The Engagement Room, Session 6, with Todd Duermyer.."The Lion's Heart: Unbreakable Fatherhood"

As founder of the nonprofit Lifting Up Dads, Todd brings us a presentation to encourage fathers from being the to STOP being the silent, stone-faced hero our culture demands: discover why hiding your pain is a lethal failure and how vulnerability is actually the single most powerful tool you have to build an unbreakable family. He invites us to hear this speech to learn the proven, daily steps—the "Core Leisure"—that create profound psychological strength, allowing you to ditch the "Disneyland Dad" guilt and finally find your true, constant identity as a father.TedX Speaker Todd Duermyer is a passionate advocate dedicated to redefining paternal strength, urging fathers to trade silent stoicism for active, vulnerable presence. Drawing on his experience as an adoptive father and his personal journey overcoming anxiety and mental health challenges, he brings a deeply empathetic and practical perspective to modern parenting. His strives to deliver essential "Dad hacks," mental wellness strategies, and a message of team-based parenting. His mission is simple: to transform families and future generations by empowering men to lead with love, consistency, and courageous vulnerability.