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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 19 MIN

Why good parents feel like they're failing

from Hi Struggling, I'm Dad! · host Grant Berardi

🌐 For Counselling + Coaching: heartinhand1.com🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uSJKNN5QB2hnzZ762WrKq?si=fVLhd9dDSleMFN8FbzewMQ📱 Instagram: @grantberardi and @hi_struggling_im_dad👨‍👧‍👦 For Christian fathers, leaders & men rebuilding their lives from the inside out, check out my community: skool.com/the-kings-men-7411Most good parents don’t feel confident — they feel guilty.And that guilt might be doing more damage to your parenting than you realise.If you’ve ever felt like:-You’re failing your kids-You’re not enough as a dad or mum-Your best still doesn’t feel like it’s enough…this episode is for you.In this episode, I break down why good parents feel like failures, how guilt quietly shapes the way we show up with our kids, and what to do instead — without pretending everything’s fine or sugar-coating reality.This isn’t about telling you “you’re doing amazing”.It’s about honesty, ownership, and growth — without shame.In this episode, we cover:-Why guilt keeps good parents stuck-The difference between conviction vs guilt in parenting-How kids absorb your self-talk more than your advice-What to do when you know you could be showing up better-How to own your mistakes without crushing yourself-Why presence matters more than perfectionIf you’re a parent who genuinely cares and wants to be better — this will hit home.👊 If this helped you:Subscribe for honest conversations about fatherhood, relationships, and growthShare this with another parent who needs to hear itCheck out my links below if you want to work with me as a counselor or coachBe fair to yourself.Start today.

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🌐 For Counselling + Coaching: heartinhand1.com🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uSJKNN5QB2hnzZ762WrKq?si=fVLhd9dDSleMFN8FbzewMQ📱 Instagram: @grantberardi and @hi_struggling_im_dad👨‍👧‍👦 For Christian fathers, leaders & men rebuilding...

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