Raising Men

Shaun Dawson
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Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.

  1. Q&A: Initiations & Navigating the Digital Landscape

    1 day ago

    Q&A: Initiations & Navigating the Digital Landscape

    Navigating the threshold of modern adolescence requires more than passive autopilot parenting; it demands intentionality, real-world action, and an unyielding commitment to relational connection. In this powerful Q&A episode of the Raising Men Podcast, host Shaun Dawson steps into the breach to address the deep cultural noise and heavy transitions facing young men today. Drawing from the collective wisdom of past guests—including former Navy SEAL Eric Davis and men’s leadership pioneer Dan Doty—this session tackles two of the most pressing anxieties keeping fathers awake at night: engineering a meaningful, challenge-based rite of passage for a 13-year-old boy, and effectively countering the cynical grip of "black pill" algorithmic masculinity without resorting to counterproductive authoritarian tactics. Discover how to lower your son's defensive drawbridge, model healthy vulnerability, and present a high-definition version of masculinity right inside your own home. Navigating the threshold of modern adolescence requires more than passive autopilot parenting; it demands intentionality, real-world action, and an unyielding commitment to relational connection. In this powerful Q&A episode of the Raising Men Podcast, host Shaun Dawson steps into the breach to address the deep cultural noise and heavy transitions facing young men today. Drawing from the collective wisdom of past guests—including former Navy SEAL Eric Davis and men’s leadership pioneer Dan Doty—this session tackles two of the most pressing anxieties keeping fathers awake at night: engineering a meaningful, challenge-based rite of passage for a 13-year-old boy, and effectively countering the cynical grip of "black pill" algorithmic masculinity without resorting to counterproductive authoritarian tactics. Discover how to lower your son's defensive drawbridge, model healthy vulnerability, and present a high-definition version of masculinity right inside your own home. Key Topics CoveredModern Rites of Passage: Navigating the critical 13-year-old threshold intentionally rather than letting it pass on autopilot.Resilience as a Trainable Skill: Shifting away from passive digital consumption and building a boy's "bias towards action" through real-world outdoor adventures, physical challenges, and safe framework failure.Deconstructing "Black Pill" Masculinity: Understanding why boys turn to hyper-cynical online gurus (like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson) to resolve identity crises amidst a cultural male vacuum.Connection over Authoritarianism: Why blocking sites or playing the authoritarian enforcer backfires, and how to use relational equity and high-definition masculinity to compete with screens.Model the Struggle, Don't Just Be the Expert: You do not need to have every clean answer figured out. True leadership is being willing to stay in the room, sit in the discomfort, and model how to handle fear, power, and connection directly in front of your son. 00:00:01 Introduction and Listener Mailbag Q&A 00:00:23 The Power of Example and Counterexample  00:02:28 Modern Rites of Passage   00:03:07 Stepping into the Breach: Overcoming Default Parenting   00:04:41 Updating Parenting Models for the Digital Age   00:05:22 Training a Bias Towards Action and Resilience   00:06:23 Introducing Intentional Discomfort and Real-World Consequences   00:07:53 Countering "Black Pill" Masculinity   00:09:37 The Gateway Drug: Where Online Gurus Get It Right   00:11:53 Understanding the Male Identity Crisis and the Algorithm Vacuum   00:13:48 Shifting from Authoritarian Enforcement to Real-World Competition   00:17:41 Modeling the Struggle Key Topics Covered Modern Rites of Passage: Navigating the critical 13-year-old threshold intentionally rather than letting it pass on autopilot.Resilience as a Trainable Skill: Shifting away from passive digital consumption and building a boy's "bias towards action" through real-world outdoor adventures, physical challenges, and safe framework failure.Deconstructing "Black Pill" Masculinity: Understanding why boys turn to hyper-cynical online gurus (like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson) to resolve identity crises amidst a cultural male vacuum.Connection over Authoritarianism: Why blocking sites or playing the authoritarian enforcer backfires, and how to use relational equity and high-definition masculinity to compete with screens.Model the Struggle, Don't Just Be the Expert: You do not need to have every clean answer figured out. True leadership is being willing to stay in the room, sit in the discomfort, and model how to handle fear, power, and connection directly in front of your son. (Note: This aligns with Shaun Dawson's core podcast principle: "Excellence is failure.") Resilience is not a static personality trait that you either have or you don't have. Resilience is a skill and it is a functional skill trained by maintaining and restoring your ability to act under stress." — Eric Davis "Our culture has effectively clear-cut the traditional forests of modern masculinity... leaving a massive male vacuum." — Dan Doty "You don't argue with the screen, you compete with it." — Shaun Dawson Books, Tools, & Websites Mentioned Book: Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons by Eric Davis https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Men-Lessons-Learned-Training/dp/125009173XTool: The Curiosity Template / Reporter Questions Framework (asking open-ended, non-judgmental questions to lower the child's defensive drawbridge)https://raising.men/episodes/beyond-the-battlefield-a-navy-seal-s-guide-to-raising-good-men-with-eric-davishttps://raising.men/episodes/the-wild-and-tender-work-of-fatherhood-with-dan-doty

