# The 5 Father Wounds and How to Fix Them

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Podcast: [ManTalks Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mantalks-podcast-2748)
Published: 2026-04-16T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://mantalks.com/podcast
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## Resource

I break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - What Is the Father Wound 00:03:00 - Defining the Father Wound 00:06:00 - Identity, Competence & Belonging 00:12:30 - Archetype: The Ghost Dad 00:16:30 - Archetype: The Critical Father 00:22:30 - Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father 00:27:30 - Archetype: The Enmeshed Father 00:31:30 - Archetype: The Spineless Father 00:33:30 - How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships 00:46:30 - Step 1: Name It 00:49:00 - Step 2: Grieve It 00:51:00 - Step 3: Separate Past from Present 00:53:30 - Step 4: Reparative Relationships 00:55:30 - Step 5: Become the Father You Needed *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance .  Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or Podcha…

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