Primed Fatherhood

Destry Abbott is a true family man first and foremost. He has had an amazing career and some heart wrenching challenges.  Listen in as he teaches the skill he uses to deal with immense pressure from sponsors (bosses) as well as battle with cancer.   Connect with Destry at the links below: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/destryabbott8 Instagram- @destryabbott ,  @da8strong ,  @da8training DA8 Training Website- https://www.da8training.com/ DA8 Strong Foundation Website- https://www.da8strong.org/   Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Join us for new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

In this episode I interview Ben Dettamanti who is a funny and hard working dad. He’s living his dream and taking leaps and bounds that most of us are unwilling to risk. Listen in as we discuss how he jumpstarted his career as a full time hunter, how he paid off all his debt and how he manages his time between hunts with the family.  Ben’s (@shedcrazy) Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shedcrazy/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1sSeh0DuhHlzEzLWJCn2Q His Apparel- https://getshedcrazy.com/ Canvas Cutter - https://canvascutter.com/   Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Join us for new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

“To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest hour.” Winston Churchill In that critical hour that Winston Churchill is talking about what will make the difference between tragedy and triumph? Stay tuned as we explore the answers... (Amazon Affiliate Links) Mindset by Carol S. Dweck- https://amzn.to/2LkN9Ky Grit by Angela Duckworth- https://amzn.to/3nzawx0 Fear Is Fuel by Patrick Sweeney- https://amzn.to/3seRfVb Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

What does it mean to be “The Provider”? Is it really just about making the money to get the family what they need? Should the dad still be the provider in the 21st century when women have careers too? Has the definition of being a good provider changed with modern society? This notion of being the provider is riddled with both pitfalls and potential for greatness. Stay tuned as we answer these questions and take a deeper look at what it means to provide for the family. Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

This is the story of how my preparation for both daughters turned into an obsessive research project that led me to some amazing discoveries.  Please join me in this episode as I share the story and findings that led to the creation of PRIMED FATHERHOOD. Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

In some ways new years is a great time to set goals and look forward to a new chapter in life BUT  I think we all have experienced the frustration of setting new goals and then falling short of what we want.   Sometimes I've been so frustrated with the new years thing that I have completely avoided the process of setting new years resolutions.   Today I want to share The One Thing I have found to be more effective than New Year's resolutions or annual goals but still motivating and helpful in making lasting change in your life.  "The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller- https://amzn.to/3pC0DAc Jesse Itzler Speech Video- https://youtu.be/sWZbfxpW1Ak Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

“Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication.” Emma Thompson I would say most of our problems in life can be solved or aided by better communication. If not by communication by itself then by knowing how to communicate with the right people at the right time. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw If you know you suck at communicating you're on the right track and this short Primer Episode will help you a lot.  If you think you're a good or great communicator you better check yourself against the 7 38 55 rule to be sure. I tend to think I’m a good communicator but this rule has opened my eyes and I now try to measure myself against it to keep moving in the right direction. Stay tuned to learn this rule and put yourself on the path to being a better family leader and professional by learning this simple but often forgotten part of great communication. Chris Voss Book "Never Split The Difference" (Amazon Affiliate Link)- https://amzn.to/3aNfPX2 Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Join us for new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

If you listened to episode 19 you probably got a feeling for how enthusiastic and energetic Andy is as we discussed the power and process of networking.  In the second part of that interview I was really impressed by the things that he does to stay engaged with the kids and wife. As we talked I realized there are 5 key elements that make up the success that he has in staying engaged with the kids and keeping them out of trouble and on a positive path. Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Join us for new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

When I started Rugged Material I was still in college. I got a tip to go to the group called the “Thinkubator” group on a thursday night. It was my first stab at trying to network my own business. I got to the meeting a little late and saw this big group of middle aged guys sitting around a fancy conference table all very engaged in little side conversations with people around them. When I walked into the room with my wife and friend not many people noticed and no one said anything. Then when we found a seat a young looking guy came over to me and shook my hand. He said my name is Andy what’s your’s? What do you do? How can we help? And before I knew it he was introducing me to 3 other guys who had experience manufacturing and selling their own physical products.  I didn’t know it at the time but when I shook Andy’s hand I became part of a powerful network of thousands of great people. Andy Springer is a dad of 3 young men, husband to a great woman, a successful salesman/ insurance guy, a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur. Andy is a networking Pro with so much experience making connections with people I’m sure you’ll benefit from learning his formula and following his example.  I am really excited to share part one of my interview with him today as he shares his approach to building a powerful network that benefits not only your career but your family too. Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

