Why do men struggle? with Greg Wanberg Episode #119

Episode #119 - Why do men struggle? My new book Molding Minds is for sale on Amazon at-https://a.co/d/fL02aXB Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Greg Wanberg discuss the importance of helping fathers who are struggling and the power of transformation. Greg shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal thoughts and finding purpose in helping others. They emphasize the need for men to break the cycle of negative behaviors and beliefs and take action to become the fathers and husbands they want to be. They also highlight the role of faith, scripture, and community in this process. This conversation explores the importance of fatherhood and the role of men in society. It emphasizes the impact that fathers have on their children and the responsibility they have to support and protect their families. The conversation also highlights the need for men to seek help and support, and the choice they have to be remembered as heroes or to pass their pain onto their children. Ultimately, it encourages men to live fulfilling lives and to answer to a higher purpose. Takeaways Men who are struggling should seek help and support to break the cycle of negative behaviors and beliefs. Transformation and growth require facing and overcoming pain and challenges. Believing in and visualizing the father you want to be can help guide your actions and decisions. Faith, scripture, and community can provide guidance, strength, and support on the journey to becoming a better father and husband. Fatherhood is a crucial role that should be honored and embraced. Men have a responsibility to be strong, supportive, and protective for their families. The absence of a father figure can have negative consequences on children's lives. Men need to seek help and support to overcome their own struggles and be better fathers. Living a fulfilling life and answering to a higher purpose is essential for men. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:47 Greg's Passion for Helping Fathers 09:08 The Power of Suffering and Transformation 12:01 The Importance of Service and Purpose 19:54 Why Men Struggle to Take Action 25:09 Identifying and Overcoming Lies 31:01 The Role of Faith and Scripture 40:21 Visualizing the Father You Want to Be 44:07 The Importance of Support and Community 44:47 The Importance of Fatherhood 45:30 The Role of Men in Society 46:15 The Impact of Fathers on Their Children 47:31 Taking Responsibility for Your Family 48:47 Supporting and Trusting Other Men 49:45 Seeking Help and Support 50:45 The Choice to Be Remembered 52:03 Living a Fulfilling Life 52:52 Answering to God 53:37 The Consequences of Inaction 54:19 Gratitude and Friendship If you have land that you feel compelled to donate for my future ministry of helping to heal others in their journey of life, please send me an email, which is provided in the show notes.  [email protected] You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ or by going to my website at:  www.johngrdina.com - - - GEAR THAT I USE FOR RUNNING: SHOES: NorthFace https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/mens/mens-footwear/mens-trail-run-c213281/mens-vectiv-infinite-2-shoes-pNF0A7W5M?color=FM9 Saucony Guide https://www.saucony.com/en/guide-15/ UNDERWEAR: Xoskin https://www.xoskin.us/  20% Discount- Code: truesupporter  WATCH: Coros Pace 2 Watch https://coros.com/pace2 HEADLAMP: Fenix https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-hl18r-t-rechargeable-headlamp SOCKS: Xoskin https://www.xoskin.us/ and Bombas (running) https://bombas.com/collections/mens-performance-socks ANTI-CHAFING: Salty Britches https://getsaltybritches.com/