Justin Franich
Addiction & Recovery

It's Not Too Late to Be the Dad Your Kids Need

with Rob Reynolds

November 23, 2025
33:52

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Your kids don't need a perfect dad. They need a present one. This is a candid conversation about fatherhood after addiction. How to carry responsibility without letting shame run the show. How to correct your children while you're still healing. How to rebuild trust with actions that match your words. We talk through the moments that test every parent: when guilt tempts you to pull back, when frustration turns into defensiveness, and when the hardest move is a humble apology. Real ownership sounds like "I was wrong," and consistent small follow-through restores credibility faster than big promises ever could. We also unpack boundaries and grace, setting standards and keeping them even when it's tough. If you've ever felt unqualified to lead because of your past, this conversation will remind you that presence beats perfection and growth can start right where you stand.

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