Episode 95: Getting Out of a Rut and Other Lessons I’ve Learned with Jerry Dugan

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ invited podcast host and author, Jerry Dugan, on the show to discuss the “rut” we all get stuck in with the day in, day out life of marriage and children. Listen in as they talk about doing all the ”right” things but still not feeling fulfilled or impactful and how you can turn that around by implementing some practical tools and advice to live a more fulfilled life and find success in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances and future possibilities.Jerry Dugan is the CEO and Senior Consultant of BtR Impact, LLC, a consulting and training company focused on helping leaders define success on their terms so they can live fulfilled, meaningful lives with impact and not lose their faith, their families, or their health. Since 2015, Jerry has been the host and producer of Beyond the Rut podcast, a show that shares encouraging stories and practical advice to help pull listeners out of their ruts and into lives worth living. It's not enough to get out of a rut. He wants you to live beyond the rut.TIMESTAMPS• [13:33] Jerry discusses having positive parent-to-child communication and creating an open environment for your children to speak to you about difficult topics.• [20:25] DJ shares: “I think what we've done over the last few decades has been devaluing the role that fathers play in a child's life, boys and girls. And we need to get that turned around.” • [24:56] “Nobody has ever been a perfect parent.” • [41:35] Jerry shares his belief: “We’ve got to help them navigate the world they're going to encounter…”For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit:  https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastONE ON ONE COACHING Link:  https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleJerry Dugan - Website: https://beyondtherut.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/jerryduganInstagram: https://instagram.com/beyondtherutLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jerryduganFacebook: https://facebook.com/beyondtherutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beyondtherutTender Warrior by Stu Webber found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tender-Warrior-Stu-Weber-audiobook/dp/B001SIHRQ8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YV68YF4K0SL&keywords=tender+warrior&qid=1681166728&s=books&sprefix=Tender+Warrior%2Cstripbooks%2C254&sr=1-2Link to 40 Developmental Assets https://www.search-institute.org/downloadable/Ann-Arbor-Handout-2.pdf Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support