Fearless Fathers
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA podcast about overcoming challenges surrounding fatherhood.
The show features everyday challenges dads face, with relatable ways to overcome them and a little comedy thrown in. Guests on the show range from regular dads like you who share their stories and how they became more vital fathers. There is something to take away from every episode from adoptions, mental health, being new fathers, and more.
We want to see you thrive as a dad. We want you to cut those toxic family legacies that no longer serve you so that you can succeed for your families. It‘s time to take hold of the challenges we face and grow with our children. Let‘s Rethink Fatherhood!
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Episodes
How A Puppy Trail Re-centered My Parenting - Dave O and (Puppy) Parenting
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBHappy 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.
Santa Shares His Story to Help Find Your ”Santa Jacket” - Fearless Fathers Christmas
December 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 21.7 MBFrom all of us here at Fearless Fathers Studios, we wish you and your family a happy holiday and Merry Christmas. Today's episode is a special one. A listener who wished to go by "Santa" sends us a story to read to you, on how he took what is the worst time of his life, into one that brings joy, hope, and spirit in the form of a "Santa Jacket". There is so much packed into this episode, be sure to take it all in. This episode is in lieu of our normal Monday episodes. Intro Music P...
A Fearless Fathers Christmas Story - The Importance In Finding Your ”Santa Jacket”
December 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBNoticed an issue we missed with audio. Uploaded a new one! so sorry for that! From all of us here at Fearless Fathers Studios, we wish you and your family a happy holiday and Merry Christmas. Today's episode is a special one. A listener who wished to go by "Santa" sends us a story to read to you, on how he took what is the worst time of his life, into one that brings joy, hope, and spirit in the form of a "Santa Jacket". There is so much packed into this episode, be sure to take i...
State of the Show Version 2.0
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBToday we're going back to where Fearless Fathers has been (both the show and our lives) this past year, and where the show looks to go heading into 2022. Thank you all for your continued support!
You‘re Not Going To Love Your Kids All The Same - Pat Davy of ”Beast Mode Kids Podcast”
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBToday 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 be...
Take A Step To Reset Before The Holiday Rush: Mindset Focus
November 29, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBSorry for the missed episode last week. We felt it best to take a week for everyone to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones, us included. Today, we go back a bit to a mindset reset episode. Just to refresh and reengage you before the chaos that comes with the holiday season. Join us next week as we get back into new episodes. Happy holiday's to all!
Rob Kenney ”Dad, How Do I?” Insights on How His YouTube Channel Helped In Becoming A Stronger Father
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBDave sits down with Rob Kenney (Dad, how do I? from YouTube) to talk about, well...being dads. We learn how the Viral YouTube channel came to be, what that means for his family life now, and how what he has done has helped so many people around the world. This is one you simply don't want to miss.
Too Coincidental To Be A Coincidence With Chris Solomon - Replay
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 32.7 MBGoing back to vault this week with one of our favorite (and first interviews). We (mainly Ryan thanks to DaveO's old setup) talked with Texas dad Chris Solomon. In this conversation, we mainly touched on how his life was set up to adopt his amazing son from Ukraine. Kick back, relax and get ready for a great one today
Common Money Mistakes Parents Make
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MBToday, 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.
Adapt and Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Monday Mindset
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBYou 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 stranglehold on him. You'll know when you're falling into that trap, and what you can do to combat that imposter and become a more positive father. overcome the imposter beliefs about achieving financial abundance. Get stronger with a financial...
Childhood Collectibles and How It Spills Over Into Fatherhood
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.4 MBToday, we are adding on to our Childhood Nostiglia episode and talking about collectibles in adulthood. What makes us want to collect, and how our kids can grow and learn from what we collect. Whether it's sports memorabilia, Star Wars, or those amazing, super expensive Beanie Babies from the 90s, it all started somewhere.
Your Anxiety Leads To Being A Great Dad with Nick of ”Dadding Greatly”
October 04, 2021 12:14 - 58 minutes - 57.6 MBIt'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 ...
The Cost Of Taking Bad Parenting Advice
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWe've all heard it in one form or another. The advice that's canned, overused, or just plain bad. YOu know it when you listen to 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 ...
Persistence As A Father - One Day At A Time
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday 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...
Toxic Workplace and How We Got There
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBDave 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! http://www.fearlessfathers.net/fearless-finance
SLING YOUR BAG, IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Replay
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBToday 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 ...
Generalized Anxiety - REPLAY
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBBetween Ryan having a time at work and DaveO going through a big move this week, were kicking it back OLDSCHOOL. Hitting hard on anxiety and how it affects the dad in us. We're coming back next week with NEW and HARD HITTING episode Don't miss out! If you haven't yet, be sure to subscribe to the Fearless Fathers Newsletter. You can find it at fearlessfathers.net/super-dad
Dad's Away From Their Kids: Living Out of State, But Not Out of The Heart
August 23, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt seems like more and more, we see and hear of dads away from their kids. More so, it seems like it's the dads who want to be there for their kids daily. Now, we aren't saying that is the case for everyone. There are those where it needs to and should happen. Those are the dads that don't listen to this podcast. We are talking about the dads who put in the reps every day. Taking every step imaginable gives a life and role model for the offspring to excel and have a better life than they...
Sharing What You Loved Growing Up With Your Kids
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWe all love to go back in time and remember our good old days. The shows, movies, games, and just plain cool. Sharing those with our kids can be the best time between dad and child. Nothing seems to bring a bond tighter than sharing fandoms. Today, we talk about just that, from the new Ghostbusters (2021) trailer to superheroes and even video games. We share our takes from the good side and the sometimes bad side (you know, the things that didn't age too well). Be sure to stay up-to...
