s Day Special: Rethinking Provide & Protect

from Pursuit of Utility · host Nate Valentin

“Provide and protect.” It’s the phrase we hear every Father’s Day but what does it really mean?In this episode, I unpack the deeper, often overlooked dimensions of fatherhood. Providing isn’t just about finances or about safety. I explore what it looks like to provide perspective, presence, and emotional vocabulary and how real protection sometimes means shielding your kids from your own ego or the lure of victim mentality.If you’re a dad, a mentor, or just someone trying to lead with intention, this one’s for you.This isn’t a Hallmark card. It’s a challenge to level up how we show up. #fathersday #provideandprotect #menshealth #parenting #beingadad

“Provide and protect.” It’s the phrase we hear every Father’s Day but what does it really mean?In this episode, I unpack the deeper, often overlooked dimensions of fatherhood. Providing isn’t just about finances or about safety. I explore what it looks like to provide perspective, presence, and emotional vocabulary and how real protection sometimes means shielding your kids from your own ego or the lure of victim mentality.If you’re a dad, a mentor, or just someone trying to lead with intention, this one’s for you.This isn’t a Hallmark card. It’s a challenge to level up how we show up. #fathersday #provideandprotect #menshealth #parenting #beingadad

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