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Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#33 Food and Health: The Truth Every Father Should KnowIf you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.How you feed your kids is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a father — and the forces working against you are massive, profitable, and deeply embedded in our culture. From the processed food industry to pharma to the hospitals that profit from chronic disease, there's a pipeline designed to keep your family sick and dependent.Sam and Co...
2026-02-1839 minLeave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#32 Mindset for Dads: Mastering Your Mindset as a New ParentYour mindset isn't fixed — it's a skill you can develop, and it might be the biggest lever you have as a father. This week Sam and Cole dig into one of the most overlooked tools in a dad's arsenal: the ability to consciously shape how you perceive and respond to the world around you.From the Serenity Prayer to Marcus Aurelius, from cold plunges to Atomic Habits — they get into what's actually worked for them over 20+ years of doing the work, and how the physical, mental, and emotional are more connected than most people realize.You...
2026-02-1148 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#31 Fatherhood in 2026, pt. 3: Planning, Resilience, and LegacyIf you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Episode Summary:
Part three (and finale) of our three-part foundational assessment series! This episode focuses on preparedness, legacy planning, and being ready for the unexpected. Sam and Cole tackle the uncomfortable but critical topics most dads avoid.
THE 5 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. How prepared are you for the unexpected death of you and/or your partner?
2. If you l...
2026-01-281h 07
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#30 Fatherhood in 2026, pt. 2: Emotional Health, Communication, & Self-reflectionIf you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Episode Summary:
Part two of our three-part foundational assessment series! This episode focuses on emotional communication and self-reflection—skills that most men weren't taught growing up, but are absolutely critical for being an effective father and husband.
Sam and Cole walk you through six essential questions to assess your emotional health and capability. This is about developing real sk...
2026-01-211h 16
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#29 Fatherhood in 2026, pt. 1: Physical Health, Fitness, and CapabilityIf you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Episode Summary: Kicking off 2026 with the first episode in our three-part assessment series! This episode focuses on the physical fundamentals every father needs to have locked down—not the sexy 20%, but the core 80% that actually moves the needle.
THE 6 CRITICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS:
1. Are you routinely doing resistance training?
2. What percentage of your meals are centered ar...
2026-01-131h 05
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#28 Jack Osbourne: Fatherhood, Lessons from Ozzy, Raising Balanced ChildrenSUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! Help us reach more parents by subscribing and leaving a rating. Your support means everything!
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Jack Osbourne joins us for an incredible conversation about fatherhood, friendship, and finding balance in an unbalanced world.
Jack has been Cole's friend for 20+ years—they got sober together in their early twenties and have been through life's ups and downs side by side. We sit down to discuss what he's learned in his 13 years of parenting, what he learned from his parents, raising kids in rural vs. urban environments, and much mo...
2026-01-061h 13
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#27 End-of-year Q&A: Intimacy After Kids, Unresolved Grief in Marriages, Gen-Z Culture CrisisIf you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It takes just a few seconds and helps other dads find the show. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Episode Summary:
Sam and Cole kick off the end of year with a candid check-in on their holiday struggles—from carb overload and doom scrolling to the surprising benefits of cold plunging (yes, they know it's cringey).
In this Q&A episode, they tackle listener questions on crucial fatherhood topics including:
Helping kids find their voice wh...
2025-12-301h 50
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#26 The Gift of Authenticity (To Your Family and Yourself)What does it actually mean to be yourself—as a father, a husband, a professional, and a man?
In this episode, Sam and Cole unpack a realization that hit on the road after a show: the rare gift of not having to switch identities depending on where you are. From music scenes and corporate boardrooms to family life and friendships, they explore what it looks like to live with one consistent core—and why that matters so deeply for our kids.
The conversation moves through childhood conditioning, school systems, emotional responsibility, masculinity, and the subtle ways...
2025-12-2349 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#25 Masking Pain with Anger: How to Break The Cycle Before It's Too LateWhat happens when your kids look back and tell the story of you as a father?
In this episode, we ditch the outline and go somewhere deeper. Drawing on 15+ years of real-world grief recovery work, Cole shares what he’s seen time and time again when adults “graph” their relationship with their fathers—what hurt, what helped, and what never got resolved.
