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Building Better Men: The Power of Modeling and Brotherhood | Shaun Dawson

Why, Dad?··2 June 2026·48 min

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Summary: In this episode, Paul and Andrew sit down with Shaun Dawson, host of Raising Men, to talk about modern masculinity, brotherhood, emotional safety, ego in parenting, and what boys need from the men around them. Show Notes: In this episode, Paul and Andrew sit down with Shaun Dawson, host of Raising Men, to talk about modern masculinity, brotherhood, emotional safety, ego in parenting, and what boys need from the men around them. Shaun shares a painfully relatable dad story about watching his son at basketball practice and realizing his frustration had more to do with his own ego than his son’s performance. From there, the conversation opens into a bigger question: what does it actually mean to model healthy masculinity for our kids? We talk about: Guest: Links: https://raising.men/ https://raising.men/about-shaun-dawson https://open.spotify.com/show/1HdOjO18HibC17XnyrFOv5 https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/Home.html Call to Action: If this episode made you think of a dad, uncle, coach, mentor, or friend who is trying to raise good men, send it their way. And if you’re enjoying Why, Dad?, follow the show and leave a review. It helps other dads find these conversations.