359. Fatherhood & the Absent Father Epidemic: Building a Community of Better & More Present Fathers with Kelly Gardner

Kelly Gardner is on a mission to lead dads towards the next great evolution in fatherhood. He is the Founder of "New Dad Network" - group programs and events specifically for men to work through the challenges of being a "dad" and toward embodying holistic, masculine leadership - his definition of "fatherhood." The goal is to give a safe space for men to share, relieve burdens of shame and become more present internally and outwardly in the lives of their children. Kelly is a longtime theatre, film and performing arts professional who has dedicated most of his life to discovering where the intersection of communication and personal development creates positive impacts in communities and the lives of individuals. In this episode, we're talking about: How Kelly used performing arts and storytelling as a personal development tool The difference between purpose and mission Men's groups and safe spaces Kelly's "500 Year Plan" Why we're all "adolescents" pretending to be adults The "Absent Father Epidemic" and staggering number of fatherless homes Why our education system is broken The role of parents, specifically fathers Masculine energy & energetic balance When asked how many people one has in their lives to reach out to when they need help, the vast majority of men answer with a single heartbreaking response: "no one." Please listen and let me know how this episode and the subject of "fatherhood" lands with you. Email me or DM me @emilygoughcoach   CONNECT WITH EMILY Book A Private Coaching Call With Emily To Work Together. Get Your Free 15-Page Foundational Guide "Where Do We Begin" Here Men's Group Coaching – 8-Week Program (Join the waitlist here) Women's Group Program "Becoming You" (Join the waitlist here) Instagram: @Emilygoughcoach Email: [email protected]                                     Website: Emily Gough Coaching Podcast: Room To Grow Podcast REFERENCES Kelly Gardner On Instagram: @Community.Gardner  New Dad Network: www.newdad.me Episode 344 | The Life-Changing Power Of Human Connection & Doing The Inner Work Episode 325 | The Differences Between A Nice Guy And A Good Man With Mike Campbell Episode 266 | Not All Men, But Almost Always With Traver Boehm Of Man Uncivilized