15 Minutes with Dad: Emotional Presence, Co-Parenting for Father's Growth
Episodes
Christmas and the Aligned Father: Choosing Presence Over Pressure During the Holidays
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this reflective holiday episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams explores how Christmas can become one of the most emotiona...
Unlearning Manhood: How Fathers Heal Conditioning and Lead with Emotional Strength
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges the outdated definition of manhood many fathers inherited...
When Good Intentions Harm: The Over-Functioning Father and the Cost of Carrying Too Much
07 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this life-changing episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams explores one of the most overlooked patterns hurting modern dad...
The Silent Partner Syndrome: How Men Disconnect and How Families Heal
03 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this deep and emotional episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams explores The Silent Partner Syndrome, a pattern many men c...
Why Fathers Miss Emotional Cues and How to Fix It
02 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down a topic that shapes modern fatherhood more than most men...
Blind Patriarchy is Killing our Families
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down how blind patriarchy has shaped modern fatherhood and wh...
Healing the Core Wound: How My Childhood Shaped Me as a Son, Brother, Partner, and Father
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis deeply personal episode of The Aligned Father takes you inside the core wound that shaped host Lirec Williams through childhood, ad...
The Core Wound Fathers Carry: Healing the Fear of Getting It All Wrong
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany fathers grow up believing that mistakes mean failure and discipline means punishment. In this special episode of The Aligned Father...
When “Helping Out” Isn’t Enough: The Myth of the Supportive Husband
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges the modern myth of the “supportive husband.” Many men believe ...
Provider or Partner? The Real Reason Your Spouse Wants a Divorce
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges one of the oldest myths in manhood — that being a go...
The Invisible Load: What Women Wish Men Understood About Emotional Labor
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in relationships — t...
The Death of the Martyr Dad: Why Sacrifice Isn’t the Same as Love
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Aligned Father, hosted by Lirec Williams, author of Man Up: From Our Trauma to Being Impactful Fathers, is a bold fatherhood and men...
Teaching Your Children Emotional Intelligence | Legacy, Emotional Resilience & Modern Fatherhood
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmotional skills aren’t soft—they’re survival tools.In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams dives in...
Who Are You Outside of Being a Dad? | Fatherhood, Mental Health & Self-Mastery for Modern Fathers
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWho are you—outside of being a dad?In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how fathers can redis...
Parenting from a Distance: Emotional Presence, Co Parenting Strength, and Fatherhood Resilience
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textParenting from a distance tests emotional presence and connection. Many fathers work through separation, travel, or shifting co parentin...
Rebuilding After Healing: How Fathers Create Emotional Safety at Home
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHealing is only the beginning. What you build afterward is what defines your legacy.In this powerful follow-up to Healing the Inner Chil...
Healing the Inner Child for Stronger Fatherhood and Emotional Presence
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany fathers carry childhood pain into adulthood. Some grew up with silence, fear, or harsh discipline. Those early wounds shape reactio...
Legacy of Healing: Rewriting the Script for Your Children | Modern Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Generational Growth
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful closing episode of the What It Truly Means to Heal as a Man series, host Lirec Williams shares how a father’s persona...
Sacrifice, Alignment, and Hard Choices: Healing When Kids Are Involved | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Modern Parenting
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams unpacks one of the hardest truths about personal growth—how heali...
Breaking the Cycle: Avoidant Attachment in Love, Fatherhood, and Emotional Healing
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAvoidant attachment looks like control and distance. Many fathers grow up in environments shaped by trauma, silence, or harsh discipline...
The Attachment Mirror: How Childhood Scripts Shape Men, Fathers, and Partners
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how attachment theory explains the hidden scripts that sha...
What It Truly Means to Heal as a Man: Sacrifice, Perspective, and New Love Skills
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text In this opening episode, host Lirec Williams shares raw personal insights on what true healing requires from men and fathers. Learn wh...
The Father-Daughter Blueprint: Showing Her How She Deserves to Be Treated
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams shares personal insights on the role fathers play in shaping their...
The Father-Son Mirror_ Teaching Healthy Manhood Through Presence
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how fathers shape their sons' emotional, mental, and ...
Fatherhood and Mental Health: Permission to Heal
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, explore fatherhood, mental health, and personal development. Host Lirec Williams opens...
