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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 16 MIN

Your Brain Lies to You in January — Here’s How to Take Control Before It Breaks You

from Divorced Dads of America: The Rebuild · host Anthony Thompson, Founder of Divorced Dads of America

If January has ever broken you… you’re not alone. Most divorced dads fail in the first 10 days of the year — not because they’re weak, but because their brain goes into “survival mode.” Today I walk you through the neuroscience, scripture, and tools to take back control before you sabotage your entire year. In this episode you’ll learn: The #1 lie your brain tells you in the new year Why divorced dads are biologically more vulnerable in January The FAST System for mental domination The “Two Wolves” metaphor that explains your late-night decisions The January Dominion Checklist you can start today Scriptures referenced: Matthew 26:41 James 1:8 James 2:17 Romans 12:2 Join The ASCENT™ Brotherhood → https://divorceddadsofamerica.com/theascent Follow me on Instagram → https://instagram.com/divorceddadsofamerica Submit your question for a future episode → https://divorceddadsofamerica.com/ask If this episode helped you, leave a rating + review It helps this message reach more dads who need it. Questions for Dads: Which “wolf” did I feed last night — Comfort or Legacy? What lie do I keep repeating every January? Where am I negotiating instead of executing? What ONE habit will I commit to for the next 7 days?

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