We RAD DADS
We RAD DADS is a show and community dedicated to improving the lives of Dads who put their families first. We are single dads, working dads we are stay-at-homes, step Dads, divorced, married, re-married, blended, military, religious, and non-religious Dads. Above all, we are caring and nurturing fathers who continually value and seek improvement for ourselves and other parents. We face our own struggles and seek to dominate them as a means to living a fulfilling life. Each week we find entertainment and value as we get to know a new guest, understand their situation, explore their struggles and learn how to navigate life's challenges through retrospect and experience. It is through this process we aim to find and share wisdom that you can employ in your own life. Please join us as we discover and distribute the value of first-hand experiences and insight told by those who are now living proof that you can too. We RAD DADS - Where wisdom meets entertainment.
When did new experiences or adventures become a bad thing?
"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right"
The Airplane analogy
The Forge
A journey of 1000 steps
Viewer Questions LIVE!
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This is a very special episode for me, for We RAD DADS and hopefully for you as well.
This week I talk with my Son’s mom, Cori Richter.
It may sound odd to most of you however I am exceedingly pleased to finally have Cori on the show this week. This interview was one of the first I had envisioned when starting the We RAD DADS podcast and I knew if it were to ever happen, we would have come much farther than I ever thought possible.
Join us as we talk about our own backstory and thus the origins of We RAD DADS. There’s some pretty amazing truth spoken here and even to me- it’s clear that our journey is nothing short of an incredible series of challenges which were sometimes mishandled. Luckily for us, we each had the foresight, humility, faith and eventual forgiveness to arrive as who and where we are today. This is the ONLY way we share such an amazing co-parenting experience with our entire family.
Hear both sides of the story that even I didn't have the full story on. Learn about the good times, the bad times and all the hope, trust and eventual triumph of our family- so far. Join us for the beginnings, the breaking point and then the turning point into becoming such an awesome family- If I do say so myself.
I have a feeling that the good times are just beginning and I want the same for each and every single one of you as well.
So listen up and get to know OUR story as well as; hopefully, a turning point of your own.
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This is a very special episode for me, for We RAD DADS and hopefully for you as well.
This week I talk with my Son’s mom, Cori Richter.
It may sound odd to most of you however I am exceedingly pleased to finally have Cori on the show this week. This interview was one of the first I had envisioned when starting the We RAD DADS podcast and I knew if it were to ever happen, we would have come much farther than I ever thought possible.
Join us as we talk about our own backstory and thus the origins of We RAD DADS. There’s some pretty amazing truth spoken here and even to me- it’s clear that our journey is nothing short of an incredible series of challenges which were sometimes mishandled. Luckily for us, we each had the foresight, humility, faith and eventual forgiveness to arrive as who and where we are today. This is the ONLY way we share such an amazing co-parenting experience with our entire family.
Hear both sides of the story that even I didn't have the full story on. Learn about the good times, the bad times and all the hope, trust and eventual triumph of our family- so far. Join us for the beginnings, the breaking point and then the turning point into becoming such an awesome family- If I do say so myself.
I have a feeling that the good times are just beginning and I want the same for each and every single one of you as well.
So listen up and get to know OUR story as well as; hopefully, a turning point of your own.
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Join me as I make a “return” to podcasting with my guest Ryan Hamilton of the Life of Dad. Ryan has endured some hard times starting with a rough relationship with his son’s mother which culminated in divorce, market crash and job loss - at the same time.
It got pretty rough for a while as Ryan contemplated ending all the suffering however he’s much stronger than that. Deciding instead to fight he was given the opportunity to work with friends in creating Life of Dad.
Join us for Geological euphemisms and plenty of great inspiration. Hear how Life of Dad saved this dad’s life and how raising an autistic son only heightened his desire to become an excellent co-parent and dad. Ryan’s secret to his success as a RAD DAD is working on himself in order to attain success in his own life, only then did he see progress in other areas.
Huge thanks to Ryan and the crew at Life of Dad for helping make this interview happen. If you want to know more about Life of Dad please check out the links below including the link where I was the featured guest on the Life of Dad podcast. Much thanks guys!
Intro and outro for this episode were created via Facebook Live and I’d love to feature YOU. Be sure to join the discussion at the We RAD DADS Facebook group.
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I can't help but think of that Hardaway song "What is Love?"... you know the one from the "Night at the Roxbury" movie?
Well, at least I made you smile... probably.
Today's ep is a shot off the ol' hip. However I felt compelled to get it out there in a "timely" manner.
This is audio from a Facebook Live video and come to find out, my microphone wasn't working too well so I DO humbly apologize about the audio quality. Hopefully it isn't too cringeworthy to overlook the subject at hand.
What is Love?
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We survived!
We survived the Holidays, We survived the New Year and we survived yesterday.
You know there was a time when I wasn't sure I'd survive and I'm guessing that you've been there too. Eventually I decided to take the step past just surviving and dare to dream of myself thriving. Then I started taking more steps and the process snowballed. I started thinking and talking differently. I approached every "problem" as an opportunity. I started associating myself with better people and very soon something magical happened... I started becoming a bette person- one whom things happened FOR; not someone whom things happened TO.
... and you can do the same.
I'm in a place where I didn't expect to be and I want to share it with you.
I can't tell you how much you all mean to me in this process. If I hadn't started WRD who knows where I'd be, or how miserable.
It's these little steps we take outside our comfort zones that really open our eyes; and world up to new possibilities and it's truly as worthwhile as it is terrifying.
But it takes work.
The only question is: Are you willing to work for a better tomorrow?
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Special Thanks to Cameron Bahan- AGAIN!
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After a long and completely unplanned break I make a (triumphant?) return. Can you say pod-fade?
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We RAD DADS is a place where single fathers and men of blended families can find the wisdom, wellness, support and resources they need so they can lead themselves and their families in a positive direction.
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WRD 030: Pain Drives Change with Damon Stoddard
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We RAD DADS is a place where single fathers and men of blended families can find the wisdom, wellness, support and resources they need so they can lead themselves and their families in a positive direction.
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We RAD DADS is a place where single fathers and men of blended families can find the wisdom, wellness, support and resources they need so they can lead themselves and their families in a positive direction.
If you like what We RAD DADS is all about and know someone who may benefit from what I have to offer. Please share the show with them. Text it, Post it, PM, DM or IM to a friend, Email it or just tell them about it. With your help we all can be RAD DADS! Thank you!
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Thank you for joining us! Be sure to check out the full show notes and links for this episode by following the link below.
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This is a featured episode. These featured episodes are my "Best of 2016" not because they got the most downloads but, because they have an inherent worth that I think may have gone unnoticed in the infancy of the We RAD DADS podcast.
As you may know I'm on Hiatus right now but I wasn't going to leave you high and dry while I regroup and work on other elements of WRD. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but it's important to know your limits and if you haven't heard episode 52 yet it's a perfect explanation as to why I deduced to take a little break. We all need this once in a while and I hope you can recognize when you need to take some R&R in your own life.
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This is a featured episode. These featured episodes are my "Best of 2016" not because they got the most downloads but, because they have an inherent worth that I think may have gone unnoticed in the infancy of the We RAD DADS podcast.
As you may know I'm on Hiatus right now but I wasn't going to leave you high and dry while I regroup and work on other elements of WRD. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but it's important to know your limits and if you haven't heard episode 52 yet it's a perfect explanation as to why I deduced to take a little break. We all need this once in a while and I hope you can recognize when you need to take some R&R in your own life.
If you like what We RAD DADS is all about and know someone who may benefit from what I have to offer. Please share the show with them. Text it, Post it, PM, DM or IM to a friend, Email it or just tell them about it. With your help we all can be RAD DADS! Thank you!
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This is a featured episode. These featured episodes are my "Best of 2016" not because they got the most downloads but, because they have an inherent worth that I think may have gone unnoticed in the infancy of the We RAD DADS podcast.
As you may know I'm on Hiatus right now but I wasn't going to leave you high and dry while I regroup and work on other elements of WRD. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but it's important to know your limits and if you haven't heard episode 52 yet it's a perfect explanation as to why I deduced to take a little break. We all need this once in a while and I hope you can recognize when you need to take some R&R in your own life.
If you like what We RAD DADS is all about and know someone who may benefit from what I have to offer. Please share the show with them. Text it, Post it, PM, DM or IM to a friend, Email it or just tell them about it. With your help we all can be RAD DADS! Thank you!
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This is a featured episode. These featured episodes are my "Best of 2016" not because they got the most downloads but, because they have an inherent worth that I think may have gone unnoticed in the infancy of the We RAD DADS podcast.
As you may know I'm on Hiatus right now but I wasn't going to leave you high and dry while I regroup and work on other elements of WRD. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but it's important to know your limits and if you haven't heard episode 52 yet it's a perfect explanation as to why I deduced to take a little break. We all need this once in a while and I hope you can recognize when you need to take some R&R in your own life.
If you like what We RAD DADS is all about and know someone who may benefit from what I have to offer. Please share the show with them. Text it, Post it, PM, DM or IM to a friend, Email it or just tell them about it. With your help we all can be RAD DADS! Thank you!
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This is a featured episode. These featured episodes are my "Best of 2016" not because they got the most downloads but, because they have an inherent worth that I think may have gone unnoticed in the infancy of the We RAD DADS podcast.
