Episode 23: Being Real as Dads with Dave & Andres

This week we sat down with Dave and Andres from In the Garage with Dave and Andres (also known as the Men's Mental Health Podcast) for a long, unscripted conversation. We covered a lot of ground: The old military "suck it up and drive on" mindset and what it costs men long-term The identity shift and isolation that come with being a stay-at-home dad Failure to launch, emerging adulthood, and kids who never learn how to do hard things Helicopter parenting vs actually preparing kids for the real world Why being real with your kids (admitting mistakes, showing vulnerability the right way) is a major generational change from the old "Dad as The Enforcer" model The need for actual male friendship and community instead of just grinding in silence No polished advice. Just four dads talking through the messy reality of trying to show up better than the generation before us. Check out Dave and Andres here Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, BitChute, and Substack. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com