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15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthOvercoming Teen Self-Harm: Healing with My DaughterSend us a textWhen I discovered my daughter was self-harming, my world shifted in an instant. What followed was a journey through fear, confusion, and ultimately, mental healing and profound self-love. In this raw and honest conversation with Mariah, we share—publicly for the first time—our experience navigating teen self-harm, offering real hope to families in crisis.We dive deep into how overwhelming emotions led Mariah to harmful coping behaviors at just 10 years old while adjusting to a new co-parenting dynamic and blended family environment. She...2025-03-1553 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat with My Daughter: 5 Ways to Support Your Teen's Journey Away from DrugsSend us a textDo you ever wonder how widespread drug use is in your child's school? Mariah joins us to shine a light on the startling reality that nearly half of her classmates engage in some form of drug use or vaping, challenging us as parents to address this head-on. We share firsthand insights into why teenagers might be drawn to these activities—often through the lens of curiosity or the longing to fit in—despite the steep emotional and physical costs. By opening this conversation, we aim to provide a dad's perspective on addressing these hard...2024-12-3033 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat with my Daughter: 2024 Full Year Re-capSend us a textRemember those New Year's resolutions you made with all the best intentions but somehow left behind by February? Join Lirec and Mariah as they humorously recount their own fleeting commitments, from podcasting to meditation and basketball, setting the stage for a year brimming with unpredictable adventures. Dive into a heartwarming and candid look at their shared experiences, beginning with a standout Black History Month show that became a highlight of their winter. Through playful banter and personal stories, explore how these moments helped shape their year, while navigating the shifting dynamics of friendships...2024-12-2639 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat With My Daughter: The Best holidays ever 2024Send us a textThis episode focuses on how holiday celebrations in a blended family can evolve into meaningful experiences through presence and participation. Mariah and her father Lyric discuss their past Christmases and share how intentional activities, like the Elf on the Shelf, have transformed their holiday spirit. • Mariah shares her experiences of Christmas before the blended family • The transformation of family traditions into joyful experiences • The role of Elf on the Shelf in fostering connection and creativity • Importance of being present in family activities • Discussion on the impact of active parental...2024-12-2629 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthEffective ways to navigate dating with your Teenage DaughterSend us a textHow did we get to this point? Mariah is learning to navigate the dating world and I am pulling my hair out trying to navigate it as well. Here are some effective strategies to navigate. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @15minuteswithdad Facebook: 15 Minutes with Dad TikTok: @15minuteswithdad Host Instagram: @ToldbyLirec Facebook: @ToldbyLirec TikTok:@ToldbyLi...2024-03-2225 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat With My Daughter: How my words impact the way she feels about herself | Part 2Send us a text15 Minutes Wit Dad got a bit heavy with our conversation. As parents and teens our image of ourselves is impacted by both parent and child. Mariah and I talked about how the way I am makes her feel and how to make sure I am being the best father for her. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagra...2023-02-1014 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat With My Daughter: How my words impact the way she feels about herselfSend us a text15 Minutes Wit Dad got a bit heavy with our conversation. As parents and teens our image of ourselves is impacted by both parent and child. Mariah and I talked about how the way I am makes her feel and how to make sure I am being the best father for her. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagra...2023-02-0317 min15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat with My Daughter: WHATS IT LIKE BEING A DAUGHTER TO A SINGLE FATHERSend us a textIn this episode, Lirec asks Mariah heartfelt questions about her perspective of her childhood. She loves her dad but she dislikes some ways she is being raised. Listen to this episode to hear her responses. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @15minuteswithdad Facebook: 15 Minutes with Dad TikTok: @15minuteswithdad Host Instagram: @ToldbyLirec Facebook: @ToldbyLirec TikTok:@ToldbyL...2023-01-2017 min
15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat with My Daughter: What's it like being a father to teen daughter?Send us a textMariah took over this episode with deep topics about what it's like being a father to her. My answers would surprise you. I was scared to be a father so that made me make drastic decisions. I learned some tough lessons as a young teenage father with nothing to my existence. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram...2023-01-1318 min
15 Minutes With Dad: Insights on Fatherhood, Co-parenting and Personal GrowthChat with My Daughter: NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE ACCEPTEDSend us a textWe have brought in the New Year on a good note. I have done well with my Resolution and Mariah takes into her close friend group and their rather interesting personalities. Support the showStay Connected with 15 Minutes with Dad: 🌐 Website: Explore additional resources and updates on our healing journey at 15MinuteswithDad.com. 📱 Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @15minuteswithdad Facebook: 15 Minutes with Dad TikTok: @15minuteswithdad Host Instagram: @ToldbyLirec Facebook: @ToldbyLirec TikTok:@ToldbyLirec ✉️ Subscribe and Share:2023-01-0618 min