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The Warrior Dad

1,022 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings

The Warrior Dad will give you the latest and great personal development strategies, tips and tactics for yourself as a man as well as a dad. We will interview experts in related fields for all that dads deal with and handle in their lives.

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Without Discipline there is No Growth

July 02, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Fresh off of vacation and reading Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Today, I'm discussing why discipline is so important in our lives as dads. Be sure to subscribe to the show for future episodes.

Halfway Point of the Year

July 01, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

How's your year going? What are your targets for the rest of the year? Great day to set a course.

Are you getting feedback as a dad?

June 28, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.82 MB

Great way to build deeper connection with your kids? Have you ever asked them for feedback? Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more details on The Warrior Dad Experience.

Put Down Your Damn Phone

June 27, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MB

PDYDP Yes, I'm creating a new acronymn. This was caused by seeing two people driving while texting or on their phone. We should do the same as much as possible as dads.

My definition of Hell on Earth

June 26, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.93 MB

I was asked a question recently being interviewed on a podacst. The answer I gave sent goosebumps through my arms. It's a powerful frame for you to use in your life. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for details about The Warrior Dad Experience

What will your dash look like?

June 25, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MB

Powerful question to ask yourself. At the end, there will be two numbers on our tombstone. The dash, the in between is what matters. What will your journey look like? What will your legacy be?

Life isn't always what is seems

June 24, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

We've been programmed. We've been taught things and many times it isn't the whole story. Check out details I recently found out about Roger Bannister, the man who broke the 4-minute mile. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more about The Warrior Dad Experience.

ER Doctor Transforms Chaos to Control in His Life

June 21, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.64 MB

Check out this episode to hear how Kyle took control back of his life. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more details on The Warrior Dad Experience.

The Biggest Thing Stopping Growth

June 20, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

Old Jeff suffered from this thing stopping growth for many years. New Jeff takes a breath and hears what others tell him. Check it out.

The Power Frame of Epic, Legendary and Extraordinary

June 19, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.6 MB

How are you living your life on a daily basis? In this episod, I challenge you to change the frame of how you do everything. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more about The Warrior Dad Experience. Class XII is now enrolling.

Concept of Front Loading and How it Can Help You

June 18, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

When you implement this strategy, you become a powerful force. You get more accomplished and you stay ahead of the game. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more details on The Warrior Dad Experience.

How You Start Your Week Matters

June 17, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.39 MB

Do you start your week on fire? Or do you barely get out of the starting gates? So important to have targets and intentionality when you start your week. Class XII Enrollment for The Warrior Dad Experience is now open, go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more.

Stoic Wisdom on Adversity from Seneca

June 14, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MB

Powerful wisdom to wrap up your week from Seneca. Great to keep in mind and share with your kids for when adversity hits.

Age is not a Cap, it's Wisdom for Growth

June 13, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.29 MB

Too often as we get older, we think we are capped in life. Instead, use that wisdom to continue growing. Set the standar for your family.

Bonfire and the Spark

June 12, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.03 MB

Great metaphor to help you move forward in life. Knowledge are the logs you put on the bonfire. Action is the spark needed to live a life on fire.

Building Deep Bonds with Your Kids

June 11, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Great weekend examples of how to build deep bonds with your kids. I recommend all dads carving out time to do this. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to check out The Warrior Dad Experience.

Lesson #5 from 50k Ultra - Be Adaptable in Life

June 10, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.26 MB

I was set, I was ready to go, I had a plan. The best laid plan never survives first contact with the enemy. Mile 3, things went sideways but I kept going. Here the story of what went wrong.

Lesson #4 from 50k Ultra - Don't Check Out Mentally

June 07, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.78 MB

When we check out mentally, bad things happen. When we check out during time with our families, we miss the moments that truely matter. I checked out late in my race on Saturday and I got lost. Fight that urge, change your state to keep yourself sharp mentally.

Lesson #3 from 50k Ultra - The Importance of Mantras and Videos to Keep You Going

June 06, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

Life is hard, it's painful and it's uncertain. We need go to mantras and videos to keep us going. I used those this past weekend during my 50k ultra. Add these into your life and watch your energy rise.

Lesson #2 from my 50k Ultra - Brotherhood

June 05, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

Lesson 2 from my 50k Ultra is around brotherhood. It's so important but so often missed. Having the right dads around you to push you can help you find that next level.

You have a next level in you!

June 04, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

Lessons from the 50k ultramartahon trail race I did this past weekend. We have untapped strength inside of us. It's time we tap into it and show our kids.

