Grief is a very uncomfortable experience for dads but we all go through it at some point in our life. Bryan Gallant shares his personal experience of losing his two dear children in a car accident and nearly losing his wife. Bryan talks about how we can deal with our pain and find purpose and God through the loss.

Bryan Gallant is the author of Undeniable, An Epic Journey Through Pain.

You can find and purchase Undeniable here:

https://amzn.to/3MGSV4X

You can email Bryan at:

enochspassion@gmail.com

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Dads, what you choose to do or not to do in the first 60 days of your baby's life will not only affect the rest of your baby's life but will affect yours as well. My guest, Deborah McNelis explains this in more detail.

Deborah is an Early Brain Development Specialist, & Neuro-Nurturing Connector. She is also the founder of Brain Insights and a sought after international keynote speaker, trainer and author. Deborah also created the term Neuro-Nurturing.

You can connect with Deborah and learn more about Brain Insights here:

https://www.braininsightsonline.com/

To receive your First 60 Days Booklet, click here:

https://www.braininsightsonline.com/pages/customized-neuro-nurturing-packets

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Clare Stead has been a guest before on an episode called An App For New Dads. Now she's back to talk about how dads can gain a huge advantage in their parenting during the first 60 days. Clare shares a few specific tips for dads in those first 60 days that will make all of the difference in who their babies become as adults.

Clare Stead is a world renown educator, eLearning specialist and researcher. She is also the founder of the famous Oliiki App which helps dads develop their baby's brain within the first 1,000 days.

You can follow Clare and get the Oliiki App here:

https://www.oliikiapp.com/

Here are the 8 tips you can use as examples for integrating jobs and tasks in your life as learning and development opportunities for your baby.

https://www.oliikiapp.com/blog/8-ways-to-make-everyday-moments-into-learning-moments

As promised, here are some examples of what success can be for dads. If you watch each one I can promise you it will make your day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS0Ha08CHwU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCzdf_qAy5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CejhQC9hUO8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiHdQpc

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I had a powerful conversation with Vince DiCaro from Care Net as we talked about how vital it is to form support systems equally for dads as we do mothers. A supported dad equals a supported mother. We also talked about some of the reasons abortion is considered as an option for unplanned pregnancies and the ways Care Net can help bring a support community to save a family and life.

Vince DiCaro is the Chief Outreach Officer at Care Net.

You can learn more about Care Net, find ways to help or donate at:

https://www.care-net.org/

You can reach the National Fatherhood Initiative at:

https://www.fatherhood.org/

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I enjoyed my conversation with Best-Selling Author, Speaker & 6th Degree Black Belt Master Rich Grogan. We had an in depth discussion about how to help your kids deal with bullying by mastering the ABC's of becoming bullyproof.

Get Becoming Bully Proof here:

https://amzn.to/43TzLAG

You can connect with Rich Grogan here:

https://grogansbullyproof.com/

Find Rich Grogan on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/warriorconfidence

Find Rich Grogan on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/grogansbullyproof1/

Find Rich Grogan on LinkedIn at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mastergrogan/

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I was greatly inspired by my conversation with National Fatherhood Reentry Speaker and Author Sharmain Harris. Sharmain told me his personal story of how he went from serving time to serving fathers by helping former inmates reentering society to stay connected with their children.

Sharmain has been an educator and trainer for the family services space giving them the tools and skills to motivate reentering fathers in a positive and helpful way.

To learn more about Shamain Harris and connect with him visit:

https://sharmainharris.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Sharmainharris1

https://www.instagram.com/sharmainharris/

You can purchase Sharmain's book here:

https://amzn.to/3MgM833

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Serving your family can be a challenge when you work in a corporate or career culture that is not family friendly or family aware. My conversation with keynote speaker, franchise expert and business adviser John W. Francis was very helpful as he shares his wisdom about how to navigate a career and its challenges to serving your family's needs.

John W. Francis is not only the founder of Johnny Franchise but also the founding father of Fathers Eve and Co-Organizer of City Dad's Group.

You can connect with John W. Francis at: https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/

To learn more about franchising and find a good fit for you visit:

https://www.franchise.org/

To learn more about City Dad's Group visit:

https://citydadsgroup.com/

To learn more about Fathers Eve visit:

https://fatherseve.com/

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If you enjoy really great true stories you won't want to miss this episode. Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton shares her own story of how she was united with her real father as an adult. She also shares the powerful stories of other dads she and her foundation The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. have work so hard to reunite with their children. In her stories and work she breathes hope into the relationships of dads and their children and why dads matter so much globally.

Dr. Torri J is the founder and CEO of The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. She and her foundation have been responsible for reuniting over 8,000 fathers and with their children.

To learn more and connect with The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. visit: https://www.tfgf.org/

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Pastor Taariq Patel shared his story with me of growing up as a child in a verbally and physically abusive home and experiencing abandonment. He also shared his powerful secret with me for stopping the abuse cycle with his children and you will get to hear it in this episode.

Taariq Patel is a pastor who freely shares his testimony, wisdom and experience with those who are struggling with abuse patterns.

You can email Pastor Patel directly at:

taariq@andrews.edu

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Are your kids not listening to you? Do you feel like you have to yell to get their attention? Parminder Mann shares some simple tips that will make parenting much easier and motivate them to not only respect you but to take responsibility for their words and actions.

Parminder Mann is the author of  The Mindset of the Extraordinary Dad and runs his own business as a certified NLP Practitioner.

