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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Difference Between Being a Present Father and Just "Performing" Fatherhood | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Are you physically in the room with your kids — but emotionally somewhere else entirely?In this honest and deeply personal episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Mitesh Khatri shares the defining moments that woke him up to his own patterns of being physically present but emotionally absent — and the intentional steps he took to completely transform his approach to fatherhood.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The wake-up moment that revealed Mitesh was performing fatherhood rather than living itWhy intentional presence and vulnerability matter far more than just being in the roomHow real connection with your children is built in the smallest, most ordinary momentsThe powerful CALM framework for breaking the cycle of distraction and stressPractical ways to show up meaningfully for your children starting todayHow to break the generational cycle and become the father your children truly needWhether you're a father, a parent, or someone who simply wants to show up more fully for the people you love — this episode will challenge and inspire you in equal measure.🔗 Download the first chapter of "Fight or Father" & get more resources: http://fightorfather.com/🔗 Connect with Mitesh Khatri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitesh-khatri-mba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it spoke to your heart🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on intentional living and parenting💬 Comment below — What's one moment that made you realize you needed to show up differently for your kids?#Fatherhood #IntentionalParenting #MakingOfMePodcast #MiteshKhatri #FightOrFather #Podcast #PresentFather #CALMFramework #Parenting #EmotionalPresence #Vulnerability #PersonalGrowth #FamilyFirst #DadLife #Transformation

Are you physically in the room with your kids — but emotionally somewhere else entirely?In this honest and deeply personal episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Mitesh Khatri shares the defining moments that woke him up to his own patterns of being physically present but emotionally absent — and the intentional steps he took to completely transform his approach to fatherhood.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The wake-up moment that revealed Mitesh was performing fatherhood rather than living itWhy intentional presence and vulnerability matter far more than just being in the roomHow real connection with your children is built in the smallest, most ordinary momentsThe powerful CALM framework for breaking the cycle of distraction and stressPractical ways to show up meaningfully for your children starting todayHow to break the generational cycle and become the father your children truly needWhether you're a father, a parent, or someone who simply wants to show up more fully for the people you love — this episode will challenge and inspire you in equal measure.🔗 Download the first chapter of "Fight or Father" & get more resources: http://fightorfather.com/🔗 Connect with Mitesh Khatri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitesh-khatri-mba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it spoke to your heart🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on intentional living and parenting💬 Comment below — What's one moment that made you realize you needed to show up differently for your kids?#Fatherhood #IntentionalParenting #MakingOfMePodcast #MiteshKhatri #FightOrFather #Podcast #PresentFather #CALMFramework #Parenting #EmotionalPresence #Vulnerability #PersonalGrowth #FamilyFirst #DadLife #Transformation

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