Fearless Fathers

Grab your climbing gear, cause we're setting for the summit. We're heading up to the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the profound relevance it plays in being a dad.    As we start this journey you need to pack the tools you'll need to make this perilous trip. As fathers, we often find ourselves navigating an intricate web of responsibilities, emotions, and aspirations. By understanding Maslow's Hierarchy and its implications, we can gain valuable insights into how to thrive in our paternal role, fostering our own growth while nurturing our children's development. Throughout the episode, we explore each level of Maslow's Hierarchy and analyze how it directly impacts our journey as fathers. From the foundational physiological needs—such as ensuring our children's health and safety—to the psychological aspects of belongingness and love, we dive into the profound connections we form with our kids and the importance of fostering strong family bonds. Whether you're a new dad, experienced parent, or someone interested in the complexities of the human experience, this episode of "Fearless Fathers” will provide you with profound insights into the intricacies of Maslow's Hierarchy and its relevance to the incredible journey of being a dad. Join us as we rethink fatherhood.

In this episode, we explore the growing concern of government overreach in schools and the critical role of parents in becoming the CEOs of their children's education. We discuss a recent incident in Florida where a teacher is being investigated for showing the movie "Strange World," which allegedly contained inappropriate content for minors.    We delve into the controversy surrounding this incident and what it says about the current state of education in the United States. We also analyze the growing trend of parents taking charge of their children's education, with the rise of homeschooling and alternative education models.    Throughout the episode, we examine the various challenges facing parents who seek to take control of their children's education and the steps they can take to ensure their authority is not undermined by government interference.    Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape of education in the US and the importance of parents taking an active role in their children's schooling. Whether you are a parent, educator, or anyone interested in the state of education, this thought-provoking episode is a must-listen.   Ultimately, our podcast episode aims to stimulate thoughtful discussion around this complex issue, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between academic freedom and student welfare.

We are back from our break. This Memorial Day, we raise a glass to a great friend of ours who we served with. He unexpectedly died during a work accident. He was a loving father, veteran, mentor, and all-around great person whom we had the privilege of knowing. This also marked three years of Fearless Fathers. We share some stories coming up in the podcast.

Join us in this eye-opening episode, where we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on children and how it has changed their lives forever. As parents, we are facing unprecedented challenges in raising our children during this pandemic, and we need to understand how it is affecting them both physically and mentally. In this podcast, we talk about our experiences with our kid's post covid, and how it's affected more than just health. Moreover, we delve into the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our children's mental health, education, and overall development. We provide practical tips and strategies on how to help our children cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic and how to positively parent them during these difficult times. So if you are a parent, guardian, or anyone who cares about the well-being of our children, tune in to this episode and discover the power of understanding our children's perspectives and feelings on living through a pandemic.

We'll be talking about child leashes: the controversial contraption that has parents everywhere divided. Some say it's a practical way to keep your little ones safe in crowded areas, while others think it's slightly reminiscent of dog walking.    We'll be exploring both sides of the argument, discussing the pros and cons of child leashes with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure.    Whether you think child leashes are ridiculous or your kid is basically Houdini and you need all the help you can get, this video is for you. We'll also be sharing our personal experiences with child leashes - spoiler alert: it involves a very determined toddler and a crowded department store.    So, grab your leash (or grab your pitchfork), and join us for a lively discussion on one of the most polarizing parenting topics out there.

