In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, Jack, a retired military man now living in Mexico, shares his compelling journey from Cleveland to various parts of the world, ultimately settling in Mexico. He discusses his experiences surviving a hurricane, transitioning from traditional education methods to unschooling, and his struggles with substance abuse after his mother's death. Jack finds purpose through fatherhood, emphasizing conscious parenting, active engagement with children, and the importance of balancing screen time. The conversation covers morning self-care routines, particularly for fathers, highlighting practices like early morning workouts, meditation, and breath work to maintain mental and physical well-being. Jack underscores the value of community among fathers and shares his efforts in helping other dads improve their parenting journeys. Themes of leadership, resilience, and self-care are central, with a focus on staying grounded and being the best version for one's family through consistent self-care practices.

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Connect with your guest Jack Nofel

Instagram @just.being.dad

Website: https://frequencyoffatherhood.com/

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Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony