Three months ago, Edward was in surgery unsure if he would survive. Today, he’s sitting down to reflect on gratitude, healing, mindset, and what it truly means to move forward into a new year.

In this first 2026 episode of Fatherhood Voices, Edward and Alyssa talk about:

• Recovering physically, mentally, and emotionally after trauma
• Gratitude for life, movement, and everyday moments
• Setting realistic vs. unrealistic goals
• How to avoid burnout in 2026
• Time management, accountability, and protecting your peace
• Meditation, energy clearing, and spiritual grounding
• Why not everyone is ready to “start fresh” in January
• Giving yourself grace during hard seasons
• Life being measured in seasons — not calendar years

This episode is raw, honest, and meant for anyone who feels behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to start again.

You are not late. You are not broken. You are exactly where you need to be.

🎙 Fatherhood Voices is about breaking cycles, healing generational trauma, and having the conversations most families never have.

📘 Edward also announces his upcoming book:
“F*ck Average: Life’s Real Playbook” — coming April 1st.
If you’d like a free PDF copy, message us on social media or comment below.

This episode is one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve ever shared.
On October 10th, my dad was in a horrific accident that left him fighting for his life multiple surgeries, internal bleeding, intubation, sedation, and moments where we didn’t know if he would survive. For hours, he was missing. No calls. No updates. No answers. Just fear.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down for the first time to talk through everything what really happened that day, what he remembers while sedated, the moment he almost gave up, and the mindset that brought him back from the edge.

In this raw and personal episode, Alyssa shares the story of the day everything changed when her father, co-host Edward Darty, was rushed into the ICU after a life-threatening accident.

What followed was the hardest week of her life: hospital updates, fear, confusion, advocating for her dad, supporting her family, and trying to hold herself together while everything was falling apart.

This episode is about love, vulnerability, and what it truly means to show up for your family when life hits without warning. It’s a reminder to cherish the people you love, to prepare for the unexpected, and to take care of yourself even when you feel like you can’t.

If you or someone you love has ever gone through a medical emergency, a crisis, or a moment that changes your entire world, you’re not alone.

Hold your loved ones tighter today.