Patton: The Father You Get | 175

In this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, host Kevin sits down with Patton, author of The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become, for a deeply personal and reflective conversation. Patton opens up about his relationship with his father, including the impact of addiction, grief, and loss on their bond.Patton shares his journey of losing his father and the emotional work that followed—coming to terms with a complicated relationship and ultimately redefining what it means to be a son and a father. This episode explores themes of healing, forgiveness, generational influence, and personal growth, offering listeners an honest look at how we shape our identities through both the parents we’re given and the parents we strive to become.Please Note: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, alcoholism, child abuse, and incest. Please take care while listening. Check Out Patton’s Work:Substack: pattondodd.substack.com/Website: pattondodd.comIG: @pattondodd Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.