The Father Daughter Dance

Tim opens the show reflecting on season 3 and the power of putting ourselves out there as role models/Dads. He's then joined by the incomparable Chris Yeh to discuss the impact Season 3 has had on him and beyond.   Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast.    The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the show talking about the power of getting help. He's then joined by Maddie and Kate Arch. They touch on relating within the family and in relationships in their lives. They describe how they feel heard when talking about their feelings and how they talk about their own feelings.  It's a fascinating look into two young women who are both entering fields to help others in the world. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast.  The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the show talking about raising Zoe as an only child.  He's then joined by Jeff Arch to talk about his daughters Katie and Madeleine.  He opens up about what it takes to be a parent of 2 very different daughters who he loves with all his heart.  We discuss the challenges of listening, like really listening to what's going on with our daughters. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast.  The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the show talking about how learning more about how poor and undernourished kids can feel overwhelming and the younger generation makes him feel hope. John Spencer joins the pod to talk about bearing witness and supporting Katia through a big move from the US to the UK at a poignant time for her at 10 years old and how including the whole family in the conversation helped. He also touches on his groundbreaking research on the impact of poverty and undernourishment impacts the development of babies. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast. The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the show talking about how learning about how our long term friends grew up helps us understand each other even more He's then joined by Heather Hoffman, a close friend of 35 years who talks about how she grew up and grew as a woman with her relationship with her father Gary.  She talks about starting a second career and the rewards of witnessing a devoted husband help raise their daughter Maggie who is in her 20's.  You can find out more about the products Heather believes in on her Insta @hoffhouse5  Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast.  The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the show talking about the role of step parents in the lives of our daughters. He's then joined by Doug DeAngelis, a dear college friend who shares about raising his daughter Olivia. He touches on the roll of strong women in his life. He also shares about his role bringing her up in two separate households. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast. The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!

Tim opens the pod touching on how he teaches Zoe not to take life too seriously. Then the magnificent Chris Yeh joins the pod to interview Tim on Zoe graduating from college. They touch on the entire weekend and what it meant to be a Dad at a Daughter's moment of celebration.

Tim opens the pod discussing how Dads who are beginners talking about and listening to feelings can start to. Natalie Carrera and Lisa Goodspeed join the pod to talk about their perspectives as sober daughters and their journeys to this point with fathers. They each touch on challenges they faced and still face in the relationship. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast!

Tim opens the podcast talking about the importance of crying as a Dad and holding space for our daughters to do the same. This week John Wallace the founder of Surviving the Odds Project at www.stoproject.org joins the pod to talk about raising his daughters Le'Shaundra 27 and Trinity 13.  John built a redeemed relationship with both of them after struggling in his life with time in the penal system and facing addiction. We cover an incredible story of how he stayed connected to his family while incarcerated.  He also tells a beautiful story of a poignant and difficult conversation he had with his daughter Trinity recently and shed a few tears on the pod telling it. 

Tim opens the pod commenting on the power of the words “I love you” and the challenge when actions don't meet those words. Michelle Travis, author of Dads for Daughters (about helping Dads become allies for Girls and Women) shares about her upbringing with a devoted, loving father who loved more in actions than words.   She touches on how she recognized she needed to grow as a parent to her daughters in expressing her feelings and love.  She also shares a warm story of seeing her father saying I love you to her daughters. Her ability to be articulate, compelling and at times quite vulnerable and open is indeed the spice of the podcasting life. Find her book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Dads-Daughters-Fathers-Better-Brighter/dp/1642501328  Find short videos on raising my daughter on TikTok:  https://rebrand.ly/TT-on-TikTok  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thetimtaylor6

Phil Beltran, Annie Certo's father (last week's guest), joins the pod.  We discussed his choices about how he knew he had to show up for his son and daughter along with his wife  as they grew up given his upbringing.  He opened up with us about the challenges of knowing when how and step in to have conversations about how he saw things going on in his life for his daughter. Phil glowingly spoke about the joy of being a grandparent. Buy tickets to my One Person Play:  The Father Daughter Dance May 6 in San Rafael, CA: https://tickets.marincenter.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=387 May 12 & 13 in Chicago, IL: https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2023/the-father-daughter-dance/ Also find me on tiktok to view some of my short videos on raising our daughters: https://rebrand.ly/TT-on-TikTok Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Annie Certo works for Brightline (https://www.hellobrightline.com/) which helps kids, teens and their parents find coaching help where and when they need it. Tim opens the pod talking about the confusing idea of parental love. Annie shares how her Dad supported her as she continued to excel as a soccer star as well as how her father got help to break generational wounds and patterns. Annie shares her perspective on daughters getting help when the Dad is or isn't engaged or a part of the process. We end the pod talking about how we can support our kids when talking about the school shootings or anything around those tragic events.  Buy tickets to my One Person Play, The Father Daughter Dance, coming to Chicago: https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2023/the-father-daughter-dance/ Also find me on tiktok to view some of my short videos on raising our daughters: https://rebrand.ly/TT-on-TikTok Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Tim opens up the pod commenting on bridging beliefs about our younger generation and how we as Dads can empower them. James Causey, editorial writer, columnist & blogger for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins the pod to talk about his wonderful daughter Taylor.  He tells a incredible story about how his Mom and Dad met.  He touches on how his upbringing informed him as a parent of his daughter.  He tells a very funny story about the value of money.  He also shares his touching thoughts on the incredible Daddy Daughter Dance in Milwaukee's explosive growth and how his daughter has aged out (the max age is 17) from his wonderful column below. https://rebrand.ly/Daddy-Daughter-Dance-column Connect with Tim: TikTok:  @timtaylor113 Instagram:  @izontheprize Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thetimtaylor6 

Tim begins the pod by commenting on the downside of the pressuring idea of self love as a limiting pre condition to love others. Grayson Kaufman joins the pod.  Grayson is a hilarious, intuitive, bright person with a HUGE vision for what life could be  in the future for their (Grayson's preferred pronoun) future. Grayson shared about their experience of transitioning, without surgery to this point.  They share about their approach when someone doesn't address them properly.  They took my breath away when they mentioned how it's actually dangerous at times to do that.  Grayson is really special on the pod doing her best to educated me.  They aren't the spokesperson for it in any way and they were a fabulous source of learning on the pod. Even when I made a mistake they were considerate and rolled with it because I think they felt my authentic desire to improve fluency. More than anything else Grayson wants people to see them for who they are not completely about what they are.  Check out my new Father Daughter Blog:  https://ttblogs.typepad.com/the_father_daughter_dance/ 

