15 Minutes with Dad: Emotional Presence, Co-Parenting for Father's Growth

By Lirec Williams | Parenting, Growth & Leadership Expert

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Hosted by Lirec Williams, 15 Minutes with Dad is a dynamic podcast focused on fatherhood, co-parenting, and personal growth. Each episode gives modern dads the tools and insights to create healthier families through emotional healing, parenting resilience, and intentional leadership.


In just 15 minutes (well, sometimes a bit more), we explore the real stories that shape modern fatherhood—from breaking generational cycles and healing childhood trauma to building emotional presence, developing self-awareness in parenting, and crafting a legacy-driven fatherhood journey.


This isn’t just a parenting podcast. It’s a healing space for fathers navigating mental health, emotional connection, and parenting challenges with honesty and strength. Whether you’re working through child-centered co-parenting, strengthening the father-daughter bond, or redefining masculinity through vulnerability, each episode equips you with practical, research-based parenting frameworks and growth insights that work in real life.


💬 Topics We Explore

  • Co-parenting tips and communication
  • Growth mindset and personal development for dads
  • Parenting teens with empathy and consistency
  • Fatherhood challenges and family empowerment
  • Childhood trauma recovery and emotional egression
  • Self-awareness and mindful parenting
  • Daily parenting support and guidance
  • Navigating hard conversations with kids
  • Presence over perfection
  • Generational and emotional healing


Join a movement of fathers, brothers, and men choosing to show up with purpose, compassion, and emotional intelligence


Together, we’re reshaping what it means to lead, love, and raise the next generation.


