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Becoming the Father I Never Had

Author
Craig Salazar & Ben Timm
Published
Tue 22 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://linktr.ee/bravemendare

What happens when a man chooses to rewrite his story?

 

In this episode of Brave Men Dare,  guest co-host, Joe Young, joins Craig for a deeply honest conversation about growing up with an absent father, breaking generational cycles, and learning what it really means to show up as a man, husband, and dad.

 

Joe shares personal stories about:

  • His father’s time as a POW in WWII

  • Growing up in a chaotic, loving household as the youngest of seven

  • Becoming a father later in life—and the fear that came with it

  • What he's learned in 26 years of marriage

  • Letting go of being the “passive dad” and becoming more present

  • His own inner programming and how he's still unpacking it at 60

  • And, of course, Green Bay vs Detroit and the Power Rangers Rash Guard 😂

 

Whether you're a dad, son, or just a man navigating life—this episode will make you think, reflect, and maybe even soften a bit.

 

🎧 Listen in and join us for a conversation that covers war, wisdom, parenting, jiu-jitsu, marriage, and what really matters in life.

 

📩 Have a question for us? Send it to: [email protected]

Inerested in working with Craig 1 on 1? Scheudle a free coaching call now- https://linktr.ee/bravemendare

 

Give Joe a follow at- https://www.instagram.com/joe.young.376258/

 

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