    17 min
  2. The Secret Superpower of Parenting with Jody Hill

    4 days ago

    The Secret Superpower of Parenting with Jody Hill

    In this episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down with Jody Hill, a best-selling author, speaker, and parenting sidekick, to unpack the transformative power of a parent’s words. Jody, the author of The Parent's Secret Superpower, shares a simple yet life-altering message: the language parents use daily directly shapes how children view themselves and navigate their futures. Moving past the pressure to read every parenting book or attend endless courses, she reminds parents that their greatest asset is already within them. Through powerful real-world stories and practical strategies, Jody explains how to resist the urge to constantly rescue children from minor struggles and instead build their long-term confidence. This deep dive explores how to intentionally construct a safe environment for kids to fail, shift our defaults from criticism to affirmation, and raise self-aware, independent adults. Key Takeaways Your Words Establish Your Child's Identity: The beliefs children form about themselves dictate how they show up in the room, face challenges, and navigate adulthood.Equipping Over Rescuing: Swooping in to solve a child’s problems or struggles robs them of building real resilience and silently communicates that they are incapable.Praise the Effort, Not Just the Result: Shifting the focus from final outcomes to hard work and persistence helps manage performance pressure and prevents kids from equating perfection with self-worth.Create a Safe Place to Fail: Utilizing techniques like the "compliment sandwich" to affirm before correcting teaches children that mistakes are learning opportunities rather than moments for shame.Parent Beyond the Immediate Moment: Pausing to reflect on the long-term goal of raising self-reliant adults stops emotional escalation and overrides the natural default to react with control or irritation."Your words are the greatest tool and the greatest asset that you have to change the trajectory of your child's life."  "When you see something that you want to speak to that could be a little bit better, pause and be like, 'What can I affirm first?' before I offer that correction out of a kind heart."  "Equipping and empowering them—it's slower and it's longer... You gotta think about the end result, the long-term goal, not the in-the-moment."  Transcript Summary 00:00 – Resisting the parental instinct to do everything for your child.00:43 – Shaun welcomes author, speaker, and parenting sidekick Jody Hill.02:00 – How a parent's words shape a child's internal identity.04:24 – The Masaru Emoto water crystal experiment and its biological parallel.08:55 – A gang member's success story detailing mindsets and privilege.14:55 – Breaking the default reflex to criticize and troubleshoot wrong answers.18:45 – The Tiger Woods analogy and why excellence requires embracing failure.21:45 – Tying shoes: a lesson in stopping to empower rather than rescue.28:20 – Eradicating the "Terrible Twos" myth by shifting parental expectations.33:30 – Managing spelling test pressure and praising effort over perfect grades.38:30 – Navigating ego, youth basketball struggles, and post-game processing.50:00 – Raising boys as a single mother and finding positive male role models.Books, Links and Frameworks Mentioned The Parent's Secret Superpower – Best-selling book by guest Jody Hill. http://mysecretsuperpower.com/Get Jody's FREE Confidence Boosters & Busters Guide - http://mysecretsuperpower.com/Masaru Emoto's Water Crystal Experiment – A scientific study exploring the impact of positive and negative intentions on water structures.The Compliment Sandwich – A communication framework where a correction is placed between an initial and final affirmation.Sherlock Brain vs. Conan Brain – An emotional regulation metaphor used by Shaun to describe moving past immediate, survival-driven reactions into calm logic.Follow Jody on her official page @JodyHillParenting

