Welcome to the final episode of the DadWork podcast, where I'll be providing a couple of updates (+ new projects)t, learnings from the "crazy" decision to shut down DadWork as a business, and some practical things to help you as a father.1. NEW PODCAST: Christians Talking BusinessApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christians-talking-business/id1740211751Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cQO94HoGUTsVfTwk1FES9?si=cc084d28f711421bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proclaimpodcasti...

We go deep today, talking about:What advice would you give a father who is in the midst of trying to start a family? What event or achievement led to your decision to embrace the role of 'dad coach' with confidence? How can you navigate the challenge of a marriage in crisis while continue being an amazing father to your kids?How can you navigate past family issues and pursue family reconciliation?How can you best support your child in understanding your partner's actions and motives...

Today's guest is Joe Overmoe.We go deep today talking about:How Joe is using the Dad.Work “Yell Less” course to help inmates get their anger under controlCommon patterns found among men and women who wind up in jailThe far-reaching, life-long consequences of our actions as fathersThe most helpful tools for navigating your angerJoe Overmoe is a husband, father of two, and a Jail Case Manager at the Clay County Correctional Facility. He’s been running many of the inmates through the Dad.Work “Y...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.In this episode...We go deep talking about:Why fatherhood and masculinity shouldn't be locked at as toxic Learning to trust yourself first as a man and as a dadWhy it's imprant to give yourself a chance to b...

Today's guest is Karen BrodyWe go deep talking about:How to repair your intimate relationship and build trust againAs a man, learning to see and appreciate a woman for who she is rather than trying to fix how she functionsThe difference between emotional dumping and emotional sharingWhy it's vital to join a men's group, locate a coach, or even seek professional helpProper communication methods with your partner in your relationshipAllowing your wife to participate in your development as a man...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.I was on Scott Ramage's podcast, Brotherhood of Fatherhood yesterday, talking about doing the right hard things and becoming the family's intellectual leader. Many men are currently influenced by the idea of doin...

Today's guest is Todd Adams.We go deep talking about:Dealing with conflict and other difficult aspects of life as a parentHow to use fatherhood as a means of going deeper into your selfNot reacting in ways that will build resentmentExercising prudence in our parenting since children mimic our behaviour, which may have an impact on what they perceive to be normal as adults.Being able to recognize and articulate feelings that are buried deep within you.Celebrating our wins as fathers instead of...

Today's guest is Jeff FruhwirthWe go deep talking about:Why it's important to acknowledge your faults and wrongs as a parentBeing able to recognize your childhood trauma-related triggersHow to teach our children to communicate effectively when they need something rather than throwing a tantrumSetting boundaries with your kidsWhy it's sometimes necessary to take a step back and consider how you can best show up as a caring and compassionate father in the face of a crisis.Successfully Co-Parent...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.We go deep talking about:The profound closing ceremony I had as I stepped down from my leadership role in my local men's groupThe importance of having other intentional men in your life, and why all fathers shoul...

Today's guest is Alistair MoesWe go deep talking about:How anger can serve us, not simply be a destructive forceHow to become more intentional and less reactive to anger by looking deeply at what's going on inside youThe physiological consequences of angerHow to cool down and support yourself when you're really triggered in angerAlistair processes me and my anger liveWhy the depth of our pain and trauma actually make life interesting if we're willing to go therePractices to deepen your awaren...

Today's guest is Dennis McNamaraWe go deep talking about:The fundamental principles of money, wealth and investmentsHow to make the most of what you have now to set a future plan for you and your familyFinding a balance between time, money and healthWhy it's really important to be in a men's group with other dadsBeing confident, living with intention and having a more deeper and more engaged relationship with those around youThe importance of emergency fundDennis McNamara is a dad to a ...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.Over the last couple of years, I've been wallowing in birthday pity parties and shame spirals, especially when my birthday was approaching. On one hand, I wanted to be seen and celebrated, but on the other hand, ...

Today's guest is Max TromblyWe go deep talking about:Going all in on supporting our children as they explore their interestsWhy it's okay to not have everything figured out as a dad as long as you're putting in the workRecognizing joy as a vital component of life and the need to cultivate itThird stage parenting and feeling deeply into the momentRecognizing that we have needs and exploring healthy ways to get them metMaintaining a healthy, abundant, and deeply sensual sex life while raising y...