Should We Intervene In Our Kids Lives, Or Let Them Grow?
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBToday, 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 dra...
The Struggles of Potty Training and How to Overcome
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBToday, 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 build ...
Setting Up A Financial Future For Your Kids - REPLAY
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBGoing back for just one more week to touch on a subject that doesn't get hit. The child tax credit payments are going out to those that wanted them early. Maybe now might be the right time to start investing for your child's future. Ryan runs this solo with tons of great stuff! See you next week for a BRAND NEW EPISODE!
Refocus to FOCUS (Follow One Course Until Success) - Replay
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBGoing back into the archives for today's episode. Recently DaveO had to go back and reset himself on being a dad, a business owner, and just an overall person. We all need that reminder once in a while to take a step back in what we're doing, reevaluate our situation and circumstances, then refine and execute our parenting success plan. So take a step back, and FOCUS! Want more ways to FOCUS? Gain more tools in your toolbelt to be a more resilient father today. You can get your FR...
Kid's Shows Teaching Better Parenting
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBYou 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...
Papa Procrastinator And The Three I'll Do It Laters - Breaking Procrastion For You and Your Kids
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOn Behalf of the Fearless Fathers, we all hope you and your families had a safe and healthy 4th of July! DaveO runs solo today talking about that lovely thing we all do...procrastination. About 20% of adults in the U.S are chronic procrastinators. That tends to come from our families, school, work, lifestyle, etc. But how or why does it come into our kids, and how can we break that cycle? It's far from easy, but we aren't putting it off any longer today. By taking small steps today, we ca...
What Our Family Learns When We Procrastinate
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOn Behalf of the Fearless Fathers, we all hope you and your families had a safe and healthy 4th of July! DaveO runs solo today talking about that lovely thing we all do...procrastination. About 20% of adults in the U.S are chronic procrastinators. That tends to come from our families, school, work, lifestyle, etc. But how or why does it come into our kids, and how can we break that cycle? It's far from easy, but we aren't putting it off any longer today. By taking small steps today, we ca...
Follow the White Van - Ethan Sheen - REPLAY
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 41.8 MBDue 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 ...
100th Episode! Happy Fathers Day from the Fearless Fathers!
June 21, 2021 03:59 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBFitting 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 y...
Episode 99 - The History of Fathers Day: The Lost Episode
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBHave 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 cele...
The Importance of Perental Leave - REPLAY
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 34.1 MBAs we gear up for our 100th episode, we are brining it back to one of OUR FIRST EVER EPISODES. After this week, we will go back to newer material. We discussed the benefits of taking parental leave after your child is born, and how that can help shape a stronger family dynamic. We share our thoughts, data of dads that take parental leave, and more.
Family Vacations - When Is The Right Time - REPLAY
June 02, 2021 19:56 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBThe 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 "...
Being A Dad With Disabilities - Dave O Dives Down
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBOn 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 te...
Toddlers Vs. Oral Health - Dentist or Be Damned
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBKids 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 ...
To Change or Not To Change? That is the Question - Changing After Having A Child
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen 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 thin...
Social Media Dads: The Dads of Social Media
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBUrban 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 sto...
Your Testosterone Drops After Having A Kid - Science Time!
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 23.3 MBYou 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, ...
Update for 4-19-21
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBI'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 ...
LETS DO SCIENCE!!!!
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBToday 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.
Being Absent While Being Present: A Father's Struggle
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBToday, we're digging deep into actually being there for your children. The world has shifted, and we need to as well. We work to put food on the table. We drag ourselves with busted knees, and bloody fingers to sacrifice ourselves for our family. That's what we have been conditioned to do. That's what we are told we have to do! That's just far from the truth. When we finally are home, and with our family, we are absent. We decompress, we think about what's going to happen, or what already ...
Chaotic Good: The Alignment of Parenthood
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWe'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!)...
Men Don’t Cry: Fears for Tears
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBToday, Dave and Ryan are talking about the stigma of guy’s crying. 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. Follow us on Twitch at: twitch.tv/fearlessfathers Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/fatherspodcast Donate to us: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Q58KV7ZGTLQT8
The Persistence of Being A Father - Monday Motivation
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWe 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 a...
ADD and ADHD - Are You Even Listening To Us???
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIt'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 n...
The Victim Of The Night - Ryan's Rant About Night Shift Work
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBToday, 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. Check out ou...
The Expectations Vs. Reality of Valentines Day
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBToday, we’re doing a Valentine's Day Special. Since we decided to record on V-Day, what better than to talk about the expectations and reality of this holiday. We share our ideas, thoughts, and understanding of what this holiday means for you, your spouse, and your children. 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 everyth...
Just Got Money, And It’s GONE
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 44.8 MBIt’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 surroun...
When Did You Want To Be A Dad - Thursday Thoughts
February 04, 2021 08:24 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBYou'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 d...
You Want To Do What With My Money?!? - Monday Mindset
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBIn 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 t...
Thursday Thoughts: Kids Movies
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBToday, 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. Become a part of our Facebook group! Join the Fearless Family today here.
Fighting To Become Super Dad - Monday Mindset
January 25, 2021 08:30 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat do you think of when you hear the words "Super Dad"? Is it someone who can do it all? A father that has it all figured out? Indestructible and a shining example of what we want to become? In one way or another, we all feel like we are a super dad. We fly high, nothing can beat us. Then our villain shows up. They blast us out of the sky. We lose all hope. We can't move any further. We all have the power within us. We all have the strength to be super dad and unlock UNBELIEVABLE POWER....