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Fearless FathersSchool Taxes Are Destroying Children’s EducationTaxes have always been an issue where Ryan and Dave come from in Pennsylvania. After some digging, we found out just how bad it is.
PA courts just ruled that certain schools are severely underfunded after a lengthy suit. We broke down just how much they are and what are some things we, as dads, could do to help fix this injustice in our kid's education.
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2023-03-0649 minFearless FathersI Just About Gave Up So Much - Dave O and The Power of Persistence and ResilienceHey Fearless Family,
There will be no episode after Thanksgiving so we can spend time with our loved ones!
Dave O sits down one and one on something he leaked during the State of the Show. Like the title says, I just about gave up on something that meant more to me and would benefit myself and my family for life.
I went through everything in the personal development stage I thought was true, I almost said was complete BS.
Listen to my story...2022-11-2115 minFearless FathersBody Dysmorphia Signs In Daughters (and sons), Dad Bob and A New Program For Mental HealthAfter two weeks off, we are back with an all-new, Fearless Fathers-esq episode for you dads.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects 1.7% to 2.9% of the general population — about 1 in 50 people. This means that more than 5 million people to nearly 10 million people in the United States alone have BDD. It’s possible that BDD may be even more common than this because people with this disorder are often reluctant to reveal their BDD symptoms to others. (International OCD Foundation)
Today, Dave and Ryan share our thoughts regarding watching for signs in your children and yourself...2022-08-2239 minFearless FathersOvercoming a $400 Unexpected Expense - Rethinking Family FinanceMiddle-class family finance has become so politicized over the past decade, it's hard to get through the muck of what is true and what is a myth. What is being told by media outlets may not be the whole truth
Today, Ryan and Dave talk about the pitfalls the average American family faces when challenged with covering an unexpected expense and ways to overcome those pitfalls. This isn't financial advice, more so experiences we (and others) have gone through. Think of this as the beginning of a new chapter in your family finance journey to overcome and...2022-08-0133 minFearless FathersKids Movies and Being Better ParentsToday, Dave O talks about kids' movies and why they love watching the same thing over and over and over again. So many times do we get upset about our kids glued to the same thing, but what if that was for learning and development?
Dave talks about his thoughts on the subject and what he's doing with his little one after watching "Moana" and singing "You're Welcome" for the 1000th time.
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2022-07-2513 minFearless FathersWhat Has Bad Parenting Advice Cost You?We've all heard it in one form or another. Either solicited or unsolicited. The advice that's canned, overused, or just plain bad. YOu know it when you hear it, and tend to brush it off. But... what has taken that advice cost you? A chance at getting uncomfortable? Keeping you tied to old, toxic family traits that don't serve you? A chance at actually feeling like a good father?
All of these happen in one form or another. You can't stop what people say to you, but you can control how to react and respond internally to...2022-07-1119 minFearless FathersWhat Are The Five Stages of Burnout and How They Relate To Your FamilyToday, Dave and Ryan talk about the 5 stages of burnout.
It's a real problem that doesn't get talked about a lot in America. We chalk it all up to "bad days" and "work stress". But it is more serious than we let ourselves believe.
We share our experiences with burnout and how that affected our family life, how you can see the signs and make practical changes to your life so you can thrive more for your kids!
The blog post we used from this is calmer. https...2022-06-1343 minFearless FathersHow Your Rock Bottom Will Springboard You To The Next Level YouToday, Dave talks about how your lowest lows will lead to your new heights.
It's so hard to think as dads when we are at our lowest point that life can get higher. Today, we share the steps (and stories) of how you can reach your next-level self as a father.
Ever wanted to start your own podcast? Have an idea you know you need to share with the world but are not quite sure how to begin?
Dave created a free podcast training. This one-hour training goes...2022-05-3023 minFearless FathersOur Thoughts Post Covid PandemicToday, Dave O and Ryan talk about life post covid. Ryan shares news in his household about Covid, we share some ways you can talk to your children about parents who quarantined and Ryan does something super special...
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2022-05-1622 minFearless FathersWhen Is The Right Time To Introduce Your Children To Alcohol?Today, Dave and Ryan are sitting down and having "the talk." No, not the one where mommy and daddy love each other very much, but when's the right time to introduce (not drink) them to alcohol.
The idea for this came from a non-dad asking dads when the right time might be. He grew up without ever seeing alcohol, and it seemed like an excellent topic for your dad.
We share our own experiences, tips, tricks, and ideas (and different ages) on how to introduce them.
Have You ever wante...2022-04-2523 minFearless FathersHow The Power of Persistence Can Turn You To Super Dad With Dave OBen Franklin once spoke the words, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning”. Honestly, We couldn't agree more here with that statement. The word persistence seems to be clouded by "stubborn".
Today, Dave talks about the power persistence has. when you can harness this sacred power, you can unleash incredible things that make yourself and your family stronger and more equipped to tackle what the world has on us.
Be in the know! Get updates when new episodes launch, products, giveaways, and weekly motivation to keep you...2022-03-2108 minFearless FathersOur Future Can Blind Where We’re Going with CBT Coach Steve VoehlToday on the show, Dave-O sits down with Stephen Voehl. Stephen is the father of one and working on becoming a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Coach.
Stephen traveled around the world in his younger years and worked many jobs from Janitor to director of a multinational company. Dave and Steve sit down and talk about mindset, and understanding your true self.
Three things you need to take away are
1. Have a solid foundation in your life. Know that true North Star.
2. When our fight or flight response kicks in, we need to sit...2022-03-0741 minFearless FathersHow Being Selfish Led Me To Becoming Selfless - Dave O Personal StoryToday Dave O sits down and talks about being selfish. Not being selfish in a way that's going to hurt others, but how others call it "Self-care".
