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Join us as we discuss the wins and losses of being a single parent. We will be discussing everything from homework, getting the kids to school, holidays, sports, making lunches, finances, dating, and everything in between.

Nick Kugelman


    • Jun 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    21 - We are back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 15:22


    Discussion around focusing your time on things that add value / happiness instead of taking it away.

    20 - Socratic Questioning To Change Assumption Based Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 11:04


    Great episode on how to use Socratic questions to change assumption based thinking. Here's the template referenced on the episode https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTE8AC7PyB30pMf77whEoqzCi8QppUG7uhPy7GbRzpY/edit?usp=sharing

    19 - Are you clear on what you want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 10:37


    If you are tired of playing small and desire becoming the best dad that you can be across your relationship with your kids, fitness, family, and finances, then this episode will help you get clear on what it is that you want. Questions: How does your ideal situation compare to your current reality and circumstances as it relates to your relationship with ____? How does your ideal situation compare to your current reality and circumstances as it relates to your current level of fitness _____? What have you done to change this if anything? You solving this problem, how will things be different for (You, your kids, your spouse) than it is now? How do you see the benefits of you solving this problem for _____? What if you don't do anything? Have you considered the possible ramifications if you don't do anything about this? What are you going to do if nothing changes and you continue doing what you have been doing for the last 5 years for the next 5 years?

    Episode 18 - Lead By Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 8:27


    lead by example

    Episode 17 - Giving Full Effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 9:14


    In this episode I share a bit about a recent experience with my kids not playing to their full potential in sports, and a simple shift in me made a change in them.

    Episode 16 - Is it your stuff or theirs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 7:43


    In this episode I break down some of the mistakes I've made with purchases I've made for my kids and making them feel like they need to keep it at my house only, so instead of it being their stuff, its really only theirs while they are at dads.

    Episode 15 - The importance of being first

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 8:00


    During this episode we are going to discuss the importance of being first when creating a schedule / commitments during the holidays and in general.

    Episode 14 - Not Taking the Bait

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 13:50


    How to not have difficult conversations before you are ready.

    Episode 13 - Holidays, Special Occasions, and Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 8:55


    How to navigate holidays, special occasions, and birthdays while being a co-parent.

    Episode 12 - Transition Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 10:12


    Making the most out of Transition days.

    Episode 11 - Beware of Fake Mentors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 12:38


    In this episode we unpack some personal experience related to fake mentors. Also a shout out to the MAN Daryl Hill https://darylhill.com/ the NLP guru that I referenced on this episode who was able to help me re-frame my divorce and help me get over being Angry.

    Episode 10 - Small things add up.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 11:26


    In this episode we discuss how to help your kids get a level set on the new normal and reassure them that their needs will be met through small acts of service.

    Episode 9 - Setting the Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 6:16


    In this episode we talk about setting the standard in your home for your kids, and how that standard needs to be HIGHER than the level you are expecting your kids to produce at.

    Episode 8 - Clear Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 8:45


    Sometimes it can be hard to communicate, here's a recent failure and lesson learned.

    Episode 7 - Wrestling Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 8:42


    Allowing your kids to pursue one of your great passions...

    Episode 6 - Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 9:51


    In this episode we review the basics of communicating with the mother of your kids. Communication between each other, communication with 3rd, parties, setting up a separate gmail account just for kids stuff, and more.

    Episode 5 - You can tell them or you can show them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 5:37


    In this episode we discuss the importance of having your actions being congruent with what you are teaching your kids.

    Episode 4 - To Gift or Not To Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 6:59


    In this episode we discuss giving gifts to our kids mothers, and how to handle it.

    Episode 3 - The Importance of Having a Weekly & Daily Battle Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 10:32


    In this episode we review my weekly & daily battle plan, how it's used and why you should have a plan of attack to keep yourself accountable. To view my weekly & daily battle plan please visit https://singledadsacademy/ep3, and check it out. Eisenhower decision matrix - https://medium.com/the-mission/the-eisenhower-method-for-taking-action-how-to-distinguish-between-urgent-and-important-tasks-895339a13dea Here's another great article - https://zenhabits.net/45-day-discipline/

    Single Dad's Academy - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 8:16


    The importance of the nightly routine, making sure you ninjas have what they need at school. Lunch, clothing, coats, shoes etc.

    Single Dad's Academy - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 12:58


    A brief overview of my background, some of the things I did right, and wrong related to getting divorced and interacting with my kids mom. There are some good nuggets in here that took me years to figure out, worth the listen. Also I apologize for all of the "Um's" I will work on that. Thanks for giving us a listen!

    Single Dad's Academy - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 2:23


    Intro episode! So we can get listed on itunes, etc. I explain a little bit of what we are going to be up to, and we are looking forward to having you listen in every single week.

    Single Dad's Academy (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 0:17


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