#85 - Wayne's Walk: From San Quentin to Empowered Parenthood

A Dad's Path

Will Braunstein

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

🚀 In this episode of "A Dad's Path," we sit down with Wayne Boatwright, a father with an extraordinary story of resilience, an Ivy League-educated attorney, and a former inmate at San Quentin. Wayne shares his journey of navigating fatherhood under challenging circumstances, offering a raw and inspiring perspective on the power of redemption and the importance of staying connected to your children, no matter the situation.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The profound impact of incarceration on fatherhood and family dynamics.
Strategies for maintaining a strong bond with children, even from behind bars.
Lessons learned from adversity and how they can be applied to become a better dad.
Wayne's personal journey of transformation and what it truly means to be a present and engaged father.

🔎 Topics Covered: 1️⃣ Incarceration and Fatherhood: Insights into how being in prison affected Wayne’s relationship with his kids and the lessons he learned. 2️⃣ Maintaining Connections: Practical advice for dads on how to stay connected with their children, even in the toughest of times. 3️⃣ Learning from Adversity: How facing and overcoming challenges can lead to personal growth and a stronger bond with your children. 4️⃣ The Power of Presence: Emphasizing the importance of being an active and present father and its positive impact on your children’s lives.

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by the 30-day No-Anger Challenge.
0:05.0	Dads, are you ready to transform your home life in just one month?
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0:13.0	A Dad's Path 30-day No-Anger Challenge offers you daily one-minute strategies to master your emotions and foster a more loving relationship with your kids.
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0:41.2	Sign up now and take the first step towards becoming the patient-loving dad you know you can be.
0:46.8	Visit at dad's path.com slash no yelling to learn more.
0:50.8	And now on with our show.
0:55.6	Hi and welcome to a Dad's Path podcast.
0:58.3	We're real Dad solving everyday problems.
1:01.0	Each week we tackle issues that Dads Everywhere face and deliver actions you can take right away.
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1:11.4	for dads.
1:12.7	Our goal is to help you make fatherhood count.
1:15.4	Dad on.
1:16.4	Hello and welcome to another episode of a Dad's Path podcast. I'm Will Bronstine. Today I'm here with
1:32.6	Wayne Boatwright. Wayne is a dad of two kids, an Ivy League educated attorney, and possibly,
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