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Episode Date
Healing the Core Wound: How My Childhood Shaped Me as a Son, Brother, Partner, and Father
Nov 16, 2025
The Core Wound Fathers Carry: Healing the Fear of Getting It All Wrong
Nov 15, 2025
When “Helping Out” Isn’t Enough: The Myth of the Supportive Husband
Nov 14, 2025
Provider or Partner? The Real Reason Your Spouse Wants a Divorce
Nov 12, 2025
The Invisible Load: What Women Wish Men Understood About Emotional Labor
Nov 10, 2025
The Death of the Martyr Dad: Why Sacrifice Isn’t the Same as Love
Nov 06, 2025
Teaching Your Children Emotional Intelligence | Legacy, Emotional Resilience & Modern Fatherhood
Nov 02, 2025
Who Are You Outside of Being a Dad? | Fatherhood, Mental Health & Self-Mastery for Modern Fathers
Nov 01, 2025
Parenting from a Distance: Emotional Presence, Co Parenting Strength, and Fatherhood Resilience
Oct 29, 2025
Rebuilding After Healing: How Fathers Create Emotional Safety at Home
Oct 27, 2025
Healing the Inner Child for Stronger Fatherhood and Emotional Presence
Oct 26, 2025
Legacy of Healing: Rewriting the Script for Your Children | Modern Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Generational Growth
Oct 21, 2025
Sacrifice, Alignment, and Hard Choices: Healing When Kids Are Involved | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Modern Parenting
Oct 18, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Avoidant Attachment in Love, Fatherhood, and Emotional Healing
Sep 16, 2025
The Attachment Mirror: How Childhood Scripts Shape Men, Fathers, and Partners | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Attachment Theory
Sep 12, 2025
What It Truly Means to Heal as a Man: Sacrifice, Perspective, and New Love Skills | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Growth
Sep 09, 2025
The Father-Daughter Blueprint: Showing Her How She Deserves to Be Treated | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Parenting Frameworks
Sep 03, 2025
The Father-Son Mirror: Teaching Healthy Manhood Through Presence | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Modern Masculinity
Aug 04, 2025
Fatherhood and Mental Health: Permission to Heal | Emotional Healing, Self-Awareness & Personal Growth for Dads
Jul 16, 2025
The Provider Myth: How to Show Up as a Father Without Chasing Money | Emotional Healing, Presence & Modern Fatherhood
Jun 19, 2025
Fatherhood Is Now: Growth Insights for All Dads | Emotional Healing, Parenting Resilience & Modern Fatherhood
Jun 15, 2025
7 Questions for Dads: Insights on Family Empowerment, Emotional Presence & Modern Fatherhood
May 26, 2025
Finding Your Purpose: Empowering Fathers to Lead with Intention | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Personal Growth
May 20, 2025
Finding Your Purpose: 5 Easy Steps for Fathers | Leadership, Personal Growth & Modern Fatherhood
Apr 18, 2025
Overcoming Teen Self-Harm: Healing with My Daughter | Fatherhood, Mental Health & Emotional Connection
Mar 15, 2025
Turning Adversity into Growth: A 6-Step Framework for Fathers | Emotional Healing, Resilience & Modern Fatherhood
Mar 11, 2025
3 Co-Parenting Mistakes You Should Avoid | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Family Empowerment
Mar 06, 2025
Build a Deep Connection with Your Children: 5 Easy Ways | Fatherhood, Emotional Presence & Parenting Resilience
Mar 04, 2025
Be True to Yourself and Your Family: 5 Lessons of Authenticity
Feb 21, 2025
Master Emotional Resilience and Mental Clarity - 5 Proven Steps
Feb 14, 2025
Reclaim Your Identity: 5 Reasons Your Ego Stops You
Feb 12, 2025
5 Reasons to Meet Your Own Needs
Feb 12, 2025
Unlock Your Inner Excellent Dad: A 5 Step Framework
Feb 10, 2025
Help Your Teens Overcome Drug Use: 5 Supportive Strategies
Dec 30, 2024
Chat with my Daughter: 2024 Full Year Re-cap
Dec 26, 2024
Note to Dads: Own the Holidays, Be Present, and Stop Spectating
Dec 26, 2024
Chat With My Daughter: The Best holidays ever 2024
Dec 26, 2024
Master the Art of Co-Parenting: How to Command a Positive Environment
Dec 09, 2024
Fatherhood with ADHD: How to Stay Present, Regulate Emotions, and Strengthen Family Bonds
Dec 03, 2024
Designing a Successful Parenting Plan: Steps to Harmonious Co-Parenting
Dec 01, 2024
Mastering Co-Parenting: How to Set Effective Boundaries
Nov 12, 2024
Big Love from Little Ones: A Family Talk with My 10-Year-Old Plus Son
Nov 04, 2024
A Note to Dads: A guide to Embracing Presence and Cherishing Time
Oct 31, 2024
Empowering Black Fathers: A Conversation on Impact and Community | Jewel Woods
Oct 09, 2024
How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health Through Divorce, Job Loss, and Change
Oct 07, 2024
A Note to Dads: How to Lead the Family’s Journey with Purpose and Vision
Oct 03, 2024
A Note to Dads: Give Yourself Permission to Heal
Oct 02, 2024
Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting: Navigate Conflict with Grace
Sep 30, 2024
Mastering the Art of Coparenting: Effective Communication for a Harmonious Relationship
Sep 24, 2024
Chat with My Mother: Overcoming a Turbulent Past and Generational Trauma
Jul 11, 2024
Breaking the Cycle: Healing Fatherhood and the Impact of a Father’s Absence
Jul 02, 2024
Navigating Daily Life as a Dad and Partner: Tips for the Millennial dad
Jun 12, 2024
Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting: 7 Powerful Post-Divorce Strategies to Build a Child Centered Relationship
May 09, 2024
Life after Separation: Get Back Out There and Know When to Completely Walk Away | Suhaiba Neill
May 07, 2024
From Rebellion to Redemption: Deryck’s Journey to Becoming a Present Father
Apr 04, 2024
Effective ways to navigate dating with your Teenage Daughter
Mar 22, 2024
Lessons From My Father: Alex’s Journey to Becoming the Dad He Needed
Mar 13, 2024
Connect to my Story: Past Trauma and Current Relationships
Dec 31, 2023
Healing with Lirec: Confronting the Past to Reclaim the Present | Part II
Dec 18, 2023
Healing with Lirec: Confronting the Past to Reclaim the Present | Part I
Dec 15, 2023
Unraveling Trauma: Healing with Awareness, Compassion, and Resilience
Dec 08, 2023
Big News: Our Family Is Growing (Again!)
May 31, 2023
Fighting to Father: Brotherhood, Business & Showing Up for Our Daughters
Mar 09, 2023
Through Her Eyes: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Presence and Impact
Feb 09, 2023
The Way She Sees Me: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Presence and Impact
Feb 02, 2023
Bad Days & Big Feelings: How Our Mental Health Shapes the Family
Jan 26, 2023
Dad, This Is How I Feel: A Candid Conversation with Mariah
Jan 19, 2023
She Flipped the Script: Mariah Interviews Me About Being Her Dad
Jan 12, 2023
Chat with My Daughter: NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Jan 05, 2023
Post-Holiday Joy & New Year Goals: A Father-Daughter Laugh-Fest
Jan 03, 2023