In episode 20, Steve Locky, aka Scuba Steve, shares his personal experiences and challenges as a single father and his journey of navigating complex relationships. He discusses his childhood, growing up in a chaotic environment, and the impact it had on his parenting style. Scuba Steve also talks about his personality type, coping mechanisms like sarcasm, and the importance of connection and trauma bonding. He reflects on his role as a father and the challenges he faces, including co-parenting with a chaotic ex-partner. Despite the difficulties, he remains focused on creating a stable and loving environment for his daughter. In this conversation, Scuba opens up about his experiences growing up in a challenging family environment and how it has shaped his approach to parenting. He discusses the importance of honesty and emotional intelligence in raising his daughter and shares insights into his relationship with his parents. Steve also talks about his involvement with VeeFriends and how it has provided him with a sense of community and support. Overall, the conversation highlights the resilience and determination of an individual navigating the complexities of trauma and personal growth.

Jump to topics in episode 20:

00:00 Introduction and Sarcasm as a Coping Mechanism

03:11 Vapid Fire Questions

08:22 Challenges with Co-Parenting and Chaos

12:26 Protecting His Daughter and Making Tough Decisions

14:09 Prioritizing Connection and Contrast

15:07Outlet and Coping Mechanisms

16:39 Childhood Trauma and Attracting Similar Relationships

20:20 Reflecting on Childhood and Making Changes

22:46 Cutting Off Toxic Relationships and Reassessing

25:24 Growing Up Fast and Creating a Stable Environment

26:35 Describing His Personality and Coping Mechanisms

28:39 Importance of Connection and Self-Reflection

29:31 Parenting and Allowing Freedom for His Daughter

30:00 Honesty and Emotional Intelligence in Parenting

32:33 The Impact of Challenging Family Dynamics

36:59 Navigating Relationships with Parents

41:55 Creating a Positive Childhood

45:25 Focus on What You Can Control

54:48Finding Support in VeeFriends

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Keywords: single father, parenting style, personality type, coping mechanisms, connection, trauma bonding, childhood trauma, chaotic relationships, trauma, parenting, honesty, emotional intelligence, family, VeeFriends, community, support

Broadcast on:

17 May 2024

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