Co-parenting can be one of the most difficult parts of navigating a divorce. Depending on how old they are, you may have many years of close co-parenting ahead of you. Your children are observing everything you do. How you treat your former spouse is becoming part of your children's wiring. For most people, there is a period of 1-5 years during a divorce that has the potential to be extremely toxic. It's not easy, but you owe it to your children to provide them with the smoothest transition possible. Andy Heller never set out to become an expert on divorce. Andy had already co-authored two real estate investing books, but had no intention of writing another book until going through his own divorce. Over 6 years, Andy conducted dozens of interviews with field experts, including co-parenting counselors, attorneys, mediators, as well as divorced couples who overcame massive challenges in their own separations. Filled with blunt advice, real-world examples, and 46 practical strategies for better separation, Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family provides readers with a well-organized roadmap to a more positive destination, a less-traveled route for navigating a divorce that can heal hearts, prepare them for the future, and nurture their children. Commonly after divorce, one - if not the biggest - complaint when it comes to co-parenting can sound like, "My ex won't do this, or my ex always does that!"  Andy Heller recognizes this and focuses his advice specifically on unilateral steps that divorcees can take to improve their co-parenting reality that in no way depends on actions an ex might or might not take in return."   Divorce should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint. Andy aims to move everyone involved through a divorce with compassion and care. Andy's book is a roadmap, not only for the person reading but for their former partner and their children as well.   Learn more about Andy and his book at the links below:   https://www.facebook.com/takethehighroadbook https://www.instagram.com/andyhheller/ www.takethehighroaddivorce.com  

Taxes have always been an issue where Ryan and Dave come from in Pennsylvania. After some digging, we found out just how bad it is.    PA courts just ruled that certain schools are severely underfunded after a lengthy suit. We broke down just how much they are and what are some things we, as dads, could do to help fix this injustice in our kid's education.    Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast! We want to hear from you guys!   Let's Rethink Fatherhood!

In this episode, we explore how our past can dictate how we parent and how we can work to be better fathers by first understanding ourselves.     We all have a past that shapes who we are. And for many of us, that past includes absent or difficult relationships. This can make it hard to be the father we want to be. But if we take the time to reflect on who we think we are, we can harness who we want to be. Mike shares a deep dive into his past, and what that tipping was so he can help others become their best selves.   Be sure to drop Mike a line:   www.facebook.com/MHatcher   www.twitter.com/@my_catcher   www.instagram.com/MikeHatcherOfficial            

We talk about the super bowl matchup and how much woke "culture" can be good and evil. Ways that we dads can use wokeness as a way to prepare our kids better and not be super polarizing.     

We talk about how our holidays went, and, thanks to a listener, we talk about what to do to reconnect to our children after a deployment.   Great stuff in there if you have a job that keeps you away from your children for long periods.

Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had an amazing holiday with your little ones. We are kicking in the new year HARD! Kyle Carnohan, the owner of "Super Human Fathers," a program he designed and crushed after he fell to his lowest point in 2008. He helps 1000s of fathers unleash their "Warrior Monks" to be fit, present, and whole as a family man. Kyle brought significant heat on this one; his energy and ability to adapt to the worst situations we are given is something to take out of this one. If you want to learn more about Kyle and what he does, make sure you click the links below: www.superhumanfathers.com www.Instagram.com/superhumanfathers www.youtube.com/@superhumanfathers

Ryan shares a story about biting off way more than he can chew and what that did to his psyche. He also learned some super valuable lessons along the way in the world of parenthood.    Leave us a rating and review wherever you are. It'll help a long way to grow the brand.    Be sure to like and subscribe to our Youtube: youtube.com/fearlessfatherspodcast

Gaming has been ingrained in our culture since the 80s. Through that time, gaming has been scrutinized by lawmakers, other gamers, and even parents.    A Canadian Federal Case revolving around Epic Games "Fortnite" is going to Class Action court for "being as addicting as cocaine."    So, naturally, being avid gamers and having little ones in gaming age, we talk about the lawsuit pending, is gaming really addictive, and what steps we as parents could take to make sure our kids don't overdo it on the screens.      https://www.pcgamer.com/class-action-lawsuit-comparing-fortnite-to-cocaine-will-be-allowed-to-proceed/

Dad jokes, they're jokes from dads. From super embarrassing to downright anti-humor. We share our experiences (and some great dad jokes from our old men).    This is our first video-recorded podcast interview! Head over to our youtube page, like, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.    https://esiculture.com/blog/2022/1/21/the-origins-of-dads-jokes-and-dad-jokes      