Today's guest is Justin Kershaw.We go deep today talking about:Forging your true identity through brokennessWhy you’ll never hear “well done my good and famous servant”Why the western idea of family is completely watered downBuilding a family businessHaving a 500+ year vision and impactTrusting in God’s timingJustin Kershaw, a grateful resident of Hilliard, Ohio and graduated from Michigan State University and is a grateful husband and father. He's an advocate for the profound life lessons fo...

Today's guest is Traver Boehm.We go deep talking about:Primal masculinity and how culture and technology have caused many men to lose touch with itEmotional intelligence as menWhy every man should join a mens' groupDiscovering a divine connection to nature as a man in order to connect with your inner self.Being able to step into our power as men by connecting to our head, heart, and ballsHow we can heal and grow and still be open to the possibility of being hurt againKnowing exactly what you ...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.As a father, I can confidently say that all of the 9 truths I'll be discussing in this episode have affected me over the years, but I'm working on myself and making excellent progress and seeking help from other ...

Today's guest is Lael StoneWe go deep talking about:How can we, as emotionally numb adults, begin to exercise and raise emotionally intelligent children?Doing our inner work as parents and being vulnerable enough to own up to our stories and feelings.Making our kids emotions feel safe and comfortable instead of of yelling and being enraged when our children's conduct is off-kilter.Modeling empathy in our children and how to deal with strong feelings/emotions in a more healthy way.The va...

Today's guest is Jason EvansWe go deep talking about:The Shadows and Light ProjectWhy it's important to join a mens' groupThe power of photographyVulnerability and Honesty as a man and fatherTaking care of our mental health and doing our inner workLeadership and the ability to shoulder all of that responsibilityPerfectionism and Imposter syndromeWhy is it important to be involved in the lives of your children and some of your family's children?Jason Evans is a photographer, a Broadcast System...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.Today I'll talk about the potential of forgiving your own father. I understand that this topic is a trigger to some of y'all and it is okay, because not everyone is ready. In this episode, you'll learn that forgi...

Today's guest is Jon VromanWe go deep talking about:Being honest with yourself and managing emotions instead of numbing them,When and how to discipline a behavior without shaming anyoneBeing around other dads and why it's important for you to join a community of menBeing a family man with a business and not a business man with a familyThe importance of scheduling in creating the life you want to liveHaving the self-awareness to reflect on what is truly real for you at any given time and to ma...

Today's guest is Patrick PitmanWe go deep talking about:Patrick's immediate transition from college into fatherhoodPatrick's deep wisdom on connecting with our kids at any age, which I sum up as "intentional indirectness"Involving ourselves with our children and passing on our work ethic to themThe difficulty of raising teenagers when there is a rift between the two of you, and how Patrick used a 5000 mile road trip to repair a ruptureThe importance of collecting information before giving ins...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.I talk about what people don't tell you about the healing journey...what it's like when you actually get better. I answer questions from a man in my men's group for dads about my journey and what it looked l...

Today's guest is Andy Fossett.We go deep talking about:Overcoming feelings of failure and inadequacy as a father and husbandMental reframes for dadsRaising a child abroad in a culturally diverse environmentIdentifying your strengths and your partner's strengths so you can each focus on what only you can uniquely give your childBeing able to navigate cultural expectations with your spouseAllowing yourself some time off from work to reassess your priorities and figure out what your next move sh...

Today's guest is Stephanie RyanWe go deep talking about:How children learnHow we can support our kids in the learning processPracticing patience with our kidsAllowing our kids to know that it's okay to be wrong instead of condemning themThe fear of learning new things as a parent when you're used to knowing the answersHow we can get back to the things we loved growing up and sharing that with our kidsOutsourcing the things you don't want to do but that are valuable for your kids, even within ...

Today's guests are Lucas and Rachel Marshall.We go deep today talking about:Why most family fortunes are lost by the second or third generationThe overlooked component necessary to give your kids a meaningful inheritance without ruining their work ethic or characterRachel’s traumatic near-death experience that led the Marshall’s to focus on meaning, not just moneyHow to create family culture that outlasts your lifetimePractical steps to build and pass down wealth for generationsLucas and Rach...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.All of the wonderful responses I received from last week's Friday Reflections inspired today's episode, and this drew my attention...What do I truly want to give, rather than pushing myself through resistance bec...

