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In this episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges the modern myth of the “supportive husband.”
Many men believe that helping out around the house is enough—but true partnership requires ownership, awareness, and emotional leadership.

Drawing on research from the Pew Research Center, Dr. Darcy Lockman (All the Rage), Dr. John Gottman, and Dr. Brené Brown, this conversation breaks down why equality at home still feels unequal and how men can evolve from helpers to co-leaders.

Through real stories, psychology, and practical action steps, Lirec unpacks how invisible work, emotional labor, and outdated gender expectations quietly damage intimacy and mental health.
He explains how developing emotional intelligence, healthy masculinity, and relationship communication strengthens both families and fatherhood.

🎯 What You’ll Learn
• Why “helping out” still leaves women carrying the invisible mental load
• The emotional healing required to move from provider to partner
• How emotional presence builds connection, not control
• Five proven strategies for shared responsibility and alignment
• How balance at home models self-love, parenting resilience, and generational healing

💡 Key Takeaway:
Helping is temporary. Partnership is transformational.
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