What if becoming a better father doesn’t begin with correcting your children—but with learning how to care for, guide, and speak to yourself? In this episode of Here 4 the Dads, Myer sits down with Glen Henry, the creator of Beleaf in Fatherhood and author of Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves. Glen shares what it means to “father yourself,” why he once gave his children more grace than he gave himself, and how the emotional luggage we inherit can eventually spill into our parenting, marriage, and other relationships. Myer also opens up about reconnecting with his father and the men who helped shape his understanding of fatherhood simply by allowing him to watch how they lived. Together, Myer and Glen discuss reconciliation, boundaries, therapy, marriage, mentorship, self-compassion, and why fathers need communities where men can challenge, catch, hold, and uplift one another. This conversation is for every father trying to give his children something healthier—even while he is still learning how to give those same things to himself. IN THIS EPISODE: What it actually means to father yourself firstWhy fathers frequently give their children more grace than themselvesHow negative self-talk can spill into our parentingIdentifying the emotional luggage we inheritedReconnecting with a father while preparing for possible rejectionWhy reconciliation isn’t always the only evidence of healingEstablishing boundaries without throwing people awayLearning fatherhood from coaches, mentors, neighbors, and other menAccepting the invitation in your child’s current seasonHow marriage can reveal areas where we still need to growWhy fathers need conversation, coaching, and communityFinding men who can catch, hold, and uplift you A QUESTION TO SIT WITH: What are you carrying from your childhood—and how might it be affecting the way you speak to yourself, love your family, or parent your children today? CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes honest conversations about complicated parental relationships, family estrangement, emotional wounds, therapy, grief, and setting boundaries. ABOUT GLEN HENRY: Glen Henry is the creative force behind the beloved YouTube channel Beleaf in Fatherhood, where he blends humor, honesty, and heart to uplift and inspire families around the world. A devoted father and visionary storyteller, Glen uses his platform to champion positive parenting and redefine what modern fatherhood looks like. Beyond YouTube, he connects with audiences through social media, workshops, and speaking engagements — encouraging dads to show up with love, purpose, and presence. With his relatable voice and unwavering passion, Glen has become a leading advocate for strong families and meaningful father-child relationships. His debut book, FATHER YOURSELF FIRST, released November 4, 2025. CONNECT WITH GLEN: Book: Father Yourself Firsthttps://beleafinfatherhood.com/fyf Website:https://beleafinfatherhood.com YouTube: Beleaf in Fatherhoodhttps://www.youtube.com/@BeleafInFatherhood Instagram: @beleafmelhttps://www.instagram.com/beleafmel TikTok: @beleafinfatherhoodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beleafinfatherhood CONNECT WITH HERE 4 THE DADS: Instagram: @here4thedadshttps://www.instagram.com/here4thedads If this episode spoke to you, share it with another father who may need this conversation. Follow the podcast, leave a review, and join us as we continue encouraging, empowering, and equipping dads. We’re here for the dads.