    1hr 6min
  3. The High Stakes of Raising Men in a Noisy World

    2 Jul

    The High Stakes of Raising Men in a Noisy World

    In this powerful and deeply personal solo address, Shaun Dawson marks the 250th anniversary of the nation by examining the "quiet crisis" surrounding modern masculinity. Moving past polarized cultural narratives, Shaun argues that the current friction and pressure surrounding what it means to be a man is not bad news—it is a rare, pressure-testing opportunity to strip away performative habits and forge a healthy vision of manhood for the next generation. True masculinity isn't learned from a screen or a public performance; it is caught through proximity, intentional presence, and an unwavering commitment to show up. Shaun challenges parents, educators, and mentors to realize that when they choose to stand as a steady anchor against the virtual firehose of social media, they aren't just raising their own sons—they are holding the line for an entire generation. Key Takeaways Pressure Tests Reveal True Value: When foundational cultural values or standards of masculinity come under pressure or are contested, it creates a unique relief to see what is actually worth keeping.The Signal-to-Noise Ratio is Degraded: Modern boys have access to more opinions in a single afternoon than past generations heard in a lifetime, optimized for their attention rather than their long-term growth.Masculinity is Learned Through Proximity: True character cannot be absorbed from online or on-screen performances; young men require real, close-up access to fathers and mentors who model how to handle anger, exhaustion, and mistakes.Difficulty is the Price of Significance: Raising boys in today's environment is undeniably harder than it was decades ago, but this lack of a clear, pre-set path means a father's presence and daily decisions matter more than ever.The Blueprint Rest on Four Core Pillars: True, timeless masculinity across any era is anchored in four explicit practices: telling the truth, keeping your word, staying in the room when it gets difficult, and actively modeling repair.“Difficulty is not the same as bad. Difficulty is the price of significance.” — Shaun Dawson  00:00 - Marking a historic milestone and reflecting on modern American values 01:30 - Why facing cultural friction and threat reveals what is truly worth fighting for 03:15 - A global perspective on social mobility and the standard set by the Constitution 05:05 - The background assumptions of masculinity over the last fifty years 06:30 - Navigating hijacked narratives, internet grifters, and angry reactions 08:00 - Pressure testing our ideals to strip away performative costumes and habits 10:15 - Three core reasons why raising a man is harder today than thirty years ago 11:30 - The degraded model of digital entertainment versus close-up presence 13:10 - Broken scripts and why modern fathers struggle with uncertainty 15:15 - Moving from a referee to a steady anchor holding the line for a generation 17:00 - How an imperfect group of everyday people shapes history by showing up 18:40 - Unpacking the four timeless structural pillars of modern masculinity  Books, Links and Frameworks Mentioned The Timeless Curriculum Framework: A foundational four-part matrix outlined by Shaun to evaluate masculine maturity: Tell the truth (especially to yourself), Keep your word, Stay in the room through discomfort, and Initiate emotional repair.The Attention Optimization Trap: A conceptual model contrasting media algorithms designed to capture a boy's immediate screen attention versus mentors optimizing for his real-world development and trajectory.Proximity Learning Principle: The developmental concept that masculinity cannot be integrated through passive performance viewing, but must be battle-tested and refined through close proximity and relational feedback.

    18 min
  4. Raising Elite Athletes Without Losing Perspective with Jonathan V. Last