As you may know I'm on Hiatus right now but I wasn't going to leave you high and dry while I regroup and work on other elements of WRD. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere but it's important to know your limits and if you haven't heard episode 52 yet it's a perfect explanation as to why I deduced to take a little break. We all need this once in a while and I hope you can recognize when you need to take some R&R in your own life.
If you like what We RAD DADS is all about and know someone who may benefit from what I have to offer. Please share the show with them. Text it, Post it, PM, DM or IM to a friend, Email it or just tell them about it. With your help we all can be RAD DADS! Thank you!
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Jason is a father of two girls. One a fledgling teenager and the other a tween. Jason has an incredible story to tell about his battles with bipolar disorder and alcoholism - trust me, it’s not what you think but it IS important to hear what he has to say.
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Welcome RAD DADS! Today we celebrate the close of season 1 of the We RAD DADS podcast.
Fear not! WRD is not going anywhere and I'm excited to say that my hiatus will allow me time to provide more and better resources, communication, and platforms to provide even more help to us RAD DADS when enduring hard times.
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Please welcome back to the show Anthony Hayes author of the newly published book “The Science of Being: Surviving Depression”.
Listen as Anthony and I demystify the essentials of what depression is, how it manifests and how to tackle depression in one’s self or in others.
Knowlege is power so let’s tackle this thing head-on with someone who’s been through it and knows the perils from first hand experience.
Suicide prevention hotline : 800.273.8255 http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Shawn Stevenson is my guest this week and he drops some major knowledge. Father of three and now married, Shawn has come light years from his own chaotic upbringing to not only be a successful father, but to be a pillar of information and a beacon for all who seek health in their own lives. Health is not as simple as exercise, it encompasses mindset, attitude, genetics and a whole host of other things. This is exactly why Shawn studies epigenetics- the entire scope of one’s health...
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From housewife to divorce 11 years ago with 2 young kids, my guest this week Melissa Brown hit the ground running- because she had to. Stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur and now the voice of the blended family podcast Melissa Brown has some great takeaways and a view from the other side of the coin.
Knowledge is power! Let’s get a look at what a blended family looks like from the view of this awesome blended mom and find out what the other half is thinking.
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Alright RAD DADS, I've been waiting for this one because it means that WE are growing by leaps and bounds. I'm pretty stoked that all of us have come over 40 episodes now and I wanted to pay homage to those that helped us get here.
I know that I've grown and learned as a result of the We RAD DADS podcast and I know you have too. Let's celebrate this milestone with a two-part top 10 episode.
This week's episode will cover episodes 6-10 and uncover gems from my former guests. If you're looking for resources be sure to click on the guest's name for more information.
This week we'll hear from:
Philippe Morgesse from the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory
Paul Gilbride from Trickledownhappiness.com
Steve Austin from Grace is Messy
Cameron Bahan from Stilldaddy.net
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Jason MacKenzie from The Book of Open
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Alright RAD DADS, I've been waiting for this one because it means that WE are growing by leaps and bounds. I'm pretty stoked that all of us have come 40 episodes now and I wanted to pay homage to those that helped us get here.
I know that I've grown and learned as a result of the We RAD DADS podcast and I know you have too. Let's celebrate this milestone with a two-part top 10 episode.
This week's episode will cover episodes 1-5 and uncover gems from my former guests. If you're looking for resources be sure to click on the guest's name for more information.
This week we'll hear from:
Eric Davis
Damon Stoddard
Dr. Laura Markham
Joseph Johnson
and Larry Hagner
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From a fast paced career in real estate and connected 24 hours a day, to the housing market crash, and a Hiroshima sized bomb crater. Marc Mahwinney came out on top despite his all this and found a way to completely pivot life to find his true calling as a coach complete with a podcast.
Coparenting is difficult however Marc has found balance and we may have discovered a secret ingredient in your own happiness and it turns out it has nothing to do with you. …Weird right?
Marc delved into personal development at the right time despite being coerced in a different direction. His gut instinct was right and has proven a wise decision. He now lives as a successful and productive coparent and is available to his son at nearly any moment.
Listen in as we talk Barenaked ladies, homemade rafts, Think & Grow rich and baseball.
Talking points:
Barenaked ladies
Dumb and Dumber
Homemade raft story
Range of parenting - allowing kids to go wherever with out a leash
Life. It goes on
Tuesday Aug 11, 2009
Seperation & Coparenting
Think and grow rich
Sales & coaching coaches
Don’t be a perfectionist
Time heals all
Taking pressure off
coparenting challenge - distance
“With every single challenge there is a silver lining - find it.”
You can do anything
Major league ballparks w son
Kids are best motivation I can have
Connect with Marc:
Check out Marc's podcast: Natural Born Coaches
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Please welcome Matthew Cochran to the We RAD DADS podcast. Matt is a Divorced dad, a former marine, a podcaster and soon-to-be-remarried blended dad. Currently, Matt has his hands full with 4 kids, a full-time job, and 3 media outlets - one of which being the MJC podcast.
Matt has some amazing takeaways and tactics that he was able to implement in order to recover from the devastation that unwanted divorce brings. Listen as we discuss how he was able to process his situation and put his family first. I am very happy that Matt has found his path in such a relatively short period of time and earnestly hope you can implement some of these strategies to get out of your own crater and move on. Please understand, however, being in a bomb crater has a purpose and we discover what happens when you try to circumvent a natural healing process like the 5 stages of grief.
Join us for: Tactical Dads, the light-switch effect of co-parenting, no longer being a victim, loss & silence, numbing, finding YOUR path & Matt’s tips for successful co-parenting.
Talking Points:
Religion & Politics
A tactical dad?
Single vs. Divorced
Gender roles in kids
What’s really important
Humor: 30 Rock
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
IP crowd
Hot fuzz/ Shawn of the Dead
The light-switch effect of co-parenting
“I am not a victim”
Be prepared, adapt & overcome
Bomb: loss & silence
“Not me, I won’t be a single dad”
Distraction, Isolation & Numbing
There is life after this.
Taking the kids out of the crossfire
The 5 stages of grief
Don’t bury a mine, deal with your 5 stages of grief.
Finding YOUR faith
Coparenting tip: Make it about the kids
Superpower: Communication
Weakness: Patience
Resource: Romans Chapter 8
matthewjcochran.com
matthewjcochran Instagram, twitter
MJC podcast FB page
Itunes, stitcher, google play.
Please welcome Paul Gilbride to the We RAD DADS podcast. Paul is a divorced dad, a father of 2 and stay at home dad who; through this opportunity, was able to live the life of passion he had not before imagined possible. In order for this to occur, Paul had to be willingly tempered by the flames of life and forged anew by way of constant; and sometimes indistinguishable improvement. Through Paul’s bomb crater and stratification of circumstance, he was able to find and focus on the tiny silver linings and pursue them to discover his true calling.
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Join us as he throws out massive wisdom nuggets, motivation to become your best self and your new mantra “I am exactly where I am supposed to be.”
Paul’s company, trickledownhappiness.com has been helping men recover from the bomb craters in their lives and now shares not only his own story; but the culmination of wisdom discovered through his interactions with other men in their greatest moments of need.
I am excited to bring you our conversation and resources uncovered while speaking with my friend and brother Paul Gilbride.
Talking points:
Balance vs. integration.
Who is Paul?
Taking on the world
Showing up nowhere
Putting first what matters most
Stepping apart from traditional roles
Recovering CPA
The coaching entrepreneurial father
Unvalued Dad skills
“ I am exactly where I am supposed to be”
It’s not work
Something is missing
“The two most important days in your life is the day you’re born and the day you find out why”
What’s happing FOR me
The victim mentality
“Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional”
Victor Frankl
“Your mind can make a hell of heaven or a heaven of hell”
Depression, divorce worry, the facility, family passing
One room away from death
Commitment to change
December 13, 2015. 5:30am: A stranger’s smile
Tools & Capabilities
Becoming a butterfly or stay in cocoon
Letting go vs. avoiding
Reluctant permission
Coparenting: Communication, United front
The cohesive family unit
Practice self-love
Guilt vs. shame
Superpower: sense of humor
Favorite movie: Best in show
The power of a smile
Power posture
The root of anger
Box breathing - Unbeatable Mind
S.M.A.R.T bucket list goal:
Son and self-helping kids and parents
Daughter: NYU dreams
Paul: RV college football w friends
Contact Paul
Trickle down Happiness on Facebook
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I think you’d be surprised to learn that Ben completely changed his career trajectory in order to be the ideal dad to his daughter.
As a former visual effects coordinator work on the most critically acclaimed visual masterpiece blockbuster film Avatar, Ben hung it up for the sake of his relationship with his daughter.
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Nowadays Ben and his daughter are busy cooking and promoting their recipes on social channels such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. After his daughter gave him the idea, they jumped in both feet.
Join us for Ben’s bomb crater and his “unusual” custody arrangement from just 9 months of age. It’s clear to see that like me, Ben has put his family first. Listen to him explain in his own words the value and worth he places on negotiating challenges and learning the lessons they have to teach; all the while taking complete ownership for his choices. Ben also explains why it’s important to move away from the socially accepted view of “success” and to formulate your own definition of that term. Not only that, but Ben talks about the importance of gratitude, grit, purpose and how a little quote from “Joe Dirt” goes a whole lot deeper than you’d expect.
Talking points:
Traditional role shift
Less money = happier.
