Fearless Fathers
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Too Coincidental to be A Coincidence with Chris Solomon
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 32.7 MBToday Ryan takes over the interviewing duties and it's a good one. Ryan sits down with retired Air Force veteran and father of 3 Chris Solomon. Chris has a very unique situation raising 2 girls and 1 son. His 11-year-old son was adopted from Ukraine with Down Syndrome. Chris agreed to sit down with us and go through adopting his son and how the universe tied everything up. This is one you honestly don't want to miss. If there is anything you take away from today's episode, it should ...
Setting up A Financial Future for your Kids
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBRyan's Solo today dads! He's out there in what is being called "Ryan's Rants". You know he likes the numbers, and he's dialing them up today. One of the hardest things to do is having some kind of savings. Having some kind of savings for our kids is a constant worry. It doesn't have to bring you down. Ryan breaks down different savings plans you could start today to set your children up in the future. One of them could even give over 1 million dollars by the time they retire. Get ready to...
Being A Father and Living with Tourette's with Matt Painter
July 16, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 41.6 MBDave O sits down with a 22-year-old father of two Matt Painter. Matt lives with Tourette's Syndrome, a disorder that causes repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics). (Per our guest, majority of tics have been left in) Matt doesn't let his diagnosis stop him from being a Fearless Father. Matt brings the heat in today's episode, and if there is anything you take away from this episode, it's these three things. 1. Just smile when it's tough and your kids will radiate that. 2. When you...
Its Episode 25! Kids Leashes: Pet or Protection? You Decide
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBIt's Episode 25! For the quarter episode we're doing something slightly different, but keeping with being a Fearless Father. Kids Leashes, Tethers, anything that keeps your little one close by. Are they worth it? Is it cruel? Are they worth the Karen side eyes? You decide. This one stays pretty lighthearded Ryan and Dave have differing views on this, for good reason. If your little one is wanting more independence, its something you'll have to decide. Three takeaways for today: 1. Ha...
Divorce Part 2: Dave-O's got A Story for You
July 09, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome to Part 2 of 2 of our divorced mini-series. Today we're getting raw and uncut (Ok, some slight editing, but not a lot). Dave-O shares his story of being a child of divorce and how it shaped him into the father he is today. To parents that grew up in divorced households or those currently going through a divorce, this is for you. Take that one thing that resonates with you and embrace that fear. As always, here are your three takeaways for the episode: 1) Take what was negative in...
Divorce Series Part 1: Mentally handling it for you and your child
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThis is part 1 of 2 for our divorce mini-series. We all know the adage, 50% of all marriage ends up in divorce. It holds true courtesy of the CDC and Census. What doesn't get talked about much is how divorce affects the WHOLE family...including you and your child. Something that has such a negative outlook, there can't be anything positive I can do, right? That's where you're wrong. Line your mindset upright, and you'll be able to handle one of the toughest things fathers face. This episode...
Nurture those Fandom's with Mark Halberg
July 02, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 40.6 MBToday, Dave-O sits down with Mark Halberg. Mark is the father of one amazing boy. His son came as a surprise to himself and his wife. He saw his word flip 180 after a devastating MMA accident. He takes the negative in his life and turns it into something AMAZING for his family. He left his comfortable job in sales to take something less stress-free and give him more time with his child, even if it was a pay cut. He just started "The Fandom Effect" Podcast. A podcast for all things fandom fr...
Enjoying the Ride with Brendan Hickey
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 36.7 MBDave-O had the pleasure of talking with a brother from "Oh Canada", Mr. Brendan Hickey. Brendan is a father of two and hosts the "Not Your Normal Hickey Podcast" with his oldest son, Mayson. Brendan gives the dads out there some great takeaways in today's interview: 1) Throw the parenting books out the window, you'll succeed with your instinct. 2) Surround yourself with people you can trust when times get tough. 3) Enjoy those little moments now, they'll have a massive impact in the future...
Introducing your Kids to Pets
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Fearless Fathers are going a bit off the cuff today from what they normally do. This is something that isn't widely talked about but happens quite often. This quick episode is to get you thinking about when you introduce your kids to animals. Parents with pets in the home, introduce their kids early, and most times, the pet is SUPER PROTECTIVE of your little one. What happens when you visit someone with an animal who may not be familiar with your little one? That's why we feel this t...
Fearless Fahter: Ethan Shean
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 41.8 MBToday, 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 there with him. Ethan drops a TON of value in today's episode. Three takeaways for today: 1. Be there for your child, even if you're halfway across the country. 2. Don't put your children in the mid...
Fearless Father: Ethan Shean
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 41.8 MBToday, 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 there with him. Ethan drops a TON of value in today's episode. Three takeaways for today: 1. Be there for your child, even if you're halfway across the country. 2. Don't put your children in the mid...
