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!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Becoming The Best Father Is Helping Others Grow with EJ Kaku
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBToday, 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 ...
I'm Not Bob Vila-A Ryan's Rant
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBJust a quick update and Ryan rants about home improvements.
Dad’s Hobbies: Hobbies for Dad’s
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBYou know them when you see them, they are the hobbies the “old heads” do that are just so dang cool. From model trains, planes, and automobiles they are there for a place of solitude and seclusion. We share our thoughts, experiences, and wonder if Australia is a real country. We are hosting a Fearless Fathers giveaway! Win yourself a $25 Amazon gift card, and a super-duper cool Fearless Fathers Fanny Pack just for you! All you must do is. Like Fearless Fathers on Instagram Post a pic of ...
Dadding Harder in These Uncertain Times
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24 MBDave and Ryan talk about how they deal with current events them may effect them negatively and way to tune out all the noise.
Being A New Dad isn't A Secret with Jake Edling
January 07, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBToday'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 e...
2020 Gave Perfect Vision - Mindset Mastery
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBToday, 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...
New Year, Same Dad?
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHappy New Year to our Fearless Family! We want to wish all of our listeners and their families a happy, healthy, and dominating year as we head into 2021! Today, we are talking about the infamous year that was 2020 and what it has meant to us. When we say "us", we mean dad, the man, the human that we all are. We are discussing how 2020 could actually be your jumping point to rebuilding yourself or dominate your goals. Take these three pieces of gold with you into the new year. Use what w...
Do it With A Headache - Monday Motivation
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBToday, 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 challen...
A Fearless Holiday from the Fearless Fathers
December 24, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBMerry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to our Fearless Family. We hope you and your family have a wonderful time this holiday season being together. 2020 brought us a lot of challenges, and a lot to think about in our own lives. We just wanted to get together, have a little fun, and get you in the right mind leading up to the end of this crazy year.
The Xmas Puppy Story A Ryan's Rant
December 21, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBRyan rants about bringing home a Christmas puppy and why that probably wasn't a great idea!
Mindset Mastery: Altering the Family Legacy
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBToday 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 signi...
Altering the Family Legacy
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBToday, 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...
Thursday Thoughts with Dave-O: Tantrums
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBToday 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 conte...
Your Rock Bottom is A Spring Board - A Dave O Story
December 07, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe 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. Something ...
You’re Not Going to Love your Kids All the Same with Pat Davy
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 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...
SLING YOUR BAG, IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 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 ...
The Moral and Ethical Dilemma of Human Enhancement
November 23, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MBToday on the show, We use the Netflix documentary "Un-natural Selection" as a jumping point into our topic. The moral and ethical dilemma of human genetic enhancement. This episode is truly meant to get you thinking way outside the box of traditional thinking and question things that are going on in our world today. As a father, we strive to give a world for our kids where they can thrive. By taking the steps today, we can help change the world. Be the first for contests, offers, a...
The Dad Dilemma - The Stigma of Social Media as A Father
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MBAfter 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...
Ryan Rants About Healthcare and The Election
November 06, 2020 02:03 - 18 minutes - 11 MBWhile 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/
Quick Update and Voting Safety PSA
November 02, 2020 20:09 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBHi guys! This is just the update about what is going on. Thank you again for your patience.
Don't Forget the Dads with Patrick DeFors (Dad Loves Coffee)
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 37 MBDave 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 ...
Fearless Fathers Twitch Live Stream - Replay
October 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBToday, we're diving into our live stream from October 22nd from Twitch. This was a great first time on live and a way to interact with our listeners. We talked a lot about the beginnings of the show, where we are going, and the outpouring we have received since we started this journey six months ago. We hope you enjoy the unedited, raw feeling in this episode, and starting with Thursday's interview, we'll be going back to a more clean sounded show. We are participating in Movember. Mo...
Stepping Towards Being A Step-Dad (with the REAL Dave and Ryan)
October 19, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis 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...
Our Future can Blind Where We’re Going with Stephen Voehl
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MBToday 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 ...
Our Future can Blind Where We're Going with Stephen Voehl
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MBToday on the show, Dave-O sits downs 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 the 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 fl...
Nontraditional Families Are the New Tradition
October 12, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MBThis 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...
50 Episodes In! World's Greatest Dad's Part 2
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHEAR 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. Be sure to check out www...
World's Greatest Dads Mini Series Part 1: Great Dads of History
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 30.5 MBIt's not quite episode 50, but we wanted to do something to celebrate our 50th episode dropping! That's why we're doing a two-part mini-series on the stigma of being "World's Greatest Dad". Today is part 1 of what we're calling "Greatest Dad's of History". We found six dads through different periods of time and a brief overview of what made them the best dads (in their own right) of history. As if you could get away from it, here are the three things to keep in mind for today's episode. ...