Situational Awareness
Cooking is a pain
The magic ingredient: Love
Overalls and Hawaiian shirt
Motown to Punk to “Death”
Blazing Saddles
Make your own luck
“You never know until you find out”
“Mom I’m not dead but I think we need a new car”
“Hope for the best but prepare for the worst”
Separation Divorce & Custody
“Set yourself up for success”
“Failure becomes the foundation of success”
Grateful for pain
Driving force for change
“Life’s a garden, dig it”
Moving forward from destruction
Alcohol numbs the pain
Cookbook
Gofundme
Superpower: Positivity
Worst: Hyper-critical
Dream: One Billion people
Teleport advice: It’s not all about me
“Earn this”
Ben Bradbury & Daddy Daughter cooking:
Instagram: daddydaughtercooking
Twitter: @daddydaughtercooking
Facebook Daddy Daughter Cooking Page
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I’m ecstatic to have Rob Youngblood as my guest this week on the We RAD DADS podcast. Rob is currently a speaker & reality coach. He is a veteran television producer, former network news anchor & Emmy award winning SAG actor with scores of shows under his belt like MacGyver, Walker Texas Ranger, Dallas, SeaQuest, & JAG to name a few.
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Rob is truly my kind of person and we absolutely hit it off. One of the best things about Rob is that he puts being a dad at the forefront of his life and continues to help others do the same. He perfectly exemplifies what a RAD DAD should be; starting with winning custody of his then 14-month-old son.
As a reality (life) coach, Rob started with a focus on communication. The results achieved are a direct result of a straightforward approach that will kick you into gear. Unlike many other types of professionals he jokingly states, “I get stuff done!” Along those lines, he has started #ownyourstory inspiring and encouraging his clients to take a long hard look in the mirror and taking accountability. Rob encourages you to fix you first.
From the rubble of a destroyed life, untimely death of family, divorce and custody battle, Rob took a hard look in the mirror and decided rightly to fix the one problem in his life - himself.
Please join us for the Mullet wearing cowboy hitman, Getting his butt kicked by Chuck Norris with Eric Estrada, Carlton Heston’s spandex wearing mullet-ponytail merman son. But the real value comes as we share a more serious conversation about presence, attitude, persistence, mindset, a father’s undying love, a parent’s legacy and Rob’s own path to self-discovery, passion, and purpose.
Talking points:
Mullet wearing cowboy hitman
Chuck Norris roundhouse w Eric Estrada
“poster children for divorce”
Charlton Heston’s son on SeaQuest, white spandex wearing, mullet-ponytail sporting merman.
Clip for SeaQuest
Bull Durham is not golf…
Presence not Presents
A father's undying love
Powerless and Clueless. The worst combination
Grief & the downward spiral
Awareness & purpose; being a dad
Parents passing: True loss
Speaking, coaching & the path to revival
#ownyourstory
What you’re looking for is right in front of you, look in the mirror
"The minute you start communicating better is the minute you start changing your life."
Controlling the controllable
Tools of the trade
Advice: Operate with integrity
Superpower: Communication
Hands-off parenting
Rob’s 3 parenting rules
Don't:
be a punk
be a bully
be disrespectful
Self-regulation
Worst: Patience
Bucket list: Singapore & London
Lead by example
Connect with Rob:
studioyoungblood.com
Own your story
About Rob Youngblood
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Join us for my guest this week Shane Ramer. Shane is a father a husband, an alcoholic and the host of Sober Guy Radio podcast. Shane has a lot of excellent information and drops a ton of nuggets in this episode. We discuss his winding road to sobriety and his tactics to help anyone discover their own path.
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I have found that alcohol is a major catalyst with single parents. We all rely on something to make us feel better about our situation and often we can over-indulge. Many times we don’t even recognize our own folly until we are in over our heads.
Shane does a great job explaining his path and methods which have helped him attain a place in life and family he would’ve otherwise never known. I’m so very happy to call Shane a friend and furthermore I’m honored to introduce him to you.
Join us for sober alcoholics, Streetbike Tommy, RAD, the mailroom and an epiphany brought on by his daughter in the wee hours of the morning and a bible in the road. Truly a powerful episode and I’m so excited to have Shane join us.
What’s a Sober Alcoholic
Personality Average
Surrender & Accept the hard work ahead
Work, Patience, Dreams, Presence & Consciousness
Streetbike Tommy moment
Faith - Trying something different
Mailroom to addiction- the downward spiral
Recovery to discovering purpose
Playing the victim,
Perception vs. Reality
Recognition:
See the problem for what it is
Acceptance:
The reality of where you are
Ask for Help:
No one man is an island
What’s your objective truth right now?
Patience- EVERYONE’s Achille’s heel
Resource: A bible in the road…
“Daddy, it smells like evil in here”
Do it for you
RAD
R.E.A.L
Patreon = patron
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Jesse Foster is our guest this week and he has quite a resume of gathering wisdom from dads of all backgrounds. Jesse is the host of the Father Nation podcast which has over 150 episodes. Once becoming a father himself, Jesse wanted to expand his knowledge on the subject and proceeded to launch Father Nation in order to capitalize on the wisdom of fathers everywhere… sound familiar? Being exposed to that kind of knowledge, he has some great takeaways which he shares with us this week.
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Jesse has an interesting backstory as well. Early on he lived and worked in Kazakstan and Kyurgstan teaching English. After a failed attempt at self-employment, he found himself relying on the generosity of others to get by. It was then he decided to 10x his life with the inspiration of Grant Cardone.
Jesse now WORKS for Mr. Cardone after some massive action of his own! Check out his epic story of overcoming in a BIG way and learn the 3 roles that fathers need to play in their own lives. Stick around because Jesse is letting us in on some awesome bonuses with a coupon code for his very own instructional video series at Dadlearn.com… get 20% off with his special coupon code!!!
Join us for: Grant Cardone, Sagging, The Naked Gun, The 10x Rule, and living abroad. Don’t miss this one with Jesse Foster!
Grant Cardone books and Videos.
90’s ‘sagging’ pants
Naked gun, Ace Ventura
Bomb Crater: living off generosity
Hindsight: self-evaluation allows for current course correction
limiting beliefs & past failures
“If you can believe you can do something, a lot of times you can”
The 10x rule steps: No nothing, retreat, normal action, massive action (10x)
Dad super power: Telling stories
Worst: patience/frustration and punishment.
Roles: Trainer, Buddy, King
Cornerstone trait: Faith
936 weeks
Bucket list: Highway 1 trip, Na Palli coast Hawaii
Parting advise: Take care of yourself
Please welcome my guest this week, Anthony Hayes. Anthony is a VERY busy dad with multiple engagements such as authoring a total of 3 books, blogging, hosting his own podcast and is an integral part of some very active communities online. Not that that is enough, Anthony also works full time.
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Talk about dichotomy! Anthony is a father to a darling little girl named Violet and consequently, runs a blog called “The Daddy Daughter Diaries” wherein he talks about being a new dad.
His book “The Science of Being” draws together much of his struggles in life which are centered around a debilitating diagnosis of clinical depression. Many are never treated; much less diagnosed, however, Anthony wasn’t going to let this stop him. Added to this his podcast “Me, Myself and I” chronicles his positive mindset shift and how it impacts his daily life for the better.
There’s so much more I’m blown away. Anthony truly is a machine and an example of a RAD DAD making things happen!
Join us for daddy’s dance party, Grunge, Zoolander, Mindset shifts, Too old for Disney, and the never-ending love of Dad.
Talking Points
Fathers day & The RAD-T
Clinical Depression: The science of being
If I can find it, you sure as hell can too
Grunge, The thing to do
Zoolander
Wedding crashers- Mix it up
Spreaker - Anyone can do it
Bomb Crater
Moment of Change - Mindset shift
Rock - Dad
I will ALWAYS be there for you Violet, no matter what
Daddy’s Dance party - Daren Hayes
Weakness: Demanding job
Bucket list item: Disney for her birthday every year.
Passion, Don’t give up on your passion
Me, Myself and I Radio
Julian is an accomplished marriage and family therapist from Berkley California. Julian is gaining notoriety with his video series highlighting simple do’s and don’ts of relationships and parenting. He runs a site called fullfrontalfatherhood.com and frequently contributes to greatdad.com, pregnancymagazine.com, and thegooddadproject.com. Being a dad himself he speaks with direct experience and wisdom dropping simple nuggets for all to put into action.
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In this episode, Julian enlightens us all with some absolutely incredible insight into what it is to be a dad and how the societal gender programming of men (mixed with our stubbornness and ego- of course) actually perpetuate common “new family” woes. I’m guessing; like me, you too fell into some of these very common scenarios.
That’s exactly why I HAD to have him on the Podcast- he’s obviously a wealth of information and wisdom. Don’t think that just because he’s an MFT he’s got this parenting thing all dialed, nope. He’s just like the rest of us trying to figure it all out and doing the best he can failing forward. Just like you, however, he’s maximizing the wisdom of others in this quest and now you can tap into his wealth of experiences.
Join us for what it means to be human, the parenting manual, the bumbling father stereotype, nobody is perfect and of course the greatest American hero. But the real nugget is how Julian demystifies and delineates an extremely common relational breakdown that every guy is pre-programmed to fall into… Cue Admiral Ackbar, “Its a trap!”
Talking points:
Sleep cycles
Clark Kent vs. The Greatest American Hero
What does it mean to be human? i.e. Human hacks
“To be a parent is to fail”
How to react when you fail as a parent - Video link
Nobody is a perfect parent, even the MFT
Where’s the Manual?