Everyone has at least one big roadblock that is keeping them from living the way they want to live. It could be you are needing to make more money or you need to get healthier or it could be that you have relationships that are struggling. For most of us it’s usually a combination of some of these.   Thanks for joining me in this Primer Episode. Primed Fatherhood is meant to help dads make weekly progress on things that often slip our minds when we get sucked into the daily grind of work, family, work family.   My primer episodes are shorter than my interviews and are meant to be quick and simple reminders of different things that will help us to be better dads if considered and acted upon.  __ Here are the books I mentioned (Amazon Affiliate Links) “The Willpower Instinct” by Kelly McGonigal- https://amzn.to/2WlPSFB “The 5AM Club” by Robin Sharma- https://amzn.to/3msmyb0 “The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod- https://amzn.to/3gThdYU -- Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

My guest today spent almost 10 years working for the CIA before deciding that it was a single man’s game and he was ready to start a family. In this episode Jason Hanson shares tips, tricks and stories from his career as a CIA Agent and now private sector consultant. We discuss how dads can prevent threats to the family and prepare to handle them in the heat of the moment.  He has built a great business called “Spy Escape and Evasion” to help good, honest Americans learn critical survival tactics that can literally mean the difference between life and death for you or a member of your family.” His work has landed him a deal on shark tank and appearances in places like The Rachel Ray Show, The Today Show, NPR and Forbes. Listen in as we discuss how he runs his business and what he does to protect his family.  To learn more about Jason's training and products visit- https://spyescapeandevasion.com/ Subscribe To YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

In my last episode I ended it by saying we were only hours away from my wife getting induced into labor to have our 2nd daughter. This episode is my report of how the delivery went, what I felt, learned and want to remember.    Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PRIMEDFATHERHOOD Primed Fatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ My Leather Goods: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/  

There is no question about how difficult pregnancy, labor and delivery can be for the mother but it can also be quite difficult for the father. In this episode I discuss what I have felt and done while awaiting for the arrival of our new daughter. The father’s role is to care for the pregnant woman, provide, prepare the home, and be informed about all that needs to be done in order to bring the baby into a stable home.  This episode is going to be a little different than previous ones because my wife is having a baby tonight! She is going to be induced just after midnight and I want to talk you through my nerves and how I have been preparing myself and family for this life changing event.

Lief Condie is a fantastic example of humble strength and knowledge. He has been a great leader in all areas of his life with titles like “Engineer Of The Year” for the state of Utah, Eagle Scout then Silver Beaver in Boy Scouts of America, Bishop, High Council Member and Father. He is quiet but firm, he is calculated but not slow to act. When he decides to add his opinion to the discussion people listen and learn from him. His leadership is powerful without force or ego.  Listen in to today’s podcast as we discuss how to teach, mentor, lead and build relationships through involvement and enthusiasm. This episode will help you as a dad and as a professional.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood website: https://primedfatherhood.com/  Rugged Material Workshop: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

This is the 2nd part of my 2 part interview with my close friend Tayson Whittaker. He is the founder and president of Outdoor Vitals, he’s a huge outdoor enthusiast, a great dad and a great friend. In this episode we dig into why he pushes himself to the limits outdoors and how that benefits him in all aspects of life. Stay tuned as we discuss the lessons he learns outdoors and how he is passing those on to his family. OUTDOOR VITALS LINKS: Check Out The Gear- https://outdoorvitals.com/ Live Ultralight Podcast- https://www.liveultralight.com/home OV YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0hrAlLlRRw_RNlE6-Nnjg/   PRIMED FATHERHOOD LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood website: https://primedfatherhood.com/  Rugged Material Workshop: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

The primed fatherhood podcast is based on the premise that past achievements do not guarantee future successes. As fathers we need to stay focused on all aspects of our most important role so my goal is to broadcast an episode every Monday and Thursday that inspires you or instructs you on important items related to fatherhood.  Primed Stands for Provide, Refine, Instruct, Manage, Engage and Defend so these episodes will cover a myriad of topics related to any aspect of those 6 foundational fatherhood roles.  My goal for today’s episode is to help you to strengthen your relationships, feel better about how things in your life are going and be more engaged with your families. Stay tuned as I unpack this scientifically proven method of increasing happiness which will in turn help you in your relationships, mental health and fatherly roles. PRIMER Episode. Short & to the point to motivate you and PRIME you for action as a father. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ 

Outdoor Vitals is an ultralight backpacking brand that was started by Tayson Whittaker about 5 years ago. He has since grown it into a thriving 7 figure business while simultaneously starting a family. Now he and his wife have 2 awesome kids and have a lot of great knowledge to share with us.  Tayson and I have become close friends over the last 5 years and I am excited to pull back the curtains and give you a look into his well run company and his shrewd business sense to help you identify more opportunities to provide better for your families. OUTDOOR VITALS LINKS: Check Out The Gear- https://outdoorvitals.com/ Live Ultralight Podcast- https://www.liveultralight.com/home OV YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0hrAlLlRRw_RNlE6-Nnjg/   PRIMED FATHERHOOD LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Primed Fatherhood website: https://primedfatherhood.com/  Rugged Material Workshop: https://www.ruggedmaterial.com/