If you were like me growing up, you were always taught that you have to help others at the expense of yourself. All that leads to is emotional, spiritual, and physical burnout. Learn how I took this approach by hearing one simple word.
Sign up for the Fearless Fathers Newsletter. Stay up to date when new episodes drop, and get weekly motivation to keep you...2022-02-2111 minFearless FathersThe Great Resignation - The Changing Game In Employment in Today’s New WorldIn today's economic landscape, American's are leaving their jobs in record numbers. It's estimated that 4.5 million people left their employers in November 2021 alone.
What has caused this sudden shift?
What does this mean for the betterment of our families?
What are the by-products of us making these life changes?
How can we look to brighter day's when the world around us seems so dark?
Dave and Ryan answer these questions and more in today's episode.
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Be the firs...2022-01-2430 minFearless FathersHow A Puppy Trail Re-centered My Parenting - Dave O and (Puppy) ParentingHappy New Year from the Fearless Fathers Family!
The new year is about mind shift resets. Today, Dave O is sharing a story about how getting a new puppy didn't quite work out (not the pup's fault) and what that taught everyone in the household.
Take some things that you could use to spring forward into 2022 with Dave's story.
2022-01-0310 minFearless FathersCommon Money Mistakes Parents MakeToday, We have Ryan back from the depths of cats. We talk about the common money mistakes we have made as dads and other parents make. We also discuss how we feel about Ryan Reynolds. Don't pass on this.
2021-10-2536 minFearless FathersYour Anxiety Leads To Being A Great Dad with Nick of ”Dadding Greatly”It's been a long while since we've had another dad on the show, and we couldn't be happier to open up with this guest!
Dave O sits down and talks with dad of 2 (8 and 4) Nick from California. Nick is the operator of the Instagram page "Dadding Greatly" which aims to help dads overcome their own mental health and setting up memorable moments for our kids.
Nick battled with anxiety for years (without even knowing he had it), until one day his anxiety was so bad in "the happiest place on Earth". Fro...2021-10-0458 minFearless FathersPersistence As A Father - One Day At A TimeToday on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, Dave O shares his thoughts on Persistence and what that word means in fatherhood. He goes over the good and bad of the word, why it's one of the best tools to have, and not allowing others to halt you.
When being persistent, it's easy to fall short of a goal. The road gets tough, and it's harder to move. When you get overwhelmed by a goal, it just means you have a lack of clarity. Don't stop when you are three feet from victory. We teach our kids to be...2021-09-2011 minFearless FathersToxic Workplace and How We Got ThereDave and Ryan discuss how jobs become toxic. As well as the effects it has on your loved ones.
Dave also talks about his latest project!
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2021-09-1336 minFearless FathersSLING YOUR BAG, IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - ReplayToday on the show, we’re talking about you and your little ones' first day of school. It can be an amazing, and difficult time for both parents and kids. This being the first time that you hope and pray everything you taught your kid will help them and putting your trust into a stranger to guide and grow your child. Both Ryan and Dave give their take on it, Ryan getting ready to send his kid off to school within the next year or so, and Dave-O a bit ways away yet. The emotions you feel when your li...2021-09-0631 minFearless FathersShould We Intervene In Our Kids Lives, Or Let Them Grow?Today, Dave O and Ryan are talking about intervening in your child's growth or letting them figure it out on their own?
Let's break down what we mean by that. What's a better approach to helping our children navigate the world? Should we step in every time and input our own teachings and experience, or should we let them fall, get up, and figure it out?
We feel both of these are the right answer (at different times). There isn't a clear-cut example of this, and the line is faintly drawn. We break dow...2021-08-0943 minFearless FathersThe Struggles of Potty Training and How to OvercomeToday, Dave O and Ryan talk about Potty training. When is it time to start making that transition? How do you go about it where both you and the little one(s) aren't stressed/upset and hear our stories on how we have been handling it and tricks we've used.
Some key takeaways from today's episode include:
This is a big emotional change in your child's life (and yours). It's a scary, new situation. Make it as positive as you can.
Take it a day at a time. Stick to a routine and...2021-08-0226 minFearless FathersKid's Shows Teaching Better ParentingYou put them on every day. The same shows/movies/songs over and over and over. It's become such a familiar background noise, and you're just about ready to throw the TV out the window.
Have you ever just sat there and watched the show? What if these pre-school/early childhood development/children's shows can enhance our perspective as dads?
Today, DaveO and Ryan share their thoughts on kid's shows (new and old) and things they have learned and seen themselves that help in their parenting adventure. You may even get some more ideas in...2021-07-1226 minFearless FathersFollow the White Van - Ethan Sheen - REPLAYDue to the week keeping us behind, and both Ryan and Dave battling medical issues, we will play back one of our first and most downloaded interviews.
You'll be sure to enjoy this one for sure.
Today, Dave-O sits down and talks to Ethan Shean, Chief Retail Officer of Strawberry Cannabis, based out of Colorado. A good friend of his, who moved halfway around the country to follow his passions and live his best life with his family. What he didn't see, was how his family didn't make it there with him. 2021-06-2841 minFearless Fathers100th Episode! Happy Fathers Day from the Fearless Fathers!Fitting that our 100th episode would land on fathers day weekend (not like we planned that or anything...we didn't)
Happy fathers day to all our listeners, both new and old. We hope you had a great weekend with your loved ones. Today, Ryan, we talk about our feelings about fathers day. What it means to us, share some stories, and remember that this day isn't all about ties, beer, and BBQ (even though we know it is).
Thank you to our listeners for getting us here. If it weren't for you...2021-06-2133 minFearless FathersEpisode 99 - The History of Fathers Day: The Lost EpisodeHave you ever thought about how Father's Day originated? Has it always been the commercialized holiday it's always been? Do other countries celebrate the same way that we do here in America?
DaveO and Ryan dug up the archives and found the lost 2020 Father's Day episode that was never released (and not recorded in 2021). We'll talk about the history of Father's Day in the U.S, how it was originated, (and almost never became a holiday) as well as discuss how and when other countries celebrate the day.
Father's Day Wiki: htt...2021-06-1435 minFearless FathersFamily Vacations - When Is The Right Time - REPLAYThe Fearless Fathers are taking a week off (not by choice). Since the weather is starting to heat up, and the world opens again, we decided it might be a great time to go back to an episode we did a few months back. Original description below:
Today Dave-O and Ryan talk about family vacations, and when is it the right time to take one? We talk mainly about Disney vacations, and how old is the right time to start "making memories".
Three takeaways you don't want to miss: 1. You only have "10 solid years of v...2021-06-0228 minFearless FathersBeing A Dad With Disabilities - Dave O Dives DownOn the podcast, we tend to dive into the mental aspects of being a father. Rarely have we discussed what physical aspects and disabilities could do to dads. So, we decided to pull back another layer into our lives. DaveO is speaking about his life fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, running a business, and being a full-time stay-at-home dad.
Learn more about CFS/ME: https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/index.html
The Fearless Fathers Dropped A course!
That's right, we teamed up with the awesome people over at listenable.io and released our...2021-05-2430 minFearless FathersToddlers Vs. Oral Health - Dentist or Be DamnedKids love to put random 4-week old chicken nuggets in their mouths, right? So taking care of our kid's teeth should be easy, right? Right?!
Well, that's not always the case, sadly. Oral health for our little ones is crucial to having a healthy mouth and teeth well into adulthood. Having the routine and making it something that kids want to do seems like a wish?
The American Dental Association (ADA) states to have your child visit the dentist six months after their first tooth, but no later than their first birth...2021-05-1723 minFearless FathersTo Change or Not To Change? That is the Question - Changing After Having A ChildWhen you have a kid, a lot of things change! Your house flips (for the good), your thoughts, ideas, and beliefs may shift. Your biology changes (Like we talked about a few weeks ago). But.. What happens when you change? Change is inevitable, right? You spent your whole life making who you are. It doesn't feel right to just forget everything you were and be a new man, does it?
We discuss changes in your mindset and actions after you have children. Our thoughts, stories, ideas, and other things to hopefully get you thinking. Change is good...2021-05-1021 minFearless FathersSocial Media Dads: The Dads of Social MediaUrban Dictionary defines the "Social Media Dad" as: "When a father is only in their child's life on social media and not in the real world. Posting pictures of his kids that his baby mama had to send to him because he never sees them." (Webster apparently doesn't notice this as a real definition. Whatever Webster....Nerd)
Dave and Ryan share their thoughts on that definition and what it really means to be a Social Media Dad. There are so many great dads out there today, sharing their stories, thoughts, fears, emotions to better dads and do...2021-05-0328 minFearless FathersYour Testosterone Drops After Having A Kid - Science Time!You know that tingling, uneasy feeling you get after having a kid? No, it's not touching yourself, it's the one where you feel weak, emotional, just "not right"? Well, that's NORMAL! Having a kid is a BIG change in every parent's life. Mother goes through the biggest of these changes *you know forming the kid and all*, but you have biological changes in you as well.
It's reported that about 26% of new fathers have testosterone drops after having a kid. We talk about its science, thoughts, and things Dave and Ryan have gone through with this newfound i...2021-04-2627 minFearless FathersUpdate for 4-19-21I'd like to apologize for not getting a full episode out this week, but life happened. We have some great topics coming up in the next couple of week!!!!
The Fearless Fathers Dropped A course!
That's right, we teamed up with the awesome people over at listenable.io and released our FIRST COURSE! "The New Father's Survival Guide: Breaking the Stigma of New Fatherhood". Be some of the first to listen and learn the top things Dave and Ryan found to be the hardest-hitting stigmas we faced as new dads, and how we overcome those t...2021-04-1905 minFearless FathersLETS DO SCIENCE!!!!Today Ryan start the discussion about how your body and mind start to change after becoming a father. This will be the intro to a new mini series.
https://www.livescience.com/46322-fatherhood-changes-brain.html#:~:text=Dads%20experience%20hormonal%20changes%2C%20too&text=Contact%20with%20the%20mother%20and,of%20oxytocin%2C%20the%20researchers%20said.
2021-04-1210 minFearless FathersChaotic Good: The Alignment of ParenthoodWe've all seen the memes on social media. The nine-box lawful, neutral chaotic charts about x,y,z. They give us a laugh, and we find ourselves in them. They are normally used for Dungeons and Dragons character development, but today we're using them for parenthood.
The joy of having a toddler is purely chaotic...but in a good way.
Dave and Ryan discuss the alignment chart, and how it relates to your days as a dad? Are you Lawful neutral? Neutral Chaotic? Totally Neutral (Not buying that!).
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This has been a long time stigma of guys not being allowed to truly express themselves. We are perceived as weak, unmanly and not strong enough. We are breaking that today.
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2021-03-1524 minFearless FathersThe Persistence of Being A Father - Monday MotivationWe hope you, our Fearless Family had a great weekend!
Today on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, Dave O shares his thoughts on Persistence and what that word means in fatherhood. He goes over the good and bad of the word, why it's one of the best tools to have, and not allowing others to halt you.
