Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy
David Waldy (The Fierce Empathy Coach) shares how his early ideas about men were shaped by negative experiences and broken role model. He discusses the journey of rediscovering what it truly means to be a man, in the pursuit of manhood. He also questions the perfection of even the most idolized figures, and what masculinity truly means.
For driven dads ready to stop performing and start becoming the man they’re called to be—this episode is a must-hear!
Chapters:
00:52 – Guest Introduction: David Waldy
02:48 – Early Life & Wake-Up Call
14:16 – Rediscovering Manhood & Healing Journey
19:25 – Defining “Who Do You Want to Become?”
23:33 – The Meaning of Fierce Empathy
31:48 – Balancing Softness & Strength in Men
40:11 – Embracing Uniqueness & Growth
46:05 – Soul Whisperings: Admired Character Traits
48:20 – The Three Paper Process (Petty List, Desired List, Gap)
52:59 – Consistency & Neuroplasticity in Change
54:25 – The Trifecta of Mindset, RAS & Discipline
00:59:24 – Outro & Listener Engagement
Waldy’s Links
Website: www.davidwaldy.com
Instagram: davidwaldy
LinkedIn: davidwaldy
YouTube: DavidWaldy
Tiktok: davidwaldy
MITCHELL’S LINKS:
FREE GIFT: THE CONNECTION CODE™: https://www.dadnationco.com/code
The Dad Nation Coalition: https://www.dadnationco.com/dnc
HIGH PERFORMANCE HUSBAND PROGRAM™: https://www.dadnationco.com/hph
Work with Mitchell: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/