From Buzzed to Burdened: Dads Who Drift, Dads Who Rise -The Dad Compass Ep 18

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Dad Compass, we dive into something a lot of dads won’t talk about — what happens when we slip. When a drink turns into 10, when the stress we’re carrying gets too damn heavy, and when the only escape feels like the bottom of a bottle.From funny drunk stories to serious wake-up calls, we unpack the real reasons men sometimes spiral — and what it takes to reset.🔥 Highlights:Beer triggers (grilling, football, fatherhood)Personal stories from blackout nights to court datesTherapy insights on “drinking with intention”Raw reflections on memory, legacy, and being seen by your kids💬 Question of the Week: “What’s your personal wake-up call when you know you're drifting too far from your best self?”If this hits home, hit subscribe and share it with a dad who needs to hear it.🔗 #DadLifeUnfiltered #MenMentalHealth #DrinkWithIntention #OffTheWagon #FatherhoodStruggles #DadCompassPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties02:54 Fatherhood and Family Dynamics06:07 Experiences at the Crayola Experience09:05 Struggles with Alcohol and Stress11:59 Therapy Insights and Triggers14:59 Concert Night and Drinking Experiences17:59 Reflections on Past Behavior and Consequences31:23 Reflections on Drinking Habits34:30 The Struggles of Fatherhood and Alcohol39:20 Consequences of Excessive Drinking42:35 Learning from Past Mistakes49:20 Drinking with Intention55:52 Navigating Conversations and Emotions01:00:37 The Weight of Memories and Alzheimer's01:07:48 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement