Best Donnelle Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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437: Taking Ownership of Your Health, Regulating Your Immune System and Controlling Inflammation with Dane Johnson 1:23:41

21m ago1:23:41

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Today, I’m joined by Dane Johnson, Founder and CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, the most successful Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) consulting firm worldwide, offering no-BS effective strategies for battling chronic illnesses. Dane’s personal health journey is beyond inspirational. Having been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when he was 22 and the…

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436: Having Fun with Co-parenting & Double Dates and the Evolution of Front Row Dads with Hal Elrod 1:02:50

3d ago1:02:50

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Hal Elrod is the author of The Miracle Morning, one of the most life-changing books ever written and has sold over 2 million copies. Hal has been a huge part of my life and a legend in the FRD community since the very beginning, and he has inspired so many people to be the best versions of themselves. So today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane …

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435: Mastering Microdosing, the Ongoing Evolution of Men and How Psychedelics Help Navigate Uncertainty with Paul Austin 57:38

10d ago57:38

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Paul Austin is an entrepreneur, author, coach, and leading figure in the psychedelic space who has guided millions to safe and meaningful psychedelic experiences. He's the founder and CEO of Third Wave and Synthesis, companies leading the way to legal, mainstream access to psychedelic medicine. His work has been featured in the BBC, Forbes, WebMD, …

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434: Conquering Fears, Pursuing a Life of Adventure and Raising Young Explorers with Mike Brcic 1:06:38

17d ago1:06:38

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Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, entrepreneur, father, and husband on a mission to guide entrepreneurs toward not just wealth but a deeply satisfying and meaningful existence packed with real adventures. Today, we're exploring what it means to live adventurously. Mike explains why adventure isn't just about scaling the tallest peaks. It's also …

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433: Becoming an Eternal Optimist, Being Perfectly Imperfect and Evolving as a Parent with Matt Drinkhahn 44:23

24d ago44:23

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Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist to growth-minded clients, a dear friend, and valued member of the FRD Brotherhood. He just released a fantastic book, The Eternal Optimist, which I'm excited to dig into and the impact that it's had on so many people. One of Matt's greatest gifts is that any time you spend with him always leaves you fe…

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432: Connecting by Unplugging Outdoors, Being a Hero at Home and the Excitement of Uncertainty on Epic Adventures with Ali Jafarian 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

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Gentlemen, I’m chatting with my dear friend Ali Jafarian. Ali is an amazing husband, father, and legend in the Front Row Dads community. If there’s one thing that the two of us have in common, it’s an appreciation for the outdoors. Whether we’re hosting a night with friends and family in the backyard around a firepit, taking the family on a hike, o…

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431: Optimizing Circadian Rhythms, Sleep is a Skill and Daylight & Darkness Management with Mollie Eastman 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

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Mollie Eastman is the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company she created after facing her own battles with sleep and insomnia that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral changes. You might be surprised to learn that roughly 33% of adults struggle with sleep. We dig into her expertise on issues …

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430: Financial Literacy & Family Legacy at the Dinner Table, Heritage Over Inheritance and Healthy Adversity with Scott Donnell 53:52

2M ago53:52

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Scott Donnell is the brilliant and game-changing entrepreneur behind GravyStack, an app that teaches and empowers kids to be resilient and responsible with money. His mission? Inspire 50 million kids to be smarter with money so they go on to crush it in the real world. Scott is the co-author of Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Childre…

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429: ScreamFree Parenting and the Superpower of Pausing Before Reacting with Hal Runkel 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Hal Runkel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered conflict mediator, relationship coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker who’s helped thousands of people worldwide enjoy calmer, happier lives. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of ScreamFree Parenting, ScreamFree Marriage, and the Founder and President of the ScreamFr…

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428: How Conflict is Change Trying to Happen, Internal Family Systems and Meeting Vulnerability with Vulnerability with Rick Hupp 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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Rick Hupp is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, specializing in helping people heal from trauma and build better relationships. If your life ever feels like a broken puzzle with a few missing pieces, we'll talk about how you can put it back together today. In our conversation, we'll explore …

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427: Solo Adventures, Living a Bucket List Life and Conquering the Camino Frances with Chris Emick 57:16

2M ago57:16

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Chris Emick is the CEO of Go Bucket Yourself, a community dedicated to living a bucket list life full of adventure, connection, growth, and creativity. If you check him out on Instagram, you’ll definitely get the whole picture. Chris invested in real estate early with his corporate job and has created enough passive income to buy his time back by g…