Demystifying the trouble with the traditional dad model. -gets right to the point. wisdom
Facing your fears and the rewards of stepping out of your comfort zone.
Bumbling father stereotype. Parenthood TV show
The Dad movement
Shout out to Hogan Hilling - dadlyrally.com
Professional take on how to process being a dad in today’s culture and be completely healthy.
RAD DAD tools: Process your emotions properly meet your emotional needs.
Find a tribe
Superpower: (how to deal with a crying child video) Respond appropriately. Allow tantrums but hold your boundaries
Meditation: Just Breathe: give yourself a time out.
Bucket List: Continue to be a highly involved part of daughter’s life.
Contact Julian Redwood at:
Full Frontal Fatherhood Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/no-title/id929866565?mt=2
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Damon is a truly transformed man and an inspiring example of what you can become on the other side of your bomb crater. If you're looking for hope amidst the beginnings of your journey, then look no further. Damon is clearly at peace and has negotiated many pitfalls to find himself currently living a better life than even he imagined but it didn’t just happen on its own. He put in the work by continuing to find and fix himself. Little by little the Damon you hear today began to emerge piece by piece as he conquered elements within and throughout. His current life is a gleaming testament to the path of this RAD DAD. book5Luckily for all of us, his story is highlighted in his (aptly titled) book “Pain Drives Change”. Learn how Damon began to face unthinkable adversity beginning at the age of 4 and at the age of 8 was completely on his own.
This episode; like many others, is an incredible window into my guest’s life. Please join us for tips, tools, and tactics that will help you become a better person, man, and dad- but that’s just the beginning.
Join us for the Seattle tech scene, Blended families, SHIKAKA!, Rubbish fires, Abandonment, Reaching out, Affirmations, Positivity, Joy, Goofy rituals; and one of my favorites, Thailand!
Talking points:
Seattle triathlon training
Pain Drives Change
Microsoft & kids coding
Mullet, business in front, party in back
Jim Carey - Ace Ventura - Goofball/Dork
Shikaka!
Motorcycles and wagons
rubbish fires & klepto carpenters
The bomb that fractured family
Abandonment & generational curses
Accept your pain
How could SHE?
Shame & Reaching out
It’s Okay to need help
Self-fulfilling affirmations
Add more positive
Make a plan & write it down
Pain vs. Joy
Underlying causes; treating the problem, not the symptoms
Voicing your pain
Dad Skill: Goofy & rituals
Weakness: Hyper-focus
Bucket List: Thailand
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Rocco DeLeo is strength incarnate. His story will floor you as you see yet another example of what a RAD DAD truly is.
Rocco is a fellow podcaster and while life was going along smoothly the wheels came off abruptly when the horrifically unthinkablesurfaced. Join us as we discuss Rocco’s story to this point. We discuss the elements of his “quick” turn-around and how they are deeply rooted in appropriate mindset, faith, acceptance positivity coupled with appropriate action. The nuggets are a-plenty as we continue to deep dive into the power of mindset and taking positive action!
Join us for Mini-trucks, SQUIRREL!!, Pope John Paul II, accountability, presence, and self-discipline as well as understanding the power of your authentic voice and venerability.
Podcasting
Flaming Mini-trucks & Stereo equipment
Clark Griswold
Church lawn-jobs
Trail running = therapy
Exhaustion & faith through tragedy
Not living reactively
Pope John Paul II
Being the example to your kids
The importance of being a patriarch
A hierarchy of importance
Valued genuine conversations
Developing appropriate sensitivity
Romans 8:28
Fostering and keeping good company
Dad Skill: Goofy dad
Struggle: Managing being present with accountability
Keep dreaming, 2nd chances & taking action
Self discipline
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Founder of the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory Philippe Morgese joins me this week for yet another great episode of We RAD DADS podcast. Phil is a great dad and has successfully found a way to work his life around his daughter and work his way into a full-custody type of arrangement. Through The Daddy Daughter Hair Factory Phil and his daughter have been featured on dozens of media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, The Doctors, Fab Life with Tyra Banks, people.com, The History Chanel, MTV, Popsugar, Unworthy and even Australia’s “The Morning Show”
Join us in our conversation where Phil breaks down his bomb and his eventual recovery with bullet-proof resilience and determination to be the best possible dad he can be. Through incredible struggle, odds and with absolute grit he is truly a champion for change and the face of what is possible for ANY dad to become. Phil didn’t allow social stigmas, his situation or even his own inner hater to dissuade him from his mission and all that hard work has eventually paid off. Phil went from having zero time with his daughter to having her full-time- and he went about it WITHOUT the court systems. I’m truly humbled by Phil as he breaks down the amazing circumstances he faced and how far he has come. Truly, Phil is a RAD DAD!
Reward yourself with the wisdom he constantly drops throughout this episode and see him for the stellar guy he truly is. As if that weren't enough, he went on to create the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory inspiring fathers to challenge themselves by stepping out of their comfort zones- just as Phil himself has done in his pursuit of being a professional dad. You may be interested to know that Phil doesn’t make a single dime teaching dads about bonding with their daughters by learning how to do hair. THIS is the kind of guy Phil is and I'm so honored to have him on. Won’t you join us?
Talking points:
The joy of becoming dad
Making the hard choice of leaving
Holding my daughter hostage
Becoming valuable to your other & building mutual respect
STEM Skills
Minecraft & bonding time
The importance of tribe - Iron Sharpens Iron
In order to grow you need to let the past go
Learn from every dad and other great nuggets
“If you worry about being a good dad, you’re probably a good dad.”
Reach out RAD DADS
Bucket list: Marathon
Cornerstone Trait: Independence & free thinking
Teleport moment & advice: Words of encouragement - CHALLENGE
Daddy Daughter Hair Factory - Facebook
Keep fighting the good fight.
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Amongst all other things I share some change happening in my life and how I am handling it. Luckily my upcoming guest dropped some knowledge that I happened to need. It’s funny how life gives you exactly what you need when you need it. The trick is recognizing that opportunity when it comes your way.
Check out my Mindset Mountain interview on iTunes HERE or on the Mindset Mountain podcast page HERE
Become who you’ve always been at your core. Start being absolutely and un-apologetically you and you’ll begin attracting some amazing things in your life.
I suggest you implement these 3 simple things in your own life:
1. Embrace Change
2. In order to grow, you have to let the past go.
3. Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday and aspire to who you want to become tomorrow.
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"Work harder AND smarter."
Steve is a mountain of a man and has been faced with adversity throughout his life. His successes can be directly attributed to his circumstances while growing up and coming of age. This was one of the most emotional interviews I have ever done but one of the most rewarding as well. I feel humbled as Steve bestowed his life wisdom on us all. This episode is a must listen!
Talking Points
- Jaws
- It’s funny now
- Mantra
- Respect
- Bomb
- Incredible strength, The big picture
- We all have a cross to bear
- Dealing with the past and finding resolution
- Walden
- Turning your focus from past to future
- Clem
- Giving back
- Processing emotions and teaching
- Quick Q&A
- Tele-port advice
- Muscular Dystrophy Association. mda.org
Get social with other RAD DADS!
Join our Facebook Group!
Keep fighting the good fight.
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My guest this week is none other than Ryan Michler. Ryan is the founder of Order Of Man. He runs the Order of Man podcast, Order of Man Facebook group and theorderofman.com.
Ryan is himself a RAD DAD and has faced relationship and family struggles which; if he had allowed his primal response mechanisms, would’ve destroyed his family. From that experience Ryan dove in to what it means to be a man and now speaks with authority to the over 4200 members of his Facebook group. Ryan also is the creator of the Iron Council, an elite mastermind for men.
He is currently a Married Father of 4, a proud veteran and an obvious leader of men- not only in word, but in action as well.
Sit in on our conversation and find out more about what it means to be a man, the duties of men, and his own 8 pillars of manhood. Some of them may surprise you.
Along the way we talk Joe Dirt, Martha Stewart, mindset, ownership, leadership and taking action
Ryan Michler on We RAD DADS!
Talking points
Being a better leader; Order of Man.
Grunge scene to regimented and scheduled
Joe Dirt
Martha Steward Magazine
Focus on what you can do.
8 Pillars:
- Relationships
- Intellect
- Leadership / Preside
- Skills
- Wealth
- Health
- Self Mastery
- Style
Resilience - Eric Grietens (avaliable on Audible)
Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink (available on Audible)
Speed reading
Get out of your kids way
Cornerstone trait- Leadership.
Bucket list item- Rite of passage
Be the example to your kids.
Take action before you’re ready
Iron Council - Take it to the next level
Connect with Ryan:
Order of Man podcast - iTunes - Stitcher
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Steve Henkle is a dad and blended dad of 5! He is an excellent benchmark for all blended dads to take notice as he has completely “stepped” up and become simply ‘dad’ to his legally adopted children.
Join the conversation as Steve and I talk about blended families, how he navigated a terribly uncomfortable time with his children’s biological father and how he continues to strive to include him in their lives.
Of course, we have an interesting and meandering conversation which includes: Kris Kross, Justin Bieber, pilgrimages, clarity from chaos, opportunity within uncertainty, and happy socks.
Steve talks about his blog notamalefail.com which was created for men; like me, who were simply different than the stereotypical coming-of-age “man”. Steve and I discuss being open with his children and himself as they discover new paradigms of what being a dad and what a man is all about.