When being persistent, it's easy to fall short of a goal. The road gets tough, it's harder to move. When you get overwhelmed by a goal, it just means you have a lack of clarity. Don't stop when you...2021-03-0811 minFearless FathersADD and ADHD - Are You Even Listening To Us???It's so common, yet unknown. It's been taboo since the beginning of time, and yet 6% of children and 4% of adults are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
Today, Dave and Ryan are sharing their thoughts and stories about ADD and ADHD. How these two diagnoses were lumped into one, the effects it has on dads who have the disorder(s), the battle of tapioca pudding, and Dave shares a story and rant about these.
Be sure to rate, review and subscribe. The more this podcast is shared, the more dad's who need this can grow! Please help us...2021-03-0122 minFearless FathersThe Victim Of The Night - Ryan's Rant About Night Shift WorkToday, Ryan (Not Dave for once. He finally got Ryan to do some work.) will be taking over the mic solo. Ryan shares his thoughts about being a father working the dark, cold, sometimes never-ending world of night shift work.
Being night shift has its advantages and disadvantages. It's something that doesn't get talked about how it can affect the everyday dad. The times you feel you're missing with your child, the constant feeling of groundhog day and days just melding together.
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Ryan and Dave both share current and past stories of celebrating the holiday, and how that has changed since becoming dads. There may also be a new segment put in just to grow your brains. There’s a little of everything you don’t want to miss.
Be s...2021-02-1523 minFearless FathersJust Got Money, And It’s GONEIt’s something around us all the time. It’s never talked about. We see it as taboo, rude, private. How is something like money, which is all around us, considered taboo?
Why is it we as parents look at money, have a hard time keeping money, and have money worries, but never want to talk about it with other parents? That’s what we want to dig into today.
This is an extension of Dave’s Money Mindset episode. Ryan’s back, and we’re discussing our thoughts and feelings as to the stigma surrounding...2021-02-0850 minFearless FathersWhen Did You Want To Be A Dad - Thursday ThoughtsYou're asked by a family member at a young age "Are you going to be a daddy one day?" You exclaim excitedly, "YEAH!" thinking about the time you get to raise your own little one.
Or, you grew up with an understanding of uncertainty that you would even make a good, let alone a great father. We as dads have all had similar conversations in our own minds about this topic.
Today, Dave goes through his thoughts, ideas, and understanding of what it meant to him when he knew he wanted to be a dad, an...2021-02-0414 minFearless FathersYou Want To Do What With My Money?!? - Monday MindsetIn today's world of weird stock market growth, money moving in and out, and everyone wanting to get rich quick, Dave O decided to run this episode today. Why is it we continue to think of money as the "root of all evil"? What if we looked at "money comes to me fluid and free". Money is just like Switzerland.
It's neutral. It's a tangible object that we've given the power to. What if we could change our thoughts around money, and start seeing ourselves becoming "richer" than we would have thought?
This is in n...2021-02-0124 minFearless FathersBecoming The Best Father Is Helping Others Grow with EJ KakuToday, Dave talks with EJ Kaku, the owner of the online fitness coaching business "EJ Fitness". EJ has been coaching now for a little over 3 years to help other people reach their goals for fitness and nutrition. EJ specializes with those who has disabling conditions or make it hard to keep on a fitness routine.
EJ is the father of 4 wonderful children, works full time, and is an Air Force veteran. With all of this, why does EJ coach others? Simply to see others succeed.
EJ fell in love with fitness at a young age, an...2021-01-2142 minFearless FathersI'm Not Bob Vila-A Ryan's RantJust a quick update and Ryan rants about home improvements.
2021-01-1805 minFearless FathersDadding Harder in These Uncertain TimesDave and Ryan talk about how they deal with current events them may effect them negatively and way to tune out all the noise.
2021-01-1127 minFearless FathersBeing A New Dad isn't A Secret with Jake EdlingToday's guest has a stutter, and at their request, a portion of that has not been edited.
Today, Dave talks with Jake Edling, Co-Owner of the "New Parent Secrets: Pregnancy to Potty Training Program". His and his wife's program is designed to help new parents from conception to the child starts potty training.
Jake agreed to sit down and talk about being an entrepreneur and the mindset that goes into that while raising his seven wonderful children.
Three things to walk away with at the end of the episode:
Controlled discipline. Knowing y...2021-01-0751 minFearless Fathers2020 Gave Perfect Vision - Mindset MasteryToday, we discuss how 2020 gave us the tools as dads to excel further into 2021. What if all the strife, pain, and change we went through were set up for us to becoming stronger and better fathers?
Dave talks about what 2020 meant to him and how to start using what you went through to spring into 2021 as a much more Fearless Father.
Three points of today's episode.
We gained perfect vision in 2020 to see our worth and self.
What will 2021 bring you? Will you manifest fear, distance, and scarcity?
Your audit will open up a w...2021-01-0413 minFearless FathersDo it With A Headache - Monday MotivationToday, as we begin to wrap up in 2020, we want you to start looking at the future. Doing things that will spring you further in your career, your life, for your family. For you.
When the world is great, and the stars are aligned, everything is easy. But when we have a headache, when things just aren't "quite right", we bargain with ourselves. When we start doing things when we feel ok or have that headache, we feel better. Better about who we are as dads, men, humans.
Today, Dave challenges you to go out th...2020-12-2813 minFearless FathersThe Xmas Puppy Story A Ryan's RantRyan rants about bringing home a Christmas puppy and why that probably wasn't a great idea!
2020-12-2111 minFearless FathersMindset Mastery: Altering the Family LegacyToday it's just you and Dave in a Mindset Mastery to altering your family legacy. This extends from Monday's episode, going more in-depth on the mindset of who we are, and getting more out of ourselves.
This is for those that know they are destined for more. To those who ever questioned if they could leave the space they're in, who knows they can give more, who knows they the key to success.