Hey Fearless Family,   There will be no episode after Thanksgiving so we can spend time with our loved ones!   Dave O sits down one and one on something he leaked during the State of the Show. Like the title says, I just about gave up on something that meant more to me and would benefit myself and my family for life.    I went through everything in the personal development stage I thought was true, I almost said was complete BS.    Listen to my story, my thoughts in this unedited, no notes, deep talk about my journey to regaining my persistence and going back on my path.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.   NO, not you maxing out your credit cards and Santa taking all the credit. It's our yearly state of the show on Fearless Fathers.    We're talking about where we've been (medically and emotionally), where the show is heading, new ways we're branching the podcast out, and much much more.    Doing this state of the show is an excellent reminder for all of us that no matter how hard you work at something when life brings a swing down, its imperative to get back up and reset our goals.   

 Lenora Edwards is a board-certified language pathologist and speech therapy coach at Betterspeech.com, an affordable online speech therapy website for children and adults so we can speak our best. Lenora has been a therapist for over a decade, helping our little ones (and not-so-little ones) speak their best.    Today, Lenora chats with us about the different types of speech delays, signs, and symptoms, the generational traditions that surround speech therapy and what we as dads can do to overcome those, and soo soo much more.    Better Speech provides FREE speech therapy to underprivileged children in developing countries such as Rwanda, Indonesia & Colombia, where speech therapy is inaccessible. When you join, we donate therapy for a child in need!     Be sure to check out BetterSpeech.com today for a ton of free resources and ways you can maximize your child's speaking future.    www.betterspeech.com www.betterspeech.com/blog   Learn more about better speech and follow their social platforms: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSpeechVideo https://www.instagram.com/betterspeech https://www.facebook.com/yourbetterspeech/            

Sorry for the replays. Ryan and I have been super out of it medically. Next week should get back on track to getting new episodes out to you, Fearless Fathers. Thank you for your continued support and for spreading the message. Let's Rethink Fatherhood!   Today, We go back to our grassroots and talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough.    Like the title says, we are talking about the mental and physical effects dads face when they go through miscarrying or stillbirth.  This idea came from a great friend of the show who experienced stillbirth and miscarriage.    We're done letting these topics stay silent, we need to talk so we all can begin to heal.   Dealing with loss resource:   https://www.chop.edu/resources/loss-resources

*WARNING* THIS EPISODE SHOULD NOT BE LISTENED TO WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AROUND.*   Harvey Wizard has seemingly done it all. A 63-year-old "retired" to Costa Rica with (not so crazy, but still kinda crazy) wife, a serial entrepreneur, and creator of "The SAT Wizard" program. A program designed to help your child ace the SATs.    While we talked SAT prep today, Harvey shared many things dads don't discuss. So   Let's F&*King talk about it!   Harvey lost his only daughter when she was in her 20s. A child who was ultimately ripped from him by his (as he so lovingly says) "crazy ex-wife 1" "spoiler, this is the reason he "retired to Costa Rica."    After not having much of a relationship and trying to rebuild something, she left this Earth too young. That taught Harvey a lot about himself and how to overcome the most tragic losses.    Listen super closely as there are a lot of lessons about growth, humility, learning from mistakes (multiple times), and much more. You don't want to miss this crazy, crazy ride.    Be sure to check out Harvey's SAT Wizard program at www.harveywizard.com.

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.  

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!)

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.

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/    

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  

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.       

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

Today, Dave and Ryan talk about the 5 stages of burnout.    It's a real problem that doesn't get talked about a lot in America. We chalk it all up to "bad days" and "work stress". But it is more serious than we let ourselves believe.    We share our experiences with burnout and how that affected our family life, how you can see the signs and make practical changes to your life so you can thrive more for your kids!   The blog post we used from this is calmer. https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnout   get access to our Fearless Finance Training for FREE. This one-hour training is designed to shift your money mindset. Go from thoughts of scarcity to one of abundance is just one hour!   head over to https://bit.ly/FinanceDad to get started.  