Steve talks about his upcoming book “Not a male Fail” wherein he describes difficulty identifying with what a man is and discusses the situations which made him question his adolescent manhood, why and how you as a dad can do better with your own children.
Talking points:
Gotham TV series
Happy Socks
If you teach a man to fish…
Guy Humor: Grown Ups, Adam Sandler / Blended
What’s a cassette player?
Justin Bieber - Baby
Mantra:
Recognize it and seize the opportunity uncertainty presents
Bomb crater:
Different than the other guys
I am a father to the fatherless
Getting clarity from chaos
You have not chosen me but I choose you
Extremes, the absence of masculine stereotypes
Fathers absence after marriage
“You look just like dad”
Embrace your children for who they are
Pilgrimage. Coming of age. Connecting
Connect with Steve at:
notamailfail Twitter
notamailfail FB
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Keep fighting the good fight.
Stay Up, Stay Connected & Stay RAD DADS!
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Please help me welcome Cameron Bahan of stilldaddy.net . Cameron is a Florida based recently divorced single father of two. He’s a software developer by day and blogger by night at stilldaddy.net . He has recently been through the meat grinder and like me, has had a very difficult 2015. Listen to Cameron and I talk about moving completely across the United States, Rambo knives, Earthquakes, Hurricane parties and the dude abides…
Cameron; like myself and many others, is in a vulnerable state and still in the unknown unsteady phase of a recently single father. Grappling with new role, identity, fears and the great unknown future. The biggest difference between Cameron and others is that he has the stones to blatantly share his story via his blog at stilldaddy.net Go check out his material because it’s spot on and well written- but not before you listen to our conversation.
Cameron drops truth, wisdom and hope. These are the gems I have been searching for and I think you have been too.
Talking Points:
Software developer
From British Columbia to Florida
Trading Earthquakes to Hurricanes
Rambo Knife
The Dude Abides
Hitchhiking first grader
Mantra: Reaction and trying to control the uncontrollable
Bomb: Wife wanted a divorce. Felt like I had to fix it
What’s the reason?
Mistakes along the way
Paying penance for your situation
What changed?
The courts and spending time with my boys
Change the words and change the mindset
The legal system and getting what you want. Your rights
What defines us is how well we rise after we fall- Zig Ziegler
Why stilldaddy.net?
Opportunity with loss of a job.
Best dadskill: Spending time with kids, being present.
Worst dadskills: Yelling, frustrations
Bucket list: Going Skiing with boys.
Pad Parent pet peeve: Negative talk/reinforcement/motivational tactics
Cornerstone trait: Never give up!
Lessons kids taught you: to relax, good downtime.
Motivational pop culture: Movie - Swing Kids.
Stories, resources community etc.
CAMERON’S CHALLENGE (ACCEPTED??)
stilldaddy4u (Facebook)
stilldaddy4u (Twitter)
Parting words - just be you and life will be a lot easier.
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What or What?
In all honesty, I would hope I have made you ask yourself this question. (preferably out loud. I KNOW I'm not the only one doing this!... I digress)
I guess you'll have to just listen to exactly what Huck is. But I will tease that the foundations; or building blocks, of Huck are the very same things we all struggle with while getting back up after becoming a single parent. Actually, they are the very things EVERYONE struggles with in some way shape or form. Personally, I find value in identifying, labeling and making a point of noticing the foundations for our actions (or inactions).
I suppose the inverse; or alternative, Punt is a well-known term. Punt entails a strategic maneuver wherein one realizes that the likelihood of continuing along the same path will probably end in a larger defeat than simply turning over the ball. It should be noted that "the game" NEVER ends with a punt. Frequently, a team who punts has just a good of a chance at winning as the team which does not. Frankly, it's insignificant in the long run as it is simply just a strategy to accomplish the end goal.
I'm pretty sure teams do not ever plan to Punt before a game. However, Punt formation is something which is practiced until perfection JUST IN CASE they need to utilize it.
In both strategies; Huck and Punt, there is inherent risk and reward. Although I'd like to Huck my way through life I can't always do so because it's very risky even though the rewards could be great- it may also result in complete disaster. Conversely, I can't continue to Punt my way through either because I'd avoid any hard decisions and there is little reward in it.
it is with a heavy heart that I discontinue the regular occurrence of my Thursday micro-sodes. Although I do not intend to quit, I am forced to Punt for the moment. I will still release micro-sodes and bonus episodes as warranted however they will be intermittent and not on a regularly recurring cycle.
Full-length episodes will still be released every Monday morning so the backbone of We RAD DADS podcast will remain intact. I vow to continue to bring resources to all non-traditional parents out there who have come to rely on We RAD DADS podcast.
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Eric is a 16 year veteran of the armed forces, a former member of an elite force known as Navy SEAL’s, perhaps you’ve heard of them. Eric is a commanding example of what a RAD DAD should be. As a divorced and now remarried father of 4 Eric defines leadership in a blended family. Eric has taken leadership notes from both his father and grandfather and continued the lineage of strong male figures in his family. His book, Raising Men is just hitting the shelves and is packed with leadership tactics from not only Eric himself, but many other SEAL dads. It’s locked and loaded with absolute wisdom nuggets! Listen in as we discuss family, history, psychology, behavior and of course leadership.
Eric Davis represents a new breed of operative emerging from the Special Operations community.
Author of “Raising Men - What we learned in SEAL training and taught to our sons”
As a former Navy SEAL sniper instructor, technical and physical surveillance specialist and human performance expert Eric has extracted and repurposed the proven performance principles leveraged by elite units for entrepreneurs, business leaders and parents since 2008.
Davis is the founder of ericdavis215.com an online resource focused on delivering the situational awareness, transparency and knowledge ambitious people require to live a good life and lead others to do the same.
Show Notes:
7:29 - Child soldier to SEAL, family lineage
8:51 - Come up to a level of excellence.
10:33 - Team 3 the “Desert Platoon”
11:29 - Forging Brotherhood
13:02 - Belgian Malinois, SEAL to dog trainer.
14:15 - Behavior science; dog training or kids, same same.
16:22 - Leading from the front and being the example.
18:03 - Eric the family man.
20:32 - OCD and ADD as a tool. Embrace the monkey.
24:32 - A different breed.
27:27 - Words of motivation: If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter. Interpret your situation differently.
29:57 - BOMB: Divorce from first wife. Own failure. Be the leader.
33:37 - Recognize the fundamentals. understand the sub elements. and be in a constant practice. Put first what matters most.
36:01 - Mind map. Situation awareness.
36:08 - Don’t be right, be effective. We’re in charge of producing the situation we desire.
41:32- Good people in your life.
43:49 - Become valuable to them.
45:52 - Why Raising Men?
50:33 - How to be; and raise, a man
51:17 - Redefining and recapturing manhood.
53:53 - Study and Train. Arm yourself with knowledge.
56:22 - Dad super power: being relevant.
"I’m not that smart, I just study a lot."
59:38 - Patience. (Click)
1:02:22 - SEAL Pups
1:06:08 - Confidence and Extreme Confidence
1:09:06 - Parting wisdom: A poor plan is better than no plan at all.
1:10:43 -smleaders.com
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Cliche' or apropos?
Past struggle does not guarantee future success. Your future is completely unwritten and could take any possible turn.
"Lost time is never found again." -Benjamin Franklin
DO NOT WAIT. Start RIGHT NOW and begin living the best life you possibly can. You never know how long you actually have to show your loved ones what they mean to your.
Leave your regrets and anguish behind and move forward in the best possible way. Be true to YOU and YOUR FAMILY. THEY are the only thing that matters.
Take charge dad. RIGHT NOW is your time to rise. In this moment is an opportunity that will never return. Capitalize on your advantage and turn EVERY moment into an opportunity from here forward. Because life is too short.
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Hogan lets loose and gets real with me after our interview. Every single one of you needs to hear this.
The fact is, we doubt ourselves after the bomb and our experiences leave us with a "once bitten twice shy" mentality. Hogan lays down the gauntlet on us all and shows us all the light at the end of the tunnel.
Get out there and make it happen. Improve yourself in order to improve the rest of your life. Hogan yet again leads by example here.
Don't squander your time being the victim. Take this opportunity to create the life you have dreamt about.
Do the work and reap the benefits. If you don't know where to start, I would highly recommend that you get your free copy of "The 7 essential steps to take now that you're a single parent" exclusively available at www.weraddads.com. This offer will pop up automatically. Simply fill out your name and email address and I'll immediately send it to your inbox.
I created this resource for this EXACT REASON- to help you become your best you so start today by getting your copy NOW!
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Please welcome Hogan Hilling to the We RAD DADS podcast! Hogan has seen some hard times and weathered many storms as a dad. One might think this would have made him gruff, harsh and negative however Hogan has used his experiences to enlighten others on how dads can be extremely valuable parental figures. He has personally challenged the common paradigm that dads can't parent. Not only has Hogan been a stay-at home dad care taking his three children, one of which a child with special needs; he has endured a bitter and insulting divorce that left him at the mercy of the judicial system slanted toward one particular gender. Through all of this Hogan has remained calm and collected, consistently putting first what matters most.
Hogan is the creator of the Dadly Rally and is a champion for dad's equality in parenting. True to his character, Hogan does not discriminate against any parent due to gender and welcomes involved women parents into the Dadly cause as well. He is a true example for each of us to follow!