Tim opens the pod commenting on his experience and beliefs about the magnificence of the younger generation of the US.  He also touches on what we are asked of as parents to grow with that. Doug Kafuman joins the pod to share about his kid Grayson (now 18).  Grayson is a big dreaming, brilliant, honest person who is a delight to learn about.  Grayson will join the pod in the ensuing episode. Grayson is non-binary and recently changed their label to gender queer to be less specific.  They (which is their preferred pronoun) has been a source of love and growth for Doug. He shares about what and when he needed to open his world more and learn about Grayson.  He talked about learning what they wanted and needed not only in language but in support as well. It's a fabulous part 1 of 2 podcasts about Grayson and Doug's relationship. Check out my new Father Daughter Blog:  https://ttblogs.typepad.com/the_father_daughter_dance/ 

Tim opens up the pod commenting on his experience and perspective of raising his daughter in separate households. Jaime Rodriguez, Jr. joins the pod to talk about his daughter Isolde (we use Gabby in the pod).  We touch on his recent move to Los Angeles to care for his ailing mom.  Gabby lives in the Bay Area and we talk about the challenges and commitment to that dynamic ensuring Gabby always knows she's loved in action and words. He also shared about how he listens to his daughter and the differences between he and his wife.  And how he ensures Gabby feels and understands her agency and power in life. Gabby also happens to be an awesome activity partner! Check out my new Father Daughter Blog:  https://ttblogs.typepad.com/the_father_daughter_dance/ 

Welcome back to The Father Daughter Dance! Starting this week, you'll hear brand new episodes from Tim and his guests. Resources Tim's Email: agapett@gmail.com The New Father Daughter Blog:  https://ttblogs.typepad.com/the_father_daughter_dance/

This week Tim gets the experience of being the interviewee as his best bud Chris Yeh interviews him about the play. This episode wraps up season 2!   

Tim talks about what it means for him to feel loved as his play The Father Daughter Dance premiers Nov 11 & 12 in San Francisco.  

The Father Daughter Dance Play Mini Pod #3 Tim is going to publish four mini pods about his upcoming play The Father Daughter Dance premiering in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12. The play is about raising his now 21-year-old daughter through the challenge of overcoming addiction, healing from childhood wounds and mental illness for him and in his family. # 3 of 6: "I am passionate" He finishes with a bit of humor which he will do for each installment this week. Please buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

The Father Daughter Dance Play Mini Pod #2 Tim is going to publish four mini pods about his upcoming play The Father Daughter Dance premiering in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12. The play is about raising his now 21-year-old daughter through the challenge of overcoming addiction, healing from childhood wounds and mental illness for him and in his family. # 2 of 6: "I am creative" He finishes with a bit of humor which he will do for each installment this week. Please buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

The Father Daughter Dance Play Mini Pod #1   Tim is going to publish four mini pods about his upcoming play The Father Daughter Dance premiering in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12.     The play is about raising his now 21-year-old daughter through the challenge of overcoming addiction, healing from childhood wounds and mental illness for him and in his family.   #1  of 6:  "I am enough" Tim shares his story about how a lifelong challenge of the childhood wound of him believing "I am not enough" from his early years. He then touches on the seemingly incongruent reality of having that wound and taking on such an ambitious creative project with his one-person play. He finishes with a bit of humor which he will do for each installment this week. Please buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim begins the podcast commenting on the unexpected value of watching relationship reality shows with his daughter. Cagri Sarigoz joins the pod all the way from Turkey and shares how the country and the culture of Islam shows up in his life. He shares about how his upbringing influenced how he raises his 5-year-old daughter Duru.  We touch on how to balance ambition (yes, his soon to be 6-year-old is ambitious!) with wanting her to have a childhood.  He shares a fascinating analysis of how his approach and experience at work informs raising his daughter.  He humorously includes how his daughter “represents” him in family discussions, you don't want to miss that. Finally, in the last 5 minutes of the pod he gives his perspective about what attention means for his daughters. I'm sure you'll love it! Please buy tickets to see Tim's one person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877  

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on his mission in raising Zoe, showing her how not what to think. Brian Anderson joins the pod to talk about his own experience raising his daughters Clare and Natalie and his desire to help all Dads with Daughters. We talk about his new book just released called Fathering Together:  Living a Connected Dad life available digitally for $0.99 on Kindles and ebooks https://amzn.to/3q7gbxT. Brian touches on how he learned to be expressive with his love from his parents.  He talks about how leading and religious Interfaith effort has helped him in being a Dad. We talk about how he navigates the inevitable conflict between his two very different daughters.  And he tells a deep and momentous moment where his young daughter became his teacher by speaking her truth. You can find out more about Brian and his coaching for dads and an excellent overall resource at https://fatheringtogether.org/. And interestingly he's business partners with a season 1 guest Christopher Lewis who he started the largest Dads of Daughters Facebook on the site. Here's the pod with Christopher:  https://rebrand.ly/Christopher-Lewis Please buy tickets to see Tim's one person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim opens the show by talking about what he's learned from doing the podcast and what it's meant to him personally beyond the show. Tim then gives an audio performance of the first few beats of his upcoming play (Nov 11 & 12 in SF) entitled The Father Daughter Dance.  The excerpts describe the very early years of his daughter and his emerging battle with addiction. He then reflects a bit about what those early parts mean and how things are evolving. You can buy tickets for the show here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877  

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on how he approaches talking about careers and jobs with his daughter as she is in college. Brian Clune, a fellow stand up comic, joins the podcast and talks about his two daughters Lauren and Catie who are in their 30's.  We touch on how he was brought up with both of his parents working in the 1950's and what they taught him about career and life including his own fascinating career path. We also discuss how different his daughters are and how he navigates those differences.  He discusses his approach to conflict mediation which naturally occurs between sisters. He also tells us about what he thinks his daughters value most about him and why he started stand up comedy in his late 60's.  Please buy tickets to see Tim's one person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on being patient with our daughters when we know we've made mistakes in the past that may come back to be discussed in the future.  Danusia Malina-Derben joins the pod.  Her latest book SPUNK:  A Manifesto on Modernizing Fatherhood https://www.triumphpress.co/books/p/iaw6r26bkdx6qjjkz6vr9u0c6zryql and her podcasts School for Mothers and School for Fathers are leading edge guidance and research on the thoughts and feelings of being a parent. She's the mother of 10 at various ages and we discuss the path forward to take on the challenges of being the best Dad possible.  She discusses how a reframing of the roles and responsibilities is something that's widely desired by many men but only slowly to be enacted.  We discuss how women can help and even hurt the effort to get there. We also touch on her relationship with her father and how it evolved particularly towards the end of his life.  School for Mothers:  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast/ School for Fathers Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-for-fathers-podcast/id1484664927 Please buy tickets to see Tim's one person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on the challenge and reward of teaching his daughter Zoe about the difference between HOW we think and WHAT we think.  Angela Patton CEO of Girls for a Change (https://girlsforachange.org/) prepares Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.  She is married and the mom of a son and daughter.  She opens by discussing how she and her husband work together to raise their children and the original inspiration for her part of the organization.  She touches on how her father helped shape her as a leader. And on the pod she talks earnestly about her growth curve as a leader and poignant experiences where she woke up and REALLY listened to what was going on. Finally, she talks about her organization's Father Daughter Dance devoted to dads who are incarcerated and their daughters which was an idea hatched by the girls who were part of the group. Here is Angela's Ted Talk on the subject viewed one million times:   https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_patton_a_father_daughter_dance_in_prison?language=en     Please buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on the challenge and reward of teaching his daughter Zoe about the difference between HOW we think and WHAT we think. Jenee and Gene Arthur (fellow Kansas City Chiefs fans!) join the podcast to share with the listeners how they have worked on and believe in the power of bridging different perspectives in the interest of finding common ground. Jenee is a 50+ year old daughter to Gene who is a 70+ year old father. In the pod, they tell the inspiring story of when Jenee came out as a lesbian to Gene who is a deeply religious man of faith who believes in God and Jesus. It's a fascinating tale from each of their perspectives. We also discuss the power of prayer and love in each of their lives. Their podcast The Daughter Father Dance can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daughter-father-dance/id1585559539 Also, buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11&12 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877  

Tim talks at the top of the podcast about making mistakes with his daughter Zoe.  He talks about how that can be either nourish or stunt growth without the proper heart and mindset. This week's pod features 4 incredible Dads of Daughters:  Justin Vandehey, Elad Cohen, Drew Kodleja, and Javier Giron.  They are part of a group Tim has played basketball with over the last almost 10 years.  They each have a Daughter from age 2 months to 7.5 years.  They share about the challenges they've encountered raising a Daughter and how it helps them grow.  We talk about what our perspectives are on what we're willing to talk about with our Daughters and what might be more appropriate for their Daugthers' moms (all 4 are married). We discussed how family, cultural, and religious differences play a role in helping out our Daughters. We even spend some time talking about what NBA player or basketball position best describes us as Dads of Daughters. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! It all helps! Buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Tim starts the podcast talking about the challenging feedback loop between Dads and Daughters as they work through difficult issues together.  He touches on how the “learning partner” being his daughter makes it an even more challenging and crucial growth path. Paul Brodhead then joins the podcast to talk about his daughter Savilla.  He shares about his harrowing life and death experience of an illness that he went through and the resulting challenges. Paul also touches on how he recently secured 50/50 custody of his daughter after a long, difficult path.  He increasingly is growing in how to love his daughter and himself. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.  Every bit helps! Buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877

Aman Verjee is a father of two daughters, aged 11 & 8. Aman also leads a successful business life, as an early employee of PayPal working alongside Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Listen in as Aman discusses how he has been able to attain a stellar track record of professional success whilst leading a successful & rewarding life as a parent.   Aman discusses how he navigates being separated from his daughter's mother and how they share the parenting. From deciding rules together, to knowing which pivotal conversations each parent should have with each daughter. Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear how he expresses love with his daughters and how being a parent has allowed him to become a better professional.   Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Aman in this episode:    How he balances his successful professional life whilst being a father of two The joys of being present in parenting Allowing your children to have agency whilst still setting boundaries How his daughters have led him to become a better professional Learning how to have pivotal conversations with daughters   Buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877   Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Who is Aman Verjee? 2:00 – Exploring how to be present in your parenting 5:20 – Welcoming Aman Verjee to the podcast 6:20 – Aman's story: Children, Profession and Relationship 9:20 – What influences does Aman's parenting take from his upbringing? 12:15 – Why Aman sought independence and how he found his profession 15:10 – Balancing being successful in business and parenting 18:55 – Setting rules and boundaries whilst giving freedom to children 24:00 – What were Aman's fears in becoming a parent? 28:25 – Dealing with uncomfortable conversations with children 36:00 – How parenting styles differ per child and ensuring all children get the same amount of attention 39:30 – Opening the door to expressing how you truly feel and saying I Love You 44:50 – Aman's approach to religion with his daughters 51:10 – How has being a parent changed Aman 55:15 – What does Aman believe his daughters appreciate about him most 57:45 – Knowing what your good at and bad at as a parent   Podcast Links:   Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com  

Mike Flood is the father of four daughters and three sons. Not only has he raised seven children, but he also grew up in a family of seven children. In this episode, you'll hear how Mike has been able to learn from his childhood to ensure he connects on a deep level with all his children whilst allowing them the freedom to navigate life in the way they want.   Mike also discusses how his experiences in having difficult conversations with his patients in his medical profession has allowed him to talk with his children at a meaningful level. Tim and Mike also converse about how they use the power of music to expand their relationships with their children.   Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Mike in this episode:    How to be resourceful and connected with multiple children Bringing a sense of ongoing certainty to how much you love your children The ability to believe in your child's ability to navigate difficult parts of life How to navigate the challenges of tension between children    Buy tickets to see Tim's one-person play The Father Daughter Dance in San Francisco on Nov 11 & 12th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-father-daughter-dance-tickets-344442194877   Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – My one-person play in San Francisco 1:00 – Who is Mike Flood? 3:00 – How media plays a role in connecting with your children 8:30 – Welcoming Mike Flood to the podcast 9:30 – Mike's Story: Childhood and children 12:30 – The lessons Mike learned from growing up with 6 siblings (including being a twin) 17:00 – The role faith plays in raising children 19:45 – Mike's life in medicine & how working with patients influences his parenting 28:20 – How Mike's parenting has evolved over his 7 children 31:10 – How to navigate the challenges of tension between children 37:30 – Sharing your pure emotions with your children 40:00 – Balancing giving freedom to children whilst protecting them 41:30 – Being embarrassed in front of your children and showing emotion 49:30 – Making connections with your children via music 55:00 – How communication is different between sons and daughters 57:20 – Letting your children see tough times & saying “I love you” 1:03:30 – Being better for your daughters   Podcast Links:   Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Father Daughter Dance! Starting next week, you'll hear brand new episodes from Tim and his guests. Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

It's time to tie the knot on the first season of the Father Daughter Dance podcast, and who better to do that with than the undisputed three-time guest, Chris Yeh. Chris and Tim will reflect on the podcast so far and will explore the key lessons learned from the conversations with guests such as Zoe Taylor, Alexandra Stockwell and Christopher Lewis. Tune in to hear Tim discuss how he jumped out of his comfort zone to start the podcast and how he has no regrets in doing so. You'll hear the impact that the podcast has made so far on Tim, his guests and his audience, and how Tim expects the podcast to grow and mature in season 2.  Here's a glance at what you'll hear in this episode:  Reflections on the podcast so far and the main lessons learned How the Father Daughter relationship can be a difficult subject matter Stepping out of your comfort zone and being nervous to do interviews Why most family stories are stories of redemption How the Father Daughter Dance will grow and ideas for the future Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:40 – Thanking those who helped start the podcast and kept it going 3:50 – Helping fathers connect with their daughters 5:40 – Plans for Season 2, Overcoming Awkwardness, Talking to Zoe 8:30 – Welcoming Chris Yeh back to the show 13:30 – The impact the Father Daughter Dance has had (unexpected results) 17:45 – The rewarding nature of the podcast 21:10 – Interlocutor: An interview vs a conversation 23:45 – Being nervous about interviewing Zoe (Tim's daughter) 26:10 – Turning a conversation into a deep conversation 29:50 – Approaching difficult conversations, seeking guidance & being open 32:30 – Redemptive stories from the podcast 36:15 – “An improv background and a larger than normal knowledge base.” 37:40 – Episodes with fathers of transracial daughters 39:10 – “It's not uncommon for families to attempt to mend relationships as time progresses.” 41:30 – Chris Yeh's 23andMe results and Yo-Yo Ma 45:45 – Cherishing conversations from the podcast & the Viennese waltz 50:18 – Having no regrets from Season 1, plans for Season 2 56:55 – The potential of writing a book 1:00:12 – Wrapping up the season and Chris's final thoughts Episode Resources: Chris Yeh's Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Chris Yeh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Chris Yeh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/ Chris Yeh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HBSchris Listen to Chris's first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-yeh-balancing-connection-independence-teenage/id1556215258?i=1000512193997 Listen to Chris's guest appearance on the best father-daughter movies episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mt-rushmore-of-movie-dads-with-daughters-with-chris-yeh/id1556215258?i=1000525535131  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

It's time for the episode that you've all been asking for. Today, Tim sits down with his own daughter Zoe, to discuss and share their Father-Daughter relationship. Zoe is 20 years old and currently attends the University of California, Davis. You'll hear stories of how Zoe found out what interests her the most, what parts of life have been the most challenging, and an embarrassing story (or two) about her Dad, Tim. Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Tim and Zoe in this episode:  The good and bad memories from past Father-Daughter Dances How to find your way to what interests you the most The life transitions that were the most difficult Dealing with anxiety and why the actual event usually isn't as bad The joy of connecting via humour and laughter Stories of finding a mutual love of tv shows, films and music  Timestamps: 0:00 – The future of the podcast 1:30 – Lessons from talking to Zoe 8:10 – Welcoming Zoe to the podcast 10:00 – Having an interest in teaching 11:20 – Remembering past Father-Daughter Dances 15:20 – Transitioning into high school 17:30 – Transitioning from high school to college 18:30 – Laughter in a relationship 24:00 – Being an embarrassed daughter 26:00 – Helpful lessons from Dad 27:20 – The lessons taken from playing team sports 34:10 – Connecting via watching films and shows together 40:00 – How music influences children 43:50 – Difficulties growing up in two households 44:45 – Lessons from spending time with Grandma 48:30 – What Zoe wishes Dads could do more 50:45 – Writing letters to each other 54:40 – Looking to the future vs the past 57:00 – The connection a Dad has with his daughter Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Chris Lewis joins us today to discuss his life as a father of two daughters, a 17 and a 13-year-old. Chris is the co-founder of Fathering Together, which runs the largest Facebook group for Dads and Daughters with nearly 130,000 members. As someone who has worked with thousands of Fathers, and has raised two daughters of his own, Chris has some invaluable lessons to share with us. Tune in to hear Chris discuss how he grew Fathering Together, how he takes on the challenges of raising two daughters who are at different stages of their youth, the communication styles that work best with children and many more topics to help you get an upper hand on your parenting. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Chris in this episode:  The challenges of raising two daughters who are at different stages in their youth The history of Fathering Together and how it grew to 130,000 members Creating a space for men to share feelings they typically wouldn't discuss face to face Should parents communicate to children like they're adults? Why you should teach children to advocate for themselves How your parenting style differs for introverted vs extroverted children Why you should plan for the future milestones of your children's growth Timestamps:  0:00 – Introduction 0:25 – Who is Dr Christopher Lewis 1:25 – Pronouncing/spelling names correctly 5:20 – Encouraging daughters to ask for what they want 6:40 – Progress made from making The Father Daughter Dance 9:30 – Chris's Background: Family, Podcast, Facebook Group 11:20 – The growth of Fathering Together 18:30 – Chris's upbringing: Only child, parents' careers, parenting style 21:45 – How children learn through multi-generational lessons 24:50 – Being there for your children 28:30 – Letting children advocate for themselves 34:20 – The differences in raising introverted vs extroverted children 42:00 – Knowing how to approach conversations 44:10 – Keeping a beginner's mind 46:45 – Creating a safe space to be vulnerable 50:30 – Planning what to work on in your parenting 53:45 – What's next for Chris? 58:50 – Dancing skills 1:01:30 – Where you can connect with Chris Episode Resources: Fathering Together Website: https://www.fatheringtogether.org/ Dads With Daughters Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadsdaughters/ Dads With Daughters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadwdaughter/ Dads With Daughters Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xa38wUX1TmDJqTcRoZjG5 Dad of Divas: http://www.dadofdivas.com/  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Dr Brian King is a father of a 4-year-old daughter, which he had at the age of 45. In this episode, you'll hear how having a daughter later on in life makes an impact on how you treat yourself and how your perspective immediately changes on how you view life. Brian and Tim met through their work in stand-up comedy, and to this day, Brian is still an active stand-up comedian, as well as an author of multiple books, including ‘The Laughing Cure' and ‘The Art of Taking it Easy.' Brian shares with us his stories of living on the road with his partner and daughter and how his life was suddenly uprooted by the pandemic. Tune in to hear Brian talk us through how he has transformed his health after having his daughter, how he lived on the road and managed raising a daughter in changing environments, and also, Brian's perspective on why today is the best moment in history to be the father of a daughter. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Dr Brian King in this episode:  How to manage stress and show up fully in life Lessons learned from raising a 4-year-old daughter How to process emotions and guide daughters to do what they want What it looks like to raise a daughter at the age of 45 How having a daughter made Brian healthier Living life on the road for speaking events and stand-up comedy How to raise a child without having a “home” to go to Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Who is Dr Brian King? 2:05 – Guiding daughters along THEIR path 8:00 – Welcoming Dr Brian King to the podcast 10:00 – Brian's story: Family, Comedy, Books 14:00 – Bringing a daughter into the world at 45 19:20 – Brian's career as an author 22:15 – How to win ‘The Art of Taking it Easy' 23:10 – Life on the road and the impact of COVID-19 27:50 – How Brian's daughter reacted to living on the road 30:40 – How the pandemic impacted Brian's point of view 34:40 – Having “what it takes” to raise a child 36:15 – Dealing with health issues 42:00 – Your daughters happiness means everything 45:10 – Creating an environment to allow your child to pick their direction 51:00 – How to deal with children's disappointment 54:00 – How to process emotions 59:00 – Showing your children what you do 1:06:45 – The unique feelings of raising a daughter 1:08:45 – Why it's NOW the best time to raise a daughter Episode Resources:  Dr Brian King's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drbrianking Dr Brian King's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianking/ Dr Brian King's Twitter: https://twitter.com/drbrianking On the Road with Dr Brian King: https://anchor.fm/drbrianking Get Dr Brian King's books here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drbrianking  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Kiera Gray gives us an insight into what is going on inside the mind of a teenager on today's episode of the Father Daughter Dance. Kiera is a 16-year-old woman who is home-schooled in the state of California, she has spent the last four years studying the psychology behind positive reinforcement and non-verbal communication. Kiera's studies have helped her gain a perspective on the relationship between children and their parents. Her knowledge has allowed her to create a course to help parents get Inside the Teen Mind. Tune in to hear Kiera discuss how parents can gain a new perspective on their children by asking the right questions, discovering their love languages and how social media has a massive impact on children maturing today. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Kiera in this episode:  How parents can learn what is going on inside their children's minds The ways you can curate well phrased questions and the power behind questions How a father-daughter relationship can be improved by knowing love languages The conversations that daughters want to have with their fathers How teenagers view the role of social media in their lives The psychology behind positive reinforcement and non-verbal communication Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:35 – Who is Kiera Gray? 1:10 – The power of a well phrased question 7:40 – Introducing Kiera to the podcast 9:40 – The ‘Inside the Teen Mind' course 12:00 – Relationship between Kiera and her Dad 16:20 – Love Languages 19:40 – How fathers should refer to their daughters friends 20:50 – The conversations daughters have with their fathers (or want to) 22:30 – Dealing with Instagram 25:00 – Talking to parents about social media 27:25 – What questions do teenagers want from their parents? 32:45 – How do teenagers feel about their parents attempts at conversation? 35:40 – Should parents join their children on social media? 37:30 – Putting in the effort to improve parent-children relationships 38:30 – Discussing academics vs feelings & thoughts 40:35 – Feeling seen and heard 44:30 – Where you can find Kiera's course 45:20 – How our young women discussing dating 47:50 – Where are teenagers finding aspirational relationships 50:30 – What change would daughters like to make to their Dads? 54:50 – The reptile vs ape brain Episode Resources: Inside the Teen Mind Course: http://www.insidetheteenmind.com/  Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Jim Eschweiler joins the podcast today to reflect on his years of being a parent to a daughter who is now transitioning into adulthood. Jim has had a successful professional career which has led to him becoming an accomplished CEO, he shares how the lessons he learned in the workspace have transitioned to his parenting. Listen in to hear how Jim has learned to engage with his children during difficult times, how his parenting has been influenced by the women he works with and how patient listening can lead to a successful relationship with your daughter.  Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Jim in this episode:  How to engage with your children during difficult professional times The cellular level of love that fathers feel for their daughters How the conversations you have with your daughter progress over time The transition from your children thinking your superhuman to realising your just a normal person How working with women in high level professional positions influenced Jim's relationship with his daughter The lessons learned in the workplace that can be used as a father Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – Who is Jim Eschweiler? 2:00 – The love fathers feel for their daughters 7:45 – Welcoming Jim to the show 9:45 – Jim's background 12:00 – Learning communication in a Midwest family 13:52 – Siblings, parents and stepparents 15:00 – How Jim's parents dealt with divorce 20:40 – Growing up with a strong female influence 22:25 – Progression of raising a daughter 32:00 – How working with women influences your family relationships 37:00 – Learning to listen 40:25 – Balancing difficult professional times with fatherhood 51:00 – Planning how to discuss difficult topics 52:45 – Off limits topics & generational changes 58:00 – When fights happen with your children 59:40 – Developing rituals 1:04:15 – Daughters Graduation 1:06:00 – Lessons on raising daughters and time flying  Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Christian Dashiell joins today to discuss his life of being a father of two adopted and two biological children. Christian and his wife adopted two daughters from Vietnam and Ethiopia. In this episode, Christian will share the process of adoption, how his parenting differs between his adopted and biological children and how racism impacts his family and his teachings. Christian is an editorial fellow at Fatherly, which is devoted to empowering men to raise great kids and to lead fulfilling adult lives.  Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Christian in this episode:  The joys and challenges raising two adopted daughters from Vietnam and Ethiopia How men can be empowered to raise great kids and lead fulfilling adult lives Why Christian and his wife decided to adopt and the process it involved How you can embrace your adopted child's original culture whilst making them feel safe within the USA The impact that racism has on Christian and his two adopted daughters The differences between raising biological children to adopted children Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:25 – Who is Christian Dashiell? 2:30 – Musical influences on your father-daughter relationship 9:30 – Welcoming Christian to the podcast 11:05 – Christian's upbringing, family & career 14:45 – Lessons from childhood 20:40 – Making the decision to adopt 24:00 – Christian's wife and her upbringing 25:20 – Adopting daughters instead of sons 27:45 – Deciding to adopt for a second time 30:10 – Respecting original cultures and embracing US culture 32:10 – Dealing with diversity, racism and sexism 39:20 – How Christian discusses issues with his children 41:30 – The differences in how Christian's daughters express themselves 44:30 - The differences between raising biological children to adopted children 49:50 – How music & entertainment influences Christian's family 55:20 – The biggest challenges facing Christian as a father 1:00:00 – Lessons from the last 18 months Episode Resources: Christian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashthesmoker/ Christian's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ch.Dar.Das Fatherly: https://www.fatherly.com/  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Dennis Holahan joins the podcast today to discuss how he views his parenting and relationship with his children at the age of 78. Dennis has seen it all, from serving in the Vietnam war to starring in the film Scarface, he's able to share how his life has impacted the lives of his children and grandchildren.   Tune in to hear how Dennis balanced his law and Hollywood careers with the reality of being divorced and being separated from his children. You'll hear how he managed to work on himself to get out of the dark place of alcoholism and the regret he has from missing a portion of his children's life. This episode dives into dealing with regret, the balance between protecting, whilst preparing your children and how you should treat your children during a divorce.   Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Dennis in this episode:    The key takeaways from raising a now 51-year-old daughter Why we make promises and how to keep those promises with our daughters Having children during the Vietnam war and being separated from them after divorce The lessons that parents pass on about divorce and how children interact with those lessons The impact that being a recognisable actor has on children How to work on yourself to get out of a dark place The balance between protection and preparation   Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Who is Dennis Holahan? 2:15 – The promises we make to our daughters 9:30 – Welcoming Dennis to the show 10:30 – Dennis' background 14:30 – The lessons parents and children learn from divorce 21:00 – The impact of being an actor and a lawyer 24:00 – Starring in Scarface 26:40 – How the limelight impacted Dennis' children 28:40 – The aftermath after drinking and using drugs 31:45 – The balance between protection and preparation 34:20 – Discussing taboo topics 36:20 – Feeling and dealing with regret 38:30 – How children discuss their feelings 41:10 – Seeking therapy and working on yourself 46:00 – The conversations Dennis wants with his children 50:20 – The definition of a lucky man 52:26 – Grandkids watching Scarface   Podcast Links:   Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Roll out the red carpet! The best father and daughter relationship films are being decided on this podcast! Chris Yeh is joining us again, but this time, it's to create the Mount Rushmore of father & daughter films. Tune in to get a list of the best films you can watch to see how Hollywood portrays the relationships that we have with our daughters, and how Tim and Chris's film choices are radically different in genre, but still share the same message.   Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Tim and Chris in this episode:    The Mount Rushmore of father & daughter relationship films Can films present a realistic father & daughter relationship? Why aren't fathers and daughters given a lot of attention in Hollywood? How films bury hidden messages and how to break down the meaning behind a story   Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – The Father/Daughter relationship in movies 4:00 – The impact you have when raising your daughter 7:50 – Welcoming Chris back to the podcast 10:20 – How Hollywood portrays father/daughter relationships 16:54 – Fathers expressing emotions 18:20 – Setting the ground rules 24:58 – Chris's Fourth Placed Film: Monsters Inc. 30:30 – Tim's Fourth Placed Film: On Golden Pond 36:26 – Chris's Third Placed Film: Hotel Transylvania 41:40 – Tim's Third Placed Film: The Descendants 45:00 – Chris Yeh being a mental samurai 48:00 – Chris's Second Placed Film: Taken 56:20 – Tim's Second Placed Film: Father of the Bride 1:01:05 – Films hard to leave off 1:04:00 – Chris's First Place: Mulan 1:10:00 – Tim's First Place: I Am Sam 1:13:00 – Comparing Mount Rushmore's 1:14:08 – Final Thoughts   Episode Resources:   Chris Yeh's Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Chris Yeh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Chris Yeh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/ Chris Yeh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HBSchris Listen to Chris's first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-yeh-balancing-connection-independence-teenage/id1556215258?i=1000512193997   Podcast Links:   Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Ben Peavy joins us to discuss how his upbringing in a mixed-race military family has influenced his parenting and professional career. Ben has seen success in his professional career, and he discusses how his lessons in leadership have influenced his parenting, and vice versa. Having two sons and two daughters, born in that order, Ben has been able to iterate on his parenting styles. Listen in as Ben discusses how his parenting has changed throughout each child, especially the differences between raising sons and daughters. Stay tuned to hear Ben's work on ‘Living in My Skin' and how he sees racism affecting his children. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Ben in this episode:  Growing up with mixed-race parents and dealing with their divorce How parents can respect their children whilst going through a divorce The iterative lessons from having multiple children How to set expectations with your children Achieving the perfect balance of discipline and affection How having children improves your business leadership What is ‘Living in My Skin?': Living as a black man in San Antonio, Texas Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:52 – Who is Ben Peavy? 3:20 – The use of pronouns 9:05 – Welcoming Ben to the show 10:50 – Ben's Family 13:05 – Growing Up: Siblings, Military Family, Parents Divorcing 21:45 – Having daughters five years apart 23:30 – How expectations differ between children 28:00 – Improving listening skills 30:20 – How children handle pressure and expectations 37:30 – How children cope with physical differences 39:20 – Saying “I Love You' 43:00 – Learning how to discipline correctly 45:50 – Having sons first to “protect your daughters” 51:00 – Dealing with social issues 53:20 – Has having daughters improved your business leadership? 56:20 – Living in My Skin 1:01:40 – Discussing racism 1:06:30 – Closing thoughts Episode Resources:  Ben Peavy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-peavy-86074b1/ Living in My Skin: https://livinginmyskinsa.com/ Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Success-Carol-Dweck/dp/B0013MWVYC  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Julie Metzger joins us today to discuss how to create a family environment that thrives on open communication and why you shouldn't hide difficult conversations in the dark. Julie is the co-founder of Great Conversations, a company that focusses on delivering classes and presentations (both in-person and virtual) on topics such as puberty, sexuality, parenting and adolescence. Tune in to hear Julie discuss why you need to work on your own problems before helping others, because “there's no chance to heal a relationship with a child, until the parent has worked on their own stuff.” You'll hear how open conversations with her parents influenced her teachings, and why we shouldn't be scared about having difficult conversations around the dinner table, even those that address the below the belt body parts. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Julie in this episode:  Why certain topics, such as sex, are put in the dark whilst being the most important topics to discuss with your children. How Julie is helping families to communicate with each other on challenging things Discussing reproductive organs over dinner: The influence that Julie's parents had on her profession today, her Dad being a urologist and her Mum being a nurse. What mathematically makes a great marriage and why children just want to be heard and seen. Why there's no chance to heal a relationship with a child until the dad has worked on his own stuff. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Who is Julie? 1:45 – Discussing sex with children 10:30 – Welcoming Julie to the podcast 12:20 – Julie's background and what Great Conversations is 15:40 – How Julies relationship with her parents influenced her work 18:40 – How Julie's dad saw growth in his life 21:40 – Pre-Talk Rituals: Delivering what the audience needs 25:35 – Approaching difficult conversations as a performance 27:00 – What makes a great marriage and being heard and seen 34:20 – Requiring people to pay attention to their own lives 36:12 – How to learn emotions 37:30 – Our job is to be the best person that we can be 40:52 – “The secret to a great marriage is these 5 things” 43:08 – Why you should say “Tell me more” 47:05 – Managing your internal protector 54:00 – Great Conversations: Changing the mentality of dads at scale 58:20 – Final thoughts: “I've been here before, let me call my dad.”  Episode Resources:  Great Conversations Website: https://www.greatconversations.com/ Julie Metzger's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-metzger-545b897/ The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

