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Welcome to Just Trying Dad with Chiedu. Here the aim is to share stories and conversations about fatherhood to help parents or aspiring parents along their journey.

Chiedu Odogwu


    • Aug 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Just Trying Dad

    Navigating Different Parenting Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 29:55 Transcription Available


    Today we talk different parenting styles and how to navigate them within a relationship. A few good articles I read while I scripted this episode. Garey, J. (2016, October 20). Conflicts over parenting styles. Retrieved from https://childmind.org/article/conflicts-over-parenting-styles https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/parenting-styles #Parenting #Kids #Authoritarian #Authoritative  Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmX

    Talk Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 24:28 Transcription Available


    On this episode we talk all things therapy and my experience so far.  #TalkTherapy #Trauma #Feelings #Emotions #Therapy Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmX

    Maintaining Adult Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 20:44 Transcription Available


    On this episode we take on maintaining friendships in adulthood and the benefits. #Friends # Relationships

    Runfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 18:59 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we talk runfulness and everything running. The overall benefits of running and some sort of physical exercise to your mental health.  #Runfulness #NikeRun #Mindfulness #Meditation #Sleep #Stress Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 21:29 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we take on Mindfulness and its benefits of Mindfulness. Stick around to the end of the episode. There's a guided meditation to help you get started in your journey. #Mindfulness #Meditation #Sleep #Stress Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    General Update & New Season Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 17:07 Transcription Available


    Feels good to be back for another season of JustTryingDad. It's been a long road to get back to recording and putting out episodes. A lot of life has happened inbetween. Announcing a new format for this season. Hope you enjoy! Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Twas The Night Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 13:03 Transcription Available


    On this final episode of 2021 and of the season, a Christmas Eve reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore. Brought to you with some help from my friends from this season and some little helpers. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. And to all a good night. See you in 2022. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #Christmas #ChristmasEve #Parenting #Dad #Book #Kids #Sleep #ReadAlong #Holiday #HolidayTradition  Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Q&A Episode with Adaeze Oduma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 53:33 Transcription Available


    On today's episode something different. A question and answer session Hosted by Adaeze Oduma. I answer questions from listeners and give my take on conversations that have come up in the course of this season. The host also tries to get me to rate/rank episodes so far... #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #Gender #Hair #Parenting #Dad #conversation #Kids #Sleep #CoSleep #Holiday #HolidayTradition #School Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Dad of Boys with Sesoo Igbazua

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 41:56 Transcription Available


    On today's episode a conversation with Sesoo Igbazua on raising boys into young men, a cross-continental move and hair. We also scratch the surface on a future conversation about home birth experience. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #Gender #Hair #Parenting #Dad #conversation #Dadofboys #Abuja #boys #Kids Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Bernie and Chimdi from The Talk Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 57:46 Transcription Available


    On today's episode a conversation with Bernie and Chimdi from The Talk Shop around everything gender, fatherhood and they were kind enough to let me join a few of their pop culture conversations. We discuss the latest Dave Chappelle Special and cancel culture. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #TheTalkShopPod #Gender #Burnout #Parenting #Dad #conversation #DaveChappelle Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Parental Burnout with Gabriel Martino

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 49:53 Transcription Available


    On today's episode a conversation around dealing with burnout as a parent. Entrepreneur Gabriel Martino joins me as we discuss the need for balance, taking breaks and not being idle. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #Stress #Balance #Burnout #Parenting #Dad #conversation Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Having a Baby During the Pandemic with Muyiwa Kolawole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 68:10 Transcription Available


    On Today's Episode Parenting Around the World - Volume 1. A conversation with Muyiwa Kolawole on having a baby during the pandemic. The challenges, prevailing fatherhood ideology, delivery story, blessings and his overall experience of the journey while in lockdown. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #Pandemic #PregancyJourney #Parenting #Dad #conversation Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Parenting and Grief - A Journey with Franklyn Osakwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 49:18 Transcription Available


    On Today's Episode a conversation with Franklyn Osakwe on Parenting while grieving the loss of a beloved parent. We share our Notes on Grief and explore topics around types of fatherhood, maintaining your identity while parenting, the grieving process, and traditions specific to burial rites.  This episode is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone special in their life. #JustTryingDad #Fatherhood #NotesonGrief #Parenting #Dad #conversation  Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

    Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 3:15 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Just Trying Dad. Pilot Episode of the podcast to give listeners some background and introduction to me (and my voice). Follow us on Instagram @JustTryingDad for more information #Fatherhood #Journey #Mindfulness #Conversation Here's how you can listen to Just Trying Dad: Listen on Spotify and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://open.spotify.com/show/71v4lIxDsclgRbJ3qYhelG Listen on Google Podcast and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGVyLmZtLzE1OTUwL3Jzcy54bWw?ep=14 Listen on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Just Trying Dad https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-trying-dad/id1586399390 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justtryingdad/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWyAb8LaXMcjJYB9cQmXw

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