Listen to our conversation as we discuss Hogan's winding path through life involving rediscovering his own dad as an adult and what he learned when they connected. This point alone shaped my perception of what it is to be an absent father... Sometimes the opportunity to be dad is taken away unjustly.
Show Notes:
6:29 - "I came out of the pantry"
11:01 - Follow your heart but use your head
17:47 - Stop the "dadsanity", do it for the kids
20:51 - The simple joy of play
23:16 - Henk (link)
28:56 - Behaving Dadly
31:11 - Breaking the cycle
32:32 - Get comfortable being uncomfortable
34:29 - Living in the moment daddy
35:49 - The best things in life are free
40:08 - Looking at fatherhood through a child's eyes
42:28 - Don't beat yourself up. Reach out
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Let's face the facts here, sometimes life is about attempting not to fail. Occasionally, we can't let go of "learning moments" wherein we did a less-than optimal job.
Personally, I think this is a mark of someone who is constantly holding themselves to a higher standard. This is a fantastic trait but people like me can take that desire for perfection a little too far. That in itself tends to drag me down. Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy.
"Everything in moderation, including moderation." -Julia Childs
Keep doing the best you can and keep improving along the way. Recognize and accept your losses as learning moments and set yourself free of the guilt associated with it.
Process your situation and move forward. It's the only way to maintain your sanity and continually be the best you can. You're only human you know.
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Not only does We RAD DADS have our first female guest, but she is also our first professional guest as well. We have for you this week none other than THE Dr. Laura Markham.
Join Dr. Markham and myself as we discuss her upbringings and how her blended family dynamics shaped her into one of the leading experts in Clinical Psychology. Her relatable story and early experiences are directly applicable to any single parent situation.
I was surprised to learn that the role model behind her successful principles is entirely attributed to her very own RAD DAD. Without her father's compassion which; in her words: "saved my life", she would not have discovered her full potential. Listen as Dr. Markham describes how her father was the one who showed her what loving guidance was all about.
Dads, you CAN and DO make a difference!
It was a true pleasure to speak with her. I can't say enough about my conversation with Dr. Markham and all the incredible nuggets she shares. On top of this, listen as we discuss one of her books and the powerful tools and tactics it details. I was very surprised to find extreme value in her book, Peaceful parent, happy kids. I HIGHLY recommend this book for ALL parents, especially RAD DADS. This would be an EXCELLENT FREE book from audible.com. When you click the link you get a FREE book AND a FREE 30 day trial of audible.com. What are you waiting for?
Who is Dr. Markham you ask?
Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist, earning her Ph.D. from Columbia University. But she's also a mom, so she translates proven science into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want.
Dr. Laura is the author of the books Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings:How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life.
The founding editor of AhaParenting.com, Dr. Laura also serves as a parenting expert for Mothering.com, Psychology Today, The Natural Parent Magazine, Pregnancy.org, Girlie Girl Army, SheKnows.com, and several other websites. She makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for hundreds of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook and Parents Magazine.
Dr. Laura's relationship-based parenting model has helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find compassionate, common-sense solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass talk and cell phones. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two terrific kids -- now 21 and 25!
Show notes:
6:35 - Parenting Changed my paradigm.
8:39 - Clinical Psychologist
10:18 - What I was born to do. Virginia Axline. "Dibs in search of self"
13:24 - Kids in adult bodies - Not just a parenting book.
15:59 - Deal with your own stuff
18:25 - Go as slow as you need and as fast as you can
22:41 - Grappling with emotions
23:41 - "That's not me"- Hijacked by emotions
26:35 - Noticing emotional biases
28:59 - Dr. Laura's advice for single parents from first-hand experience
33:25 - Any parent can do this
34:08 - My dad saved my life
37:10 - Transformative pain creates inner strength
38:47 - Rewiring of the brain
41:25 - Age appropriateness
44:20 - Dare not to discipline
52:06 - What is "loving guidance"
53:55 - Limits, Empathize, Coach
57:40 - Parenting is 90% connection
1:01:21 - Can this work for parents of older kids?
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Peaceful parent, happy siblings
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"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better" -Maya Angelou
Well, let's just say that it was shaping up to be a great day. My son was super happy and outgoing. We went to Costco to make a return and grab some items. Now I'm certain thatCostco is a wonderland for small children however for adults with those small children we sometimes loose our sense of wonder when trying to get things done.
No spoilers here however I did meet with a very poignant moment and had to think quickly. Perception can be either an ally or an enemy. Although I would love to have reacted a certain way I chose to instead to respond according to my own ethos.
At the end of the day you are accountable to your own choices and actions. Many people do not consider this but I believe that the single parent community is VERY conscious about this - for many reasons.
We are often scrutinized for the smallest possible infraction that we ourselves begin to question how others will see us. Sadly, this is a reality when it comes to being judged.... literally. That's exactly what many single parents have to worry about. Whether a judge will deem you capable of being a part of your child's life based on your responses and reactions. This doesn't make walking "the path" any easier.
I feel for you all and would like to share with you an occurrence that happened to me recently. I'll share with you my thoughts and feelings that go along with it. I would hope that in doing this you can feel comfortable with your own feelings and responses given a similar circumstance.
What would you have done differently?
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Eddie is the proud father of 2 young adults and continues to put them first in his life. Eddie carved a career out of wildland firefighting as a Hotshot supervisor and found a true passion for the industry. As often happens, we tend to sacrifice these things in our lives for those we care about most.
Before long Eddie found himself behind the kiosk selling cell phones and wondering if that was all life had in store for him. Unhappy and unfulfilled already Eddie's marriage was not living up to expectations, and despite his best efforts was being dragged downward by negative reinforcement at home. In a paramount moment, Eddie found himself moments from ending the pain but his strength found footing as chose not to find the "easy way out".
Never the quitter, Eddie finally broke free of his anchors. After his divorce, he moved back to his comfort zone and immediately regained his sense of place. Luckily during this process he was able to retain a physical presence with his children as they moved from Chicago, Il. to Flagstaff, Az. Proven to be an unsinkable spirit he is now chasing his passions in life and spreading a message of hope and help to others.
Come listen to my interview with Eddie Aguilar as he tells his story and experiences as he dishes out heaps of helpful advice.
Show Notes:
5:40 - Get to know Eddie Aguilar
9:04 - El Boz
10:14 - Major Payne
11:57 - The secret of the broken arm
13:24 - Chick flicks dude!
15:44 - It's all in the head
17:36 - Worthless to worth
21:52 - Live your words
24:03 - Bomb: Rem. 870 Wingmaster
30:59 - Back in my element
34:08 - Too poor to be a drunk
35:35 - You can't save everybody
40:40 - Left Behind
45:19 - Find what makes you happy
48:41 - Favorite age
50:07 - Best parenting skill
51:41 - Can't treat 2 kids the same
52:45 - A licence to act goofy
54:40 - Lifelong learning
56:10 - Rocky
58:59 - Veterans
1:02:15 - Contact Eddie Aguilar
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I'm sure this episode isn't what you expected... neither did I. I'm of two minds in publishing it however, I believe in the power of integrity and character. I referenced this in the show manifesto (Episode 000) and owe this to both you and myself. So here goes....
Sink or swim I feel better talking about it, if only with myself.
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Fitness isn't just physical with Steve Roy.
Steve Roy (aka singledadfitdad) is a shining example of renewal after “downfall”. Steve is making men’s lives better every day with his personal mission to help others using his own relevant experiences.
Like many of my guests Steve “had it all”. The job, the house and the family, everything that we’ve been told to want. His life exploded one day after a period of struggle when he was asked to leave the home and family he sacrificed to build. An overwhelming sense of loss ensued as he transitioned back into simply surviving. Finding himself alone with nothing but time to reflect, he stopped caring for himself. Like so many, Steve KNOWINGLY succumb to terrible habits and fell deeper into the bomb crater.
Blaming others and shirking responsibility Steve had a chance encounter with a friend who called him on his selfish thinking. This blunt interaction immediately led to an A-Ha moment which immediately led to active changes- starting with a grueling 7-minute run.
The irony here is that Steve makes a living as a fitness instructor, yet was not leading by example. Once this epiphany was made there was no stopping him.
Steve unleashed the person within and began singledadfitdad.com. His physical and mental metamorphosis was immediate and noticeable within a month
This result is a direct result of finding true purpose and aligning it with your true self. His words of wisdom and stories resonate on many levels with us all. Come be inspired to re-create yourself by harvesting only the best in your life and moving forward from where you are to EXACTLY where you want to be. Let’s take those steps together!
Come and join us for the full story the up’s and downs of becoming singledadfitdad.com.
3:32 - Get to know Steve Roy
6:38 - No longer single, fit dad.
7:59 - Parental equality
9:00 - Video games, Hero's quest
11:20 - "Kick his ass Seabass!"
11:56 - Confusion and anger met with a mother's tireless love.
14:28 - You can be a man AND have emotions
17:09 - Can't control other people
20:25 - Bomb: Asked to leave the life he created
23:28 - Not so blindsided
24:12 - Why is daddy never smiling?
26:55 - Brutal truth and change
30:47 - "Get busy living or get busy dying"
32:06 - Live for you
33:35 - Finding a new way to live
35:32 - Gary Vanerchuck
36:35 - How many men can I help?
40:18 - Self sufficiency
40:30 - Patience
43:30 - Yosemite
45:39 - Honest and open communication
44:13 - DIC-tator parents
46:45 - Correlation between learning and living
47:19 - What can YOU give?
