In this episode, Alan discusses the Dadding Film Festival and Forum, an annual event that focuses on the relationships children have or wish they had with their fathers. He explains the history and growth of the festival, including its expansion to different locations. Alan emphasizes the unique aspects of the festival, such as the involvement of children in judging the films and the focus on daddying as a lifelong process. He also highlights the importance of male caregivers and positive male role models. Alan encourages listeners to submit films to the festival and emphasizes the nourishing aspects of being an involved and present dad. In this conversation, Allan Papaleo discusses the importance of role models and the definition of a principal. He shares a heartwarming story about a four-year-old's perspective on the role of a principal. Allan also talks about finding grounding through mindfulness and the program he created for veterans called Armored Down, Daddy Up. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and slowing down. Allan then discusses the power of interrupting negativity with positivity and shares a routine he has with his granddaughter. The conversation concludes with a closing message and a sponsor mention.
Takeaways
The Dadding Film Festival and Forum is an annual event that focuses on the relationships children have or wish they had with their fathers.
The festival is unique in its focus on daddying and the involvement of children in judging the films.
The festival provides a platform for dads and father figures to share their stories and experiences through film.
Being an involved and present dad can be nourishing and fulfilling for both the dad and the children.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:03 Recap of Previous Episode and Introduction to Daddying Film Festival
02:18 Overview of Daddying Film Festival and Forum
04:21 Decision to Host the Festival in Philadelphia
05:14 Unique Aspects of Dadding Film Festival
06:09 Process of Film Submission and Judging
08:06 Atticus Awards and Winning Films
09:32 Inspiration for the Film Festival
10:31 Expanding the Film Festival to Different Locations
11:38 Excitement about Hosting the Festival in Philadelphia
12:32 Importance of Films in Conveying Emotions and Starting Conversations
13:50 Themes and Topics for Film Submissions
15:11 Personal Reflections on Fatherhood and Relationships
17:35 Importance of Male Caregivers and Positive Male Role Models
18:20 Breaking the Cycle and Becoming the Dad You Want to Be
20:53 Workshops and Self-Reflection on Fatherhood
22:24 Universal Nature of Fatherhood and Daddying
23:45 Encouragement to Submit Films to the Festival
26:17 Challenges and Complexity of Dadding
27:14 Overcoming Predispositions and Breaking Cycles
30:13 Nourishing Aspects of Daddying
35:30 The Zenith of Daddying Meets Fatherhood
40:35 Call to Action for Submitting Films to the Festival
45:04 Details and Deadlines for the Dadding Film Festival
47:02 Encouragement to Submit Films and Have Fun
52:45 The Founding Daddies and the Philadelphia Connection
53:25 Roots and Influences
53:55 Role Models and the Definition of a Principal
56:01 Finding Grounding through Mindfulness
58:01 Spreading Happiness and Joy
59:01 Interrupting Negativity with Positivity
01:00:27 Closing Message and Sponsor
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