The surprising takeaway?
Most dads weren’t bad. They were well-intentioned, hard-working men who simply didn’t have the emotional tools their kids needed.
We talk about:
Why anger often...
2025-12-1650 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#24 The Truth About Getting Fit After Kids (5 Things No One Tells You)Being a father changes everything—including how you approach fitness. In this episode, Sam and Cole get real about what working out actually looks like when you have young kids, a demanding job, and zero hours to spare.
They break down the uncomfortable truths nobody shares: there is no perfect schedule, your progress won't be linear, and you'll have months where everything falls apart. But here's the thing—that's all part of the deal.
Sam and Cole challenge popular fitness culture that ignores family life entirely, from Instagram influencers with 8-hour training days to CrossFit prog...
2025-12-091h 11
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#23 Redefining Wealth: The Role of Money in FamilyIn this episode, Cole and Sam tackle a listener question that opens up a much larger conversation about career choices, money, and fatherhood. A listener working in public transportation faces a decision: accept a 50% pay increase that would require unpredictable schedules and being on-call for the next 10 years, or maintain his current stable schedule but stay at his current income level. His own father worked night shifts and felt like "a stranger" to him growing up.
Cole and Sam explore the broader themes this question raises: How do fathers balance career ambitions with being present for their...
2025-12-0253 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#22 Fatherhood Field Notes: Introducing Physicality and Self-defenseIn this episode, Sam and Cole dive into why physicality and self-defense are crucial components of raising confident, capable kids in 2025. Fresh off their own travels (Cole from three weeks filming a TV show in Texas, Sam from quick trip to the Netherlands), they discuss how maintaining physical readiness impacts everything from mental health to parenting effectiveness.
Key Topics Covered:
Starting Early: How to introduce physicality to young children through nature exploration, wrestling with dad, and letting kids navigate physical challenges without overreacting to every bump and scrape
Building Confidence: Why physical skills like jiujitsu or...
2025-11-251h 01
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#21 How Emotional Honesty Makes You a Better Father—And Could Save Your LifeIn this episode, we tackle one of the most critical—and overlooked—skills in fatherhood: telling the truth about yourself emotionally.
Cole shares a heartbreaking story about losing his friend and the regret of never expressing what their friendship meant. This loss shaped how he now approaches relationships—refusing to withhold important messages from the people he cares about, even when it feels awkward or uncomfortable.
What we cover:
Why "I'm fine" is slowly killing men and destroying relationships
How emotional isolation contributes to male suicide rates
The specific skill of staying "emotionally complete" with pe...
2025-11-1832 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#20 Q&A - Budgeting, Living Far From Family, Building Community, Breaking Cycles of GriefIn this second Q&A episode, Sam and Cole dive into listener questions covering everything from breaking generational cycles to finding your people in a new place.
Topics covered:
Breaking the Cycle - Cole explains the "loss history graph" as a tool for self-assessment when dealing with unresolved grief from difficult childhoods. They discuss why emotional completeness with your past is essential before you can truly parent differently.
Finding Community - Both hosts share how they built their friend networks through their wives meeting other parents at kids' activities, forest schools, and shared...
2025-11-111h 01
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#19 Fatherhood Against The Grain (5 Lessons From Hardcore/Punk Music)In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam and Cole dive deep into one of the most important conversations for modern fathers: why going against mainstream culture isn't just okay—it's essential for your family's wellbeing.
Drawing from Sam's background in hardcore punk music, they explore how some of the defining features of punk music can directly translate to making better parenting decisions in 2025. They break down why the "norms" of modern parenting weren't necessarily designed with your family's best interests in mind.
KEY TOPICS:
• Why corporate interests, not your wellbeing, shape parenting "norms"
2025-11-0456 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#18 Fatherhood Field Notes: Chores, Responsibilities, and Building Work EthicChores aren't just about keeping the house clean—they're one of the most powerful tools for raising resilient, capable kids. In this practical episode of our new "Fatherhood Field Notes" series, we break down why chores matter and how to make them meaningful.