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Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Tracie Powell is the founder and CEO of The Pivot Fund, a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news. Earlier this month, Tracie’s organization invested $150,000 into the Baltimore Beat, a black-owned and woman-lead alternative newspaper. The investment comes after The Pivot Fund …

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426: Conflict Resolution, Getting Triggered with Trauma, The Silent Treatment and Repairing Relationships with Jayson Gaddis 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Today, I’m chatting with Jayson Gaddis. Jayson is an author, speaker, coach, and relationship expert with a knack for understanding human behavior. Jayson is the creator of the Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and the Founder of The Relationship School, and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. In our …

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425: Vegan Lifestyle Myths, Inspirational Netflix Documentaries and Putting the Phone Away at Home with Scott Burgett 58:29

3M ago58:29

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Scott Burgett is a member of the FRD Brotherhood and the visionary behind Evolution Vegan Academy, an innovative online coaching program specifically tailored for vegans, empowering individuals to shed up to 20 pounds within four months. Scott shares his journey from a meat-eating athlete to coaching as a high performing vegan. Most people know abo…

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Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism 53:08

3M ago53:08

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Micha Green is the managing editor of The Washington Informer, one of the country’s top Black newspapers. Micha shares her journey from theater to journalism while highlighting the significance of the Black press in her career development. She also weighs in on the state of the industry. Follow Micha on X @MichaPGreen. Interested in being on the sh…

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424: Engineering Sustainable Empires, Lessons From Timeless Toys and The Power of Reinvention with Brad Pedersen 52:53

3M ago52:53

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Brad Pedersen is an angel investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and business coach. In 2008, he founded Tech 4 Kids, which later became the maker of some of the world’s most iconic toys. He later co-founded Pela, an innovative start-up specializing in sustainable phone cases which he grew to over $100 million. In 2021, Brad and his Pela team launche…

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Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more 48:25

3M ago48:25

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We’re back from hiatus. We talk about the importance of Black representation in journalism and evaluate how the media fared covering the Claudine Gay debacle, Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis, the appointment of Raheem Morris as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, and layoffs in journalism. Interested in being on the show? Email bla…

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423: Manufacturing Serendipity, Sharing Your Superhero Powers and Creating Divine Moments & EPIC Experiences with Giovanni Marsico 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

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It finally happened! I've got Giovanni Marsico with me on the pod today. Gio is a 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer, TedX Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Archangel, a global community of superhero entrepreneurs and game-changers on a mission to impact millions of people together. We had a lot of fun digging into how Gio believes we can manufactur…

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422: Building Unbreakable Wealth, Balancing a Co-Parenting Relationship and Impact Over Legacy with Mike Brown 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Mike Brown is a man with a fascinating blend of experiences as a wealth coach, investor, and former NAVY fighter jet pilot. He’s the founder of Unbreakable Wealth, a coaching program with a mission to help entrepreneurs break through key hurdles to hit new highs in their businesses and bank accounts. In our conversation, we dig into Mike’s strategi…

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Yes, And??? 2:09:42

4M ago2:09:42

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Yes, a year has passed since you heard from us. Yes, this episode is long and chaotic. Yes, we recorded the day AFTER the tournament started. And? Gurl, just listen!By Cedric Smith and Donnelle Johnson

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421: Matching Family Tattoos, Legacy Planning with Your Kids and Slowing Down to Be Present at Home with Christopher Nicolaysen 58:34

4M ago58:34

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Christopher Nicolaysen knows what it’s like to grow up without a lot of money and with a father who wasn’t around much because of work. As a parent, he’s done everything he can to ensure his daughters had a father who was home as much as possible and fully present when he was with them. In our conversation, you’ll hear what family time is like in t…

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420: Getting Fit for Wealth, Elevating Mindsets and Experiencing Breakthroughs By Taking Big Steps with Chad Willardson 40:00

4M ago40:00

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Chad Willardson is quickly becoming a legend in our circle. Chad is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a 4x best-selling author, co-founder of GravyStack and co-host of The Smart Money Parenting Show, which is the #2 podcast on Apple for Parenting, Kids & Family. I’m thrilled to have him back on the podcast today. If you’re not familiar …

