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A podcast about overcoming challenges surrounding fatherhood. The show features everyday challenges dads face, with relatable ways to overcome them and a little comedy thrown in. Guests on the show range from regular dads like you who share their stories and how they became more vital fathers. There is something to take away from every episode from adoptions, mental health, being new fathers, and more. We want to see you thrive as a dad. We want you to cut those toxic family legacies that no longer serve you so that you can succeed for your families. It‘s time to take hold of the challenges we face and grow with our children. Let‘s Rethink Fatherhood!
Episodes
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
*Audio Quality is not up to our usual standard for this episode. Issues occurred where We had to use Zoom to record. Content is still solid*
It’s no surprise on this show that Dave has shared his story about infertility and the time it took for him to become a father. The unending numbness and despair he would never get to be a father. The one thing he always wanted. That’s why when Carol Silver asked to be on the show and share her experiences, it was a no-brainer.
Carol is a successful professional, but her personal life has no shortage of remarkable moments. From experiencing 9/11 firsthand to beating cancer to her journey through infertility, she is the true embodiment of the word “survivor.”
She shares these challenges in hopes of giving others encouragement and inspiration along their own journeys. Carol’s most recent passion has been creating and hosting Hollywood Sports Mom, a weekly podcast with special guests covering celebrities, athletes, parenthood, infertility, cancer, karma, and other curveballs in life.
This isn’t the mindset from a father but gives some amazing insight for husbands to understand their emotions and their spouses’ emotions when the unthinkable happens. Carol has gone through multiple trails trying to raise her own little family, and each time she was beaten down she got up stronger and unwilling to quit.
We dig into that mindset Carol had on becoming a mom, and although not directly talked about, give us dads some insights and tips to this extreme challenge.
Buckle up and get ready cause this ride is a good one.
Be sure to follow the Hollywood Sports Mom podcast wherever you get your podcasts (like where you’re listening to this one) and over at hollywoodsportsmom.com.
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
There isn’t anything quite like a child’s imagination. The wonder, the innocence, the ability to
come up with the seemingly crazy. Where does it all go when they inevitably grow up?
Well, today, we have Jeff Fajans. He is a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology with a focus on creativity and also the musician “Mr. BooDaddy” dubbed “Beastie Boys for Babies”. Jeff started making kid-friendly music with a
parental twist to keep his child’s interests yearly. What started as a passion project
turned into something more.
Jeff sat down, and we shared how creative outreach is crucial to not just your child but you as
a father. Even if you feel you don’t have a creative bone in your body, Jeff breaks down ways you
can inspire creativity not only in your child but in you as well, opening up a realm of possibilities.
Be sure to check out Jeff’s music over on Spotify. Check out all the other amazing creative work
he has, and leave a follow on his Instagram.
Be sure to leave a like, rate, and review. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Let’s Rethink Fatherhood!
Jeff Fajans, Creative Coach Website - JeffFajans.com
Jeff Fajans, Creative Coach on Instagram
How to Achieve Your Creative Goals (Online course)
MrBoodaddy on Instagram
MrBoodaddy Spotify Artist Page (Like and Follow!)
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
It's that time of the year. Dorms are opening up. Kids are getting ready to play sick to miss out on a test. Stress is building on both ends. If you have a child getting close to the college years, then this episode (and every dad) is for you. Today, Dave O talks with college financial expert Brad Baldridge.
Brad Baldridge is a leading financial planner for over 20 years. He has been specializing in helping clients and their families in college planning. Brad saw this challenge and started his own company, "Taming the High Cost of College." Brad offers proven ways to maximize scholarships, tuition costs, financial aid, and so much more so we as parents don't have to worry about losing our savings or our children being in over their eyes with debt.
Today, Brad shares so much about how to get ready for college. From early to late stage planning, how going to the "off-brand" school could be just as beneficial as "name-brand" how to maximize financial aid, how you could even get to school with very little to no college debt, and a ton more.
Be sure to check out Brad's free training and resources for college planning, as well as his podcast "Taming the High Cost of College," all over at tamingthehighcostofcollege.com.
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
After two weeks off, we are back with an all-new, Fearless Fathers-esq episode for you dads.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects 1.7% to 2.9% of the general population — about 1 in 50 people. This means that more than 5 million people to nearly 10 million people in the United States alone have BDD. It’s possible that BDD may be even more common than this because people with this disorder are often reluctant to reveal their BDD symptoms to others. (International OCD Foundation)
Today, Dave and Ryan share our thoughts regarding watching for signs in your children and yourself. Pounding beers and wings can be fun, but is there a possibility of going overboard?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), with appropriations from Congress, added a new NATIONAL 988 HOTLINE. Think 911 for mental health services.
This landmark appropriation makes it easier to talk (or text) with trained crisis counselors for mental health, suicide, and substance abuse. This also helps veterans connect directly with the veteran's crisis line through text and call.
*For veterans using the 988 hotline to reach the crisis line. Press 1 if calling to be connected, or if by text, use shortcode 838255.
Rising dysmorphia among adolescents: A cause for concern:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7114025/
National 988 Lifeline Information:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
Exploring the Daughter and Father Connection in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
https://centerforchange.com/exploring-daughter-father-connection-treatment-eating-disorders/
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Middle-class family finance has become so politicized over the past decade, it's hard to get through the muck of what is true and what is a myth. What is being told by media outlets may not be the whole truth
Today, Ryan and Dave talk about the pitfalls the average American family faces when challenged with covering an unexpected expense and ways to overcome those pitfalls. This isn't financial advice, more so experiences we (and others) have gone through. Think of this as the beginning of a new chapter in your family finance journey to overcome and excel for years to come.