In the first episode with Tom Sexton, he realised that he needed to have difficult conversations with his daughters to make sure they knew what he was feeling, and for him to hear what they needed to say. In this second episode, Tom discusses how those conversations with his daughters went and how his entire family reacted to the initial podcast. Tom shares how he hopes to improve his speaking and listening skills and why it's so important to put meaning behind the words he says, and if the meaning doesn't come across, making sure it comes across by having deeper conversations. You'll hear how you can grow and recover from major arguments and why you need to be in a constant growth mindset, no matter how old you are or how far into a relationship you are. You'll also hear why the sprinkler IS a dance move and how Tom HAS perfected it. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Tom in this episode:  The response and conversations that Tom had with his family after listening to the first episode How to improve your speaking and listening skills when communicating with your children Why children may feel like they've been “replaced” when you re-marry How to recover from major arguments and making peace with your past Why you need to have a growth mindset, no matter how old you are or how far into a relationship you are Timestamps:  0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Why Tom is joining us again 2:10 – Recognizing what you need to learn 8:00 – Welcoming Tom back to the podcast: Dancing and fishing stories 11:52 – Difficult Conversations: Admitting feelings of failure 17:30 – Communicating feelings, affection and that you are proud 24:00 – Conversations with Chelsea: Feelings of being replaced 27:00 – When your feelings aren't reciprocated with your children 30:55 – Tom's family's response to the first episode 33:30 – Always being in a growth mindset 36:00 – Speaking vs. Listening 39:10 – The differences between opening up to daughters and son's 42:00 – Hot dogs, baked beans and bacon 45:20 – Podcast plans and closing thoughts Episode Resources: Father Daughter Dance, Ep 8 - Tom Sexton: Making Memories Now, Forever Doesn't Exist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-sexton-making-memories-now-forever-doesnt-exist/id1556215258?i=1000516898446 Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Arzo Yusuf is here to discuss how children are impacted by the foster system in the USA and how it often leads to sex trafficking. Arzo grew up in a family that struggled with alcoholism, mental health and infidelity, even having to join her father on the dates he went on with his girlfriends. Arzo took the negative experiences of her childhood and formed Sexy Boss Babe, which aims to raise money and help charities that work with foster youth and sex trafficking survivors. Listen in as Arzo and Tim discuss the crisis of the US childhood foster system and why their needs to be change to stop children going into a life of sex trafficking. You'll hear how you can help Arzo on her road to reducing sex trafficking and also how you can make positive decisions within your own family to have a greater effect on the wider community. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Arzo in this episode:  How Arzo and charities are working to foster youth and sex trafficking survivors The influence that a father's infidelity and mental health have on growing children The state of the foster children and sex trafficking issues in the USA Why difficult conversations are necessary to heal relationships How Arzo was able to forgive her father and involve him in her life What you can do to improve the foster children system and reduce sex trafficking  Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:05 – Who is Arzo Yusuf? 2:45 – How traumatic experiences become motivation 10:18 – Welcoming Arzo to the show 11:10 – How Sexy Boss Babe helps sex trafficking survivors 12:45 – Arzo's upbringing: Alcoholism and infidelity 16:00 – Experiencing infidelity firsthand 17:40 – Healing the relationship with Arzo's father 19:40 – Working alone in a video rental store as a child 23:40 – How Arzo's father is involved in her life today 26:45 – The foster children and sex trafficking situation in the USA 30:25 – What has the biggest effect on the growing foster child crisis and why it leads to sex trafficking 36:35 – The most challenged group of people in the USA 37:50 – The difference between an adopted child and a foster child 39:15 – The demographics and statistics of foster children 42:25 – Why you should have optimism around the foster children situation 45:00 – The business of sex trafficking 48:05 – Real world stories of preparing children to avoid sex trafficking 57:40 – The father daughter relationship 1:00:00 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Arzo Episode Resources: Arzo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arzo-yusuf-49454054/ Arzo's Website: https://arzoyusuf.com/ Arzo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearzoyusuf/?hl=en Sexy Boss Babe Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-boss-babe/id1363101836 Sexy Boss Babe Website: https://sexybossbabe.com/ The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Marc Joubert joins us to discuss how he has managed to curate a positive upbringing for his daughters after losing his first daughter due to malpractice at the age of one month. Marc shares the story of how he and his wife struggled with the loss of their infant daughter and their multiple miscarriages, to raising two daughters of different races. You'll hear how the hardest parts of life can elevate the best parts and the life lessons that can be implemented in raising your children when you only have a month to spend with them. Listen in to hear how Marc approaches raising daughters of different races and the trials and tribulations that brings with it. You'll learn how the opportunity to adopt a black daughter came about and why their traumatic experiences were vital in being able to bring their new daughter into their family. This conversation is a great example of why it's so important to talk to each other in difficult times, as it allows us to process all of our emotions.  Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Marc in this episode:  How to process and talk to each other in difficult times Marc's loss of his one-month-old daughter The life lessons from spending only one month with your child Why the hardest parts of life can elevate the best parts The lifestyle of raising a black and a white daughter Living through multiple miscarriages and adopting a daughter The balance between protecting and preparing your children Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:10 – Who is Marc Joubert? 3:25 – How to process and talk to each other in difficult times 11:40 – Welcoming Marc to the show 13:40 – Why it's important for fathers to discuss their daughters 15:00 – Marc's background and family 16:45 – Losing a daughter 24:00 – The month in the hospital 28:00 – Processing loss 32:15 – Attempting to return to normality and wanting children 34:50 – Regaining health and trying for a child 36:20 – Welcoming a new daughter to the world 41:20 – The relief of a newborn and the excitement of raising a child 43:30 – Father Daughter Dances 46:00 – Adopting a black daughter 51:20 – Stitches and sh*tting your pants 55:00 – Meeting the mother of your potential adopted daughter 58:00 – Addressing Olivia's death with Marc's daughters 58:45 – Raising a daughter of a different race 1:02:00 – The balance between protecting and preparing 1:06:00 – Anxiety in children 1:08:20 – Loving an adopted child as much as your biological child 1:11:00 – Being emotional (in a positive way) 1:14:40 – Why opening up to friends is a method of therapy 1:21:20 – Closing thoughts Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Amanda Crisci is here to discuss how dads should open up and communicate with their daughters, especially when it comes to tough subjects such as dating and divorce. Amanda is Tim's Goddaughter and is currently studying to become a teacher at the University of Michigan. Listen in as Amanda and Tim discuss how her upbringing in an affluent high school in Palo Alto compares to life as an underprivileged child when it comes to the effects of social media and the culture it creates. You'll learn how today's youth is using social media and what impacts it's having on their life and mental health, along with how it's transformed the conversation and stigma surrounding “getting help.” The majority of the conversation revolves around how Dads can communicate with their daughters; listen in to hear how daughters can encourage their Dads to open up and why social media plays a huge role in the father-daughter relationship. Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Tim and Amanda in this episode: The path to becoming a teacher and teaching underprivileged children. The social media relationship between a child and their parent. How affluent schools and social media creates negative cultures. What the modern conversation and stigma is surrounding “getting help.” The ability (or inability) to transform yourself in different environments. How to explore dating and relationships and discussing it with parents. Advice on how Dad's should communicate with their daughters. Timestamps:  0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – Who is Amanda Crisci? 2:15 – Social Media: A measure of emotional health 10:00 – The Godfather: Welcoming Amanda to the show 11:30 – University Life and becoming a teacher 12:50 – How Tim and Amanda are related 13:40 – Navigating a father-daughter relationship in modern times 16:30 – Parents and children sharing social media platforms 20:40 – The pressures of affluent schools 24:00 – Being judged on social media 26:05 – The stigma of “getting help” 28:40 – How social media and COVID-19 is impacting youth 30:00 – College, Confidence and Dating 32:00 – Discussing dating & relationships with parents and children 39:00 – Exploring openness and dealing with breakups 43:00 – How Dads should communicate to daughters during breakups 46:50 – Tim and Amanda's family relationship 50:20 – Teaching underprivileged children 55:35 – Why we should invite children to open up their emotions 1:00:05 – Using “I” language 1:01:25 – Closing thoughts Episode Resources: Amanda's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.crisci.5 Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandacrisci/ The Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com  