The Provider Myth: How to Show Up as a Father Without Chasing Money
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs your pursuit of provision costing you the connection your kids truly need?In this honest and empowering episode of 15 Minutes with Da...
Fatherhood Is Now: Growth Insights for All Dads
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis 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 fat...
7 Questions for Dads – Insights on Family Empowerment
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat 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 s...
Finding Your Purpose: Empowering Fathers to Lead with Intention
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if discipline wasn’t about control—but about connection, healing, and emotional growth?In this transformative episode of 15 Min...
Finding Your Purpose: 5 Easy Steps for Fathers
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat gives meaning to all your struggles and triumphs as a dad? Purpose. Without it, fatherhood becomes reactive. But with it, you lead ...
Overcoming Teen Self-Harm: Healing with My Daughter
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen I discovered my daughter was self-harming, my world shifted in an instant. What followed was a journey through fear, confusion, and...
Turning Adversity into Growth: A 6-Step Framework.
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the biggest challenges in fatherhood were actually the building blocks of your growth?In this thought-provoking episode of 15 Mi...
3 Co-Parenting Mistakes You Should Avoid
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCo-parenting doesn’t have to feel like navigating a minefield—especially when the focus shifts back to what matters most: your child...
Build a Deep Connection with Your Children: 5 Easy Ways
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the most powerful legacy you could leave your children isn’t what you give them—but how you show up emotionally?In this deep...
Be True to Yourself and Your Family: 5 Lessons of Authenticity
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCould societal expectations be blocking you from building deeper, more meaningful relationships—as a man, a partner, and a father?In t...
Master Emotional Resilience and Mental Clarity - 5 Proven Steps
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver 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...
Reclaim Your Identity: 5 Reasons Your Ego Stops You
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt like fatherhood was forcing you into a role that doesn’t reflect your true self?In this heartfelt episode of 15 Min...
5 Reasons to Meet Your Own Needs
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the secret to becoming the father your children need... starts with how well you care for yourself?In this transformative parent...
Unlock Your Inner Excellent Dad: A 5 Step Framework
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat 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...
Help Your Teens Overcome Drug Use: 5 Supportive Strategies
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you really know what’s happening inside your child’s school?In this raw and revealing episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, my daughter...
Chat with my Daughter: 2024 Full Year Re-cap
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver start the year with big goals—only to have them fade before February? You’re not alone.In this hilarious and heartfelt episode ...
Note to Dads: Own the Holidays, Be Present, and Stop Spectating
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the greatest gift you could give your family this holiday season… was your full presence?In this heartfelt holiday episode of ...
Chat With My Daughter: The Best holidays ever 2024
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the greatest gift you could offer your family this holiday season… was your full emotional availability?In this heartfelt epis...
Master the Art of Co-Parenting: How to Command a Positive Environment
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the key to stronger co-parenting isn’t control—but emotional connection?In the powerful conclusion of our “7 Key Steps to ...
Fatherhood with ADHD: How to Stay Present, Regulate Emotions, and Strengthen Family Bonds
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver zone out during an important family moment—or feel like your brain just can’t keep up? You’re not alone.In this deeply person...
Designing a Successful Parenting Plan: Steps to Harmonious Co-Parenting
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCould a well-structured parenting plan be the key to peaceful co-parenting and emotional well-being—for everyone involved?In this acti...
Mastering Co-Parenting: How to Set Effective Boundaries
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could navigate co-parenting without conflict—and build a foundation of trust, stability, and family harmony for your child...
Big Love from Little Ones: A Family Talk with My 10-Year-Old Plus Son
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it really feel like to grow up in a blended family? In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we sit down with Abraham—...
A Note to Dads: A guide to Embracing Presence and Cherishing Time
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver feel like you’re missing the moments that matter most with your kids? You’re not alone—and this episode is your reminder to s...
Empowering Black Fathers: A Conversation on Impact and Community | Jewel Woods
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat inspires a man to build a movement that honors the powerful bond between Black fathers and their daughters?In this deeply meaningfu...
How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health Through Divorce, Job Loss, and Change
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can you protect your child’s emotional health during one of life’s toughest transitions—like divorce or job loss?In this power...
