The Molds that Make Fatherhood

This is the last episode of the season! I was able to take some of my favorite sound bites from the season and roll them into one episode. Stay tuned for season two! I have some great interviews lined up and I look forward to making it even better. Thank you all for listening. 

Many people feel the family court system is flawed and biased against fathers. Jared Mazezka shares those beliefs; he also happens to be one of the many fighting for legislative change in the state of West Virginia. Jared speaks candidly about his court battle while highlighting some of the flaws in our court system. We discuss the current state of the family court system and some of the things we can do to  make a positive difference. Enjoy

This is a topic where many dads should be able to relate. I know many of us fit into this category. We coach out kids and try to find that balance between dad and coach. Sharief Williams never wanted to be a coach; but he's coached both of his sons in basketball. We talk about leadership, making mistakes, and how we walk the line of being a coach and a father. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy. 

I get to vent a little on this one. This is a solo episode where I share some simple mindset lessons for the holidays. I get into the importance of valuing your time, minding your circle, and entering 2022 with a fresh mind and spirit! Happy Holidays to all! 

This is a pretty powerful episode with Army Veteran and father of two, Rob Wilson. He speaks candidly about fatherhood from the lens of a mental health professional who has overcome substance abuse. We discuss the internal struggles many fathers face, overcoming trauma, and how it's never too late for most parents to develop a relationship with their children. Enjoy! 

This is a quick and fun episode where I chat with my two kids ( ages eight and nine).  We were in Tennessee for my son's travel football tournament and they agreed to join me for a conversation. My daughter was being goofy but we were able to discuss how they view me as a father, things I can do to improve, and also took time to express some things we love about one another. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy.

Matthew Wagstaff is a Life Coach, owner of his own clothing company, Positive Printz, and author of Live Long and Prosper. On this episode we talk about some of the principles from his book, and get his take on what it means to teach our kids to live "Prosperous" lives. We discuss financial literacy, decision making, and growing from our own triggers and shortcomings. Enjoy!

On this episode I get the opportunity to speak with an amazing father, Keith Robertson Jr. He speaks candidly about his feelings on parallel parenting; and how he uses the time with his children to build strong connections and create opportunities for meaningful conversation.  He actually does a podcast with his son called (Daddy's Fishbowl).  You should check it out!

Just me sharing some key points from what I've learned so far. Short and sweet. 

Community Counselor and Mental Health Therapist, Eric Murphy joins us and discusses what it means to be intentional about our parenting. We also discuss modeling the behavior we want to see in our children and some of the common misconceptions some have in regard to their role as a parent. 

Join me in this great conversation with Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden,  Founders of the Non-Profit, Someone To Tell It To.  We cover a number of topics from raising kids with disabilities, bringing babies to school, and overcoming the insecurities we face as fathers. We also discuss their new book that introduces their powerful perspective on how we LISTEN. I think you'll like this one!

I speak with Author, speaker, and father of three, Rousawn Dozier. We discuss the challenges we face with fatherhood, how we feel about our daughters growing to enter the world of dating, and how we cope with not knowing whether or not we're actually doing this "fatherhood" thing the right way. You don't want to miss this one!

On this episode I speak with engineer and creator of 716 Gear, James Woodruff Jr. James walks us through what it was like to become a father and the age of fifteen. We also discuss discipline, love and how his faith helps guide him in his decision making process. We had a great conversation that I know you'll enjoy. 

On episode 2 I speak with Anthony Faiano. Anthony is a retired Air Force Veteran and single father of three. He is also the owner of Victory Mindset. Anthony is an amazing life coach and hypnotherapist. We have a great conversation about what it means to have a "Victory Mindset" as a father. 

On the first episode I interview my own father. We never had the best relationship but we came together on Father's Day to have this conversation. We laughed, we cried, and we both got to know one another better. I thought interviewing my father would be a great place to start for multiple reasons. I want men to know that it's never to late to mend a relationship. I also want men to know that there is a place for vulnerability within manhood and fatherhood. My goal is for the listeners to get to know me; and also to inspire anyone out there who would like to connect with a parent or child. Do it now! Life is short, and it's never too late!I hope you're moved by our chat. Thanks for listening!

Sneak peak of the first episode where I have a conversation with my own father.  It was insightful and emotional. Just a small glimpse of what's to come!