Breaking the Lone-Wolf Trap: Strong at Work, Stronger at Home | Mitchell Osmond

Summary In this episode, coach and Dad Nation founder Mitchell Osmond digs into why so many high-performing men thrive at work but feel disconnected at home—and what to do about it. We talk “normative male alexithymia” (why men freeze up emotionally), the “Crazy Cycle” that pushes couples apart, and how to swap escapes for true energizers. Mitchell shares his CLEAR Thinking framework (Call out the lie, Locate the source, Evaluate the cost, Affirm the truth, Reinforce with action), “why-power” over willpower, and the confidence-competence loop that turns small wins into lasting change. If you’ve ever felt respected and competent at work but powerless with your family, this conversation offers a practical path back to presence, connection, and joy. Special Guest Mitchell Osmond is a performance and relationship coach and the host of The Dad Nation Podcast. After turning around his own life—shedding debt, weight, and destructive habits—he now helps founders, executives, and fathers align success at work with fulfillment at home. Through coaching, courses, and a values-driven community, Mitchell equips men with clear tools, accountability, and mentorship to lead with strength, humility, and love. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Mitchell Osmond 03:15 - Men's Struggles with Personal Life 07:30 - The Challenge of Work vs. Home Dynamics 12:45 - Understanding Male Emotional Barriers 18:20 - Breaking Generational Trauma Patterns 24:10 - The Importance of Community and Mentorship 31:05 - Addressing Subconscious Lies and Limiting Beliefs 38:50 - Health, Wellness, and Personal Transformation 45:30 - The Confidence-Competence Loop 52:15 - Investing in Relationships and Family 58:40 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action MITCHELL’S INFO: Website: https://dadnationco.com/ Podcast: The Dad Nation Podcast – https://dadnationco.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://www.futurefactorypodcast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast