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Episode 382: Capable Connections: Fathers and Sons

6/9/202632 min

In episode 382, Sissy Goff and David Thomas continue their Capable Connections series by exploring the unique relationship between fathers and sons. They discuss how fatherhood shapes both men and children, while highlighting challenges boys face around performance, emotional expression, and isolation. Through research, personal stories, and practical advice, they encourage dads to help sons build healthy identities, strong relationships, and emotional resilience by modeling vulnerability, prioritizing connection, and reminding boys that their worth is not based on achievement.  Resources mentioned: “Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” - Robert Fulghum American Academy of Pediatrics research on youth sports burnout Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! THE WONDER PROJECT: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more! LIBERTY HEALTH SHARE: Visit LibertyHealthShare.org to learn more about healthcare sharing options for your family.  JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. HIYA HEALTH: Visit hiyahealth.com/RBG to get 50% off your first order. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clips

Friendship Crisis Among Men
Fatherhood Rewires Male Hormones
Redefining Masculine Strength
Beyond Points And Wins
Celebrating Failure As Manhood

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Sissy Goff· Host0:00

    [upbeat music] Starting something new isn't just hard, it's terrifying. When we started this podcast, I remember thinking, "What if no one listens? What if it's just my sister and she's being polite?"

  2. David Thomas· Host0:12

    [laughs] What if we record 200 episodes and it's just Connie downloading them? [laughs] There's always that moment before you launch something, a business, a store, a dream, where the what-ifs get loud. What if I fail? What if no one buys anything?

  3. Sissy Goff· Host0:24

    But choosing to take that leap was one of the best decisions we ever made, and honestly, it helps when you have a partner like Shopify on your side.

  4. David Thomas· Host0:33

    [ding] Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world, and 10% of all e-commerce in the US, from household names to brands just getting started.

  5. Sissy Goff· Host0:44

    You can build a beautiful online store with hundreds of ready-to-use templates. They've got AI tools that write product descriptions and enhance your product photography. It's like having a marketing team in your laptop.

  6. David Thomas· Host0:56

    And if you're thinking, "What if people haven't heard about my brand?" Shopify helps you run email and social campaigns wherever your customers are scrolling.

  7. Sissy Goff· Host1:04

    Plus, everything is in one place. Inventory, payments, analytics, no juggling five different platforms. And that iconic purple Shop Pay button, best converting checkout on the planet. Less abandoned carts, more [ding] It's time to turn those what-ifs into [ding] with Shopify today.

  8. David Thomas· Host1:24

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