This episode is the second part of my interview with police chief Darin Adams. In this episode we focus more on the family dynamic where in the previous one we focused on career and leadership. Stay tuned as Darin teaches how he balanced his ambition with his family responsibilities. He also gives great guidance on how to build strong relationships with family and co-workers as well as why it is important to have courageous conversations.  Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Primed Fatherhood Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031297780722259/ Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/

I love hearing my friends and family who are first responders talk about their jobs. It’s noble and difficult work with so much urgency. My guest today is Cedar City Chief of Police, Darin Adams. He started his career as an EMT soon after high school and has worked through many different disciplines of the first responder world. Stay tuned as we discuss the many leadership lessons he has learned on his way to becoming chief of police. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview and I know the audio isn’t quite as good as normal but the message definitely makes it worth it. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/

PRIMER Episode. Short & to the point to motivate you and PRIME you for action as a father. At some point in your life you may find yourself saying something like: we just don’t love each other like we used too. Or “I don’t understand why I don’t love them like I should. What you should do in this case is very different than what many people actually do. I want to share what I’ve found you should do to avoid the heart ache that comes with what your tempted to do when you find yourself saying things like that. I’ve heard a few people say things lately like: we just don’t love each other like we used to and I don’t get why I don’t love him like I should. These statements remind me of a story Stephen R Covey told in on of his books. Stephen R Covey is one of the most interesting and prolific authors of this century. He published books almost yearly for 2 decades. What were the subjects of so much writing? Leadership, business, self discipline and so on. Listen and watch as I break down what dads should be doing to make sure the love is still there. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/

Episode 7 of the podcast is the 2nd part of my interview with clinical therapist Delynn Lamb. If you missed the first part of this interview you may want to go listen to it first to hear about his background. In this episode Delynn teaches the 5 things a successful father does with their kids everyday, how to correct children and how to keep progressing in life by overcoming perfectionism. Click here to Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED.

I am so excited to share episode 6 with you. My guest today is DeLynn Lamb. He is a clinical therapist, husband, father of 4 and grandfather to 9. He was raised on a ranch, is a big sports fan and coached his kids teams. This episode is part one of a 2 part series and I think dads will find it extremely valuable because DeLynn teaches the critical leadership soft skills that men are typically not equipped with by nature. Listen in as we discuss how to recognize mental illness, care for the family’s emotional state and cope with our own high stress and anxiety to engage more with the family. Click here to Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED.

When it comes to fatherhood there is a lot to be afraid of. I’ve surveyed a lot of men about their experiences and the questions that dealt with fear and concerns were the longest answers. In this episode I take a few minutes to talk through fears that dad's have and how legendary boxing coach Cus D'Amato teaches us to react to them. Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Watch on YouTube Here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ 

Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When PRIMED. Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ This is the second part of my two part interview with my friend Army Sergeant Travis Wood. If you're just joining us go listen to part one first so you can hear the whole story of his combat injury and how it has made him such a strong person. Travis is an above the knee amputee and despite his terrible injuries from Afghanistan he races handcycles in marathons with the not so distant goal of making it to the Olympics! Listen in to learn how he motivates himself, why competition makes you better and how his training goes.

My guest inspires all who meet him and hear the story of how he has overcome the horrific pain and hardship that followed an IED explosion during a combat mission in Afghanistan. His life threatening injuries led to 84 surgeries, deep depression and an altered life but he has not let this difficult road deter him from living a full and admirable life. Travis Wood is a US Army Sergeant, A Father, An Elite athlete, An above-the-knee amputee, a high school science teacher and a servant of god and all he meets. Please listen to his story, you will be motivated to push yourself. You will learn his motivation and how he manages his everlasting pain, how he manages his attitude and how he manages his responsibilities to his wife and 3 kids. Become a great father and stay great by Priming yourself daily to conquer the challenges of career, family and our chaotic world. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/

PRIMER Episode. Short & to the point to motivate you and PRIME you for action as a father. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/

Primed Fatherhood: Flawed Men Make Strong Fathers When Primed. Become a great father and stay great by Priming yourself daily to conquer the challenges of career, family and our chaotic world. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE73IWL6mE3t0Km04RBauDg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @primedfatherhood Website: https://primedfatherhood.com/ This is not just another parenting podcast although teaching children is an important part of being a great father. This is not just another podcast of what to expect as a new father although it will help “new dads” become more prepared. This podcast was created to explore, discuss, debate and decode the path to sustained-powerful fatherhood. Please join us as we share stories of our transformations from weakness into strength, from fear into focus and from overwhelmed into undaunted.