Be the first for contests, offers, and stay up to date with us by joining our email list. By signing up today, you...2020-12-1733 minFearless FathersAltering the Family LegacyToday, we discuss the family legacy. No, not the Christmas Traditions. We're talking about the things you liked and didn't like growing in your family, the "status" you feel you're stuck in as a dad, the "right things" to do that your family did to be successful.
This is an extended episode, where Thursday, Dave goes into a "Mindset Mastery" on altering (not forgetting) your legacy and building upon what's going to serve you as a dad.
Be the first for contests, offers, and stay up to date with us by joining our email list. By...2020-12-1431 minFearless FathersThursday Thoughts with Dave-O: TantrumsToday is the first Thursday Thoughts episode. Just a quick, on Dave’s mind things to help relate to something or give some motivation.
Dave goes over a quick story that happened when his son was throwing a terrible two tantrum (say that three times fast). Instead of matching emotion, there are ways to help defuse a situation. We have to remember that our children are learning. They don’t understand, but we do. As dads, it’s easy to match the emotion and get angry.
Be the first for contests, offers, and stay up t...2020-12-1010 minFearless FathersYour Rock Bottom is A Spring Board - A Dave O StoryThe holidays are here and they are the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be one of the most stressful times. This year in general, it's brought a lot of change, doubt, fear, and uncertainty. As a newer dad, you want the best memories for your kid(s). Working any which way to bring a smile to their face. But what people don't see is the pain you have inside. The dark hallway you're walking in your mind trying to find a way out.
We all have our own rock bottom. So...2020-12-0723 minFearless FathersYou’re Not Going to Love your Kids All the Same with Pat DavyToday on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, Dave-O sits down with the father of 2 and personal trainer, Pat Davy. Pat hails from the land of cheese, (no not France, that would be cool) Wisconsin. Pat hosts a Podcast with his daughter, Alora “Beast Mode Kids” which focuses on bridging the gap of communication between parents and their preteens/teens. BMK began as a way for Pat and Alora to grow closer.
But we aren’t talking all BMK today. Pat agreed to sit down with us and talk about how he became Alora’s dad. See, Pat had a...2020-12-031h 00Fearless FathersSLING YOUR BAG, IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLToday on the show, we’re talking about you and your little ones' first day of school. It can be an amazing, and difficult time for both parents and kids. This being the first time that you hope and pray everything you taught your kid will help them and putting your trust into a stranger to guide and grow your child. Both Ryan and Dave give their take on it, Ryan getting ready to send his kid off to school within the next year or so, and Dave-O a bit ways away yet. The emotions you feel when your li...2020-11-3031 minFearless FathersThe Dad Dilemma - The Stigma of Social Media as A FatherAfter our week away (Which we'll discuss a bit today), we are back and running today on the podcast. We're talking about the stigma of social media and device use as a father.
Recently, Dave and Ryan watched "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix. The doc interviews former top social media execs and how the business model of social media turned humans into digital zombies. It goes in-depth on ad campaigns, fake news, mental health, and psychology that keeps us mindlessly scrolling and looking for attention. That's where this idea for today's episode stemmed from. Highly recommend w...2020-11-1646 minFearless FathersRyan Rants About Healthcare and The ElectionWhile we wait for Dave to come back to us. Here is a quick rant about my thoughts on healthcare and things you should be looking out for as a father.
https://www.astho.org/StatePublicHealth/Health-in-the-2020-Political-Party-Platforms/09-02-20/
2020-11-0618 minFearless FathersDon't Forget the Dads with Patrick DeFors (Dad Loves Coffee)Dave sits down with the author of the parenting blog "Dad Loves Coffee", Patrick Defors. About 2 years ago, Patrick and his wife made the decision for him to leave his 9-5 and become a Stay at Home Dad. Patrick, like most stay at home dads, felt the same "Karen" eyes on him as he was raising his two wonderful children.
Dads do not "watch their children". They nurture, foster, and grow. Building foundations and making the house whole. Take these points home with you today.
1. Being a Stay at home dad is a full-time gig. Y...2020-10-2947 minFearless FathersStepping Towards Being A Step-Dad (with the REAL Dave and Ryan)This episode's audio is unedited. Due to a rough week for both hosts, you are getting uncut audio including umm and ahhs. We hope you gain value out of this episode, and appreciate the authenticity of this episode.
Today on the show, Dave and Ryan are building upon the "nontraditional families" episode with the stigma of being a step-dad.
Coming into a new parenting role with children having established roots can be an extremely challenging time for both you and the children. We hope that today's episode gives you the tools to excel in being t...2020-10-1940 minFearless FathersOur Future can Blind Where We’re Going with Stephen VoehlToday on the show, Dave-O sits down with Stephen Voehl. Stephen is the father of one and working on becoming a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Coach.
Stephen traveled around the world in his younger years and worked many jobs from Janitor to director of a multinational company. Dave and Steve sit down and talk about mindset, and understanding your true self.
Three things you need to take away are
1. Have a solid foundation in your life. Know that true North Star.
2. When our fight or flight response kicks in, we need to sit...2020-10-1541 minFearless FathersNontraditional Families Are the New TraditionThis episode topic has been requested in one or another by you guys. So today, Dave and Ryan are scratching the surface of the stigma surrounding the "Nontraditional family". The one's that aren't the "Mad Men" style household.
More than 42% of people have stated they have some type of step-relative. Yet, this style of familyhood is looked at by some as "broken" or "not good for a child's upbringing". Again, this is just scratching the surface of this stigma, with more episodes to come down the line.
