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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why it was so hard for me to be honest when things weren't going well

from The BOWpod (aka The Body Of Work Podcast) · host andyscanvas

If you’re a father looking for a space to show up honestly, connect with other men, and work on becoming the man your family needs, you’re welcome to check out The Soil Brotherhood.👉🏾 Join here: https://tinyurl.com/thesoilbrotherhood––––––––––If you’re a father who finds it hard to be honest when things aren’t going well, this episode is for you.A few years ago, I left my full-time job to work for myself. I was hopeful, motivated, and driven to build something meaningful. But a couple of years later, things weren’t stable... financially or emotionally, and I noticed myself getting quiet instead of being honest.In this episode, I sit with the tension between honesty and silence. I reflect on shame, identity, frustration tolerance, and why so many men, especially fathers, struggle to speak when things feel uncertain. Not to offer answers or advice, but to give permission. Permission to feel, to express, and to be honest even when you don’t have it all figured out yet.

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