<p><strong>Transformative Fatherhood with Jon Hord: From Reactive to Present</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Jon Hord, founder of the Engaged Father Project. Jon shares his journey from a stressed-out father to becoming an emotionally regulated, present parent. They discuss intentional parenting, emotional regulation, and redefining strong fatherhood. Jon explains the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and conscious choices in improving fatherhood. </p><p>He also discusses his transition from a corporate career to life coaching and the development of the Engaged Father Project, which helps fathers become the best versions of themselves. Jon offers practical advice for daily practices that can help fathers align their actions with their parenting goals.</p><p>00:00 The Power of Vulnerability in Fatherhood<br>00:27 Introduction to Real Men Feel<br>00:41 Meet Jon Hord: From Reactive to Present Parenting<br>01:06 The Biggest Disconnect in Fatherhood<br>03:10 Jon&#39;s Journey: Becoming the Father He Didn&#39;t Want to Be<br>05:40 The Turning Point: Finding a Life Coach<br>08:31 Creating the Engaged Father Project<br>14:03 The Role of a Life Coach<br>15:56 The Importance of Vulnerability in Fatherhood<br>34:54 Daily Practices for Intentional Fatherhood<br>38:09 Final Thoughts and Resources</p><p><strong>Connect with Jon</strong><br>The Engaged Father Project — <a href="https://theengagedfatherproject.com/">https://theengagedfatherproject.com/</a><br>Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theengagedfatherproject/">https://www.instagram.com/theengagedfatherproject/</a><br>TikTok — <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theengagedfatherp">https://www.tiktok.com/@theengagedfatherp</a><br>YouTube — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEngagedFatherProject">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEngagedFatherProject</a><br>LinkedIn — <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hord">http://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hord</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 389</p>