A Note to Dads: How to Lead the Family’s Journey with Purpose and Vision
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if your morning routine could lay the foundation for a life of growth, clarity, and connection—for you and your children?In this ...
A Note to Dads: Give Yourself Permission to Heal
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt the deep urge to reconnect with your emotions—but weren’t sure where to begin?In this heartfelt episode of 15 Min...
Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting: Navigate Conflict with Grace
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStruggling with limited visitation, financial stress, and rising tension in your co-parenting relationship? You’re not alone—and thi...
Mastering the Art of Coparenting: Effective Communication for a Harmonious Relationship
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you maintain harmony in co-parenting when emotions are high and the past feels unresolved?In this premiere episode of our “7 St...
Chat with My Mother: Overcoming a Turbulent Past and Generational Trauma
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it take to break generational cycles and rise from the wreckage of trauma and abandonment?In this powerful and deeply vulnerab...
Breaking the Cycle: Healing Fatherhood and the Impact of a Father’s Absence
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does healing look like when you’ve never had a father to model it for you?In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host ...
Navigating Daily Life as a Dad and Partner: Tips for the Millennial dad
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could navigate the complexities of fatherhood with wisdom and grace—even without older mentors to guide you?In the premier...
Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting: 7 Powerful Post-Divorce Strategies to Build a Child Centered Relationship
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNavigating the co-parenting landscape can feel like trekking through an emotional minefield, but it doesn't have to be that way. Jo...
Life after Separation: Get Back Out There and Know When to Completely Walk Away | Suhaiba Neill
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExplore the power of resilience and learn the secrets to authentic leadership with Suhaiba Neill, a remarkable author and entrepreneur, ...
From Rebellion to Redemption: Deryck’s Journey to Becoming a Present Father
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a child of immigrants grows up in a home filled with pressure, misunderstanding, and emotional distance—and then bec...
Effective ways to navigate dating with your Teenage Daughter
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow did we get to this point? Mariah is learning to navigate the dating world and I am pulling my hair out trying to navigate it as we...
Lessons From My Father: Alex’s Journey to Becoming the Dad He Needed
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we sit down with Alex, a respected community father who reflects on his journey from s...
Connect to my Story: Past Trauma and Current Relationships
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of "Healing with Lirec," I navigate through the complexities of relationships. Join me on this candid...
Healing with Lirec: Confronting the Past to Reclaim the Present | Part II
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when you stop running from your pain—and finally turn to face it?In this deeply personal and courageous episode of 15 Min...
Healing with Lirec: Confronting the Past to Reclaim the Present | Part I
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when you stop running from your pain—and finally turn to face it?In this deeply personal and courageous episode of 15 Min...
Unraveling Trauma: Healing with Awareness, Compassion, and Resilience
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do we begin to heal when the past still echoes in our present?In this deeply reflective episode of Healing with Lirec, host Lirec Wi...
Big News: Our Family Is Growing (Again!)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou won’t believe the news we have for you… Our family is expanding! 👶🏽✨ Never thought we’d be saying this again—but he...
Fighting to Father: Brotherhood, Business & Showing Up for Our Daughters
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"Sometimes you have to fight for the right to be a father." That truth hits hard in this raw and reflective episode of 15 Minu...
Through Her Eyes: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Presence and Impact
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this raw and heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, things got a bit heavy—but necessarily so.Lirec Williams sits down with his ...
The Way She Sees Me: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Presence and Impact
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this emotionally rich episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, things got a bit heavier than usual—but for all the right reasons.Lirec Willi...
Bad Days & Big Feelings: How Our Mental Health Shapes the Family
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does your mental health affect the people you love most?In today’s heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, Lirec and Mariah open...
Dad, This Is How I Feel: A Candid Conversation with Mariah
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a father gives his daughter the mic—and asks how she really feels about how she’s being raised?In this honest and ...
She Flipped the Script: Mariah Interviews Me About Being Her Dad
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this unforgettable episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, Mariah takes full control of the mic—and the questions. What starts as a casual ...
Chat with My Daughter: NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe have brought in the New Year on a good note. I have done well with my Resolution and Mariah takes into her close friend group and t...
Post-Holiday Joy & New Year Goals: A Father-Daughter Laugh-Fest
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe just wrapped up Christmas and now we’re gearing up for the New Year—with laughter, reflection, and a whole lot of love.In this li...