Today's guest is Johnny OduyaWe go deep talking about:Playing hockey in ThailandAllowing our kids to face challenges so that it pushes them to work harderTeaching our kids to strive for victory, but be prepared for the inevitability of defeatHow to thrive in high-performance environmentsWhy you should want to be the worst player on a good team, not the best player on a bad teamThe balance between using ego for motivation and getting lost in itEmotional RegulationBreathwork, meditation, and mi...

Today's guest is Justin Ehrlich We go deep talking about:Daoism, and the fundamental question of how are we going to die at peaceTraumas and experiences that we haven't fully integratedSocial versus traumatic programmingFinding contentment from knowing our purpose and embodying itWhy it's important to have a list of 2-3 physical exercises to get you out of trigger modeReflecting on our past to see how it's manifesting in your lives today in order to heal our traumasThe gift of forgiving yours...

​​​​Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.I recently talked to one of my dad groups to let them know that I was not really sure that they fully had my back! As a dad and as a man, it's been so difficult to honestly open up about stuff but in this epi...

Today's guest is Shana James.We go deep talking about:How men can become more emotionally availableThe difference between an emotional dump and an emotional shareOur invisible influences and how it impacts othersTrusting your intuitionDiscerning your emotions in the momentExpressing our emotions in a constructive wayStaying connected to our partners in the heat of an emotional breakdownSuicidal thoughts in menDepression as a result of not opening up, andBalancing our emotions with our masculi...

Today's guest is Blue NethercliftWe go deep talking about:Coparenting when your child lives overseasHow Blue develops a Secure Attachment with his son living halfway around the worldConsistency with your child and being open with your feelingsLearning to let go and trusting the processLeaning towards gratitude as opposed to anger and frustrationFinding practices that help you stay groundedThe power of your thoughtsBlue is a father to two young boys, with another baby boy on the way. He went t...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.Today's episode is a short one, but one that covers a potentially massive mental reframe for dads.I remind you that at some point, you will pick up your child for the last time...and have no idea it's the last ti...

Today's guest is Yarty Kim.We go deep talking about:Making a conscious choice to be happyActive reaching out to mentors for help in your fatherhood journeyGetting through the initial struggles of being a father Finding positivity in everything that happens to usFocusing on our work to achieve our goalsBalancing between family and businessSelf improvement and development as fathersBalancing your business despite all the challenges faced with the busy family Systemizing your business ...

Today's guest is Dai ManuelWe go deep talking about:How Dai is successfully raising his daughters into amazing young women,Ego and identity in men that comes attached to their careersBetter ways to manage stress and anxietyVulnerably sharing challenges you face as a dad with your spouseAddiction and fighting through itFiguring out your real friends in this fatherhood journeyPicking habits that helps us stay on the right trackHaving the right motivation to turn our lives around in terms of our...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.This week we are going to dive into my 9 and true ways to becoming a better dad this year, 2022. With this steps, you'll be able to set up your family with years of closeness and resiliencyWe'll talk about:Commit...

Today's guest is Omer Mahmood. We go deep today talking about:Navigating daily Scripture reading as a dadWhat does it mean to “just be a child of God”?The results of trusting in myself and why I think God let’s us go through these trialsDiscernment in action versus trusting GodSanctification through hardshipThoughts on asking and receiving in prayerReforging relationship with your father and making sure you don’t drift away from your own kidsHow to unpack your anger at your kidsThe messi...

Today's guest is Scott Rammage.We go deep talking about:Raising teenagersProductivity and getting things done as a father Finding or creating a tribe of men to support each other in this fatherhood journeyTraumas carried from our childhood into our adult lifeHaving a great dad growing up as a role model but still struggling in your journey as a fatherFinding the right balance between work and familyPersonal self-growth as a father and an entrepreneurCommanding your day before it commands...

