“Love Them Unconditionally and Tell Them Often” w/ Pat Barber

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Pat Barber about his background in CrossFit and his journey as a father. They discuss the concept of intentional parenting and the importance of being reflective and open-minded. Pat shares his thoughts on how being intentional in parenting can lead to better outcomes and stronger relationships with children. They also touch on the role of social media in sharing ideas and perspectives on fatherhood. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous growth and improvement as fathers. The conversation explores the themes of taking the lead and providing guidance, the importance of psychological privilege, finding space for self-reflection, balancing self-care and sacrifice, expanding beyond work and family, the myth of work-life balance, taking action and avoiding distractions, the transformative power of nature, fatherhood as purpose and meaning, and leaving a lasting message for your children. Takeaways Intentional parenting involves being reflective and purposeful in your actions and choices as a father. Being open-minded and willing to examine your beliefs and perspectives can lead to personal growth and stronger relationships with your children. Using social media as a platform to share ideas and experiences can inspire and support other fathers on their parenting journey. Having firm beliefs but being open to new information and perspectives allows for personal growth and the ability to adapt as a father. Fatherhood is about taking the lead and providing guidance to your children. Psychological privilege allows for self-reflection and personal growth. Balancing self-care and sacrifice is essential for personal well-being and better relationships. Expanding beyond work and family is important for personal growth and fulfillment. Taking action and avoiding distractions is crucial for personal and professional development. Nature has a transformative power that can provide perspective and clarity. Fatherhood is a purposeful and meaningful role in life. Expressing unconditional love to your children is essential. Leaving a lasting message for your children is a powerful way to connect with them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:17 Pat Barber's Background and CrossFit 04:13 Intentional Parenting and Reflectiveness 25:28 Using Social Media to Share Ideas 32:06 Being Open-Minded and Reflective 35:18 Having Firm Beliefs but Being Open to Change 36:13 Taking the Lead and Providing Guidance 37:27 The Importance of Psychological Privilege 39:12 Finding Space for Self-Reflection 40:10 Balancing Self-Care and Sacrifice 41:35 Filling Your Cup to Better Serve Others 44:29 Expanding Beyond Work and Family 45:50 The Myth of Work-Life Balance 48:20 Taking Action and Avoiding Distractions 50:18 The Transformative Power of Nature 52:28 Fatherhood as Purpose and Meaning 58:00 Unconditional Love and Expressing It 59:20 Leaving a Lasting Message for Your Children www.4fitfatherhood.com Early Access (4pillarfather.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4fitfatherhood/support