EksAyn (EX-AYN) Anderson is a husband, father, speaker, and author. He has been seen on Forbes.com, Speaker Magazine, TV, and featured in various blogs and podcasts. Through his powerful message and compelling story, EksAyn hopes to help people improve the relationships in their lives so that they may leave a beautiful legacy.   EksAyn shares some amazing insight and knowledge throughout this whole conversation. From how we don't give our little ones enough credit (to build confidence), how you are the CEO of your child's life (and education), How you have the power to choose and use your own emotions, and soo sooooo much more!    EksAyn just dropped a new book "What I Want My Children To Know Before I Die" You can find it on Amazon now at https://www.amazon.com/EksAyn-Anderson/e/B09ZRV9TJK/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk   Follow EksAyn for more motivation    www.EksAyn.com https://www.facebook.com/EksAyn/ https://twitter.com/eksayn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eksayn/ https://www.instagram.com/eksayn_anderson/   Listen to EksAyn's "The Principle Podcast": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTVXvUp6KBp2dSvj03IQXQ    

Today, Dave talks about how your lowest lows will lead to your new heights.    It's so hard to think as dads when we are at our lowest point that life can get higher. Today, we share the steps (and stories) of how you can reach your next-level self as a father.   Ever wanted to start your own podcast? Have an idea you know you need to share with the world but are not quite sure how to begin?    Dave created a free podcast training. This one-hour training goes from how you can have a rock-solid idea and implement it, so you get your perfect listeners! Head on over to www.fearlessfathers.net/idea-to-implement and get started for free and instant access

Today, Dave O and Ryan talk about life post covid. Ryan shares news in his household about Covid, we share some ways you can talk to your children about parents who quarantined and Ryan does something super special...    Don't want to miss this one   Have you ever wanted to run your own podcast? We created a free training to take your idea and make it into a full-fledge podcast. get started at fearlessfathers.net/idea-to-implement and get started.

Today, We go back to our grassroots and talk about something that doesn't get talked about enough.    Like the title says, we are talking about the mental and physical effects dads face when they go through miscarrying or stillbirth.  This idea came from a great friend of the show who experienced stillbirth and miscarriage.    We're done letting these topics stay silent, we need to talk so we all can begin to heal.   Dealing with loss resource:   https://www.chop.edu/resources/loss-resources

Today, Dave and Ryan are sitting down and having "the talk." No, not the one where mommy and daddy love each other very much, but when's the right time to introduce (not drink) them to alcohol.  The idea for this came from a non-dad asking dads when the right time might be. He grew up without ever seeing alcohol, and it seemed like an excellent topic for your dad.    We share our own experiences, tips, tricks, and ideas (and different ages) on how to introduce them.    Have You ever wanted to start your own podcast? Have you had an idea burning to get out to others, but not sure how to get going?    Watch our new FREE training "Idea to Implementation". The how-to on getting your idea up and running as a podcast.  Head over to fearlessfathers.net/idea-to-implement to get started for free. 

Today, we talk about how misdiagnosis of mental health illness can have more of a detrimental impact on you and your family than you initially thought.  We touch on the number of misdiagnoses, how it happens, and ways you can get over that misdiagnosis.      Sign up for our newsletter! Learn when new episodes release and other good stuff. Head over to fearlessfathers.net/five-money-mistakes and get a free download. The Impact of Mental Health Misdiagnosis: https://hside.org/impact-of-mental-health-misdiagnosis/

Today the fearless fathers are back with a new episode where they talk about employment changes and how it effects there personal lives.

DaveO runs solo today talking about that lovely thing we all do...procrastination. About 20% of adults in the U.S are chronic procrastinators. That tends to come from our families, school, work, lifestyle, etc. But how or why does it come into our kids, and how can we break that cycle?  It's far from easy, but we aren't putting it off any longer today. By taking small steps today, we can break the issue of putting things off until it overwhelms and cripples us. MetroParent Article: https://www.metroparent.com/parenting/advice/stop-procrastination-kid/   Praising Hard Work and Intelligence:  https://www.parentingscience.com/praise-and-intelligence.html   If you haven't yet, sign up for our newsletter! Get your free One Pager on "Harnessing the Power of Being a Fearless Father." Get it today at https://mailchi.mp/c60365a67670/harnessthepower.    Have a story to share? Want to say Hello?  Drop us a line! We love hearing from our Dads! You can reach us at hello@fearlessfathers.net

Ben Franklin once spoke the words, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning”. Honestly, We couldn't agree more here with that statement. The word persistence seems to be clouded by "stubborn".  Today, Dave talks about the power persistence has. when you can harness this sacred power, you can unleash incredible things that make yourself and your family stronger and more equipped to tackle what the world has on us.    Be in the know! Get updates when new episodes launch, products, giveaways, and weekly motivation to keep you going. Sign up to be a part of our newsletter today. By signing up today, you'll also get our "5 crucial money mistakes parents make and how to fix them" report for free. Head over to fearlessfathers.net/five-money-mistakes now.

Today on the show, Dave-O sits down with Stephen Voehl. Stephen is the father of one and working on becoming a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Coach.  Stephen traveled around the world in his younger years and worked many jobs from Janitor to director of a multinational company. Dave and Steve sit down and talk about mindset, and understanding your true self. Three things you need to take away are 1. Have a solid foundation in your life. Know that true North Star. 2. When our fight or flight response kicks in, we need to sit back and evaluate. 3. Our future can blind where it is we are going in life.    If you want to chat with Steve or learn more about what he does, you can find him on Instagram or email @ svoehl@gmail.com.   Sign up today for our newsletter! Get the motivation to pursue your desires, learn when new episodes drop, and much more.  Signing up today, get our free report of the five crucial money mistakes parents make, and how to fix them.    

Today Ryan talks about the news and having productive dialogue to help them process their feelings https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/news.html

Today Dave O sits down and talks about being selfish. Not being selfish in a way that's going to hurt others, but how others call it "Self-care".    If you were like me growing up, you were always taught that you have to help others at the expense of yourself. All that leads to is emotional, spiritual, and physical burnout. Learn how I took this approach by hearing one simple word.    Sign up for the Fearless Fathers Newsletter. Stay up to date when new episodes drop, and get weekly motivation to keep you going. You can sign up here and get a Free download.

Happy Super Bowl Monday! Keeping things super light on this episode. We talk about our predictions of the Super Bowl (and a wager), what football has meant to us growing up, some memories between father and son, and Dave O shares a shocking story.    

Since the start of Covid, we have been secluded, alone, and with our thoughts. Outside of close relatives and a few friends, it almost seems like no one else is around.  Today, we sit down and have that talk on what the pandemic has done, and how we are overcoming  on a microscale.  The level of options we have been given since Covid happened is nothing like the world has ever seen. We have more within reach than ever before.    We're breaking down: 1. The Book of Grogu Fett 2. What mental aspects we've hidden to cope pre covid 3. What covid opened (in ourselves) 4. How to overcome those obstacles we face today   and so much more.    Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen!  

You're asked by a family member at a young age "Are you going to be a daddy one day?" You exclaim excitedly, "YEAH!" thinking about the time you get to raise your own little one.  Or, you grew up with an understanding of uncertainty that you would even make a good, let alone a great father. We as dads have all had similar conversations in our own minds about this topic.  Today, Dave goes through his thoughts, ideas, and understanding of what it meant to him when he knew he wanted to be a dad, and also asks you to dig deep and realize when that moment hit you?  This one is off the cuff, (lightly) unscripted, and just full of what drives us as fathers and men.   Sign up to be a part of our newsletter! Get a free download on how to overcome family financial burdens. head over to fearlessfathers.net/five-money-mistakes

In today's economic landscape, American's are leaving their jobs in record numbers. It's estimated that 4.5 million people left their employers in November 2021 alone. What has caused this sudden shift? What does this mean for the betterment of our families? What are the by-products of us making these life changes? How can we look to brighter day's when the world around us seems so dark?    Dave and Ryan answer these questions and more in today's episode.  Let's Rethink Fatherhood, Dads!   Be the first to know when new episodes appear, and weekly motivation to keep you growing! Sign up to be a part of the Fearless Fathers Newsletter today, and get the Free "5 Crucial Money Mistakes Parents Make and How To Stop Them" when you sign up at www.fearlessfathers.net/five-money-mistakes  https://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-why-workers-quit-jobs-this-year-great-resignation-2021-12  

We're keeping it loose and free. We're talking about Self-reflection and looking back on what you did (or didn't do).    What was your last year like? Did you hit the goals you wanted to achieve or miss out on something important?  Either way, that's ok! You now have a road of clarity to travel. Take that hard look, and use what you know today to be better for your family!   Sign up for our email list (and get a free download): www.fearlessfathers.net/five-money-mistakes        

Coping (or "Copium as we're calling it today) is a natural part of our human life. From the moment we're born, we do things that allow us to cope with the world's stressors. How much Copium is too much, though?  Today, Dave O shares his stories, tips, and ways to lower your daily copium amount.   *Note: I called it the 12 Cognitive Distortions in the episode. There are only 10*   https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf    

Happy New Year from the Fearless Fathers Family! The new year is about mind shift resets. Today, Dave O is sharing a story about how getting a new puppy didn't quite work out (not the pup's fault) and what that taught everyone in the household.  Take some things that you could use to spring forward into 2022 with Dave's story.     

Noticed an issue we missed with audio. Uploaded a new one! so sorry for that!   From all of us here at Fearless Fathers Studios, we wish you and your family a happy holiday and Merry Christmas. Today's episode is a special one.  A listener who wished to go by "Santa" sends us a story to read to you, on how he took what is the worst time of his life, into one that brings joy, hope, and spirit in the form of a "Santa Jacket".    There is so much packed into this episode, be sure to take it all in. This episode is in lieu of our normal Monday episodes.   Intro Music Provided By: Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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. 

Today we're going back to where Fearless Fathers has been (both the show and our lives) this past year, and where the show looks to go heading into 2022.    Thank you all for your continued support!

Today on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, Dave-O sits down with the father of 2 and personal trainer, Pat Davy. Pat hails from the land of cheese, (no not France, that would be cool) Wisconsin. Pat hosts a Podcast with his daughter, Alora “Beast Mode Kids” which focuses on bridging the gap of communication between parents and their preteens/teens. BMK began as a way for Pat and Alora to grow closer.   But we aren't talking all BMK today. Pat agreed to sit down with us and talk about how he became Alora's dad. See, Pat had all intentions of being in the stepdad role, but when Alora was six, he adopted her as his own. We go in-depth with Pat's thoughts, feelings, and fears as he stepped from being content with being a stepdad to being a loving, true dad. Three things we hope you take away from today's episode. When stepping into the parent role from the outside, be receptive, and communicate with your spouse. Fear has a way to control us but uses it to grow. Don't be afraid to fail. No matter if you adopted your child, are a stepparent, or have your natural children, you will never love your kids all the same way.   Be sure to check out “Beast Mode Kids Podcast” wherever you can find podcasts. You can find the Apple link here and Spotify here.

Sorry for the missed episode last week. We felt it best to take a week for everyone to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones, us included.    Today, we go back a bit to a mindset reset episode. Just to refresh and reengage you before the chaos that comes with the holiday season.  Join us next week as we get back into new episodes.    Happy holiday's to all!