Childcare Costs and You
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBYour child is home safe, and your basking in the excitement. You don't want this moment to ever go away. The reality now has to set in. The time has now come for both of you to go back to work. You have to decide what's going to be the best route to make sure your child is safe and taken care of. Sometimes it's a family member, you both work opposite shifts, or the dreaded shelling out upwards of $2000 for a center to care for them. You feel like you're being taxed just for starting a fami...
Embracing the Fear with James Wallen
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin us today, as we sit down with a Fearless Father, James Wallen. James is a Disabled Navy Veteran, Network Engineer, works part time in a pizza shop, Father of three, and hosts "The Yesteryear Podcast", a classic movie review podcast with his oldest daughter, Beth. Dave and James sit down and talk about what makes James a Fearless Father. We talk about how his mindset is with having three kids, what he considers his biggest failure, and sooooooooo much more! Throwing some MASSIVE VALUE...
James Wallen - Fearless Father Interview
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin us today, as we sit down with a Fearless Father, James Wallen. James is a Disabled Navy Veteran, Network Engineer, works part time in a pizza shop, Father of three, and hosts "The Yesteryear Podcast", a classic movie review podcast with his oldest daughter, Beth. Dave and James sit down and talk about what makes James a Fearless Father. We talk about how his mindset is with having three kids, what he considers his biggest failure, and sooooooooo much more! Throwing some MASSIVE VALUE...
Embracing the Fear with Jamea Wallen
June 11, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin us today, as we sit down with a Fearless Father, James Wallen. James is a Disabled Navy Veteran, Network Engineer, works part time in a pizza shop, Father of three, and hosts "The Yesteryear Podcast", a classic movie review podcast with his oldest daughter, Beth. Dave and James sit down and talk about what makes James a Fearless Father. We talk about how his mindset is with having three kids, what he considers his biggest failure, and sooooooooo much more! Throwing some MASSIVE VALUE...
Cursing: What the F&$K?!
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBCursing AROUND your child? Good or bad? Always a tough decision. For most of us, it slips. We realize we say it, and damn if we don't try our hardest NOT to curse around our kids. Join us in this VERY NSFW episode as we talk about the difference between cursing around your kid and AT YOUR KID. (don't do that). Listen to how Ryan almost broke down in the fetal position with his AMAZING story (Ok, he didn't really almost crawl into the fetal position, but Dave-O gets to type these up, so we ...
Part 2: Generalized Depression
June 04, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to Part 2 of our Generalized series. Today, we're talking Depression. Depression seems to run side by side with anxiety, which is why this is HUGE to talk about. Don't wait until it's too late to talk about your depression. Just because you feel like you shouldn't be depressed, doesn't mean it CAN'T HAPPEN. Together, we'll EMBRACE THE FEAR Today's Reference: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307091448.htm Join our community! Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.co...
Generalized Series Part 1: Anxiety
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWelcome to Part 1 of our "Generalized Series" Today, were talking Anxiety. We've touched on this before, and going to hit a few more points. Get you thinking about shifting what makes you anxious and overcoming it. All of us deal with Anxiety in one way or another. But how we notice and combat that anxiety is what makes us fearless! So sit back, take notes, take it in, and begin to EMBRACE THE FEAR! Today's Reference: https://globalnews.ca/news/5730409/new-dad-fatherhood-mental-health/ S...
Family Vacation: When is it the right time?
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBToday 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 "10 solid years of vacations with your children" 2. Social media can really play games with vacations. 3. Go out and just make memories, even if it's just a day trip. THE FORUM USED HERE The Fearless Fathers Dropped A course! That's rig...
*REPOST* Family Vacation: When is it the right time?
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 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 "...
Interview Time! Mindset Shift with TJ French
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 27 MBWelcome to another "Mindset Shift" Episode. This is our first ever interview, and Dave-O solos the mic with TJ French. TJ and Dave go way back, and share similar stories. Although TJ is not a father, what he has to say today about getting your mind right and the power of a positive minsdset can do. This episode is sure to IGNITE. If you like what we do, please take a moment to support us on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Fearlessfathers Be sure to check out our teespring shop: ww...
A Fearless Father Story
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.66 MBToday we share the story of one of our listeners! Becoming a Fearless Father is getting uncomfortable and doing things that will be outside of how you operation. "John" was kind enough to allow us to share his story with our fathers! This is what it means to EMBRACE THE FEAR! If you like what we do, please take a moment to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Fearlessfathers Be sure to check out our teespring shop: www.teespring.com/stores/fearlessfathers FREE SHIPPING ON ANY PURCH...