Today's guest is Alex Barker.Before we get into it...Alex Barker, PharmD loves helping pharmacists create fulfilling careers and lives. ​​He founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists. His best-selling book, Indispensable: A prescription for a fulfilling pharmacy career has sold more than 4,000 copies and helped countless pharmacists love their profession again. When he isn't working, he has...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.This week we are reviewing how the year 2021 has been and we'll also be previewing our expectations this new year, 2022. In today's episode, I'll also be sharing with you all some lessons I've learned this year.&...

Today's guest is Josh FrankWe go deep talking about:The light that shines in a dad's life immediately after he has kidsBoundaries we have when it comes to our phonesGrowth mindset talks to you have with your kidsHow to support our kids in failureThe distinction between playing and practicing with our kidsThe importance of therapy and counsellingMental Health and FamilyEntrepreneurshipMaintaining boundaries in businessJosh helps countless eCommerce businesses boost their revenue as the founder...

Today's guest is Mike Huber.We go deep talking about: The fears, thoughts, and decisions leading to Mike’s divorce, Navigating risk to step into the unknown,The logistics of mindfully co-parenting and reaching common ground,Taking full responsibility, being honest, and communicating effectively, Breaking the cycle and forgiving your parents,Recovery from gambling addiction, What dads can learn from Mike’s expertise as a mental performance coach for young athletes How ...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL, FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS and welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.This week we talk about turning your attention and focus to Christmas holiday, prioritizing your family wants and needs during this time and being abl...

Today's guest is Dan Go.We go deep talking about:Dan’s incredibly self-aware and vulnerable journey through fatherhood, including the strengths and hidden curses brought to the surface by our kids,How to do the deep inner work to process, heal, and grow as a man and father,How our biggest strengths are usually the flip side of our biggest wounds, and how to navigate that dichotomy mindfully,Processing wounds from the way you were raised, and finding forgiveness and gratitude for your parents,...

- The serious negative consequences of pornography use and addiction on men’s lives,- Why men turn to porn in the first place,- Addiction vs. Use,- How to have deep conversations about sex and intimacy in your relationship to build a transcendent connection,- Sathiya’s personal journey through pornography addiction and recovery,- The power of learning to love yourself, and- How to talk to your kid about porn and sex.Sathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and in...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work!Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.This week we talk about how (and why) to stop lone wolfing your life.We'll talk about:Why being a lone wolf is terrible especially as a fatherHow to build your own community or find a community to join based on s...

- Exploring your own judgements and defensiveness,- The importance of men’s groups in Chris’ life,- The shift that happens when you start to accept that things happen FOR you, not TO you,- Therapy as mental fitness for the brain,- Letting go of shame and guilt,- Digging beneath the anger to get to the buried emotions,- Breathwork as a healing tool,- Developing forgiveness and gratitude for your own parents,- The difference between raising boys and girls,- Chris’ experience as a conscious fath...

I go deep today answering your questions before providing a personal and mission update that should be helpful for you to hear:How do you get a wife/family to subscribe to more structure, particularly around, after school/evening routine, such that family is going to sleep at consistent times, and therefore able to wake up/be energized, prepared for life?How can a man learn to develop empathy and validation?The process of inverting a relationship/marriage that was previously NOT polarCan you ...

Today's guest is Adam Brewer.We go deep talking about:Adam’s intense transition into fatherhood, including the breakdown he suffered, and how he got through it stronger than ever,How Adam took action to rebuild trust and relationship with his partner,Surrendering to change and fatherhood as a man who tries to control everything around him,Why sharing your story and speaking your truth are so transformative and healing,Healing perfectionist tendencies and Nice Guy Syndrome,Practical tools and ...

Welcome to this episode of Friday Reflections by Dad.Work! Every Friday I share the best of what we have been doing in the Dad.Work community, to provide perspective, new ideas, and motivation for you to continue on your journey to becoming the best man, partner, and father you can be.This week we talk about being triggered, why I love it, and how you can start to love being triggered, too. We'll talk about:What being triggered actually isThe protective mechanism created by the ego in re...

Today's guest is Larry Hagner.We go deep talking about:Stepping intentionally into leadership,The turning point in Larry’s fatherhood journey when he knew something had to change,The importance of having a learner’s mindset,The power of psychological safety and helping your kids develop a growth mindset,How to parent your kids so they feel safe to talk to you about anything,Finding your core values and helping your kids find theirs,How to have hard conversations with your kids,Practical conne...