49:22 - Take care of yourself first
55:46 - Connect with Steve
48:11 - Find happiness within
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"The only constant in life is change"
What does a Greek philosopher, a Renaissance Physicist and a 19th Century German philosopher have in common? You're about to find out in today's Micro-sode.
- [picture: The Legacy and Wisdom of Heraclitus (and friends)]
Heraclitus draws together many of the principles I discuss here on We RAD DADS. I had always heard the above mentioned quote but didn't know where it's origin truly was. Come to find out, It was from a Greek philosopher I had not heard of named Heraclitus.
"The Riddler"
The more I dug into Heraclitus and his work, the more interested I became. I was shocked to learn that he was much more than a one hit wonder (with regard to quotes). Heraclitus, was known for shrouding his theories in obscurity. Due to this he was known as "The riddler", "The dark" or "The obscure". This was an intentional choice because Heraclitus wanted people to put in the work in order to get any benefit. He understood the proposition of value in that; anything worth having is worth working for. I completely agree with that notion, I hope you do as well.
Heraclitus saw that most people are just "ignorant conformists". Going along with the crowd in order to not stick out It's much easier to just follow along with the crowd, much like a flock of sheep.
"War is the father of all"
The Flux Doctrine:
The flux doctrine consists of three parts. The first of which is: "Everything is in flux". Heraclitus reasoned (accurately) that everything is constantly changing. And even the most resilient object is being changed from one moment to the next.
Second to this doctrine is: "A man's soul is fire- hot and dry". I know we have all experienced this. When you are consumed by a passion whatever it may be you literally feel hot from within. When you are in the zone one can say that you are "on fire". I'm sure you see what I'm getting at here.
Conversely, Heraclitus reasoned that: "A wet soul is worst". Comparing a wet soul to a drunken man who stumbles about. This is an interesting theory and a concept that I think I must mention at this point. The topic of alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism often comes up when talking to guests. Please ensure that you utilize due judgement when consuming anything during times of severe emotional stress.
Third and finally Heraclitus reasoned that "war is the father of all". The context of "war" is that of two opposing forces or ideas. This idea is further developed by Renaissance physicist Sir Issac Newton's 3rd law: "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction."
Heraclitus utilized a strung bow to illustrate this point. The string and the bow are only useful together. When assembled, they appear at rest and stationary however we know the forces and resistance are present. These forces are not visible however they produce a yin-yang effect, where one relies upon the other in order to be complete.
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche recognized the importance of Heraclitus' reasoning. The German philosopher understood that a great individual is constantly in conflict between the "good" and "bad" attributes within. He went on to reason that peace is only developed by the balancing of these forces NOT the removal of the "bad".
We got a little deep this week and I hope I haven't lost you. I wanted to bend your mind a little and keep you sharp. Sometimes it pays dividends to pontificate life's great questions.
Please let me know how you feel about this episode. Was it too deep or confusing? or do you like a challenge. If I were a betting man, I'd say the latter.
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After his bomb Larry immediately set out to change himself and in so doing, began to help and change others. Larry is the founder of The Good Dad Project, a published author, and a skilled speaker. Through his quest to simply become a better father, he hastouched the lives of thousands.
Larry is a fantastic example of what all RAD DADS should strive to become. His strategies for remaining manly and confident whilst practicing humility blends the best and most important skills that being a dad should entail.
Larry is a married father of 4 boys and has leveraged his learning moments in order to build a life and a legacy we all should strive for. Larry speaks about being intentional and becoming the strong patriarch our families need.
Please join us for an interview that will lead you to some important questions which will help you along your journey. Positive changes start here!
2:51 - Get to know Larry Hagner
7:17 - Michael Jackson’s jacket
10:04 - Get to know http://sealfit.com
12:59 - Respond don’t react and own your mistakes
17:14 - What kind of father ARE you?
19:10 - New routine. Be there
22:36 - Dad at arm’s length
24:30 - “You’re just not showing up.”
25:08 - Rock bottom: Rebirth
28:45 - Pivot and shift accordingly
30:56 - Bounce back and take relief in action.
32:35 - I didn’t have a leg to stand on
34:35 - Dads with purpose, on purpose (How do you pronounce Meme?)
36:58 - The Dad’s Edge
41:24 - Reach out without judgement
42:31 - You are NOT alone
47:59 - Favorite age for kids. “Tumultous-ness”
50:02 - Super power - Play
51:53 - Distraction and asking for help
53:00 - Kitchen safe XL
53:26 - Parent fears
58:02 - Confidence and humility
1:00:49 - PSA
1:02:37 - Gateway MS in St. Louis. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MOS.
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Teamwork and planning is essential but sometimes you have more challenges than you've accounted for.
Understand when" it's just a game" convey this to your family with your actions. Trust me they're watching and learning. Learn what you can, understand as best you can, crunch the numbers even but eventually you'll have to jump in and take action. There are moments where lack of success is necessary to progress through life. Lack of success is sometimes exactly what you need. Fail forward.
Become comfortable with any unknown as best you can however, just know that as time passes so do your options. Now may be the best opportunity you'll have. Take decisive action and give it your all.
"I never loose. I either win or learn." - Nelson Mandella
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Ken's advice for achieving perfection
"The only time you'll ever achieve perfection is when you recognize that nothing will ever be perfect."
Ken is a divorced father of 3 and takes extreme pride in being the absolute best Dad he can be.
Ken has struggled with everything from an extremely flawed legal system to being admonished as a dad. Formerly a Vice President for a huge company Ken learned firsthand that corporate success rarely translates to personal success. Ken’s path; like most of us was going from bad to worse but fortunately, he happened upon some hope.
Brooding in anger he sunk lower and lower until making the eventual observation that changed his course. Luckily, Ken was able to pull out of his crater but it’s never easy. Seeing his corporate job becoming less and less fulfilling and taking him away from his family for ever longer periods of time, Ken capitalized on a chance opportunity to be intentional about his future.
Ken is using his experiences through divorce and the legal system to help others in the same situations he found himself in. He helps men avoid common pitfalls that often befall the unsuspecting divorced Dad as they often unknowingly become victims of their own self-destructive patterns.
Please join us for this inspirational story and get connected with Ken to change your own path for the best.
Show notes:
6:08 - Back in the day
7:40 - Guy humor
9:35 - Journal & Legacy
12:23 - WRD Mantra
13:03 - Response vs. Reaction
15:00 - Single parent epiphany, Compassion
20:49 - Bomb Crater
24:39 - Common denominator
26:58 - Are you kidding me!?
32:28 - Epiphany by way of Dr. Steve Maraboli
36:48 - Circumstances = Success
38:18 - Rock
41:12 - Struggle to success www.thedivirceddadscoach.com
45:54 - Advice: Picture success
48:19 - substitute for curse
48:59 - Favorite Age: Meet them where they’re at.
49:27 - Best Dad Skill
54:42 - Cornerstone Trait
56:14 - Lifelong learning.
57:02 - Motivation: Erick Thomas, Daren Hardy, Bruce VanHorn
58:54 - Get up and get on with it.
59:14 - Fathers Rights
Twitter: @kenjaquith
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"Figure out who you are at your core, find your true self and then, be yourself"
Nowadays I relish getting out into the community and "mixing it up" with everyday people. Unfortunately for me, often it is only in the simple trip to the store. We go to the store because we have a need for items but sometimes we find a true gem, a deal, a bonus of some kind. Today's micro-side is a story of just that. I found more than I was looking for in a simple quick trip to the store.
It's interesting to me how my small community is a powerful asset. I have better chances of running into someone I know. This could be good or bad (depending on your outlook). I was happy to run into Haley (not her real name). What happened next, neither of us expected but it was a powerful moment that I'd like to share with you.
"It always WAS better."
Your life will never revert to its once clockwork-like state. Often as I reflect on the past I have recognized that my memory only focuses on the good things, and even the bad seem much more entertaining than the were at the time. It reminds me of something a friend told me once (on an unrelated topic) he said, "It always WAS better." Meaning that your memory of events often wears rose-colored glasses. Since that is the "known" your brain accepts this as truth or a simple reference to how things are supposed to be. The unknown (The present and the future in this case) is unknown and therefore often scary inducing a fear response.
Don't let this fear dissuade you from being your authentic self. If I have any direct advice here it's: figure out who you are at your core, find your true self and then, be yourself. The more adept you are at change the better your life will be.
As with that, isn't it about time you found comfort with those who understand the true you? When you are your genuine self you will resonate with people in a whole new way. Stop dragging your baggage with you and move forward from where you are. Accept your past and move quickly on to your best future. Evaluate your needs vs. your wants. Let go of the things that you're dragging along. Quit fighting the current and just ride with the tide. Find your place. When you do, those who've traveled that path will celebrate your victory.
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Jason is a father of two girls. One a fledgling teenager and the other a tween. Jason has an incredible story to tell about his battles with bipolar disorder and alcoholism - trust me, it’s not what you think but it IS important to hear what he has to say. Currently, he is a corporate employee, blogger, writer, and a speaker. Jason is living proof that you can overcome your circumstances. He found himself as an instant single Dad and left to pick up the pieces while holding a full-time corporate position and raising his then toddler daughters. Jason was able to hurdle these obstacles and turn his story into one of absolute victory when all but one had written him off.
