91: The Search for Sanity- Author Tom Kreffer

In this conversation, Tom Kreffer discusses his journey as a father and author. He shares how he discovered the power of journaling and how it became a therapeutic outlet for him. Tom explains the unique perspective of his books, which capture the everyday moments of fatherhood in real time. He emphasizes the importance of being a good dad and the need for support and community for young fathers. Tom also discusses the challenges of modern parenthood and the importance of investing in personal growth and relationships for better parenting. In this conversation, Tom Kreffer shares his experiences as a father and the importance of prioritizing family time. He emphasizes the value of enjoying the present moments and answering the bids for attention from his son. Tom also discusses the significance of relationships and the effort required to maintain them. He shares grounding strategies such as journaling, playing with his son, exercise, and taking baths. Lastly, Tom offers advice for those struggling and encourages them to define their challenges and seek support.

Takeaways

Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and becoming a better parent.
Sharing personal stories and experiences can help other parents feel less alone and more understood.
There is a need for more support and resources for dads in the parenting space.
Investing in personal growth and relationships is essential for being the best version of yourself as a parent. Prioritize family time and answer the bids for attention from your children.
Enjoy the present moments and embrace opportunities to create special memories.
Value relationships and put effort into maintaining them.
Find grounding strategies that help you relax and unwind.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Discovering the Power of Journaling
02:22 The Unique Perspective of the Books
03:47 Spreading a Positive Message about Fatherhood
04:39 The Unexpected Journey of Writing Books
05:08 The Healing Power of Journaling
06:07 Using Journaling to Reflect on Parenting
07:05 The Abundance of Material for the Books
08:17 The Importance of Being a Good Dad
09:15 Creating a Legacy for His Children
10:13 The Need for Support and Community for Young Dads
11:07 The Importance of Expressing Emotions
11:43 The Role of Dads in the Parenting Space
13:06 Capturing Universal Truths in Parenting
14:34 The Decision to Share Personal Stories
15:33 The Impact of Sharing Personal Stories
16:32 The Surprising Readership of the Books
17:20 The Role of Women in Supporting Dads
20:43 The Changing Role of Fatherhood
23:42 The Challenges of Modern Parenthood
26:28 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Dads
27:59 The Importance of Choice in Fatherhood
30:41 The Need for Teamwork in Parenting
33:01 The Daunting Nature of Parenthood
34:11 The Importance of Building Support Networks
36:25 Investing in Personal Growth for Better Parenting
38:08 The Impact of Investing in Relationships
43:28 Creating a Better Future for Our Children
46:30 Prioritizing Family Time
47:06 Enjoying the Present Moments
48:34 Valuing Relationships
51:37 Finding Grounding Strategies
54:02 Helping Others in Dark Places
55:31 Where to Find Tom Kreffer

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