In this episode:
Why outdoor chores are more fulfilling
How chores build work ethic, responsibility, self-esteem, and grit
The power of routine and age-appropriate expectations
Making chores "mission-critical" so kids understand their purpose
Teaching financial literacy through earned money and real spending decisions
Being the example: modeling a positive attitude toward household contributions
2025-10-2831 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#17 Three Words That Are Undermining Your Child's Emotional Well-BeingThere are three words that almost every parent says multiple times a week—sometimes multiple times a day. They're said with pure love and the best intentions. They feel helpful in the moment. And they're quietly teaching your children that their emotions are wrong, shameful, and need to be hidden.
In this eye-opening episode, we expose the single most damaging phrase parents unconsciously use when their kids are hurting, and reveal why our instinct to immediately stop our children's tears is actually setting them up for emotional disaster later in life.
Drawing from 15 years of wo...
2025-10-2139 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#16 Building Skills In Our Kids That AI Can't ReplaceWe dive into one of the most pressing questions for modern dads: how do we prepare our kids for a future dominated by AI and rapid technological change? In this episode, we challenge the traditional education playbook and explore the skills that will actually matter in 10-20 years.
We discuss why being personable and building strong people skills might be the ultimate competitive advantage, how athletics and team sports develop resilience that translates directly to career success, and why creativity and entrepreneurship are becoming more valuable than ever. We also tackle why traditional college degrees are becoming...
2025-10-1057 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#15 Screen Time: Dark Truths, Alternative Approaches, & Your ExampleIn this episode, we share how we've approached screen time with our kids over the past 13 years and why we've made choices that go against what most families do. We talk about what we've observed in our own children when we limit their exposure to screens, phones, and devices - and what we've noticed in ourselves when we've made changes to our own habits.
What We Cover:
Why we decided early on to take a different path with technology
The alternatives we've found that actually work (Yoto players, audiobooks, outdoor time)
How we handle the peer...
2025-09-1641 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#14 Q&A: Porn Addiction, Spirituality, Going From 1 to 2 KidsIn our first Q&A episode, we dive into real questions from listeners covering the full spectrum of fatherhood challenges. From creative workout solutions (like front squats with toddlers in carriers) to the brutal transition from one to two kids, we share honest insights from our own parenting journeys.
Key topics we cover:
Practical fitness advice for busy dads, including HIIT workouts at home and using kid carriers for resistance training
The reality check of going from one to two children - why it's often the hardest transition
Vision improvement through reduced screen time and increased...
2025-09-0953 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#13 - 5 Essential Fitness Milestones Every Dad Should HitIn this episode of Leave No Doubt Fatherhood, we break down five critical fitness benchmarks that every father should be able to achieve.
Why It Matters: Beyond looking good, these milestones directly impact your ability to play with your kids, protect your family in emergencies, age gracefully, and maintain quality of life as a father. We share personal stories about having to sprint after runaway dogs, carry kids to catch trains, and handle unexpected situations that required real physical capability.
Key Takeaways:
These aren't about becoming an elite athlete - they're beginner-level benchmarks
Most...
2025-09-0344 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#12 Managing Stress, Burnout & Self-Doubt as a FatherIn this episode of Leave No Doubt Fatherhood, we tackle one of the most requested topics from listeners: managing stress, burnout, and self-doubt as a father, especially in the early years.
Inspired by a suggestion from one of our listeners, we dive deep into the tools that have helped us survive and thrive through the toughest periods of fatherhood. From leg breaks and months of sleepless nights to the overwhelming feeling of "I don't really feel like a dad yet,"we share the raw reality of what early fatherhood actually looks like.
Key topics covered:
2025-08-2657 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#11 The 3 Mental Shifts Every New Father Must MakeIn this episode we break down the three critical mental shifts that separate dads who thrive from those who spend years trying to recreate their old life - and why your kids pay the price when you resist the transformation.
The 3 Mental Shifts:
Stop romanticizing your pre-kid life - It probably wasn't as great as you remember
Embrace that it's supposed to be hard - The struggle is the point, not something to escape
Become what you want to leave behind - Your kids will become who you are, not who you tell them to be
2025-08-1237 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#10 Summer Camping Debrief: Is Unstructured Outdoor Time the Ultimate Unlock?In this episode we are debriefing on an epic week-long camping trip with multiple families (20+ kids running wild in a mountain meadow) and a backpacking adventure with goats in grizzly country. It gave us a chance to reflect on why it is so important to spend unstructured outdoor time with our kids and how any dad can ease their way into spending more time outdoors with their kids.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Behind-the-scenes stories from our summer camping adventures
Why kids covered in dirt for days straight never wanted to leave
How limiting screen time...