As we all know, the amount of effort required to this is truly Herculean. Jason embodies this description in a physical manner as well. He attributes his recovery to the right type of challenges from a loving partner. Identifying a passion, a new path emerged. Jason capitalized on this newfound momentum and increasingly intriguing vocation.
Jason inspires hundreds daily, myself included. If you were looking to surround yourself with people who exemplify what it is to be a RAD DAD, Jason would be one of your first choices. I can’t say enough positive things about the man and I am confident that after you listen to this episode, neither can you. Please listen in as we deep-dive into the darkest chasms, persevere through the darkest of times and emerge a true warrior.
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4:32 - Home Sweet Home
5:59 - Comedy
6:42 - Context
9:37 - Get in shape
11:48 - Seeing crisis as opportunity
13:55 - Don’t judge, seek wisdom.
16:12 - Bombs; Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol
21:04 - The Justified Drinker
25:34 - Can’t outrun your demons
28:27 - Excuses and alcoholic crazy talk
30:42 - Being challenged in the right ways
35:17 - Cold turkey
42:26 - Lay down your shield
43:00 - Attracting genuine “you” to yourself
44:59 - Finding family through vulnerability
48:04 - My rock
54:39 - Curse
55:13 - Best Dad skill
55:56 - Blah Blah Blah
56:68 - Parent pet peeve
58:41 - What is possible?
1:00:20 - Lifelong learning
1:01:52 - Govinator
1:02:52 - Miracle morning
1:04:48 - Sick not weak Twitter: @SickNotWeak
1:05:52 - Parting wisdom.
Jason MacKenzie is continually publishing new content and would love to have you follow him on any or all of the following platforms.
Twitter: @LeMonkDeFunk
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Have you ever happened upon someone during their weakest moment and helped them through it? Has anyone seen you during a vulnerable moment? Did they lend a hand or turn away?
Who is Sy Sperling and what does he have to do with helping?
We would all like to be solid rocks in the river however, we aren’t. We are loose stones tumbling with the current.
Are you being true to yourself? Is your persona true to others? When given the opportunity would you do the right thing for the right reasons no matter what others think? The point is, start being
who you truly are. Accept your faults and embrace your weaknesses. The longer you fight the flow; and who you truly are, the longer you deprive those who matter most from the amazing person you are and everything you have to offer. When you are a fulfilled, content, confident and happy with who you are on the inside; only then will you be that person on the outside.
Fighting the current takes enormous energy and you’re already running low. Let go, flow with it. You will find that the river will force you through rapids and powerful churning currents- keep flowing. You’ll eventually come to rest in a peaceful lake or relaxing pool amongst other stones who belong there.
That’s who I want to be because I know that I am truly at my best and most productive when in my own element. It is through exercising this mindset shift we will continue to inch our way toward that long distance goal- our perfect self.
Sy Sperling (LINK) wasn’t perfect and the moment he admitted this to himself and announced it to the world he found his true calling because people identified with him. THAT is the magic of being your true you.
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Finding grace with Steve Austin
Steve is a true testament to overcoming personal devastation. Although you would never know it by the charisma in his voice, Steve is a true survivor and has persevered through multiple challenges starting at just 4 years old. Growing up in the Birmingham Alabama area Steve brings a unique experience of what life in
the “bible belt” has to offer. As a writer, speaker, author and blogger; Steve has been published by names like Huffington Post and the Good Dad Project. Steve is a survivor of an attempted suicide and now is a voice for those cumulative lessons learned from a life of shame, denial, depression and post traumatic stress. Steve speaks of the harsh road that recovery has been, his experiences in therapy and the positive impact it has made in his life. Steve attributes his survival, sanity and recovery to the loving support from his wife Lindsey. Steve points out the crucial importance of surrounding yourself with only the right type of people and dolls out extremely important advice for those seeking to reach out for help. In this episode we discuss very controversial topics however it is still PG rated. Steve is finding that grace is messy and unique to those who experience it. Keep an open mind as we talk about how grace can be found both outside and inside a religion. Don’t let your aversion to these topics keep you from hearing the valuable nuggets we have to offer you. Please join us for this amazing conversation.
6:37 - Signing telephone calls
9:40 - Wash your hands Aunt B.
11:05 - Not funny/Merthiolate
14:47 - 90% reacting to 3 things
16:46 - Grace is (too) messy/ uncomfortable truths
19:36 - Difficult conversation no-one is having courageworks.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en
21:39 - “Me too”
24:04 - Bomb within a Bomb
25:08 - Lay it on us man
32:36 - “… and that’s when I woke up in the hospital.”
34:55 - Identity: not what we do but who we are
37:15 - Connecting the dots to recovery
39:39 - Words of advice
40:38 - A new path
41:31 - “You’re dying doofus!”
45:59 - Community
46:58 - “I don’t belong in here with all these crazy people!”
52:32 - Judgement in a place where it doesn’t happen
55:44 - “I hardly ever think about it”
59:33 - Things remembered when I’m taking my last breath
1:01:41 - Cussin’ Christian
1:02:10 - Right now
1:04:15 - Cornerstone
1:06:18 - Teleportal advice
1:08:06 - Love thy neighbor
1:10:06 - The Wellhouse. the-wellhouse.org
1:09:20 - iamsteveaustin.com. @iamsteveaustin. facebook.com/graceismessy
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Things aren't always as dire as you imagine. Maybe your perspective is what needs changing.
Let me share with you a story about what happened in my life recently. (Recorded on my birthday). The cliche of “the attitude of Gratitude” is very difficult to stomach when finding yourself struggling as a single Dad. Everyone has advice and it’s hard to keep your sanity sometimes. I am not a psychologist or behavioral specialist of any kind however, I want to share with you what works for me.
- Gratitude on our Instagram
Taking steps toward recognizing how good your situation is, is the beginnings of a very powerful mindset shift. Small steps lead to big changes but small steps can beagonizing. Continue placing one foot in front of the other and soon you will begin to see results. Eventually finding gratitude will come naturally. Like any talent, or attitude you need to continue to practice in order to ensure the full benefits. I would hope my example hits home with you and shows that the “little things” matter most. If you can engage your mind over small matters you will begin the process of finding the person you and your family wants and needs. Take comfort friends, you are not alone in this pursuit.
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Richard has been a working single father for a very long time. Ironically, being kicked out and homeless as a teenager was the first step infinding the strength despite his circumstances. Richard spent years struggling with addictions and has come to grips with making steadfast changes in order improve his life and provide for his son. The only thing more powerful than Richard’s words of wisdom is the pure character that he exudes in telling his story.
6:01 - UHF (Drink from the firehose!) Is that Kramer?
7:36 - Unicorns
9:34 - Mantra
10:34 - Memorable event
12:06 - Undateable / Respect
14:07 - Out with the old, in with the new
16:47 - Pick in the ice
20:58 - Unicorns revisited & Doing the wrong things for the wrong people
26:27 - Small tweaks lead to big changes
28:14 - Dad Superpower- Insight
28:48 - Integrity
29:29 - OJT (On the job training)
29:56 - PSA
30:09 - Project Enlighten. projectenlighten.org
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Don't give up
Blaik is a soon-to-be married father of 3 girls but life wasn’t always this good. Join us as we talk to Blaik understanding and overcoming the hurdles in his life in order to become the person he is today. Personally, I was blown away at several points during our conversation. I thought I knew him well however he showed me more depth than I could’ve imagined and we are all richer for knowing about his hurdles and victories.
2:13 - Get to know Blaik and his backstory
5:53 - Little known Blaik
11:52 - Janitor epiphany
16:40 - Bomb
20:10 - Staying away from negativity and depression
22:15 - From running away to facing your fears
24:41 - How did I get here?
29:14 - Work and child support lesson - Hard choices
33:30 - Contact
35:06 - Motivation: remove the doubt
35:23 - Knuckle down!
39:40 - Using past to excel
41:40 - Success strategies. TONS OF NUGGETS!
45:57 - Team family
50:50 - Lessons learned from kids
53:54 - Teleportal advice
57:47 - Wildland Firefighter Foundation. wffoundation.org
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Single dad to a fantastic 16 year old. Joseph identifies his weaknesses and aversion to taking control of his life while coming to terms with his situation. Listen how Joseph realized he had totake command of his life. He speaks about being a true patriarch while facing fears and casting aside doubts along his journey to becoming RAD.
3:30 - Mantra
7:20 - Single parenting
10:28 - Bomb
14:59 - Fostering Change
17:18 - How did I get here?
21:56 - She pushed it
24:27 - Change perspectives
32:33 - Character traits
37:02 - It only lasts so long
45:47 - Boys & Girls clubs. www.bgca.org
47:13 - Single Dad Dating
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We RAD DADS - Where wisdom meets entertainment.
In this episode you can expect to learn about us and understand how, why and for whom I created We Rad Dads. I wish to clearly communicate our mission, vision, values and goals. I am excited to bring together single and non-traditional dads in an effort to understand our mutual struggles and learn from one another.
If you found ANY value in our content or know someone who could benefit from our program PLEASE SHARE. Even the most skilled and adept parent; traditional or not, needs help from time to time.
Please let me know if you agree with my sentiment, my values, my mission, or my integrity with regard to your own life’s journey. I love connecting with listeners and I hope that is ever-present theme in everything We Rad Dads has to offer.
1:12 - Who are “WE”?
2:15 - Who am I?
3:53 - Why We Rad Dads?
7:01 - Our purpose.
7:55 - We Rad Dads Manifesto.
10:39 - What to expect from us.
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