Presence Over Perfection For Dads: The Engaged Father Project

Transformative Fatherhood with Jon Hord: From Reactive to PresentIn this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Jon Hord, founder of the Engaged Father Project. Jon shares his journey from a stressed-out father to becoming an emotionally regulated, present parent. They discuss intentional parenting, emotional regulation, and redefining strong fatherhood. Jon explains the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and conscious choices in improving fatherhood. He also discusses his transition from a corporate career to life coaching and the development of the Engaged Father Project, which helps fathers become the best versions of themselves. Jon offers practical advice for daily practices that can help fathers align their actions with their parenting goals.00:00 The Power of Vulnerability in Fatherhood00:27 Introduction to Real Men Feel00:41 Meet Jon Hord: From Reactive to Present Parenting01:06 The Biggest Disconnect in Fatherhood03:10 Jon's Journey: Becoming the Father He Didn't Want to Be05:40 The Turning Point: Finding a Life Coach08:31 Creating the Engaged Father Project14:03 The Role of a Life Coach15:56 The Importance of Vulnerability in Fatherhood34:54 Daily Practices for Intentional Fatherhood38:09 Final Thoughts and ResourcesConnect with JonThe Engaged Father Project — https://theengagedfatherproject.com/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theengagedfatherproject/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theengagedfatherpYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheEngagedFatherProjectLinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hordConnect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:Join me and connect with other like-minded men in theAuthentic AF Community | http://realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | http://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel#RealMenFeel ep 389