We are hosting our first...2020-10-1228 minFearless Fathers50 Episodes In! World's Greatest Dad's Part 2HEAR YEE, HEAR YEE! FEARLESS FATHERS HAS HIT 50!
It's episode 50 today, and part 2 of our Greatest Dad series. Today we're talking the stigma around being "World's Greatest Dad". Sometimes those good things in life have the negative thoughts surrounding this.
Dave and Ryan share what they believe makes the "World's Greatest Dad". From taking those small steps to raising a child to become the world's greatest dad. For a short episode, there is a TON of value here.
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Find the current and old e...2020-10-0824 minFearless FathersBeing A Leader (or Parent), is Being A Follower First with Martin VasquezToday, Dave-O sits down with retired US Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and father of 3 girls Martin Vasquez.
Martin spent his younger years growing up in Brooklyn NY during the 80s and 90s when crime in the city was at it's worst. What he learned growing in a tough neighborhood, allowed him to excel in the Army where he deployed multiple times.
Martin has traveled all around the East Coast, finally settling down in Georgia. Being a father to Martin is knowing how to effectively lead. Being a leader and parent share similar traits and...2020-10-0156 minFearless FathersFearless Fathers State of the Show 1.0Today, on this lightly edited, raw episode of Fearless Fathers, Dave and Ryan are going over the state of the podcast (and Ryan swears 30 seconds into recording).
It's been five months since we started this journey, and wanted to recap a bit on what it like getting the podcast going from the beginning (and the borderline anxiety), where we're at now, and what we have planned in the future for our family.
We wanted to keep this one as raw as possible (but still listenable) to have a feeling of what it was like when we r...2020-09-2834 minFearless FathersSuccess is what you make it- Monday MotivationLet's start this week off right. Let's build that passion, and get away from the "Oh man, its Monday" to "Let's crush this Monday!"
We're talking success today. What does success mean to you? Is it a fancy house? Having elite status? Having more money than you know what to do with? If it is, then this episode might not be for you.
We're hitting on three success comments from a question Dave posed to others out there asking what success means to them. There are some great things in here to get you back...2020-09-2116 minFearless FathersBe Strong Enough to be Vulnerable with Nufo PerezToday on Fearless Fathers, We have Arnulfo (Nufo) Perez. He is the creator of the "Being a Present Father" Podcast. His podcast centers on just being present in your children's lives, breaking the traditional roles of fatherhood, in more of an active role.
Nufo agreed to sit down and swap seats and let Dave pick his brain on what makes him a "Fearless Father".
Nufo brings some AMAZING insight into his life as a dad. From where his mind was when his wife was pregnant after only knowing each other six mo...2020-09-101h 01Fearless FathersMini Mindset Mastery Monday: Mindset ResetHappy Labor Day to our Fearless Family!
Welcome to a quick mindset mastery reset episode today. Dave solo's today to talk about his two weeks away and what it did for his mindset and how he almost lost a lot of work. This is a nice refresher to start your week off right if you have had a hard time battling your mind. 3 takeaways for today: 1. Self-realization is key. 2. It's easy to fall into negative thinking traps. 3. Mindset is like working out, when you stop and try to get back into it, it's almost impossible to go...2020-09-0713 minFearless FathersBeing Present as A Father with Dave-OAs we are wrapping up this crazy transition week here on Fearless Fathers, we wanted to do something a little special. Today, for our interview, Dave sat down on another show a while back, "Being A Present Father and Grandfather" and shared his life a bit more about being a present father, and his rule of 16.
This was a great time with another amazing podcaster Nulfo Perez. There is sure to be chills and thought provoking questions you'll ask yourself.
2020-09-0352 minFearless FathersDad’s Cool Looks and Dave-O’s BackWe are back, back again! Dave-O’s back, tell a dad.
Ok, enough Backstreet Boys parody.
Dave’s back from his 2 weeks away and we’re getting back into the swing of things. Today we’re keeping it light, but still in our Fearless Fathers way. When is it the right time for the Dad look? You know what we're talking about. Fanny Packs, New Balance, Denim shorts the lot of it.
There isn't much here, but a good time. Dave also talks about how his mindset shifted from going from something he wasn't l...2020-08-3125 minFearless FathersNever Giving Up With Our Friend Terry AckerToday Ryan talks to a friend of the show Terry Acker about his experience of finding out he had a biological son 5 years after he was born.
2020-08-2724 minFearless FathersPSA- COVID 19 Be careful out there!Today Ryan gives us a update about the show and a short PSA about COVID 19
2020-08-2405 minFearless FathersThe Pay Sucks, But the Benefits Are Great: Evan Nimke (@ViralDads) Part 1Sorry, we missed an Interview Thursday. To make up for it, we are launching a two part interview this week!
Dave sat down with Evan Nimke who is the creator of the Instagram meme dad page ViralDads. Evan also self-published a children's book and runs a clothing line with his wife. Evan is also a Stay at Home Dad and has been for the past five years.
In the first part of this two-part interview, Evan shares his experiences as a SAHD. From why he and his wife agreed to it, the challenges he faced...2020-08-1735 minFearless FathersMind set around the house a Ryan's rantDave is currently away from the mic, so Ryan takes some time to talk about the anxiety of home repair and a new mind set on how to conquer them.
2020-08-1312 minFearless FathersCan't Pre-plan for Anything with Chris CastilloToday on the Fearless Fathers Podcast, we have Chris Castillo.
Chris is a 28-year-old father of 19-month-old Leo and engaged to his fiancé Val. Chris is a traveling construction worker finding his way in music.
Chris agreed to sit down with Dave and Ryan and answer on what makes him a "Fearless Father". Three massive takeaways Chris drops 1. It's easy to fall back into negative traps. 2. Being a dad is a full-time job, be the best at your job. 3. Your passions will make an incredible career. Don't be afraid to attain it.
