‘Modern Love’: Open Your Heart and Loosen Up! Therapist Terry Real’s Advice for Fathers

The Daily

2025/06/15

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Shownote

For Father’s Day, the Modern Love team asked for your stories about fatherhood and emotional vulnerability. They heard from listeners who said that their dads rarely expressed their emotions, from listeners whose fathers wore their hearts on their sleeves ...

Highlights

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of fatherhood, focusing on emotional vulnerability and its profound impact on family dynamics. Through personal stories and expert advice, it explores how fathers can redefine traditional roles to foster deeper connections with their children.

03:45

Listeners shared stories of dads expressing raw emotions about dying and saying 'I love you'

17:04

An open-hearted boy breaks from traditional masculinity.

23:45

A sweet moment with his son having a midnight snack in underwear.

51:40

Fathers should address their unhealed trauma before reconnecting with their children.

Chapters

Why Do Fathers Open Up, and What Does It Mean for Their Kids?

00:00

How Can Fathers Be More Emotionally Present in Their Children's Lives?

14:00

What Advice Does Terry Real Offer for Modern Fathers?

23:45

Can Healing Family Relationships Lead to a Better Future?

40:38

Transcript

Speaker 1: This podcast is supported by Signify Business Cash by Wells Fargo. As a business owner, you wear a lot of hats. One minute, you're ordering today's inventory, and the next, you're planning tomorrow's expansion. It's complicated, but your busines...