Dads Feeling Trapped
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.5 MBToday, we dig into that uncomfortable feeling we as new fathers have. The never ending struggle of feeling trapped. That feeling of moving one step forward, two steps back. Your career, your home, finances, they all hold tight onto us. So tune in today on what we have to say about this. Article used today as reference: Pressures on modern dads: https://www.familyeducation.com/family-life/unique-pressures-21st-century-dad Have a topic suggestion for the show? email us at fearlessfatherspo...
The Baby Effect - What is it?!
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.5 MBToday's topic has no one official definition. We discuss what "The Baby Effect" is to us. That moment when your little one is born, and the "Oh crap" and motivation come up that tells you its time to start that business you always wanted to. On the reverse of that coin, its also that downed feeling we get when we see our lives are changing. We see our social lives diminish, and things we once did, now go to back. Sit back, and hear what Dave and Ryan are saying. Take it in, reflect on your...
Tales of the People Podcast Interview with Dave-O
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBDave sits down with the host of the Tales of the Peoples Podcast, a new podcast where they dig into people's experiences and life and why they got to where they are today. Sit back and get to know more about Dave's time in the Army, why and how he started Fearless Fathers, and other fun stuff. You can find "Tales of the People Podcast" on: anchor https://anchor.fm/sanjiv6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Lw3yuT7vzbVqqC3DHA5ci
Changes that Can Happen in your Relationship
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBThe birth of your child is here. You get home from the hospital, with your bundle and your spouse and the parenting challenges set in. You're relationship with your partner is CRUCIAL in being the best father you know you can be. Today, were hitting those changes we can face as a father. Missing date nights, your parenting styles, communication and MORE! You feel trapped and locked in this cage. What you don't see is the breathtaking scenes in front of you. Dave and Ryan hit their stories,...
Money Challenges
May 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 22.9 MBThe most anxiety ridden thing we think about! Whether you're a father, soon to be, or just as a person. It runs us, it fears us, it ultimately controls us! Dave-O and Ryan are going in to the numbers of money, what it takes to raise a kid, and MAYBE just some help to combat those anxiety ridden fears of money and start taking control of it.
How Toxic Relationships Can Affect your New Family
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBDave and Ryan are talking about Toxic Relationships in your life. We go in on how these seemingly "passive aggressive" people can be bigger than you might even realize. You may know the people that are toxic in your life, and feel like you just can't distance yourself from them. It's a common thing. Those close to us, we don't want to just "cut them out". BUT, as a new father, it's your new family that comes first. Doing what is right for those you are responsible for now. You're going t...
Importance of Parental Leave
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 34.1 MBOn today's episode, the Fathers talk about Parental Leave. Not just when your child is born, but taking that time from the grind to enjoy time with your family on a practicle basis. Hear what happened with Ryan and Dave after their sons were born, what they did afterwards, and some motivation to get you fearless. Together we will EMBRACE THE FEAR Be sure to check out the Fearless Fathers store at www.teespring.com/fearless-fathers-podcast Be sure to like us at https://www.facebook.com/Fea...
Mindset Shift: Imposter Syndrome
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBDave-O solo's the mic in today's episode, to discuss "Imposter Syndrome". You 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 strangle hold on him. You'll know when you're falling into that trap, and what you can do to combat that imposter and become more positive father. This is our first MINDSET ...
Postpartum Depression in Men
April 23, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MBOn the second episode of Fearless Fathers, Dave-O and Ryan discuss Postpartum Depression in men! It's real, it's there, its classified as a "generalized anxiety" for most, so it gets missed. We talk the signs and symptoms, realizing its there, and how to help combat those feelings if you are a dad that feels like they already have it, or a soon to be father wanting to attack any possibility head on before it happens! Dave-O digs deeps and shares his story. Postpartum was there, and he didn'...
Episode 1: Welcome to Fearless Fathers
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17 MBThis is the VERY FIRST Fearless Fathers Podcast! A podcast for fathers, unlike any other. In this introductory episode, you are going to learn who the hosts Dave and Ryan are, why we wanted to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. This is the START of our two episodes a week (Monday and Thursday) and we are JUST GETTING STARTED. Join our Fearless Community! Facebook Instagram Help in growing our FEARLESS FATHERS. Anything to help us GROW THE MOVEMENT. ...
Fearless Fathers Premier April 20th, 2020.
April 17, 2020 14:54 - 41 seconds - 881 KBFearless Fathers, a new podcast! Hosted by new dads Dave and Ryan, know what it's like being a new father. The world feels so big, not knowing what way to go. Feeling lost, broken, stretched to thin, and overwhelmed. These are the feelings all new fathers face, oftentimes like they are the only ones. No longer do dad's have to suffer in silence. At Fearless Fathers, our goal is to break the stigma that comes with being a father. We are going to get deep, and make it uncomfortable. That is t...