...2020-08-0650 minFearless FathersEveryday is A Winning Battle with Marcus SilvaToday, Dave sits down with the father of six Marcus Silva. Marcus is like many fathers out there whereas he had a tough custody battle when he and his first wife separated. Marcus agreed to sit down and share his experiences during and after the separation and how he coped with the custody battle. But that's not all. Marcus talks about mental health, continuing to build a relationship with your significant other, and more.
Marcus and his wife started a crafting side project during COVID. This allowed them to earn some extra money, and grow the...2020-07-3034 minFearless FathersPrice of Child Safety?The time is coming. You're setting up the registry for your little one. As you pick and choose what's going to be the safest for your little bundle, you start to notice something. The prices you're seeing are crazy!
We hear it all the time, "the more something costs, the safer it has to be, right?" That's not always the case in most instances. You want to make sure your child is safe but is the cost the ultimate decider?
Dave and Ryan break down the prices and stats today for car s...2020-07-2736 minFearless FathersToo Coincidental to be A Coincidence with Chris SolomonToday Ryan takes over the interviewing duties and it's a good one. Ryan sits down with retired Air Force veteran and father of 3 Chris Solomon. Chris has a very unique situation raising 2 girls and 1 son. His 11-year-old son was adopted from Ukraine with Down Syndrome.
Chris agreed to sit down with us and go through adopting his son and how the universe tied everything up. This is one you honestly don't want to miss.
If there is anything you take away from today's episode, it should be these three things: 1. Your pas...2020-07-2344 minFearless FathersSetting up A Financial Future for your KidsRyan's Solo today dads! He's out there in what is being called "Ryan's Rants". You know he likes the numbers, and he's dialing them up today.
One of the hardest things to do is having some kind of savings. Having some kind of savings for our kids is a constant worry. It doesn't have to bring you down.
Ryan breaks down different savings plans you could start today to set your children up in the future. One of them could even give over 1 million dollars by the time they retire.
Get ready to...2020-07-2015 minFearless FathersBeing A Father and Living with Tourette's with Matt PainterDave O sits down with a 22-year-old father of two Matt Painter. Matt lives with Tourette's Syndrome, a disorder that causes repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). (Per our guest, majority of tics have been left in) Matt doesn't let his diagnosis stop him from being a Fearless Father.
Matt brings the heat in today's episode, and if there is anything you take away from this episode, it's these three things. 1. Just smile when it's tough and your kids will radiate that. 2. When you think positive, negative thoughts start to fade. 3. When you study for w...2020-07-1643 minFearless FathersIts Episode 25! Kids Leashes: Pet or Protection? You DecideIt's Episode 25! For the quarter episode we're doing something slightly different, but keeping with being a Fearless Father.
Kids Leashes, Tethers, anything that keeps your little one close by. Are they worth it? Is it cruel? Are they worth the Karen side eyes? You decide.
This one stays pretty lighthearded
Ryan and Dave have differing views on this, for good reason. If your little one is wanting more independence, its something you'll have to decide.
Three takeaways for today: 1. Having a plan when you take your child out is priority one 2. If y...2020-07-1315 minFearless FathersDivorce Part 2: Dave-O's got A Story for YouWelcome to Part 2 of 2 of our divorced mini-series. Today we're getting raw and uncut (Ok, some slight editing, but not a lot). Dave-O shares his story of being a child of divorce and how it shaped him into the father he is today.
To parents that grew up in divorced households or those currently going through a divorce, this is for you. Take that one thing that resonates with you and embrace that fear.
As always, here are your three takeaways for the episode: 1) Take what was negative in the divorce and turn it to bett...2020-07-0933 minFearless FathersNurture those Fandom's with Mark HalbergToday, Dave-O sits down with Mark Halberg. Mark is the father of one amazing boy. His son came as a surprise to himself and his wife. He saw his word flip 180 after a devastating MMA accident. He takes the negative in his life and turns it into something AMAZING for his family. He left his comfortable job in sales to take something less stress-free and give him more time with his child, even if it was a pay cut.
He just started "The Fandom Effect" Podcast. A podcast for all things fandom from gaming, anime, MMA, and...2020-07-0240 minFearless FathersEnjoying the Ride with Brendan HickeyDave-O had the pleasure of talking with a brother from "Oh Canada", Mr. Brendan Hickey. Brendan is a father of two and hosts the "Not Your Normal Hickey Podcast" with his oldest son, Mayson.
Brendan gives the dads out there some great takeaways in today's interview: 1) Throw the parenting books out the window, you'll succeed with your instinct. 2) Surround yourself with people you can trust when times get tough. 3) Enjoy those little moments now, they'll have a massive impact in the future.
Be sure to check out the "Not Your Normal Hickey Podcast", and follow t...2020-06-2536 minFearless FathersFearless Father: Ethan SheanToday, Dave-O sits down and talks to Ethan Shean, Chief Retail Officer of Strawberry Cannabis, based out of Colorado. A good friend of his, who moved halfway around the country to follow his passions and live his best life with his family. What he didn't see, was how his family didn't make it there with him.
Ethan drops a TON of value in today's episode.
Three takeaways for today: 1. Be there for your child, even if you're halfway across the country. 2. Don't put your children in the middle of you and your significant others battles. 3. Whe...2020-06-1841 minFearless FathersChildcare Costs and YouYour child is home safe, and your basking in the excitement. You don't want this moment to ever go away. The reality now has to set in. The time has now come for both of you to go back to work. You have to decide what's going to be the best route to make sure your child is safe and taken care of. Sometimes it's a family member, you both work opposite shifts, or the dreaded shelling out upwards of $2000 for a center to care for them.