What energy do you bring to your family?

June 03, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Great question to kick off your week. What energy are you bringing to your family? They will feed off of how you operate. Dare to be uncommon. Love, lead, legacy. Create a legendary day!

Are you willing to Pay the Price?

May 31, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

The goals, the missions, the achievement that you want. It comes with a price. Are you willing to pay that price. As I attack my first ultramarathon trail race, I'm willing to pay the price. Go to www.thewarriordad.com for more about the brotherhood in The Warrior Dad Experience.

Explore New Ways of Doing the Same Things for Growth

May 30, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

I love getting createive when it comes to my workouts. It's way too easy to just continue to do the same thing in workouts and in life. When you get creative, you grow.

Why Micro Wins are So Important

May 29, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.2 MB

We are drawn to the walk off grand slam, bat flip, game winning home run. Instead, I recommend focusing on the micro wins each day. Those micro wins will add up and give you long term sustained success.

Distracted or Intentional?

May 28, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.16 MB

Powerful question to ask yourself. It's so easy to be distracted in life. It's so easy to let technology take us away from quality time with our famlies. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to check out The Warrior Dad Experience.

Importance of Memorial Day and Giving More

May 27, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.78 MB

Let's take time today to celebrate those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms in this country. Let's teach our kids the importance of it.

Maintain Control of Your Emotions During Financial Stress with Dr. Joe Burns

May 24, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

On today’s show, I’ve got a guest, Dr. Joe Burns.  This episode focuses on how dads can maintain control over their emotional reactions during financial stress, featuring techniques to remain calm and focused. Dr. Joe Burns is a Money EQ Specialist for people with impatient ambition. He teaches the brain science of emotion & money to business owners, consultants, and investors ready to improve their money relationship and stay in financial flow over fear. He’s the go-to guy to challenge ...

Intead of Provide be by Their Side

May 20, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MB

Want to be Dad of the Year for your kids? Check out this episode for a powerful line to always remember. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience

Challenges Linked to Infant Sleeplessness and Potential Solutions with Kevin Lavelle

May 17, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Cofounder of Harbor, brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main.  Kevin invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt and built Mizzen+Main to hundreds of millions of dollars in omnichannel revenue.  He raised a successful growth round from L Catterton, secured partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and transformed the menswear industry.  His second startup, Harbor, is re...

Monday Motivation - Battle WIth Time

May 13, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Do you feel like you never have time? Do you feel like you're always busy? Great episode on how to win that battle more often. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience

Mindset is the Foundation with Dre Baldwin

May 10, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

On today’s podcast, I have a special guest, Dre Baldwin. Dre played one year of high school basketball, walked on to play division 3 college ball, and then in 2005 embarked on a 9-year professional playing career that spanned 8 countries. All the while, he built his brand on a brand new site called "YouTube" by sharing training tips with up-and-coming basketball players.  Those players, hearing about his background, asked Dre about mindset. To answer those questions, Dre started his “Weekl...

Monday Fire - No One Cares, Work Harder

May 06, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Are you making excuses in your life? Here's a great mindset to adopt this week. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience

How to Master Communication as a Dad with Michelle Lee Mryter

May 03, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

On today’s podcast, I have a special guest, Michelle Lee Myrter. Michelle Lee is an award winning Certified BANK Coach and Licensed Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Networking Ninja.  Michelle has over 28 years experience in Corporate Sales and many years in Network Marketing and Direct Sales.  Implementing BANK, she took her start up company from 0 to over 2 million in less than 3 years and BANK saved her relationship with her son.  Seeing the power of BANK, she knew she had found her purp...

Morning Fire - Where to Find Fulfillment

April 29, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

That nagging feeling never goes away. It's an uneasy, restless feeling. Here's the best way I know to find fulfillment. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience

Monday Fire - Where to Find Fulfillment

April 29, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

That nagging feeling never goes away. It's an uneasy, restless feeling. Here's the best way I know to find fulfillment. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience

Balancing Being a Dad is the Most Important Job but Not Taking Yourself Seriously with Cory Jenks

April 26, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

On today’s podcast, I have special guest, Cory Jenks In this episode we dive into Balancing the fact of being a dad is the most important job a man can have yet not taking oneself too seriously. Cory, a pharmacist based in Tucson, Arizona, holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina. Alongside his pharmacy career, he is an accomplished improv comedian, teaching and performing across the country. Cory has a new book coming out, I guess I’m a Dad now - A humo...