Alexandra Stockwell is on a mission to transform stagnating relationships into passion and excitement. The lessons Alexandra learned from dealing with her parents' divorce and a childhood of closed communication has shown her how couples and parents need to interact to live a life of nourishment. You'll learn the keys to open up communication with your partner and your children; as well as how to open yourself up to love. Alexandra shares the biggest gift that you can give to your children, and it starts with the relationship with your spouse. Alexandra's coaching has allowed families to create environments of love and passion. You can learn more about how Alexandra can help you and your family at alexandrastockwell.com where you'll find more about her book ‘Uncompromising Intimacy' and her coaching. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Alexandra in this episode:  How the relationships with our parents shapes our own parenting Intimacy, communication, purpose and authenticity advice How the father-daughter relationship changes after divorce Why communication needs to be key in father-daughter relationships How to open yourself up to receive love The key to communication and transparency with your children How to create an environment of open conversation The biggest gift you can give to your children: great relationships  Timestamps:  0:00 – Introduction 0:54 – Who is Alexandra Stockwell? 2:20 – How Tim's parents influenced his parenting 9:10 – Welcoming Alexandra to the show 11:20 – Family life and couples coaching 14:10 – Alexandra's parents 17:00 – Early childhood 21:00 – Dealing with divorce 24:00 – Coping mechanisms 28:30 – Social sensitivity training 30:45 – Creating a relationship with divorced parents 32:10 – Father-Daughter relationships after divorce 37:10 – Keeping up communication during tough times 40:26 – Seeking external help 42:30 – How to open yourself up to receive love 46:00 – Navigating pain and healing 49:30 – How childhood impacts Alexandra's coaching 50:50 – Creating an environment of open conversation 55:45 – Dealing with resentment 57:15 – How to have great relationships and defining love 59:55 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Alexandra Episode Resources:  Alexandra's Website: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/ Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stockwell.intimacy/ Alexandra's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.stockwell.7 Uncompromising Intimacy by Alexandra Stockwell: https://www.amazon.com/Uncompromising-Intimacy-Unfulfilling-Satisfying-Partnership/dp/B087MY7BNS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=uncompromising+intimacy&qid=1618091527&sr=8-1 The Marriage Podcast: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/podcast  Podcast Links:  Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