You feel like you're being taxed just for starting a f...2020-06-1531 minFearless FathersEmbracing the Fear with James WallenJoin us today, as we sit down with a Fearless Father, James Wallen.
James is a Disabled Navy Veteran, Network Engineer, works part time in a pizza shop, Father of three, and hosts "The Yesteryear Podcast", a classic movie review podcast with his oldest daughter, Beth.
Dave and James sit down and talk about what makes James a Fearless Father. We talk about how his mindset is with having three kids, what he considers his biggest failure, and sooooooooo much more! Throwing some MASSIVE VALUE your way so take notes and soak it in. You're g...2020-06-1142 minFearless FathersCursing: What the F&$K?!Cursing AROUND your child? Good or bad? Always a tough decision. For most of us, it slips. We realize we say it, and damn if we don't try our hardest NOT to curse around our kids. Join us in this VERY NSFW episode as we talk about the difference between cursing around your kid and AT YOUR KID. (don't do that).
Listen to how Ryan almost broke down in the fetal position with his AMAZING story (Ok, he didn't really almost crawl into the fetal position, but Dave-O gets to type these up, so we can say h...2020-06-0822 minFearless FathersFamily Vacation: When is it the right time?Today Dave-O and Ryan talk about family vacations, and when is it the right time to take one? We talk mainly about Disney vacations, and how old is the right time to start "making memories".
Three takeaways you don't want to miss: 1. You only have "10 solid years of vacations with your children" 2. Social media can really play games with vacations. 3. Go out and just make memories, even if it's just a day trip.
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Although TJ is not a father, what he has to say today about getting your mind right and the power of a positive minsdset can do.
This episode is sure to IGNITE.
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On the reverse of that coin, its also that downed feeling we get when we see our lives are changing. We see our social lives diminish, and things we once did, now go to back.
Sit back, and hear what Dave and Ryan are saying. Take it in, reflect on...2020-05-1829 minFearless FathersTales of the People Podcast Interview with Dave-ODave sits down with the host of the Tales of the Peoples Podcast, a new podcast where they dig into people's experiences and life and why they got to where they are today.
Sit back and get to know more about Dave's time in the Army, why and how he started Fearless Fathers, and other fun stuff.
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2020-05-1444 minFearless FathersChanges that Can Happen in your RelationshipThe birth of your child is here. You get home from the hospital, with your bundle and your spouse and the parenting challenges set in. You're relationship with your partner is CRUCIAL in being the best father you know you can be.
Today, were hitting those changes we can face as a father. Missing date nights, your parenting styles, communication and MORE! You feel trapped and locked in this cage. What you don't see is the breathtaking scenes in front of you. Dave and Ryan hit their stories, article from healthline, and ways to ease those changes y...2020-05-1132 minFearless FathersMoney ChallengesThe most anxiety ridden thing we think about! Whether you're a father, soon to be, or just as a person. It runs us, it fears us, it ultimately controls us! Dave-O and Ryan are going in to the numbers of money, what it takes to raise a kid, and MAYBE just some help to combat those anxiety ridden fears of money and start taking control of it.
2020-05-0722 minFearless FathersHow Toxic Relationships Can Affect your New FamilyDave and Ryan are talking about Toxic Relationships in your life. We go in on how these seemingly "passive aggressive" people can be bigger than you might even realize.
You may know the people that are toxic in your life, and feel like you just can't distance yourself from them. It's a common thing. Those close to us, we don't want to just "cut them out". BUT, as a new father, it's your new family that comes first. Doing what is right for those you are responsible for now.
You're going to get more stories, mo...2020-05-0440 minFearless FathersImportance of Parental LeaveOn today's episode, the Fathers talk about Parental Leave. Not just when your child is born, but taking that time from the grind to enjoy time with your family on a practicle basis.
Hear what happened with Ryan and Dave after their sons were born, what they did afterwards, and some motivation to get you fearless. Together we will EMBRACE THE FEAR
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Be sure to like us at https://www.facebook.com/FearlessFathersPodcast/ and be sure to check out ou...2020-04-3034 minFearless FathersMindset Shift: Imposter SyndromeDave-O solo's the mic in today's episode, to discuss "Imposter Syndrome". You know, that little voice in the back of your head that tells you you aren't good enough to be a father? Yeah. He's talking that. Dave discusses 2 of the 5 "Imposters" out there, and shares more of his past with you and how that imposter had a strangle hold on him. You'll know when you're falling into that trap, and what you can do to combat that imposter and become more positive father.
This is our first MINDSET SHIFT episode, geared to get you thinking about that...2020-04-2719 minFearless FathersPostpartum Depression in MenOn the second episode of Fearless Fathers, Dave-O and Ryan discuss Postpartum Depression in men! It's real, it's there, its classified as a "generalized anxiety" for most, so it gets missed. We talk the signs and symptoms, realizing its there, and how to help combat those feelings if you are a dad that feels like they already have it, or a soon to be father wanting to attack any possibility head on before it happens!
Dave-O digs deeps and shares his story. Postpartum was there, and he didn't even KNOW IT.
If you like what...2020-04-2329 minFearless FathersEpisode 1: Welcome to Fearless FathersThis is the VERY FIRST Fearless Fathers Podcast! A podcast for fathers, unlike any other. In this introductory episode, you are going to learn who the hosts Dave and Ryan are, why we wanted to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. This is the START of our two episodes a week (Monday and Thursday) and we are JUST GETTING STARTED.
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No longer do dad's have to suffer in silence. At Fearless Fathers, our goal is to break the stigma that comes with being a father. We are going to get deep, and make it uncomfortable. That is the best way to grow.
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