From Father Wound to Fatherhood: Breaking Generational Patterns | Campfire Conversations

Every man carries a story about his father. Whether he was present, absent, harsh, soft, or silent, he left a mark. And for better or worse, that mark becomes a map—one we often follow unconsciously. In this deeply personal episode of the Reforged Podcast, Scott Austin Martin sits down with relationship coach and men's mentor Matthew Laskowski to explore one of the deepest rivers a man can navigate: his relationship with his father. Whether you're trying to heal, forgive, understand, or reconnect, this conversation will speak to the part of you that still remembers being a boy and still longs to become a man worth respecting. Scott and Matthew dive deep into why men seek their father's approval even years later, how to re-father yourself when your dad wasn't present or was abusive, and the transformative practice of writing a "fire letter" to your father. They explore the importance of male mentorship, rites of passage, men's circles, and the somatic work required to shift the patterns we inherited from our fathers. This episode is for men who are ready to stop unconsciously repeating their father's patterns, break generational trauma, and become the fathers and men they wish they had. This work isn't easy, but it's essential. Healing doesn't come from understanding everything—it comes from staying present. Your body will know what's true. If this episode stirs things up or challenges old beliefs, stay curious. That's where the transformation begins. This conversation is a roadmap for men ready to heal the father wound, break generational patterns, and step into authentic masculinity—not as a reaction to their fathers, but as a conscious choice to become the men their souls came here to be. #FatherWound #MensWork #AuthenticMasculinity #TraumaHealing #GenerationalTrauma #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #InnerChildHealing #MensCircles #RiteOfPassage #SomaticHealing #RelationshipCoaching #ReforgedPodcast #HealingJourney #BreakingPatterns