ep.49 Navigating Fatherhood: A Resilience Building Journey with Josh Connolly

Parenthood is a tough journey. Knowing that you have lives depending on you is a huge responsibility. Sure, providing their needs such as food, clothes, shelter, and education, is your obligation, but it does not end there. Beyond the material things, you need to be present for your children. It is hard, especially for those who were unable to receive the love and care of a parent. As the saying goes, you cannot give what you do not have. In this episode, Josh Connolly shares how he overcame his struggles and became a better dad. He also touches on the importance of resilience building and provides tips on how you can embark on this journey of understanding your emotions. Tune in to the full episode to gain fresh insights on fatherhood and resilience building! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Be inspired by Josh’s journey from alcoholic to resilience coach. Learn how to better navigate fatherhood. Discover how you can build resilience. About JoshJosh Connolly is a father of six and a resiliency coach based in England. He helps different people and various organizations all over the world start resilience building. He offers resilience workshops to destigmatize mental health in workplaces. Josh is also a renowned speaker, consultant, and ambassador on mental health and addiction activism. Josh is also a father of six kids. If you would like to hear more about Josh and his journey, you may reach out and connect with him through his social links: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/ (Website),https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/ ( Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/joshffw (Facebook), https://twitter.com/josh_ffw (Twitter), https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshConnolly_FFW (YouTube), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshconnolly (LinkedIn). Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to embark on a journey of resilience building. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join the) community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple) Podcasts orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube). Episode Highlights2:17 - Josh’s Background6:10 - Seeking Fatherly Love10:13 - Early Fatherhood Struggles19:16 - The Turning Point25:55 - Being Honest29:00 - The Role of Women in Fatherhood 31:53 - Looking Back [35:37] Understanding Emotions and Building Resilience