    29 Jun

    Raising Elite Athletes Without Losing Perspective with Jonathan V. Last

    In this compelling episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down with Jonathan V. Last (JVL), editor of The Bulwark and father of four, to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of youth sports. Drawing from twelve years of experience parenting a high-level collegiate baseball pitcher, JVL unpacks the delicate balance between fostering an elite athlete's drive and maintaining strict perspective. He shares powerful, practical insights on why parents must actively deemphasize outcomes—such as winning weekend tournaments—and instead fiercely protect the process, where true character and resilience are forged. From discussing the modern pressures of early sports specialization to highlighting why the ride home from practice is a sacred space for meaningful conversation, this episode serves as an essential, grounded roadmap for fathers striving to raise well-adjusted, independent young men. Key Takeaways Deemphasize Outcomes, Value the Process: In youth sports, individual plays, innings, or weekend tournament wins ultimately do not matter; what matters is the athlete's approach, conduct, and how they manage both success and failure.The Car Ride Home is Sacred Space: The drive home from practices or games is a precious window where parents have their children's full attention as they wind down, making it the premier opportunity for meaningful connection and life lessons.Expose Kids to Sports, But Let Them Choose: It is highly valuable for children to experience team sports, but parents must explicitly communicate that their love is not tied to performance and that kids are free to pivot to other passions like music or drama.Elite Talent is Obvious Early: Real elite athletic potential—enough to play at the collegiate level—is usually unmistakably apparent by age 10 to 12, meaning parents should avoid placing crushing performance pressure on kids who are not at that baseline.Sports Concretize Abstract Life Lessons: Properly understood, sports act as a tangible classroom for the human condition, teaching kids how to handle physical limitations, adapt to things being taken away as they age, and manage internal expectations."There are only two reasons to do sports... for money or for joy and pleasure and growing. If you're not having fun and you're not growing, why bother?"  "The most important part of any sports experience with your kid when they're young is the ride home... because the ride home is where you have each other's attention."  "Even if you play in college and get drafted... you will have more time of your life to figure out what it is that you want to do to contribute to this world without baseball in it than you will have had with baseball."  00:00 - Introduction of Jonathan V. Last and the elite youth sports landscape02:04 - Defining the levels of elite talent and collegiate pathway05:56 - The true purpose of sports as a classroom for the human condition07:51 - How physical injuries like Tommy John surgery build life-long toughness09:15 - The critical role of coaches as positive masculine role models 0:59 - Navigating parental ego and caging the instinct to live through your child 12:28 - Deemphasizing game outcomes to focus heavily on player approach and process 14:22 - Why the ride home from practice is a sacred space for connection 16:45 - Using car rides to pass down music traditions and build family memories 19:11 - Cultivating a child's natural passion without forcing performance 21:58 - The modern structural shift toward early sports specialization and club teams 26:52 - Recognizing elite athletic talent early and handling the "non-sports" child 32:40 - Teaching young men to turn the page and healthily manage failure  Books, Links and Frameworks Mentioned The Bulwark: The online publication focused on preserving freedom and democracy in the US where Jonathan V. Last serves as editor. https://substack.com/@jvlastThe Triad: JVL's newsletter and writing platform hosted via The Bulwark.European Soccer Club Model: A sports structure framework referenced by JVL to contrast the historical multi-sport high school approach with modern, early single-sport athletic specialization in America.Heisenberg Principle / Birth Parity Framework: A sociological concept noted in the discussion highlighting that every child is born into an entirely different family dynamic because parenting styles and household environments organically shift with each subsequent birth.The Socratic Method: A classical framework of dialogue based on asking and answering questions, humorously referenced regarding parental communication styles during long car rides.

    39 min
  5. Raising Men Through Sibling Conflict and Identity Cries

    25 Jun

    Raising Men Through Sibling Conflict and Identity Cries

    In this direct Q&A episode of Raising Men, Shaun Dawson tackles two intense family dynamics that keep parents awake at night. Drawing from the collective wisdom of past guests, we break down how to transition from a frantic "referee" into an active coach when sibling conflict boils over, using the proven framework of storming, norming, and performing. Then, we dive into the deep psychological terrain of adoptive fatherhood, exploring how to answer heavy identity questions with a steady, regulated presence that builds an unshakable foundation of belonging. Key Topics Covered Sibling Conflict Resolution (Moving from Referee to Coach): Dismantling the outdated "slug it out" approach to backyard sibling fights, which prizes short-term compliance over long-term character development. It highlights why acting as a frantic, rescue-mechanism referee keeps boys from learning how to navigate friction.The "Storming" Phase of Brotherhood: Applying team-building methodologies to the living room, allowing boys to experience the discomfort of a broken process so they can organically negotiate and build real-world communication skills.Adoptive Fatherhood & Identity: Overcoming parental insecurity when an adopted child asks about their biological father. Reframing these questions not as a rejection of authority, but as a healthy, necessary quest for identity.Testing the Structural Integrity of the Present: Understanding how deep behavioral outbursts or grief from adopted children are actually tests to see if a parent can handle their heaviest emotions without abandoning them.Books: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by Dr. John GottmanTools & Frameworks: The Storming, Norming, and Performing Framework: A team-building concept used to let boys experience and self-correct through interpersonal conflict.The "Redo" Strategy: Forcing children to sit down once regulated, restate their needs calmly, and take complete ownership of a win-win resolution.Attachment Theory: Grounded in the research of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, highlighting a child's fundamental need for a "secure base" to explore both the outer world and their inner psychological history.The Repair Framework: A formal 4-part recipe for parental apology—explicitly owning your mistake, explaining how your reaction impacted them, saying sorry, and committing to doing better next time.Websites: One Big Happy Home (onebighappyhome.com) — Co-founded by featured guest Ryan North. https://onebighappyhome.com

