Episode 142

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17th Sep 2026

S03:E12 - Lance Souter | Is there a Formula to the Father Figure?

Fatherhood doesn’t come with a blueprint, but it does come with opportunities to grow.

This week on Fathernetics, Friend of the Show Lance Souter (LGBTQ+ Ally) joins me for a conversation about becoming a better parent through accountability, communication, and intentional living. We talk about navigating family illness, setting goals that actually matter, challenging toxic masculinity, building stronger support systems for dads, and why the smallest moments with our kids often become the biggest memories.

If you’re a queer dad, intended parent, or simply someone striving to raise great humans, this episode is for you.

What resonated with you most? Share your thoughts in the comments. I read every one.

Whether you’re new here or you’ve been part of the Fathernetics family from the beginning, thank you for being here. Subscribe for more conversations with queer dads, intended parents, and experts helping us build stronger families.

This is Fathernetics. Let’s get into it.

Guest links:

Website: https://fatherfigureformula.com

Instagram: @fatherfiguerformula

#fathernetics #Fatherhood #LGBTQParenting #GayDads #ParentingPodcast

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Real stories from the men who chose fatherhood and everything it took to get there.

From adoption and fostering to IVF and surrogacy, Fathernetics explores the journeys behind modern dads, who they were before, what they faced, and who they became along the way. Centered on LGBTQ+ men, with occasional perspectives from women reflecting on their own fathers, these are honest, unfiltered conversations about identity, resilience, relationships, and the realities of building a family.

Because becoming a dad isn’t simple and it’s never one-size-fits-all.

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