You can get his book here:

https://amzn.to/3YB6kzq

To lean more about Parminder Mann and his practice visit:

https://www.brainpowercoaching.co.uk/

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If you're feeling like you're at or near the end of your line as a dad and you're struggling to hold your life and family together, this episode is for you. My conversation with TEDx speaker, and author Tommy Maloney was nothing short of healing and hopeful Tommy works with fathers who are broken or feeling broken and gives them a pathway to healing and strength while making their families stronger and happier as well.

Tommy just released his new book "My Dad's Advice at 5:04am." You can learn more about Tommy and order his book by visiting https://blendingthefamily.com/

You can reach Tommy by emailing him at tommy@blendingthefamily.com

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Can dads have it all? Kyle Carnohan shares the answer and some of his secrets to becoming a father who serves his family, is physically healthy and successful at his career. Kyle shares his struggles and how he changed his mindset to become a man, husband and father many want to be.

Kyle Carnohan is the founder and CEO of Super Human Fathers, a company that helps fathers reach their fitness goals and excel in all areas of their life. He is also a firefighter by trade.

You can reach Kyle at:

https://www.instagram.com/superhumanfathers/?hl=en

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Scott Grant, MD, MPH has a big heart for helping millennial dads better connect with their kids and find joy in parenting while being more confident. In this episode Dr. Grant shares the secrets of time and stress management so you can be at your best for your family.

Dr. Grant is a pediatrician and the founder of Docs2Dads. Dr. Grant also hosts his podcast called Docs2Dads.

To learn more about Docs2Dads and connect with Dr. Grant visit:

https://docs2dads.com/

https://www.instagram.com/docs2dadspod/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottpeds/

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Jim McKenzie shares his story of delivering all 7 of his kids at birth. He also shares his wisdom from over 25 years of experience raising 7 kids, having a strong marriage and balancing a career.

Jim McKenzie is the founder of High Achieving Dads, a coaching program for dads who want to be at their best in both their families and careers, also offering master classes for those who want to take their personal development to the next level.

To learn more about Jim and High Achieving Dads visit:

https://www.highachievingdads.com/

https://www.highachievingdads.com/newsletter

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Strahan Coleman is a husband and father of 3 very energetic boys. Strahan talks about the challenges and dark places he's faced in his life and how this led him from starting a prayer life to integrating God into his daily life details as his friend. He shares how this experienced reduced his anxiety and gave him a peace he needed to become a better husband and father. Strahan also shares some powerful ways he has taught his kids to have a prayer life and make God their friend too.

Strahan Coleman is a musician and author of several books including Beholding: Deepening Our Experience in God.

To purchase Beholding: Deepening Our Experience in God visit:

https://amzn.to/3XcqleS

To learn more about Strahan Coleman visit:

https://www.commonerscommunion.com/

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Lenora Edwards M.S. CCC-SLP, CHMRP NLP was on a previous episode of The Fatherhood Challenge to talk about speech and brain development in the early years and how dads can improve both. She is back in this episode to talk about how dads can gain control in a conflict and any stressful situation by gaining control of their emotions and mindset. She shares simple tips any dad can do in the heat of any circumstance.

Lenora Edwards is a licensed Speech Pathologist, Success Coach & Teacher with DTB Horizons. Her credentials also include Certified Holographic Memory Resolution® Practitioner, Certified Neurolinguistic Programmer, Board Certified Coach.

To learn more about Lenora Edwards or contact her for help visit:

https://www.dtbhorizons.com/

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Geoff Girvitz has become the authority on self care for men. Geoff shares an in-depth look at the history of how men viewed caring for themselves generationally and culturally. He also explains why it is critical for dads to take care of themselves physically and mentally to be at their best for their families. For dads who struggle to find ways to make time for their own care in a busy life, Geoff shares a simple strategy any dad can use to make time for your personal care no matter how busy life gets.

Geoff Girvitz is the founder of Dad Strength, a community and coaching service for purpose-driven dads who want to have regular conversations about the stuff that matters—as fathers and and men.

To learn more about Dad Strength or listen to his podcast visit:

https://dadstrength.com/

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As a segue from Shoshannah Guerrero's last episode called Graduating Boys, in this episode Shoshannah talks in depth about both the cultural and generational challenges to young adults launching successfully. She also shares realistic tips that any dad can do to help their kids to turn into confident adults and to help their young adults feel better prepared to face life.

Shoshannah has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Graduating Boys. She also has her own private practice called DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC.

To learn more about DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC visit:

https://www.dreamweavertherapypllc.com/

To learn more about Graduating Boys visit:

https://www.facebook.com/graduatingboys

To read Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli R. Lebowitz:

https://amzn.to/3CBiXSS

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Shoshannah Guerrero talks about her new project and movement called Graduating Boys. Shoshannah shares some of the results of research she's done on how boys are being affected by culture and generational influences within family. She also shares some valuable tips and challenges specifically for dads to help them raise boys into men who are emotionally and mentally ready for life and family.

Shoshannah Guerrero has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Graduating Boys. She also has her own private practice called DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC.

You can learn more about Graduating Boys here:

https://www.facebook.com/graduatingboys

To learn more about DreamWeaver Therapy PLLC visit:

https://www.dreamweavertherapypllc.com/

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Christmas time is when we often hear the story of Jesus birth and many songs and references to Mary. Often we forget about Joseph and miss the opportunity to study and learn from his story. And while scripture does not have a whole lot to say about Joseph, Anthony Digmann digs deep into the scriptures we do have to help us get a better understanding of who Joseph was and what fathers of today can learn from his example.

Anthony Digmann has an M.A. in Theology and has taught both high school and university courses. Anthony is also a sought after author and speaker.

To learn more about Anthony Digmann visit:

https://anthonydigmann.com/

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