DiscoverThe Dad Nation PodcastEp 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy
Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy

Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy

Update: 2025-07-21
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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/


 

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Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy

Ep 051: What Does It Really Mean To Be A Man? With David Waldy

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