    18 min
  6. Reconnecting Boys in a Disconnected World with Andrew Reiner

    22 Jun

    Reconnecting Boys in a Disconnected World with Andrew Reiner

    In this deeply insightful episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down with Andrew Reiner, a teaching professor at Towson University, cultural critic, and leading voice on the emotional lives of boys. Drawing from his books, Better Boys, Better Men and the upcoming Boys Reconnected, Reiner unpacks a quiet epidemic: why boys are disproportionately falling through the cracks of our educational system and struggling with an invisible mental health crisis. Andrew and Shaun dismantle the damaging cultural rhetoric that treats gender advancement as a zero-sum game, proposing instead a "both/and" approach where both young men and young women can thrive simultaneously. From the seduction of online fringe figures to the biological and systemic roots of male isolation, this conversation serves as an essential, compassionate guide for parents navigating the complex landscape of raising healthy, resilient men today. Key Takeaways The "Both/And" Proposition: Helping boys thrive does not mean taking the spotlight away from girls. Gender advancement is not a zero-sum game; society excels only when both young men and young women are supported to reach their full potential.The Illusion of Total Independence: Boys absorb a deeply flawed script dictating that they must solve all their problems entirely on their own. This extreme notion of hyper-independence prevents them from building community safety nets and ultimately breaks down their mental health.The Academic and Mental Health Crackdown: From early elementary school through higher education, young men are falling behind on nearly every educational metric. Furthermore, traditional diagnostic metrics fail to accurately capture male depression, which often manifests as anxiety, irritability, or total withdrawal.The Seduction of the Manosphere: Digital fringe figures succeed not because boys inherently love misogynistic rhetoric, but because these platforms are the only spaces offering community, baseline discipline, and validation for young men who feel vilified elsewhere.The Power of Bearing Witness: Real parental influence relies on continuous, curious, and non-judgmental presence. When a boy pushes his parents away the hardest, it is usually a defense mechanism signaling that he needs their steady anchor the most.“When you look at it and say it's an either-or proposition—one has to rise at the expense of the other—then that's going to have ripple effects that affect us all across the board culturally, not just in terms of gender. It's got to be a both-and.”  “I think if we would find ways to make boys feel safe and have conversations with them about this, we would learn a lot if we would just shut up, let them talk, and lead with curiosity.”  “The more that boys push us away, the harder they push, the more they need us. Because there's so much dissonance within boys.” Transcript Summary 00:00 — Introduction of guest Andrew Reiner, author of Better Boys, Better Men. 02:00 — Unpacking the two polarizing schools of thought around modern boyhood. 04:15 — The alarming educational metrics showing young men falling through the cracks. 07:00 — Why standard psychological metrics fail to accurately assess male depression. 10:15 — Moving past the zero-sum mentality of the cultural gender war. 14:00 — Deepening isolation: How covert messaging in classrooms causes boys to withdraw. 17:40 — The presence of a community safety net and its impact on academic resilience. 19:40 — Dating and confusion in the post-#MeToo era for young heterosexual men. 25:10 — Vicious cycles: Why boys retreat into unhealthy spaces when their masculinity is shot down. 29:30 — Understanding the manosphere: Distinguishing between basic lifestyle advice and toxic content. 35:00 — The biological reality of the frontal cortex and parental responsibility. 48:30 — Redefining suffering: Moving past the "lone wolf" mindset toward emotional processing. Books, Links and Frameworks Mentioned Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency by Andrew Reiner Boys Reconnected: The Growing Epidemic of Alienation and How to Stop It by Andrew Reiner Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Frameworks The "Both/And" Proposition: A communication and systemic framework prioritizing mutual development over zero-sum, competitive social metrics.Community Safety Net: A psychological concept measuring a peer group's capacity to offer positive emotional reinforcement and accountability without formal therapeutic intervention.Long-Term Horizon Vision: A cognitive development state mapping the prefrontal cortex's capacity to override immediate emotional reactivity in favor of future outcomes.

