Champion Stepdad
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Exploring the unique role of stepdads, stepfathers, and bonus dads and how to apply performance psychology skills to become a better father figure and role model. Building a band of brothers by focusing on empathy and accountability.
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Episode 20: Shaun O'Gorman
April 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Shaun O'Gorman is a former Australian police officer who struggled with PTSD, suicidal tendencies, and unhealthy behaviors before taking control of his life. I encourage you to subscribe The Strong Life Project podcast. It is one of my daily listens! Shaun also has a free video series called Strong Foundations For A Strong Life which walks you through 6 key foundations that will give you the energy and focus to do the work to create an amazin...
Episode 19: Scenario Skill Development
April 22, 2021 22:02 - 10 minutes - 7.75 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad One of the responses I received from the community is to give examples of specific scenarios and what to do about them. This episode breaks down a scenario between a couple experiencing extreme stress and helps you remain focused on where you have control: What is within your control? You! - Your thoughts - Your behaviors - Your emotions
Episode 18: James Golden
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 33.4 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad James Golden participated in the group conversation from episode 3. He is married with 3 kids and 2 stepkids, and resides in Heath, OH. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428749983992884/user/1056003421/) The Goalden Collective (Facebook group and YouTube channel) is dedicated to goal-oriented, high-performers that live by the Golden Rule. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegoaldencollective)
Episode 17: Behavior Modification
April 15, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad The key concepts of behavior modification are: -adding or subtracting -reinforcement or punishment The most effective is positive reinforcement. Additional commentary: -Don't hit kids. It's ineffective and counterproductive -Catch your kids being good -Reward good behavior
Episode 16: Matt Storm
April 13, 2021 20:02 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Matt Storm shares his experience as a child of divorce. He talks about his male role models and the power of being a role model for others. He also touches on understanding what you bring into a relationship - the good and the challenges. You can call it baggage. It’s your life experiences and you become a better partner, parent, and role model when you are willing to take a critical look at yourself and work to reinforce good attributes while...
Episode 15: Deliberately Process Thoughts and Emotions
April 05, 2021 02:19 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Mental health, self-awareness, and accountability are not meant to restrict how you think and feel. Deliberately processing your thoughts and feelings leads to mental toughness, resilience, and optimal performance.
Episode 14: Skills to grow and thrive
March 30, 2021 20:15 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Champion Stepdad is founded on empathy and accountability. But the catalyst is performance psychology. High-pressure environments with consequences for performance require strong mental skills. Skills to propel your performance from good to great. Elite level performance. Optimal performance in every area of your life. Challenging you to become an elite-level stepdad. A Champion Stepdad!
Episode 13: What does it mean to be triggered?
March 12, 2021 20:36 - 5 minutes - 4.43 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad What does it mean to be triggered? Champion Stepdad Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/championstepdad Join the group and build your band of brothers! Host: Neil Wattier 16-year stepdad Resilience trainer and Performance Consultant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalcoachneil Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwattier/ Instagram: @mentalcoachneil (https://www.instagram.com/mentalcoachneil)
Episode 12: Don't demand obedience
March 09, 2021 19:50 - 9 minutes - 7.28 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Our role as stepdad is to be a father figure and mentor. The goal is to help raise and influence children to be productive adults. If you are focused primarily on how to get your children to obey your rules and standards, you will miss opportunities to teach them skills.
Episode 11: Nicola Graham & Mike Higgins
March 04, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Nicola Graham shares her experience blending a family and her expertise as a Trauma Aware Parent Coach. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolagrahams/ Mike Higgins was raised by a stepdad and is now part of a blended family. He contributes to the Front Row Dads community. Instagram @m1kehiggins; Clubhouse @mikehiggins
Episode 10: Redefine Discipline
February 26, 2021 21:33 - 9 minutes - 7.7 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Discipline means to study, learn, train, and apply standards. To discipline our biological and stepchildren is to instruct and guide them concerning behavior, actions, standards, morals, ethics, and beliefs. Discipline is not punishment.
Episode 9: Prioritize the relationship with your partner
February 21, 2021 15:31 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Clarifying my spouse-first comments from episode 8. Prioritizing your relationship with your partner does not mean de-prioritizing the children.
Episode 8: What is within your control?
February 18, 2021 02:17 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad What is within your control? - Your emotional control, self-talk, and belief system - Your focus on a spouse first house - Your attitude and beliefs about your stepchildren
Episode 7: Lee Mooring
February 09, 2021 02:01 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Lee Mooring and I discuss the importance of communication in a relationships and the role of stepdads.
Episode 6: Dijon Moore
February 04, 2021 02:52 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Dijon Moore raised his two nephews after his sister passed away unexpectedly.
Episode 5: Preview to my conversation with Dijon
January 29, 2021 21:34 - 5 minutes - 4.21 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad This is another clip taken from my conversation this week with Dijon. He will be my guest February 3 to talk about raising his sister’s children after she passed away. Three takeaways from this short clip: One, dump the preconceived notion of who is a stepdad Two, sharing your story will benefit others Three, vulnerability = reality. You have to be real to build real relationships.
Episode 4: Quick Thoughts - Tell Your Story
January 29, 2021 18:24 - 1 minute - 996 KBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad This quick clip was taken from one of my conversations this week. Connection requires vulnerability, so tell your story to encourage others.
Episode 3: Group discussion with James Golden, Miguel Nuno, and Mark Kalscheuer
January 28, 2021 18:37 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Titles, healthy boundaries, and vulnerability. Spoiler alert: vulnerability = reality. You can't build relationships and grow from connection without vulnerability.
Episode 2: Purpose, Limitations, and Gratitude
January 22, 2021 22:57 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Champion Stepdad encourages and supports while providing accountability. Limitations can be frustrating. They can also focus your time, attention, and energy into where you can make the greatest impact, resulting in the greatest good for your stepchildren. Where you focus your attention, your energy will flow. So focus on where you have control. Gratitude is more than being thankful. It retrains your brain to focus on good rather than bad, le...
Episode 1: Group discussion with Bob Flook, Roland Thompson, and Matt Quinones
January 22, 2021 17:43 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBwww.championstepdad.com #championstepdad Join the Champion Stepdad Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/championstepdad Host: Neil Wattier. 16-year stepdad, Resilience trainer, and Performance Consultant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalcoachneil/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwattier/ Instagram: @mentalcoachneil (https://www.instagram.com/mentalcoachneil/) Special thanks to episode 1 guests: Bob Flook, Roland Thompson, and Matt Quinones. Welcome...