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In this episode, I get real about the moments my dad instincts kicked in—sometimes with humor, sometimes with heat, but always with love. From the chaos of a theme park ride gone wrong to the urge to protect my daughter as she grew up and faced the world on her own, I share how those gut reactions taught me to pause, breathe, and choose clarity over anger. The truth is, we can’t shield our kids from everything, but we can teach them how to weather life’s storms. I hope my story reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey, and that every dad instinct—no matter how raw—can be a lesson in love.

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