2025-08-0540 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#09 Belief Systems & Fatherhood: Breaking Generational CyclesYour belief system was formed by age 15 - but as an adult, you get to rewrite the script. In this episode, we explore how childhood programming shapes your parenting and what you can do to break negative cycles.
What We Cover:
How belief systems form (most are set by ages 2-3, nearly complete by 15)
Why you might be "living someone else's script" without realizing it
The difference between awareness and emotional completion
Practical exercises: relationship graphs, family vision statements, trigger identification
How unresolved pain creates overreactions in parenting situations
Key Insight: You're not just a...
2025-07-291h 02
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#08 Diet Discussion: Mistakes, Learnings, And Why Your Example MattersIn this honest and practical episode, we break down our biggest diet mistakes and wins - from the dark days of Hot Pockets and vegan experiments to finding sustainable approaches that actually work for busy fathers.
What You'll Learn:
Why the 90s food pyramid era set us up for failure
Our embarrassing diet phases
Why protein should be your North Star (and how to actually get 150-200g daily)
Simple principles: avoid foods that weren't around 75-100 years ago
When tracking macros helps vs. when it becomes a job
The carnivore experiment: what worked and what...
2025-07-2250 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#07 Home Gyms: The Ultimate Guide for Dads (On Any Budget)In this episode we break down exactly how to build a home gym that works for busy dads - and becomes a family fitness playground your kids will love.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The 3-tier home gym progression (from $100 starter kit to full setup)
Why dumbbells + resistance bands might be all you need to start
How to turn your garage gym into family bonding time
Which expensive equipment to avoid (spoiler: skip the treadmill)
Real budget breakdowns from $200 to $2,000+ setups
Whether you're a lifting veteran getting back into it or a complete beginner, this...
2025-07-1539 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#06 Emotional vs. Intellectual Communication: A Critical Skill Every Dad NeedsSam and Cole explore one of the most crucial yet overlooked parenting skills: emotional communication. Cole, an expert in grief recovery, explains why most dads default to intellectual responses when their kids and spouses desperately need emotional validation.
What You'll Learn:
The difference between emotional and intellectual communication - and why most dads miss emotional cues entirely
Real examples of how intellectual responses leave family members feeling unheard
Two practical techniques: nonverbal paraphrasing and emotional paraphrasing
The hidden cost of always "fixing" instead of listening
Your Challenge: Practice identifying whether communications are emotional or intellectual "...
2025-07-081h 06
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#05 Sobriety: What Example Are You Setting?This episode explores our personal journeys to sobriety and the role it continues to play in our lives as parents. We believe that every dad should, at the very least, be comfortable with the example they're setting.
2025-07-0259 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#04 How to Stay In Shape When SHTF (Sick Kids, Lack of Sleep, Work Stress)In this episode, we talk about how to stay in shape when life gets chaotic—whether it's sickness, sleep deprivation, stress, or travel. We share how our approach to fitness has changed through fatherhood and why a more realistic, long-term mindset matters more than chasing perfection.
2025-06-2449 min
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#03 Breaking the Cycle: How Unresolved Emotional Baggage Is Impacting Your ParentingIn this podcast we talk about how dads can identify and navigate unresolved emotional pain that may be impacting your day-to-day life.
Cole is the owner of the Grief Recovery Institute and has helped millions of people resolve grief and emotional pain.
2025-06-151h 02
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#02 Fitness for Beginners: How Any Dad Can Start Working Out From HomeIn this episode we present a simple, proven framework to get started working out from home without any expertise or major equipment.
2025-06-151h 09
Leave No Doubt Fatherhood Podcast#01 Intro: If You Died Today, Would You Leave No Doubt?This podcast started with a simple question: if you died today, would you leave no doubt about the example you set?
In this intro episode we get into what topics we'll be covering in the show, why we're doing this, and some quick intros.
2025-06-1540 min