“How can I practice self-awareness, and use that self-awareness to explore how I’m teaching my kids to grow up as men in our world? I feel like that is modern fatherhood.” -Jesse Robbins
Hello friends! Thanks so much for tuning into this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! This episode was recorded in Seattle, where our guest today is Jesse Robbins, a good friend of mine who currently runs a Krav Maga school in Seattle and is the very proud father of two young boys.
Today’s episode focuses on Jesse’s journey in fatherhood and self-discovery while going through a turbulent divorce. Touching on the pertinent role of masculinity and emotional vulnerability in his healing journey, Jesse contextualizes his path towards self-acceptance and resilience through his expressions of love for his children, and his unwavering sense of responsibility as a father. This episode ends with a powerful message on loneliness as an epidemic, the crucial need for community and connection for fathers, and Jesse’s personal experiences of support from his friends and rebirth through empowering others.
Thank you all so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and big shout-out to Jesse for sharing his time and story with us. Please visit our website on 2dads1car.com for the latest updates, and feel free to leave a comment below to keep the conversation going! I hope you love this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Jesse Robbins
Podcast Host; Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh