Guild of Dads: Vision+Action=Meaning

On todays episode I'm joined by the The Evil Bald Genius himself Mr Jon McCulloch. Jon is a marketing expert and sales and business development officianado,  having written books and trained successful business owner worldwide on this stuff.  With decades of experience, he is a practicing stoic, who was diagnosed with autism in adulthood. Known is best known for his no nonsense approach which cuts out the noise and nonsense in todays digital marketing age, allowing serious business owners to turn to Jon to get the answers nobody else is prepared to give them. But today's podcast goes far wider than this as we delve do deep dive into parenting and a whole load of other stuff. Expect to hear the importance of focussing on the good and learning from it, how people confuse vulnerability and strength as a virtue, how weak men create hard times, why people are getting boundaries and consequences with kids so badly wrong, why your job as a parent is to prepare your kids effectively for adulthood and not be their friend. Plus, much, much more!!   Subscribe to my newsletter The Journey: https://thejourneynewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe  X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/guildofdads Instagram: https://twitter.com/guildofdads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVprvVvTSe2DGM2N90-d3TA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-horton/message

On todays episode I'm joined by the Love Engineer himself Alan Watts. Alan is a relationship coach who helps single men and women along with couples to navigate the world of love and relationships. And he knows a thing or two about it having navigated a marriage break up and re found love with a new partner. He's also written a book or two on the subject and recently started his own podcast. Expect to hear what Alan went through when his marriage broke down and what he did to overcome it, why he believes that every experience we have that we don't want is a learning opportunity, how jumping from one relationship to another for purely physical reasons lacks the deep connection we so desperately crave, and why inner work and healing is imperative, plus much much more. Subscribe to my newsletter The Journey: https://thejourneynewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get in touch with me: X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/guildofdads Instagram: https://twitter.com/guildofdads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVprvVvTSe2DGM2N90-d3TA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-horton/message

Today I'm joined by Fitness, Health, Positivity and Habits Coach, not to mention Poker player Tyler Todt. You've probably witnesses how social media has become a cess pool of negativity, hysteria and infamous individuals over the last few years. Often such individuals make the most noise and get the most negative attention than anyone else as they put on their social media mask.Which is why when someone comes a long who is an antidote to all of that it's super refreshing – well it is to me at least. Expect to hear:How one of the biggest gut checks for him was having loads of money and his 1st marriage falling apart.How concentrating on what you really value (instead of what you think you should value) is a game changer. The life changing experience him and his wife had fostering and later adopting two of their three kids, and the challenges of his wife's first pregnancy. How he does a self audit once a month covering the most important areas of his life.Check out Tyler over on TwitterTo grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

Today I am joined by Heart Surgeon, Medical Director of Ovadia Heart Health and author of the book “Stay of My Operating table” Dr Philip OvadiaAs some of you know I lost my dad after he had two strokes back in 2015 and have a family history of heart disease – there is a good chance your story may be similar to mine.I found good information on diet and health difficult to come by, the advice from my GP “brief” to say the least, and a ton of conflicting information.Which is why for some years now I've been keen to speak with a heart surgeon. There is a ton of useful info in todays episode Expect to hear:How many of the people that he operates on actually have low cholesterol. Why much of the information he learned during medical school has proved to be wrong.The truth around highly processed seed oils we've been advised to eat.How it makes no sense to him that foods we have eaten for 99.9% of our existence are suddenly bad for us. The measures of metabolic health you should focus on to reduce risk of heart disease A simple test you can have done to indicate whether you are in fact developing heart disease right now.Find out a bit more about Philip at https://ovadiahearthealth.com/ and check him out on TwitterTo grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

On todays episode I'm delighted to be joined by psychologist, licenced marriage and family therapist, and attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith, to talk about his specialist area of expertise which is fixing your attachment style.Adam came up on my radar because quite frankly I couldn't ignore him as he was everywhere online and his wisdom and knowledge on relationship dynamics and attachment are second to none. Put simply he breaks this stuff down in very simple terms and is helping tons of people in doing so. Expect to hear: Why the idea that attachment style is fixed in stone and cannot be changed is false.Why knowing the exact steps to take in healing your broken attachment style and the order in which to take them is key.How avoidant and anxious attachment plays out in relationships (you might recognise yourself here). The importance of having a state of the union discussion about your marriage on a regular basis.If you want to find out a bit more about Adam you can look him up on YouTube, TikTok and all other social medial channels. His website is www.adamlanesmith.com To grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

On todays episode I welcome back friend of the podcast and buddy of mine from across the pond - Zac Small. Zac runs a brotherhood for men in the US – Fraternity of Excellence and he also pens The Family Alpha Blog. He is a real champion of male empowerment and men showing up as the best men, husbands, fathers and community leaders they can. But the reason this episode is powerful is that I recorded it just under a year ago, before I took a break from the podcast, and in the aftermath of a pretty bumpy time for us as a family when my eldest daughter was going through some mental health challenges. So what you are going to get today is some real honest and frank conversation from the coal face of life. Uncut no holds barred.Expect to hear:The importance of sharing the story of what you have been through and what you have learned (even when it's painful to do so)Why seeking out other likeminded men when we realise we need to save ourselves is powerful step towards triumphing through adversityHow challenges and setbacks in life are part of you and not some dirty little secret.How struggling doesn't make you a bad man or a bad dad, it simply makes you a human being.To grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

Today I am joined by by father and son duo, Douglas and David Kenrick to talk about their book Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain: Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives. Doug is a Professor at Arizona State University, author and his books integrate social psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and economics. Dave is the Psychology Program Manager at Arizona State University. There is no denying that the world is a challenging place and it might surprise you to know that whilst we have evolved as human beings, the actual hardwiring which governs our behaviour, emotions, how we see the world, along with threats, opportunities and stuff that makes us feel good hasn't. Which is why our operating system struggles from time to time. Expect to hear: How small scale societies made it far simpler for people to get their seven basic needs metThe difference between self actualisation and living a meaningful lifeWhy caring for others and strong relationships are central to meaningHow not everything that is natural is necessarily good for you or societyFind out more about Doug and Dave on Twitter, the Arizona State University Website, check out Doug's blog on Psychology today Sex, Murder and the Meaning of Life, and Dave's Podcast called Zombified.To grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

Today I am pleased to be joined by Broadcaster, Writer and Radio Presenter Ken Coleman to talk about his book From Paycheck to Purpose which details a 7 step blueprint to go from a job or career you hate, to one which gives you purpose, impact and a great income to boot. A recent poll discovered that only 15% of people are fully engaged with work with 85% of people unhappy in their jobs. Ken walked the path to escape this predicament and in our conversation we lift the lid on exactly what he learned and what he has taught to 1000's of others in the same position. Expect to hear:Why young people are encouraged to pursue “safe professions” instead of harnessing their wonder and imagination.How men have traded provision for purpose.Why you don't have to go all in and leave your day job as some so called experts claim is the only way.How fear and the unknown are greater than the actual work required to change careersCheck out Ken here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ken-colemanTo grab my book The Dad Blueprint plus a ton of FREE Bonuses and get fast tracked into my discord server for dads The Guild of Dads Brotherhood click here.

On todays episode I am delighted to be joined by Novelist, Writer and mental health campaigner Iain Maitland to talk about his book Dear Michael Love Dad which is a memoir about his son's battle with mental health and anorexia. When most of us think of anorexia it's not always in relation to young men but figures suggest that that as many as 25% of cases are in the male population. We delve into:How it took a long time for Michael to realise he was suffering from mental health issues as opposed to the normal ups and downs of life. The challenge for parents of navigating how to deal with the situation whilst not making the situation worse in any way.The struggle to get help from the NHS and how guardian angels come to the rescue at the most unexpected times.How Michael reached a turning point and the realisation parents must come to that it's on them to be part of the solution rather than relying on others to come to the rescue.You can check out Iain here: https://iainmaitland.net/You can also check the teenage mental health charity we mentioned here: https://stem4.org.uk/

On todays episode I am delighted to be joined by Evolutionary Anthropologist, writer and broadcaster Dr Anna Machin to talk about her most recent book entitled Why we love? The New Science Behind Our Closest RelationshipsWhen the subject of love comes up in discussion it's always a hotly debated subject which draws strong opinions from most people around what love is, what love isn't, why love changes, and the different types of love. We delve into:Why love is underpinned by the biological need to survive and how biological bribery releases powerful neurological chemicals to ensure our survival. The characteristics and drivers that draw men towards women, in particular their hip to waist ratio.The role of oxytocin, dopamine and beta endorphin in how we bond together as one another and survive.How attachment theory works and why our chose families have such an impact on our lives.

On todays episode I am joined by writer, philosopher plus Senior Editor of the new magazine Compact, along with author of the book What Do Men Want? Nina Power. Never before has the the spotlight been on men in the way it currently is. What we do, what we don't do, how we behave. A picture is being painted about how the average man acts and thinks but does this ring true with reality? What do men have to say about this? I discuss with Nina just where we go from here and what the future holds for relations between men and women. We delve into: How Nina was inspired to write the book because of the growing divisions in society between men and women that didn't ring true with her reality. The way in which contemporary feminism isn't anything like the feminism she grew up with in the 90's. Why people are encouraged to put labels on men right now and how the fear around men isn't based in reality. The feminisation of society into a 'mean girls' environment where traditional masculine things are scoffed at. How men and women can live together harmoniously and move away from the infantilised culture that has taken hold. If you want to join the Guild of Dads ? you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

In this "Ask Me Anything," Joe Horton and Coach Mac field questions from members of the Guild of Dads Facebook Group & Guild of Dads Social Media Channels. They cover why too many men are 'nice guys' these days, whether 'toxic masculinity' is a thing, the usefulness of men's mental health memes and be merits of modern parenting methods. If you want to join the Guild of Dads ? you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

On todays episode I am joined by Dad and founder of Family Law Assistance – Steven Wade Having had personal experience of divorce and family break up Steve is well placed to help others going through the same and understands the emotional upheaval that it creates. More importantly he also realises that it can be a prime opportunity to really reassess your life, where it is going and make some changes which may be long overdue. We delve into: How Steve had to relocate and undergo a complete career change in the years following his divorce to reach a point where he now helps others going through the same ordeal The effective tactical strategies you can employ to ensure you come away with the best result. How shifting your mindset to one of empowerment and ownership can radically change your prospects of seeing your children and moving on from divorce in the years after. Why the courts and solicitors are not as scary as you think and the simple steps to take to ensure you show up as the dad the court want's to see. The importance of forgetting what you want and prioritising what's in the best interests of your children. If you want to join the Guild of Dads ? you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

In our first-ever "Ask Me Anything," Joe Horton and Coach Mac field questions from members of the Guild of Dads Facebook Group & Guild of Dads Social Media Channels. They cover dad jokes, pursuing your own interests as a dad, sexless marriage and getting down. If you want to join the Guild of Dads ? you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I am joined by mentor, parenting blogger and coach along with founder of Peaceful Fathers - Anthony Migliorino. There has over the last few decades been seismic shifts in just how we parent our children, leading some of us to question whether the way we were taught is actually the right way. Caught between being to liberal on the one hand and overly authoritarian on the other parents are beginning to ask if there is another way. On my conversation with Anthony we delve into: How he discovered peaceful parenting 20 years ago and why the non-aggression principle revolutionised his parenting. The differences between authoritative parenting and permissive parenting and why both of these types of parenting are abusive in different ways. Why using fear as a method of control means that when children grow into adulthood this will be normalised as a way others can influence their behaviour. They hypocrisy around parents telling children not to hit and how they then go to use violence as a means to compliance. Why focussing on what you kids to right rather than criticising and nit picking all the time grows their confidence.

My guest today is author, Veteran, and Co Founder of the private Men's group the Fraternity of Excellence creator of The Family Alpha blog, an co-host of the Oak and Rock Fatherhood Show - Zac Small Dads now can connect more easily online than ever before, yet many are still isolated, depressed and detached than ever before. However there are a growing crop of men who are unifying men together in online and offline communities more than ever before, at the same time as galvanising them into brotherhoods which are creating better, more capable and present fathers. In my conversation with Zac we discuss: The choice we have over what aspects of our own dads we want to retain or reject How we are the first generation to have one foot in the pre and post digital era's and why this impacts being a father Why society seems to want to disempower men right now rather than empowering them How life is short and we need to appreciate the present moment and the fact we might not be here tomorrow The challenge of how to engage men's problems as men naturally do, rather than approaching men as broken women.

Today I talk about how we are called to things in life and what it requires of us. My guest today is bestselling author and host of the Veteran State of Mind Podcast, along with Iraq and Afghanistan Vet - Geraint Jones There is an old saying along the lines of "oh they were an overnight success" except what people don't often see is the many years before hand that it took to get to that point. Some of us are called to something from an early age and others find their calling later in life. On todays episode Geraint and I discuss: His childhood fascination with books being one of the last of the pre-digital generation. The rituals he gets into so he can get into the writing zone daily. Why being in Iraq and Afghanistan gave him a rich tapestry of life events from which to draw inspiration. The importance of being able to put in the reps day in, day out in order to achieve mastery. Self defeating thoughts we all feel when trying to achieve something difficult and the nature of "off days".

Today I am joined by two friend (and also Dads) from South East London who liked listening to podcasts, and liked talking so decided to start their own podcast called Dad's Whose Talking - Nathan and Bobby. One of the most popular misconceptions levelled at men is that they don't talk about how the feel. The reality is that many men do, they just do it in a different way to women and when you get two men together they can wax lyrical on a number of subjects - indeed this episode is testament to that. We delve into: How the mainstream media has become so sanitized that podcasts and new media are giving people just what they want right now. Why specific podcasts that empower people are very counter to the victimhood narrative parroted in the mainstream media. Role models and how our children will earn money in the future very differently to us. The importance of going on adventures with our children that they will remember. Why some parents really need to grow up and stop being chadults.

Today I speak to Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Honorary Lecturer in Psychology at University College London, Clinical Hypnotherapist and author of The Book Perspectives in Male Psychology – John Barry PhD. With mental health and specifically male mental health under the spotlight like never before its a hot topic of discussion. Rates of male suicide are still high and the challenge of how to address mental health problems in men prevail. But what if we were to take a different and unique approach as to how we address the difficulties men face? One that is specific to the needs of men? John and I discuss: How men's studies and social reconstructionists view masculinity as a social construct that needs "fixing" rather than embracing the inherent and unique differences in men. Why men are drawn towards methods of therapy that are more solution based and rational rather than going continuously over their feelings. The problem of psychologists trying to blame and train masculinity out of men. Gamma Bias and how it highlights the accolades of women whilst ignoring the same achievements of men. The massive importance of valuing dads, their involvement in a child's upbringing and the benefits of mum and dad being present in a child's upbringing.

Today I speak to Founder of Cultivating Minds UK, leadership and violence prevention trainer, former Chief Inspector in the Scottish Police force and member of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit - Graham Goulden. With recent well publicised cases of violence against women in the news and also cases of violence being perpetrated by members of police forces on both sides of the Atlantic, right now it's never been such a topical subject. How as a society we being to challenge the behaviour of individuals within our institutions, organisations and even peer groups in the future is a challenge that needs to be taken up. Graham and I discuss: How the cases of Sarah Everard and George Floyd have really case a light on police forces but also how organisations allow attitudes to take hold. The importance of men being reflective about their own behaviour and their behaviour in the past How all men can set an example, be a role model and set the tone for masculinity. Why building character in young men is so important and the strength of building a personal brand for young men to live by. The destructive influence of imaginary peers in how boys shape their behaviour towards girls.

Today I speak to Resilience & Breathwork Coach, Expert in Humanising Our Emotions, Speaker & Trainer, Josh Connolly. One of the biggest questions in mental health after stuff like "it's good to talk", "just talk about it", is the reality of what comes next. This is the part when most people really need to face down some difficult truths about themselves and begin to go on a journey, equipping themselves with the tools to move forward. In my conversation with Josh we discuss: How Josh struggled for a lot of his life by adopting the tough guy persona which led to him considering taking his own life. The manner in which we simply don't teach our kids as a society how to be comfortable with experiencing the full range of sometimes difficult emotions. Why being the best Dad means being comfortable with our own full range of emotions when we are with them. The ability and awareness to 'reflect and correct' situations where we haven't shown up as the Dad and Husband we want to be. The importance of having other men in your life, getting people who will hold you accountable and having a daily self care routine.

Today I speak to a mum who was bereaved by their partners suicide and now campaigns for those suffering trauma following birth, is a specialist suicide intervention and prevention trainer along with being Co-Founder of The Paternal Mental Health Alliance – Helen Birch. With Suicide being the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 and men being three times more likely than women to take their own lives it's a big deal for all men. The highest risk age groups in the 45-49 year old age group usually consists of dads and the impact on those left behind to pick up the pieces is immense. In my conversation with Helen we discuss: The circumstances that let to her partner completing suicide. How she wasn't aware of the warning signs when she looks back The coping mechanisms that men rely upon in times of crisis that can worsen their mental health rather than improve it How we can prepare boys and young men to develop better more healthy coping mechanisms from an early age. The changes that need to happen on a societal and governmental level to effect real and lasting change for men going through mental health problems

I am joined by accomplished TEDx Speaker, Shadow Work Therapist and Teacher, Podcaster and Founder of the Man Talks Community – Connor Beaton. Have you ever felt like there is an invisible force that holds you back, that sabotages your progress, gets in the way of who you want to become and where you want to go in life. Shadow Work a concept developed by Jung that helps us get in touch with and overcome some of the parts of ourselves that we don't always like and work against us. Grab a pen and paper as there is a ton of actionable content in this one!! Connor and I discuss the following: The nature of our shadow as a false ego which sabotages us when we ignore it and works against our best intentions. Why men struggle to get their true needs met when their shadow is running the show continuously The elements at play in one dimensional masculinity which have contributed to men hitting rock bottom before they help themselves. Why the eradication of structures which support men, lack of hierarchies and rights of passage are working against men right now Some powerful strategies to diffuse your shadow in times of conflict with your spouse.

Today I am joined by Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist in ASD and ADHD, TEDx Speaker, blogger vlogger, and Mental Health Expert, Dr Khurram Sadiq. With more and more children receiving Autism Diagnosis and many more awaiting a formal diagnosis, it can be a traumatic time. Not only for the child going through it but for the parents who have to get to grips with parenting, getting the correct to support and navigating a system that is both confusing and overwhelming. In my conversation with Khurram we discuss the following: How many parents of autistic children want to help but feel powerless to do so. Why getting interventions in place at an early age can have a massive impact on the long term outcomes for later life. The importance of managing transitions throughout an autistic child's school life. How parents often go through a bereavement process when their child is diagnosed A number of tips and tricks to help with diagnoses and getting the right support at the right time.

Today I am joined by coach, entrepreneur, father to teenage boys and host of the Midlife Male Podcast - Greg Scheinman One of the things that has become popularised of late is the notion of the "dad bod". Some celebrate as a badge of honour that comes with parent, some endorse it as part of the body acceptance movement but some organisations use it as a marketing ploy. But what about the long term chronic health implications for a generation of men in their prime? I discuss with Greg Just how organisations, influencers and those in the public look closely at the kind of lifestyle behaviours we want to reward How Greg and I share the experience of having lost a relative to chronic disease and why this shapes how we look at the "dad bod" discussion. Why caring for your body is so much more than just aesthetics and really is a health and longevity issue. How many men want to break out, do better and fall into the trap of life just happening to them The challenges and skills he uses to bring up boys in a culture where masculinity is under attack from some quarters.

Today I speak to photographer, film maker, author and philosopher Sean Tucker about his new book The Meaning in The Making (The How and Why Behind Our Human Need to Create) We all like to make stuff and there is nothing like the satisfaction of sitting back and admiring something that we have just completed. But sometimes we don't sit back and admire it, often it can be a struggle, and it often doesn't go to plan. Often we will suffer from perfectionism and not see the inherent beauty and meaning in the creative process. However that doesn't mean to say that meaning is not there. And that's what todays episode is about. In my conversation with Sean. How a chance opportunity to take some time out in Snowdonia to make a video documentary gave him the necessary space to share how he got stuff more wrong than right with people The way in which cataloguing the ups and downs of his creative journey resonated with people. Why building some space away from our normal environment is essential to recharge our creative batteries and inspiration How creating things enables us to sculpt, mould, hammer and document order from the chaos of the world Why perfectionism holds some people back from just putting work out into the world for others to see and the power of trial and error

Today I speak to creator of a new 6 month peer-led learning programme called 'Father Figures' and philosopher Sam Weatherald Feminism isn't anything new and in the past 100 years we have seen it evolve through 4 distinct waves around the central theme that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men. However their are divisions within feminism itself as to where it is now headed, and as it becomes swept up in social reconstructionist ideology many are asking exactly where it is going, and what does it mean for Men, Dads and the Family? In my conversation with Sam we discuss: The different groups that exist within feminism and how they are not all on the same page as to the future direction of the movement Why men feel that feminism has begun to overstep it's original remit when it comes to directing men as to how they should behave How Sam sees feminism as very much behind the notion of a strong masculine father presence and the benefits it brings Whether the idea of patriarchy is actually valid in 2021 How in the Modern West, many of the issues feminism is fighting against no longer exist The credibility issues feminism has to overcome when it comes to double standards between men and women **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://joe-c56f9.gr8.com/ (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://the-dads-circle.mn.co/ (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I speak to author of the book “The Hungry Brain" , an expert in neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of body fatness, obesity and eating behaviour, Stephan J Guyenet PhD We all love food - lets admit it but for many of us life is a constant battle of staying fit and healthy at the same time as enjoying the foods we really like in moderation. Which is easier said than done given the sheer variety and amount of different foods available today at the dial of the phone or click of a mouse. But why can't we control our urge to eat, and where does this come from? In my conversation with Stephan we discuss: How energy is the key driver of human survival and why the human brain is inbuilt with systems that control how we go about getting the energy to survive Why in evolutionary terms the threat of getting not enough energy was greater than the threat of getting too much food. The way we are hardwired to acquire rather than expend energy How specific foods are more habit forming and addictive than others and why the food industry engineers them to be that way. Why Stephan believes that the obesity epidemic has gone so far in some countries that state intervention may be the only answer to curb this. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I speak to Dad of twins Shaun (AKA Knackered Knackers) who is a man who has been on a remarkable journey of fertility and who is sharing his experience with other men to make a difference to the lives of others through sharing the trials and tribulations of male fertility. We all assume that we will be able to conceive naturally when the time comes for but 1000's of men and women all over the world, what should be a simple biological event can't take place for whatever reason. What follows is a journey of ups, downs, highs and lows that most of us with kids can't imagine. In my conversation with Shaun we discuss: How catching mumps when he was younger meant he went through much of his adult life completely oblivious to the the impact it would later have on his fertility. The painful procedures both he and his wife had to go through in order to detect whether he still had any fertility at all and his wife then having to have fertility treatment. The grieving process he went through as he came to terms with being infertile but the way in which he began to see life differently through the simple act of surrendering to what had happened. How the ups and downs of the experience have shaped the man he has now become and why it's so important to him to help other men in the same position as he was go through the process. Why there is so little help for men going through infertility and the manner in which life changing medical news is broken to us. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I speak to author of the new book “Still Awake – Responsive Sleep Tools for Toddlers to Tweens', international speaker on infant feeding, behaviour and sleep, paediatric nurse, and co -founder of the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program – Lyndsey Hookway. Sleep and specifically your child's sleep is one of the biggest fears of new parents along with how they will function as adults on less sleep. For parents in general whether their kids are getting enough sleep is one of their main concerns. For some parents just getting your kids to sleep at all is the biggest frustration So on todays conversation we tackle some of the fact and fiction around this subject head on In my conversation with Lyndsey we discuss: Why the over abundance of information around child development, psychology and attachment is causing a massive amount of overwhelm amongst parents The theory of supercharging your child's love tank by maximising short periods of time with them How the idea of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. sleeping is unrealistic and setting parents up for failure The actual amount of wind down time that your kids need before bed (along with the when you should put in the fun time) The amount of external and internal factors which effect the family unit daily and how they impact everything, including everyone's sleep **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

On todays episode I am joined by Founder of Dad La Soul, Relationship Builder, Social Entrepreneur, Writer and Part Time Revolutionary - Dan Flanagan Ever felt lonely, like you don't have any friends and that being a Dad is solitary? Then you are not alone. Vast amounts of Dads face Social Isolation on a daily basis due a multitude of reasons. Not least the fact that making new friends in adulthood and maintaining those friendship groups and network are not easy. But not impossible. In my conversation with Dan we discuss: How he came to the realisation that he wasn't seeing his son much and was burning out trying to balance commuting into London with his role as a young father. The chance meetings he had with people in the aftermath which inspired and motivated him to start putting on Dad and child events that were fun not just for kids but an ideal opportunity for Dads to get together The social stigma still attached to Dads attending events by themselves with their children in which it is predominantly Mums or Mums and Dads present How men interact in a different way to women and why opening up about how they are doing is better done in an 'activity' setting. The future of Dads and Mens organisations uniting together in a network to serve Men from all walks of life **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today we talk about one of the major barriers to our own fulfilment which is the topic of procrastination. My guest today is keynote speaker, bestselling author of the book The End to Procrastination and founder and CEO of Procrastination.com – Peter Ludwig. One of the most frustrating things for most people is making a start on something and today more than ever there are a ton of things that we can use to distract us from focussing on what is truly important to us. As a consequence we jump, flit and never fully focus in order to reach our true potential. In my conversation with Petr we discuss: How Petr first became interested in procrastination years ago in order to help himself with his studies Why the biggest procrastinators are smart and creative individuals but how they use their own intelligence against themselves. How you tend to procrastinate more when you are tired and not having regular breaks. Why having a vision for your live is intrinsic in providing you with the necessary why to avoid procrastinating. The real reason procrastination is an emotion management problem more than a time management problem. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I find out how you can apply many of the skills that most of us learn in the world of business to fulfilling our role as a Father and Husband. I am joined by Businessman, Podcaster, Best Selling Author and Family Leadership Coach - Joe Pomeroy When we think about the word to provide most of use think of it monetary terms which means earning money from our jobs in order to provide financially for our families. In reality providing means a whole lot more than that and in this preoccupation with money we often forget what is really important. In my conversation with Joe we discuss: The events that lead to his wife heading for the door after Joe became so obsessed with work How he thought he was a good communicator at work but this was not translating into his marriage. Why having your own Dads as a reference point for life makes it difficult to get an alternative viewpoint on how we want to live our lives The idea that as men we don't get to decide how we provide, it's simply dictated to us by society. Why men need to work to make life improvements daily in order to build self confidence and understand those around you better SPECIAL BONUS FOR VIEWERS AND LISTENERS OF THIS EPISODE https://www.forwardwithjoe.com/guildofdads (https://www.forwardwithjoe.com/guildofdads) **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here) Today I discuss emotional energy and how wasting it is quite literally a waste of your time. Using your energy at the right time on the right things is essential to showing up in life with Impact , Exuberance and Positivity. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

On this episode we talk about how to be proud of who you are and what you are. My guest today is bestselling author and host of the Veteran State of Mind Podcast, along with Iraq and Afghanistan Vet - Geraint Jones With the modern world putting all kinds of pressure and expectations on Men and Dads to be a certain way and act in a certain way, not say this, not say that a whole generation of men are being silenced and fundamentally changing who they are at their core. At best it can cause confusion at worse suicide. In my conversation with Geraint we discuss: Geraint's inspiration, influences and how he crafts his day for maximum effect How we as a society are looking at failure and success in a way that is too black and white and why failing and making mistakes is part of human existence The war being waged against men right now and how we can begin to cut through a lot of the misinformation and stick to the facts (in relation to both sexes). The mental impact of lockdowns and how it has contributed to an isolationist way of life for many people. Why we must not be afraid of offending people when having difficult conversations. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

On this episode I ask the question what is the problem with violence? My guest today is experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor and trainer to the UK Forces and Police Service - Andy Roberts In the modern world we have lived in relative peace time for a number of years but that peace and the freedoms we enjoy today was achieved through extremely violent times within the last century alone. However the place of violence in society, whilst necessary has been demonised in recent times and conflated around a number of other issues. In my conversation with Andy we discuss: How Andy first got into martial arts as a child and why he has made a career from teaching others to defend themselves and others. The life skills that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts teach us that are applicable to life in the real world and widely applicable The utopia some people are living in right now which is having a negative (and sometimes catastrophic) impact on basic situational awareness The transformational that occurs when adults and children learn the discipline, self responsibility and self accountability that comes with BJJ The manner in which the media is manipulating the message around violence that is both proportionate and necessary in law enforcement **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Often us Dads are so involved in planning for the future and remembering the past, we forget to actually enjoy what's happening in the present, even more so in some of the more mundane and boring parts of our day to day life. But how can we switch this up and inject some fun back into life? BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

One of the hardest things you will encounter as a parent is speaking to your kids about death but one thing is certain, its a conversation you will have to have at some point. Today I talk about my own experience of it and how you can use it to impact the life you are still living. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

On this episode I attempt to answer the question How Do I Connect With My Wife Effectively with Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Founder of the Practice The Thomas Connection as well as author, speaker and podcaster – Michaela Thomas One of the most frustrating things for couple is negotiating the ups and downs of relationships having had no reference point other than their upbringing and what little advice wider society can offer. This often ends up in conflict, communication difficulties and a troubles in building strong relationship foundations. In my conversation with Michaela we discuss: The difficulties couples face in trying to change aspects of their relationships before putting the required foundations in place The way in which married couples will speak to each other in a way they would never dream of speaking to a friend, family member or work colleague Methods you can use to remain present and mindful in times of conflict How individual perfectionism, internal and external pressures on relationships can impact couples. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

One of the hardest points for Dads is when our inner critics pay us a visit which can be from time to time, daily, monthly or whenever but you can be sure they will come with a barrage of self defeating thoughts. In todays episode I delve into how nefarious they can be and how you can overcome them. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT RIGHT HERE To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

If your plan in life was to settle down, have kids, and follow the normal path of many Dads then you are not alone. The only snag with this plan is that what happens next? What is your plan? Getting a handle of this can help life take you on an exciting journey indeed. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

Today I am joined by Dad and Founder of the organisation Miscarriage for Men - Chris Whitfield Miscarriage effects 1000's of women each year and the impact it has on families, relationships and most of all the men that support them through it is not often discussed. This despite the fact that losing an unborn child is a grieving process in the same way as losing any other child. Chris and I discuss: How Chris originally set up Miscarriage for Men to throw himself into something positive off the back of his wife's recent miscarriage. He realised very quickly that there was nothing for men in dealing with the grief involved in coping with a family miscarriage. Why Chris believes part of the stigma around miscarriage is that people just don't know how to talk about it. The way in which the unresolved grief impacts many other parts of a Dads life and can go on for decades. How as Dads we all visualise the new arrival of a baby and our life with them from the minute we find out its happening. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

So many Dads have a "hit and miss" attitude to fitness riddled with inconsistency, overwhelm and information overload. Today I discuss why stripping your fitness journey down to the essentials is key to staying consistent for longevity and movement the older you get. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

I am joined today by board certified Family Medicine Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Functional Medicine Practitioner - Dr. Aaron Hartman With modern medicine running out of options to treat the vast array of chronic diseases and health problems in the world today, many are looking at alternative routes to restore their family health. Functional Medicine is one way in which people are doing this right now. Aaron and I discuss: How his daughters cerebral palsy and dietary problems first prompted him to investigate alternative treatments The way in which inflammation can play a large part in health problems and how key to addressing many issues are the reduction of inflammation Why functional medicine takes a radically different approach by looking in depth at every face of a patients life, ancestry and lifestyle. The astonishing new science behind how our genes are expressed and why tapping into this enables some hereditary conditions to be arrested and even reversed. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Today I speak to International Sex, Body Language, Relationship Expert, Author and TV Presenter – Tracey Cox. For many parents sex is the one thing that goes on the back burner after the arrival of children particularly in the first few months after childbirth (and understandably). However getting things back on track and keeping intimacy and desire alive is a challenge in long term relationships. I discuss with Tracey: The difference between lust and love and how this changes over time in a relationships How you can keep the sparks of lust alive but switching up a number of things Why understanding the different ways men and women orgasm can be the key to unlocking your wife's desire How making some small changes and reducing the shame and embarrassment around sex will make some big differences. The part hormones play and why you will get erectile dysfunction at some point **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

I am joined today by Inspirational Speaker, High-Performance Coach, Author and Plant-based Athlete - Jean Pierre De Villiers (aka JPDV) One of the things that we all have an ability to do is to overcome massive setbacks and some individuals make extraordinary comebacks from incredible setbacks. How you can come back from these set backs can be a truly cathartic experience. It can also gives you a choice point as to whether you will be a victim of your own life. I discuss with JP: His upbringing in South Africa and how the death of his father when he was just 23 was a major turning point in his life. The horrific accident life threatening accident he had with a drunk driver whilst on a charity cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End in 2019 The mindset that saw him not only recover but conquer a plethora of endurance events unthinkable for most people at full fitness. The life altering confrontation of the man that left him for dead in the Criminal Courts, and how he flipped this into a positive event. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

We all close up from time to time and try to work through difficult things ourselves, indeed this is important to build self confidence in processing. However what happens when we become really stuck and can't think or process our way out of things? That's when to harness the skill of 'leaning in' to others to overcome bumps in the road and what I discuss today. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

We often focus on the bad days but what about when you are on for a good day and you just know it. How do you let that energy spill out into those around you and have a positive impact? I discuss that in this episode so tune in. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

Today I discuss How To Be A Confident Teenager with international speaker, and bestselling author on change, resilience, motivation and leadership Paul McGee (aka The Sumo Guy). With there being a gap between what young people learn at school and what they learn at home Paul's recent book Yesss The SUMO Secrets to being a Positive, Confident, Teenager plugs this gap at the same time as developing self awareness, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Paul and I discuss the following in our conversation: The societal pressures on young people to be academically successful and not fail The SUMO method that he teaches and how teenagers can apply this to their lives. The unique challenges that teenagers face in dealing with their 'blue' and 'red' rational and emotional brains during adolescence. Some useful acronyms that teenagers (and adults) can use to harness powerful changes to emotional intelligence, critical thinking and self awareness **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

Parental Martyrdom - it's one of the perils of becoming a parent and we all suffer from it from time to time but investing in your marriage is even more important when children arrive. Which means doing a number of practical things so that your life isn't on "pause" until they fly the next. BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

Today I discuss why now more than ever Dads need to get clarity on where they stand on important topics which will effect them today and our childrens lives tomorrow. As the old adage goes, sit on the fence and you will get splinters in your arse, so get clear on what you think!!!! BITE SIZED: Short, sharp and to the point I tackle topics relevant to you guys and you can also get involved to tell me what you want to hear me talk about GRAB A FREE COPY OF MY E BOOK THE DAD BLUEPRINT https://www.guildofdads.com/vam/ (RIGHT HERE) To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group)

Today I am joined by Dad of Twins, author of the new book Stop Living on Autopilot and host of The Best Thing Podcast, together with Internationally recognised speaker, Antonio Neves.  With the world looking like a runaway freight train its easy to get pulled along with the momentum and in the process become a passenger in your own life being pulled here there and everywhere. The problem with this is that everything looks great but it can take you to a bad place. In my conversation with Antonio we discuss: The factors that led to his life going downhill in 2016 and how he needed to have a big rethink on what he was doing and where he was going. How many people play life as if they are trying not to lose rather than trying to win Why around mid life the 'manual for life' seems to run out for a lot of Men. The importance of finishing what you have started and cutting out things that are not essential. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)