Being A Leader (or Parent), is Being A Follower First with Martin Vasquez
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 44.4 MBToday, 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...
Fearless Fathers State of the Show 1.0
September 28, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBToday, 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 feelin...
You're in Recovery, But you Can't Be Recovered with Tim Kephart
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 43 MBToday on the show, we have a father of one Tim Kephart from Pennsylvania. Tim has another child on the way, and works for a Fortune 500 company. By all accounts, Tim seems to have a comfortable life. But it wasn't always this way for him. Tim fought his demons in battling with addiction for many years. His addiction caused him to be kicked out of the National Guard before getting through his first enlistment. His mental health took him on a journey where he thought he could find a life out ...
Success is what you make it- Monday Motivation
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBLet'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 ...
We Hope for Better Days with Matt Ruffino a.k.a RuffiØ
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBToday we have Matt Ruffino on the mic, who also goes by RuffiØ (Ruffi0). Matt is a father of two from Detroit, MI, and an Army veteran. Matt, like most new dads, fought hard with his mental health. But that didn't stop him from his passion which is his family and music. Recently, Ruffi0 released his debut album "Speramus Meliora" which is a roller coaster ride of emotion. From the opening track "Corpse" all the way to "The Unknown", you know it's a man's struggles of mental health, depr...
The Great Personal Time Myth, And A Giveaway!
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 26.4 MBToday on Fearless Fathers, we're talking about when is the right time for "me time" as a dad. No, not talking about that. We're talking about the time to just be you and step away (if even for a little while). Three things we want you to think about during today's episode: 1. Having your time is a good thing. We all need it. 2. Know the difference between "productive me time" and "busy me time". 3. Just be in the now, not in the future. That's not all we're talking about either. We...
You Want Personal Time? As A Dad? - And It's A Giveaway!
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 26.4 MBToday on Fearless Fathers, we're talking about when is the right time for "me time" as a dad. No, not talking about that. We're talking about the time to just be you and step away (if even for a little while). Three things we want you to think about during today's episode: 1. Having your time is a good thing. We all need it. 2. Know the difference between "productive me time" and "busy me time". 3. Just be in the now, not in the future. That's not all we're talking about either. We...
Be Strong Enough to be Vulnerable with Nufo Perez
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBToday 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 knowin...
Mini Mindset Mastery Monday: Mindset Reset
September 07, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBHappy 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...
Being Present as A Father with Dave-O
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MBAs 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.
Dad’s Cool Looks and Dave-O’s Back
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBWe 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...
He is Risen – Dad’s Cool looks and Dave-O’s Back
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBWe 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...
Never Giving Up With Our Friend Terry Acker
August 27, 2020 13:30 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBToday 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.
PSA- COVID 19 Be careful out there!
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBToday Ryan gives us a update about the show and a short PSA about COVID 19
Kindness is Free and So Are Our Stickers: Evan Nimke Part2
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 37.2 MBWelcome to part 2 of our sit down with Evan Nimke. The dad behind ViralDads on Instagram. If you missed part 1, you missed some AMAZING content. Evan talked about his life as a stay at home dad. From why he became one, his struggles, his wins, strengths and so much more. Don't miss it, check it out now. Today, we pick up where we left off. We're talking about Evans passion projects. The things that put a smile on his face. Thats helping other people. Evan runs THREE seperate projec...
The Pay Sucks, But the Benefits Are Great: Evan Nimke (@ViralDads) Part 1
August 17, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 30.4 MBSorry, 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 ...
Mind set around the house a Ryan's rant
August 13, 2020 04:11 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBDave 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.
Breaking the Stigma of Child Nutrition
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBToday on another Monday episode, we’re talking about Nutrition. Nutrition for that little bundle you’re raising. From formula to breastfeeding to different foods they should and shouldn’t be eating to age 3. This is just to scratch the surface and get you thinking about what’s right to feed your child. We are in no way nutritional experts, just here to get you thinking. We pulled this information today from Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddl...
Can't Pre-plan for Anything with Chris Castillo
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 47.4 MBToday 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 c...
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Parents: Mindset Mastery
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 39.5 MBWe're back with a rebranded segment today. Welcome to the "Mindset Mastery" on combating narcissistic parents in our life. This is an add-on from our "Toxic family members" episode. The link for that episode is below. If you have ever grown up with a narcissistic parent or other relatives, you know just how difficult it could be. You never feel like you could be yourself, every move you make is the wrong one and you question every decision you've ever made. You get into constant fights a...
Everyday is A Winning Battle with Marcus Silva
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 26.9 MBToday, 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...
Price of Child Safety?
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe 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...