Saving doesn't have to be a headache, start slow, and watch as the little changes compound greatly. Download your Fearless Fathers 52-Week Savings Plan Here.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Today, Dave O talks about kids' movies and why they love watching the same thing over and over and over again. So many times do we get upset about our kids glued to the same thing, but what if that was for learning and development?
Dave talks about his thoughts on the subject and what he's doing with his little one after watching "Moana" and singing "You're Welcome" for the 1000th time.
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Johnny Sirpilla, the founder of Encourage, LLC., is an entrepreneur, passionate
leader, a committed family man, and the author of "Life Is Hard but I’ll Be OK: The
Power of Hope, Emerging through Pain and Learning to Live with Gratitude".
A legend in the RV Industry, Johnny endured personal tragedies that led him to repurpose himself in his early 50s focused on driving meaningful change in the workplace allowing employees to return home empowered. This passion inspired the creation of Encourage, LLC., a self-funded small family office with four divisions; Encourage Healthy Living, Encourage Leadership, Encourage Investment and Encourage Adoption.
Johnny is an active public speaker and promoter of reshaping thoughts through difficult times to accept, grow, and eventually thrive. He retired in 2017 as Chief Business Development Offer and past President of Camping World and Good Sam after a successful IPO.
He is an active board member in both the public and private sectors and serves on the executive board for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has investments in the med-tech space, and senior living communities, and is a founding partner and advisor in musician, Bob Dylan’s, Heaven’s Door spirit. His newest project, Society Brands, is acquiring Amazon
businesses through encouraging entrepreneurs in the e-commerce space to realize maximum potential for their business through a roll-up strategy.
Johnny has been married to his college sweetheart, Susan, for over 30 years and has three grown children, Beau, Bella, and Stone ... one of which is adopted but he can’t remember which one.
Today, Johnny sits down with Dave O to go over his new book, his new venture Encourage 33,
How being at the top of your game is the perfect time to reshape yourself, There isn't work-life balance, just life and soooooo much more!
Follow Johnny on Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnysirpilla
Find out more about Encourage33: HTTP://www.Ecourage33.com
Get Life is Hard, But It'll Be Ok on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hard-but-Ill-Gratitude-ebook/dp/B0B45DKBCZ
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
We've all heard it in one form or another. Either solicited or unsolicited. The advice that's canned, overused, or just plain bad. YOu know it when you hear it, and tend to brush it off. But... what has taken that advice cost you? A chance at getting uncomfortable? Keeping you tied to old, toxic family traits that don't serve you? A chance at actually feeling like a good father?
All of these happen in one form or another. You can't stop what people say to you, but you can control how to react and respond internally to what advice people give you. That's what Dave is harping on today.
Use this as a chance to spring into the week fresh, motivated, and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. We have your back.
Do you ever feel like your just not the best father? Have you felt like you could grow more like a man? Head over to https://mailchi.mp/c60365a67670/harnessthepower today and get your five ways to becoming a fearless father for free.
"You are the average of the five people you associate with the most". Those words by Jim Rohn are very true. So head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatherspodcast today and join a growing community of like-minded dads who want to have fun, grow who they are, and be a fearless father.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Today, on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, We have a business owner, author, and father of three Allen Carter.
Allen's lead with faith has helped him strengthen his bonds with his children. Allen also released "Letters From A Father". This is a collection of over 70 letters Allen wrote to his three children every month since they were teens. These letters talk about every aspect of life and special memories he's held with his kids.
Along with the book, we talk about much more to include:
Leadership in parenting
Being Present
How you're want to provide for your family is actually hurting your parenting
What Actually Counts As Your Legacy
and so, so much more.
You can pick up Allen's book "Letters From A Father" on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Father-Allen-Carter/dp/1643007939
All proceeds from the book go towards charity.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Vacation time is right around the corner. For so many families, that could mean freakouts from little ones messing up routines. Children on the autism spectrum are the most affected when it comes to not having their routines.
It’s estimated that one out of every 44 children falls on the autism spectrum which means that many of your listeners are likely affected. Not to mention those who have children with attention and/or mood disorders. Up to now, no one has really explained how these parents can successfully incorporate travel into their families’ lives. Finally, someone has. Dawn Barclay's new book, Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse is set to release on August 15th.
Aside from her being our first female guest, Dawn has been in the travel business for decades, both as an award-winning travel reporter and with her family's travel businesses. She is also an author of many fiction novels, writing as D.M. Barr.
In the book, Dawn goes over so many aspects of traveling with children who may be on the spectrum and how you can make it as easy as possible to have an amazing family vacation!
In this episode, we touch on How Dawn came up with the idea for the book, some pieces you can use today to get your child ready for a trip, Dave's experience taking his child on their first family trip (and how much of a hassle that was).
This book is not just for parents who have children on the spectrum. This is a must read for any parent who wants to travel, but they aren't quite sure they can.
Be sure to pre-order your copy of Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse on Amazon, your local bookstore, and even ask your public library if they can carry it for those parents who may not be able to purchase the book before August 15th.
You can learn more about Dawn and the book at http://www.dawnbarclayink.com/traveling-different---the-book.html and http://www.dawnbarclayink.com/
You can preorder your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Different-Strategies-Inflexible-Neurodiverse/dp/1538168669