Drink Like A Man: Recent Episodes
Johann Cabrera
Empowering DADs to identify and remove their #1 DISTRACTION so they can reconnect with their PURPOSE to live a life that truly MATTERS.
Chris Cheng is Back! Chris Cheng, stay-at-home dad, YouTube creator, and close friend of the podcast, returns for a second time to discuss the changes and challenges of being a stay-at-home dad as his 3 boys are growing up.
In this intimate conversation, Chris shares his experiences with therapy, marriage, and finding time for himself as a busy dad of three. He also opens up about his decision to get a vasectomy.
If you're a dad, or if you know one, this episode is a must-listen. Chris's wisdom and insights are sure to resonate with anyone who is in the trenches of parenthood.
Highlights:
- The challenges of being a stay-at-home dad
- The power of therapy for mental health
- The experience of getting a vasectomy
- How to keep your mental health and marriage healthy while taking care of three boys and being a creator
Listen to this episode to gain insights from a seasoned stay-at-home dad.
Carl Jung, the father of analytical psychology, had a unique perspective on why dads have such a hard time to quit drinking or smoking weed. He believed that there is an inner and outer man, and that alcohol and other drugs join the inner and outer man together, while also making us forget about our problems and stress.
When we are sober, our inner and outer man are separate. We can see and experience the world around us, but we also have our own thoughts and feelings. When we drink alcohol or take drugs, the inner and outer man become one. We lose our sense of self and forget about our problems.
However, this is only temporary. When the alcohol or drugs wear off, our problems and stress come back in a wave. And this is why we chase that feeling of decompression over and over again.
Jung's theory is particularly relevant to dads, who often face a lot of stress and pressure. After a long day at work, it can be tempting to drink a beer or smoke a joint to relax. But while this may feel good in the moment, it's only making our problems worse in the long run.
How to Quit Drinking and Smoking Weed Using Carl Jung's Theory
If you're a dad who is struggling to quit drinking or smoking weed, Jung's theory can help you. Here are a few tips:
- Become aware of your inner and outer man. Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, and try to understand how they are different from your physical experiences.
- Identify the triggers that make you want to drink or smoke. Are you stressed? Are you bored? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Once you know your triggers, you can start to develop strategies for coping with them in a healthy way.
- Find other ways to decompress. Exercise, meditation, and spending time with loved ones are all great ways to relieve stress and relax.
- Seek professional help if needed. If you can't quit drinking or smoking weed on your own, there are many resources available to help you.
It's important to remember that you're not alone. Many dads struggle with addiction. But with the right help and support, you can quit drinking and smoking weed and live a healthier, happier life.
How Manscaping Saved My Sex Life
After the birth of my child, I was eager to get back to having a regular sex life with my wife. But I knew that I needed to do something about my unkempt appearance. That's when I discovered manscaping.
Manscaping is the removal or trimming of hair on a man's body for cosmetic purposes. It can be done anywhere on the body, but I focused on my privates, nose, ears, and facial hair.
Once I started manscaping, my wife immediately noticed the difference. She told me that I looked more confident and attractive. And even better, she said that our sex life was better than ever.
In this episode, I'll share the three tips that helped me to save my sex life with manscaping. I'll also answer your questions about the best way to manscape and the tools you need.
Highlights:
- Manscaping can help you look and feel more confident.
- It can improve your sex life.
- It's easy to do at home.
- There are many different ways to manscape.
- The best way for you will depend on your personal preferences.
Listen to this episode to learn more about how manscaping can save your sex life.
I hope this helps!
Do you want to Quit Drinking Alcohol in Just Two Weeks? If so, then you have to watch this video! In it, I'm going to share with you the secret steps that will help you quit drinking in just two weeks.
Quitting the booze can be hard, but it's possible. By following the steps in this video, you can Quit Drinking Alcohol in Just Two Weeks and get your life and freedom back! Do it for your kids, for your wife, for you! You're brain and body will literally change. You're family will see the difference. But you don't have to do it alone. Here is your Dad's guide to going alcohol-free.
What happens when two dads come together to discuss the challenges and joys of fatherhood in today's fast-paced world? Join me and my dear friend Nanyu as we share our experiences and the lessons learned on this journey through parenting, family life, and chasing our dreams. We reminisce about our brotherhood formed during our time volunteering at our church and how it has shaped our lives as fathers.
In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the importance of allowing our children to fail, learn, and grow, while reflecting on our own experiences with our fathers and their provider roles. Discover how we tackle unexpected expenses and find strength in our faith during tough times. We also emphasize the significance of communication, setting boundaries in our relationships, and taking action on our finances and goals.
Nanyu shares his experience involving his wife in their financial decisions and how it has strengthened their marriage, while we both acknowledge the power of faith and prayer in overcoming adversity. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring episode as we delve into topics that resonate with every parent trying to balance family life, careers, and personal dreams.
Episode Chapters:
(0:00:01) - Balancing Fatherhood and Pursuing Dreams
Nanju and I discussed balancing family life, pursuing dreams, brotherhood, fatherhood, family support, and adjusting to new realities.
(0:13:15) - Parenting and the Provider Role
Nanju and I discussed balancing family life, allowing children to fail, managing unexpected expenses, and pursuing dreams.
(0:17:40) - Allowing Children to Fail and Learn
We discuss failure, tough love, love and support, and nature's butterfly cocoon analogy.
(0:22:02) - Confident Parenting in Sports and Life
Nanyu and I provide love, teach mistakes are okay, use God for strength, allow failure, and reflect on Nanju's childhood.
(0:35:50) - Overcoming Job Loss and Financial Struggles
Nanyu and I discussed communication, faith, prayer, tough love, and support to cope with life's hardships.
