4: Sore Loser Energy, Triggers and Growing Through Discomfort with My Husband Matty Mo

In this episode, I sat down (okay, maybe dragged) my husband, Matt Monness—aka Matty Mo—to chat about the things in our kids that remind us of ourselves, and where those traits might come from. Unlike me, Matt isn’t exactly a talker when it comes to himself, so this episode is short but full of "gems." Here’s what we uncovered: Matt doesn’t like losing—and he’s here to remind us that being competitive isn’t a bad thing, as long as it doesn’t come at the expense of good sportsmanship. Letting our kids lose sometimes, instead of "head starts" can help them in their long future of not always being the "winner." The things that trigger us most in our kids often reflect parts of ourselves, even if we’re not aware of it. Connecting the dots between our struggles and their roots isn’t always easy, but it’s a chance to learn and grow (yes, even Matt agrees). Self-reflection isn’t necessarily fun—at least not for Matt—but it’s an opportunity worth taking. Takeaway: While Matt insists he’s never doing this again, he’s officially opened the door for more Dads on the show. What did you think of this episode? Should we bring on more Dads? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices