Govind & Jasleen on Healing Family Trauma and Forgiveness | The Dad Project | Episode 13

05/06/2025 1h 14min Temporada 2 Episodio 13

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In this deeply emotional episode of The Dad Project, siblings Govind and Jasleen open up about their turbulent childhood growing up in a household marked by parental conflict, alcohol abuse, and emotional trauma.Together, they explore:The long-term impact of witnessing domestic tensionHow childhood shaped their views on relationships and masculinityWhy Jasleen became a “defender” of her motherGovind’s battle with commitment, emotional openness, and therapyThe rare chance they had to reconnect and forgive their father before he passed awayTheir raw, honest conversation sheds light on how unresolved generational trauma can influence how we love, cope, and grow and how empathy, communication, and sibling support can be powerful tools in healing.Whether you're navigating family dynamics, reflecting on your upbringing, or trying to break toxic cycles, this episode offers hope and perspective.00:00 Intro00:49 Sibling dynamics growing up04:17 Living through parental conflict08:04 Early trauma and emotional scars13:05 Seeking therapy and healing16:46 Understanding their father’s past20:59 Impact on adult relationships24:53 Cultural expectations and stigma28:34 Fatherhood, regret, and reconciliation32:34 Advice for men on the brink36:01 Reconnecting as siblings41:07 Defining modern masculinity46:05 Emotional openness in relationships51:50 Forgiveness, grief, and growthFollow The Dad ProjectInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeX (Twitter)LinkedIn🔔 Subscribe to hear more courageous stories breaking the stigma around men’s mental health.

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