    1hr 5min
  7. Reclaiming the Generational Rearview Mirror with Ted Dawson

    18 Jun

    Reclaiming the Generational Rearview Mirror with Ted Dawson

    In this special Father’s Day edition of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down for an intimate, deeply personal conversation with his own father, Ted Dawson. A former high-profile television sports broadcaster who navigated major media markets in the 1980s and 1990s, Ted shares his reflections on the immense cultural weight of being a primary financial provider. Together, the father and son look through the generational rearview mirror to discuss the evolving dynamics of fatherhood. They explore the stark contrasts between Ted’s traditional, career-focused approach—which relied heavily on Shaun's mother to manage the household—and Shaun's modern, connection-first parenting style. From childhood memories of strict discipline and elite sports opportunities to incredible family history and the timeless value of unwavering parental support, this episode offers a poignant look at what it truly means to guide the next generation. Key Takeaways The Provider Dilemma: Traditional models of masculinity often equate manhood with being the primary financial provider, a focus that can inadvertently shift a father's presence away from daily family emotional needs.Evolving Discipline Styles: Parenting approaches have undergone a massive generational shift, moving away from rigid, fear-based physical punishments toward natural consequences and maintaining emotional trust.The Power of Unwavering Support: Believing in and supporting a child's passions, even when they may lack elite natural talent, builds a foundational sense of security and confidence.Teamwork Beyond the Field: The true value of youth participation in sports or music lies not in achieving perfection or elite status, but in learning to collaborate, communicate, and rely on a team.Praise Over Perfection: The most impactful gift a parent can give is consistent praise that recognizes incremental improvement and effort rather than demanding flawless outcomes. “There's no question in my mind I did the right thing by supporting you and pleasing you and pushing you.”  “Support your child. Support them no matter what they do. Support their drive. Support their passion.”Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro and setting boundaries for parent-focused discussions.03:12 – Welcoming elite sports broadcaster and father, Ted Dawson.04:28 – Unpacking the cultural mandate and internal toll of the provider role.06:16 – Generational divides in balancing career drive with home life.07:36 – Reminiscing on 1980s childhood discipline and the fear of the work phone number.11:00 – The "death row" spanking routine and Brother Matt's infamous punishment.13:49 – Modern discipline alternatives: shifting from physical punishment to natural consequences.15:29 – Rebuilding trust and navigating the addictive loop of morning screen time.19:19 – Embracing high-intelligence children and the challenge of smart parenting.20:05 – A transformative day in the Dodger Stadium bullpen with the pitching coach.22:37 – Overcoming parental ego regarding elite youth athletic achievements.25:51 – Honoring a mother's legacy, ancestral history, and final parental principles.Books, Links and Frameworks Mentioned Natural Consequences Framework: A modern parenting method prioritizing logical outcomes and accountability over physical or arbitrary punishments.The "Level of Trust" Percentage Metric: A collaborative tool used by Shaun to help children conceptually measure and rebuild family trust after a boundary violation.The Three-Count Rule: A emotional regulation and boundary discipline practice involving counting to three to give children a transitional pause before a room time-out.

    42 min
  8. Seeing the World Through My Son’s Eyes with Lake Dawson

    15 Jun

    Seeing the World Through My Son’s Eyes with Lake Dawson

    Joined by his very own son and the original inspiration for the podcast, Lake Dawson, Shaun explores the world directly through a child's eyes.  Filled with humor, heart, and a highly coordinated effort by Lake to secure some studio donuts, this Father's Day episode serves as a powerful reminder that presence and authentic connection always outpace perfection in parenting.   00:00 Introduction to Raising Boys01:04 Understanding Good Role Models02:29 Navigating Technology and Screen Time03:55 The Two Brain Theory06:12 Lessons and Traditions at Home07:43 A Father's Pride and Joy09:14 Celebrating Special Moments Together

    10 min
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Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.

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  • Creator
    Shaun Dawson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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    © 2026 Shaun Dawson
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