Monday Fire - Being More Present With Your Kids

April 22, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

Most dads struggle in this area. Today, I share one of the greatest things you can do to create deep bonds with your kids. Go to www.thewarriordad.com to learn more about The Warrior Dad Experience.

MIndfulness for Dads and Kids with Brian Aikens

April 19, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

On today’s podcast, I’m joined by guest, Brian Aikens.  Brian has been working with children and adolescents who have severe emotional and behavioral needs since 2004.  He has taught in Dublin, Ireland, the suburbs of Washington DC, and currently serves as an emotional support teacher in the Spring-Ford School District outside of Philadelphia.  Brian is also an educational consultant and founder of Insight Minds, which supports children, families, and school districts to live flourishing ...

Monday Fire - Motivation or Discipline, which do you need more of?

April 15, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

Powerful question and I think most dads get it wrong. Check out The Warrior Dad at https://www.thewarriordad.com for more detaisl about The Warrior Dad Experience. You can be that ONE DAD who changes his family tree forever.

Balancing Business, Health and Fatherhood with Makus Kaulius

April 12, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Check out my interview with Markus Kaulius. Markus is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of multiple 8 and 9 figure businesses.  Over his 25-plus year career, he grew his supplement company from startup to $170 Million and helped clients worldwide lose over 3 million pounds.  He has impacted the lives of over 10 million people. As a thought leader in the industry, he advises multiple 8 & 9-figure companies on growth strategy and has been featured in major media such as PBS, Fox News, ...

Monday Motivation - Cure for Procrastination

April 08, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.8 MB

Do you put things off? Do you wait until everything is right? Do you find yourself feeling lazy? Procrastination is not the issue. Check out what it is in this episode. Go to www.thewarriordad.com

Raising Value Creating Kids and Creating Family Legacy with Scott Donnell

April 05, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

On today's podcast, I have a special guest, Scott Donnell.   In this episode, we will dive into raising value creation kids and creating a family legacy based on heritage, not inheritance. Scott is the best selling author of Value Creation Kids, The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.   With over 6 million families served, Scott is a leading voice in helping parents teach their kids good money skills.   He is also the host of the Smart Money Parenting, a worldwide podcast fo...

Monday Motivation - What Winning Requires

April 01, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Fantastic quote from Tim Grover in his book, Winning: "There's nothing normal about winning. If you need normal, if you need to fit in, be prepared for a long stay in the middle of the pack. Winning requires you to be different, and different scares people." Check out The Warrior Dad Experience at https://www.thewarriordad.com

Seizing the opportunity to lead by example through adversity with your kids with J.D. McCabe

March 29, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

On today’s podcast, I have special guest, J.D. McCabe, Author of The Third Gift.   J.D McCabe is a Pittsburgh, PA native, and the author of The Third Gift, a true story about a tumultuous marriage gone wrong. and now speaks with organizations across the country about his experiences. In the episode we dive into Seizing the opportunity to lead by example through adversity with your kids! You can find J.D. at https://www.thirdgift.com

Monday Motivation - Burn the Boats!

March 25, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

To accomplish something great, you have to give yourself no escape route, no chance to ever turn back! Imagine having that mentality. That's what Matt Higgins talks about in his new book - Burn the Boats. Check out The Warrior Dad at https://www.thewarriordad.com

One Year No Beer with Ruari Fairbairns

March 22, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Ruari is the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, with OYNB also being named The Spectator’s Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relation...

Monday Motivation - Change Can Happen Quickly

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Dad, don't limit what you can do. Don't put a cap on how quickly positive change can happen. I've seen it time and time again from dads that jump into The Warrior Dad Experience. Most times, you're just one digit off in the combination. For more information on The Warrior Dad Experience, go to https://www.thewarriordad.com

Change Can Happen Quickly

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Dad, don't limit what you can do. Don't put a cap on how quickly positive change can happen. I've seen it time and time again from dads that jump into The Warrior Dad Experience. Most times, you're just one digit off in the combination. For more information on The Warrior Dad Experience, go to https://www.thewarriordad.com

The Depth of a Father's Impact with Rebecca Rusch

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

On today’s podcast, I have special guest, Rebcca Rusch.   Rebecca is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, 2x Hall of Fame Inductee, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and an Emmy Award Winner.   She stars in the movie, The Blood Road, which documents her journey to find the crash site of where she lost her dad in the Vietnam war.   In that movie, she became the first person to bike the entire 1,800 kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail.   Join me as we dive into the impact her dad had on her...

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