158: Parenting Is Not Disciplining. A Chat With The Professional Stepdad

You all asked, and it's finally here. I am often asked for resources for Stepdads and to be honest, had never really found one that resonated until I found today's guest.

Franco Zavala is a coach, speaker, podcast host and stepdad to 5. He is on a mission to build, grow, and maintain a strong community of stepdads who are actively pursuing positive ways to become better leaders, mentors and fathers through his work as The Professional Stepdad.

In this episode we dive into:

His unique story being the stepdad to 5 who lost their biological father at a young age
What it means to be a leader and mentor in step-fathering
Why men aren't asking for help or talking about when they screw up
His biggest downfall as a stepdad
How hearing "you're not my real dad" changed the trajectory of his parenting journey
The number one mistake stepdads make
Why he believes the "Nacho" method is a cowards way out
How the Love Languages play an important role in his stepfamily life
The meaning behind "me - us - them" and whether your relationship should come before the kids
Debunking the stepdad stigma

and so much more!

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