Parenting
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XXVII. The Parenting Cycle Theory
I’ve had this theory in my mind for a while — maybe since becoming a parent myself — that most of us parent how we wish we were parented. We look at our upbringings, identify the shortcomings, the sources of trauma, and we do it our own way. Now this theory is, of course, based…
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XXVI. Understanding Attachment Styles
Disclaimer:I’m not a psychologist, therapist, or expert in attachment theory. I’m just a man who’s spent years exploring this space—through reading, conversation, and lived experience. This entry isn’t advice, it’s simply a reflection on what I’ve learned and how it’s helped me grow. Take what resonates, and leave the rest. Attachment styles are something I’ve…
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XXII. A Letter to my Son
A, If you’re reading this, then the boy I once carried on my shoulders has become a man. Maybe you’re only just stepping into adulthood. Maybe you’re older than I am as I write these words. Wherever you are—know this: you have always been my greatest teacher, my clearest mirror, and the most beautiful reason…
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XXI. Raising Resilient Kids
When I think of the word resilient, it makes me think of my workplace, and the people there. It reminds me that we show up every day, and some days we win—most days we don’t. But we keep showing up, we keep caring, and we keep putting 100% in. This same mentality is how I…
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XX. Instant Gratification Culture
Instant gratification has crept into our lives in ways we rarely question. Have the devices we cling to reshaped not only our daily habits—but also how we relate, succeed, and feel fulfilled? Has the very chemistry of our brains shifted how we evaluate relationships, measure success, and chase purpose? The doom scroll. I’m guilty of…
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XIX. Men: Surround Yourself With Kings
Before we dive into this entry of The Integrated Masculine, a quick word to the women who’ve shaped me: this entry may be for the men, but your impact on my growth is undeniable. You know who you are—thank you. This one’s for the men—but not just any men. The kings. For the men—but not…
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XVII. Parallel Parenting
Parallel parenting. A concept I came across when I was researching how to co-parent with a narcissist. Unfamiliar with the term, I delved into it, and found so many resemblances between it and my own situation—I soon realised that I am living in a parallel parenting dynamic myself. So what better topic to share with…
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XVI. Building Wealth: How I Invest
It’s been a hot minute since I wrote the barefoot entry, and currently working through a barefoot review with some situations in my life changing, it’s been at the forefront to come back and do something on investing, and specifically how I invest personally—not just for myself, but for my little one as well. As…
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