Carl Alleyne aims to emotionally bond with his kids without ruining the relationship with them, listen in to hear how you can open the door to your emotions and engage with your children on a higher level. You'll learn how to fully express your emotions with your children, whilst allowing them the opportunity to share their own emotions. You'll also hear how Carl has developed a household environment that encourages his daughter to ask him how “he feels.” Carl has taken the lessons he's learned from raising his children and has implemented them into Dads Parenting Boldly, a podcast and tool to learn dynamic parenting and to level up in “Dad Parenting.”   Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Carl in this episode:    How to set rules whilst giving freedom to your children Why you should say “I love you.” How to manage travel whilst raising a family Why you should showcase your hard work to your children How to fully express your emotions to your children The recipe to not getting burnt out: Having fun Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:52 – Who is Carl Alleyne? 2:22 – Dancing 6:40 – Choreography 8:00 – Carl's Story: Performing Artist, Touring, Marriage 11:15 – Raising five children 12:20 – Carl's siblings and upbringing 14:00 – Expressing love and gratitude 16:30 – Having to travel for work with young children 22:00 – Working with Ministry's 24:30 – How choreography impacts Carl's parenting 28:00 – Children checking in on their parents 31:50 – Passing down traits and being alone 35:30 – Overanalysing situations 38:24 – Encouragement & being an introvert 42:45 – Showing children that they're loved 47:30 – Protecting your children 50:00 – Learning parenting from your upbringing 52:30 – Where you can find Carl 53:00 – Final thoughts Episode Resources:  Dads Parenting Boldly Website: https://dadsparentingboldly.com/ Carl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlalleynelive/ Carl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlAlleyneLive Dads Parenting Boldly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-parenting-boldly-podcast/id1548610535 Dads Parenting Boldly FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/805571176899556/ The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X  Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com