(0:49:07) - Faith, Family, and Healthy Boundaries
Nanyu and I discuss faith's power to provide strength, growth, boundaries, and courage.
(0:56:57) - Family Planning Hustle and Communication
Nanyu and I discuss healthy hustling, communication, five year plans, being role models, and the power of prayer.
(1:02:42) - Taking Action on Finances and Goals
Nanyu and I discuss taking action to pursue dreams, strengthening marriage through finances, setting goals and boundaries, and the power of faith and prayer.
As fathers, have you ever felt the overwhelming pressure to be perfect while pursuing your dreams? You're not alone. We open up about the raw truth of navigating fatherhood and the challenges of chasing our aspirations while being available to our families. From feeling like an impostor to dealing with people-pleasing tendencies, we share how fear and isolation can hold us back and discuss the importance of having a support system to release the mounting pressure.
We also dive into the critical aspect of taking action to be the dads we desire to be, despite the discomfort it may bring. Discover how better thinking can stem from taking action and help us become more honest with ourselves and our loved ones. Join us in this empowering conversation, where we admit our imperfections, reveal our personal struggles, and shed light on invaluable insights that can guide us in becoming the fathers and individuals we truly aspire to be.
this episode of Think Like a Dad, we sit down with James Curran, a dad from North Carolina who shares his honest and raw journey of fatherhood. James talks about the challenges he's faced, including IVF, emotional invalidation by his parents, and the pressure to conform to the world's expectations of what a man should be. He also shares his insights on how to overcome these challenges and raise happy, healthy children.
James is a refreshingly honest and down-to-earth dad who isn't afraid to talk about the tough stuff. His stories will inspire you, make you laugh, and maybe even make you cry. So if you're a dad, or if you're thinking about becoming a dad, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Are you a new dad who feels like you're drowning?
You're not alone. The first few months of parenthood can be overwhelming. There's so much to do and so little time. It's easy to feel like you have to do everything, but that's just not possible.
In this episode, I'm going to share with you some tips on how to set priorities and make choices when you have a newborn. I'll also share my own experiences of trying to do everything and failing.
Here's what you'll learn:
- How to set priorities and make choices when you have a newborn
- How to say no to things that aren't important
- How to be present when you're with your child
So if you're feeling overwhelmed, don't worry. You're not alone. And I'm here to help.
Click the link below to listen to the episode now!
What's up Dads!
On today's episode we are going to dive into one of the biggest obstacle causing us to quit our God Dream - Comparison. Let's dive in on how to identify, treat, and cure it.
What's up Dads!
Today I get to interview Nathaniel Vicens - Father of three (two boys and a girl), husband, licensed customs broker, musician, and worship leader. We dive into topics like the right way to discipline your kids, international travel with multiple kids, and the importance of a family small group. Let's jump right in!
What's up Dad's on this episode we look at Liver King's apology and glean the lessons we can learn on what not to do when you want to make a genuine apology.
Based on some wisdom from the Bible and some mentors who have shared their time with me we break down what an genuine apology looks like. Let's jump right in and check it out.
Wayne Wheeler is a father of two amazing kids and is married to social media influencer and entrepreneur, Sharon Wheeler. Wayne and I go deep on Dad topics like
- How dads can use pipelines to conquer your life goals
- The best way to deal with your crazy
- How to remove the generational family baggage
- Setting healthy boundaries with family
- How fixing your finances will fix your marriage
- How manage social media's effects with your family
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Keep thriving,
Johann
On this episode I get to share the following:
- Difference between a Zombie Dad vs. Zurrounded Dad
- The Three R's need to keep from turning into a Zombie Dad
- The Zombie Dad Prayer
Hope you like the content. Let me know your thoughts.
Cheers,
Johann
On this episdoe Lou shares his experience on:
- The adventures of being a type A dad
- Hacks on pausing or quitting booze
- How to healthily integrate your son or daughter into your business
- Dad restoration
Dad's I'm going to share the painful story on what OVER 40 Sea Urchin spikes taught me about being a Dad.
Some of the tips we breakdown are:
- H.A.L.T. for Dads
- Putting Limits
- Bringing IT to Light
Let me know what you thought of the episode in the comments below.
Armand Tesserot is a father of 3 amazing kids, married over 20 years, and consulting executive in the tech world. He shares dad wisdom gold on:
- Parenting a child not biologically yours
- Father and son rituals
- Keeping the fire in your relationship after 20 years with the help of Bruno Mars
-
1 secret of a healthy marriage
Today we are going to cover:
- What happens when you mess up and you can't just move forward
- The wrong way to deal with it
- The right actions on how to handle it
- A dad's prayer
Let's jump right in!
What's up Dad's on today's episode we are going to cover:
- What happens when you make a mistake that hits a wound from your past
- What are the wrong ways to deal with it
- What are some of the right actions we can take
- A dad's prayer
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Let's kick the tires and light the fires,
Johann
Chris Cheng is Full-Time Dad of 3 boys, husband, musician, and one of my closest friends. We dive deep on modern man struggles, the importance of a faith foundation, how more is caught than taught, disciplining your kids, mental health struggles, couples therapy and conflict resolution. Buckle up because it's going to be our deepest episode yet!
This is the first installment of our ACTIONS OUT LOUD series where your host will share what it feels like to be on the path of becoming a world class DAD or at least the honest attempt to. There will be lots of implementation attempts, pivots, failures, and an overall actions-out-loud and takeaways we are learning from our guests, books, and God.
Welcome to the Drink Like a Man Podcast. I'm your host Johann Cabrera and if you're a Dad who is looking to overcome your biggest obstacle preventing you from pursing a life that matters then this is a place for you.