15 Minutes with Dad: Emotional Presence, Co-Parenting & Father's Growth
Hosted by Lirec Williams, 15 Minutes with Dad is a powerful podcast on fatherhood, co-parenting, and self-improvement. In just 15 minutes (well, sometimes), we dive into real, relatable conversations that matter—from breaking generational cycles and healing childhood trauma to building emotional resilience, intentional parenting, and legacy-driven fatherhood. This isn’t just a parenting podcast—it’s a healing space for men navigating mental health, emotional presence, and everyday fatherhood wins and struggles. Whether you're working on child-centered co-parenting, connecting with your kids, or growing as a man, each episode helps you lead with strength and vulnerability. 💬 Topics We Explore Co-parenting challenges Growth mindset for dads Parenting teens with empathy Father-daughter connection Childhood trauma and healing Self-awareness in parenting Daily parenting support Navigating tough conversations Presence over perfection Generational healing Join a movement of dads, brothers, and men choosing to show up—with intention, presence, and purpose. 🎧 Subscribe for premium content & bonus episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2107847/subscribe
Episodes
Avoidant attachment looks like independence and strength on the surface—but in relationships, it creates walls that push loved ones away. In this episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams dives into how avoidance develops, often from childhood homes shaped by trauma, silence, addiction, or harsh discipline.
Discover how avoidance shows up in modern fatherhood—dads who are physically present but emotionally ab...
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how attachment theory explains the hidden scripts that shape men in adulthood. From homes shaped by addiction, untreated mental health, or generational trauma in the 1950s–80s, many fathers inherited patterns of emotional distance, physical punishment, and survival-based parenting.
Learn how anxious, avoidant, and dismissive-avoidant attachme...
In this opening episode, host Lirec Williams shares raw personal insights on what true healing requires from men and fathers. Learn why sacrifices often impact those you love, why “what once served you may no longer align,” and how to evaluate your life with a three-story-above perspective. With a focus on attachment theory, Lirec explains the cycles of anxious-avoidant and dismissive-avoidant clashes, and how buildi...
In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams shares personal insights on the role fathers play in shaping their daughters’ self-worth, relationships, and view of love. Using evidence-based research and real stories, he unpacks how fatherhood challenges and small, everyday choices create a lasting parenting framework—a blueprint for how daughters will expect to be treated as women.
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In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how fathers shape their sons' emotional, mental, and masculine identities through presence—not performance.
Drawing from attachment theory, growth insights, and real-life fatherhood challenges, this episode unpacks how early father-son relationships impact everything from emotional regulation to identity formation and future relationship...
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, explore fatherhood, mental health, and personal development. Host Lirec Williams opens up a much-needed conversation around fatherhood and mental health.
Too many fathers carry silent burdens—past trauma, relationship stress, and the pressure to be everything to everyone—without ever being given the tools or space to heal.
Through raw storytelling, personal insight, and...
Is your pursuit of provision costing you the connection your kids truly need?
In this honest and empowering episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, explore the impact of financial pressures on fatherhood and how emotional presence is key.'Host Lirec Williams opens up about the invisible weight of family financial pressures—and how the relentless chase for money, security, and status can quietly disconnect us from the hear...
This powerful Father’s Day Special of 15 Minutes with Dad is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action for every type of father.
Whether you're a new dad, raising toddlers, navigating fatherhood in your early adulthood, grieving a heartbreaking loss, or working to rebuild trust as an absent dad, this episode meets you where you are—with grace, truth, and growth insights for your journey.
Host Lirec Williams, ...
What happens when a child takes control of the podcast mic?
In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, the tables turn as my bonus son, Abe—aka The Positive Kid—takes the lead and interviews me with seven surprise questions. No scripts. No prep. Just raw, honest conversation that radiates family empowerment and showcases the beautiful unpredictability of connective parenting.
From laughter to reflection, this unscr...
What if discipline wasn’t about control—but about connection, healing, and emotional growth?
In this transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we challenge the outdated discipline tactics many of us grew up with—yelling, threats, punishment—and offer a more intentional parenting model grounded in emotional presence, empathetic communication, and mental healing.
Host Lirec Williams dives into how modern fatherhood c...
What gives meaning to all your struggles and triumphs as a dad?
Purpose. Without it, fatherhood becomes reactive. But with it, you lead with intention, clarity, and heart.
In this powerful finale of our You 2.0 series, we bring it all together—mental health, self-care, emotional growth, and healing from generational trauma—to explore the deepest question of all: What is your purpose as a father?
This episode isn’t ...
When I discovered my daughter was self-harming, my world shifted in an instant.
What followed was a journey through fear, confusion, and ultimately, emotional healing, family empowerment, and unshakable self-love.
In this raw and courageous episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, I sit down with my daughter Mariah for our first public conversation about our experience navigating teen self-harm. Together, we offer hope-fil...
What if the biggest challenges in fatherhood were actually the building blocks of your growth?
In this thought-provoking episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore how fathers can leverage adversity to become more resilient, emotionally present, and purpose-driven leaders for their families.
Whether you're navigating financial stress, managing co-parenting dynamics, or simply overwhelmed by the pressures of modern ...
Co-parenting doesn’t have to feel like navigating a minefield—especially when the focus shifts back to what matters most: your child’s emotional security.
In this episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we dive into the real-life complexities of co-parenting and how to move from chaos to collaboration through child-centered parenting and intentional communication.
We explore the common traps parents often fall into—letting ego ...
What if the most powerful legacy you could leave your children isn’t what you give them—but how you show up emotionally?
In this deeply personal and transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore the often-overlooked cornerstone of successful parenting: emotional presence. It’s not just about being physically in the room—it’s about truly connecting, heart-to-heart, with your child in a way that builds emotio...
Could societal expectations be blocking you from building deeper, more meaningful relationships—as a man, a partner, and a father?
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you into a raw and honest reflection on the journey to authentic fatherhood. Through personal stories of broken relationships and the inner tension between strength and vulnerability, we examine the invisible press...
Ever feel like you have to hide your emotions just to keep it together as a father?
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you to explore what it really means to be an emotionally resilient father in a world that often expects men to lead without feeling. Drawing inspiration from Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence, we unpack how to transform emotional turmoil into lasting mental clarity...
Have you ever felt like fatherhood was forcing you into a role that doesn’t reflect your true self?
In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore what happens when you challenge the mold society tries to fit you into—and instead embrace the freedom of authentic fatherhood. Host Lirec Williams unpacks how releasing the need for external validation and letting go of ego-driven parenting can lead to deeper,...
What if the secret to becoming the father your children need... starts with how well you care for yourself?
In this transformative parenting episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores the powerful link between self-care and thriving fatherhood. Guided by the wisdom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we shine a light on the often-overlooked essentials—quality sleep, proper nutrition, financial stability, ...
What if embracing the chaos of fatherhood is the very thing that leads to your greatest inner growth?
In the powerful kickoff to our U2.0 series, host Lirec Williams invites you to reimagine fatherhood—not as a test of endurance, but as a sacred path toward emotional resilience, self-awareness, and personal transformation. Drawing wisdom from visionaries like Abraham Maslow, Carl Jung, Bruce Lee, and Jim Murphy, this e...
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