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419: Living Alcohol-Free, Making Better Health Choices and When Sons Lead Their Fathers with James Swanwick 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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James Swanwick is an entrepreneur, speaker, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He’s also a passionate advocate for the alcohol-free lifestyle who helps high performers feel and perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. He’s got some great stories to share, including how a couple of Bombay Gin drinks and an iHOP meal sobered James up (lit…

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418: Health is Wealth, Advantages of Functional Medicine and Reaching Our Peak Potential with Betsy Shor 40:19

4M ago40:19

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Betsy Shor is the Founder of Health is Wealth Institute and a seasoned Functional Medicine pro who’s spent over a decade perfecting the art of family medicine. Betsy is like a health detective, making connections between the mind and body and tailoring strategies that go beyond just treating symptoms with band-aid solutions. Today, we dive into the…

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417: Emotion Coach Parenting, Anger Management and Defeating Hopelessness with Sean Donohue 1:10:05

5M ago1:10:05

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Sean Donohue is a rockstar in the family coaching world and the brains behind Parenting Modern Teens. He’s also the host of The Sean Donohue Show, which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally, and his videos and teachings have reached tens of millions worldwide. In our conversation, we weaved our way through managing our anger when we’r…

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416: Debunking AI Myths, Raising Kidpreneurs and Creating AI Bedtime Stories with Lior Weinstein 46:36

5M ago46:36

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Lior Weinstein is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, the CEO of Poplar and the Founder of Truss Technologies. More importantly, he has a great understanding of how powerful AI can be for parents. I especially love how he's using it in ways that will resonate with the Brotherhood, being present and intentional with our kids. …

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415: Making Dreams a Family Sport and Flexing Your Dream Muscles with Dane Espegard 52:18

5M ago52:18

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Dane Espegard has been a culture consultant for over 17 years, teaching leaders how to shake things up and turn their teams into dream-achieving powerhouses. In our conversation, he shares his expertise on making dreams a family sport, flexing your dream muscles as you age, and being a dream-chasing inspiration for your kids. And Breaking News: Dan…

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414: Balancing Success & Fatherhood, Origins of The Miracle Morning; Turning Adversity into Triumph with Hal Elrod 59:48

5M ago59:48

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I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Hal Elrod with me. Hal's global influence is legendary. His groundbreaking book, The Miracle Morning, has sold over 2 million copies, has been translated into 37 languages, and has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, including mine. In today’s conversation, Hal shares what initially inspired him to creat…

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413: FRD Member Live Coaching with Stefanos Sifandos & Mike Abramowitz 1:12:08

5M ago1:12:08

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Mike Abramowitz, one of our FRD brothers, recently asked the question, "How do I embrace the good in transition?" After 10+ years of difficult change and growth and many recent wins, (both personally and professionally) everything is about to change once again. His journey is incredibly relatable. Many of us hit a moment in life when we're faced wi…

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412: Heroism in the 21st Century, Timeless Wisdom and Training for the Soul with Brian Johnson 1:07:25

5M ago1:07:25

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I am thrilled to welcome Brian Johnson on the podcast today. Brian is a philosopher, coach, author and the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation who’s helped millions of people worldwide, trained over 10,000 Heroic Coaches from 100+ countries, and created a protocol that science says changes lives. Today, we’re talking about his newest…

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411: The Best 3 Days of 2023. 24:35

6M ago24:35

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More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event. Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowD…

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410: The Power of Breathwork and Healing Emotional Wounds & Your Inner Child with Samson Odusanya 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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Samson Odusanya is a transformative coach and healer committed to guiding men to realize their full potential and break the chains of their former, limiting selves. Today, we’re diving into the art of breathwork, the body's secret handshake for calming the nerves and liberating those bottled-up emotions. We’ll also unpack the strategies for Inner C…

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409: Franchising Mastery and Financial Independence While Putting Family First with Adam Goldman 47:07

6M ago47:07

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Adam Goldman is a franchise consultant, serial entrepreneur and Master Franchisor with 20+ years of franchising experience under his belt. In our conversation, he shares the pros and cons of pairing up with a well-established brand and some do’s and don’ts of starting your own franchise. You’ll also hear how committed he is with putting family firs…

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408: Israel-Palestine Conflict Checking In On Loved Ones from Afar with Eli Shine 1:10:25

6M ago1:10:25

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Witnessing the conflict and violence that is happening in Israel from a distance right now is deeply disturbing. But going to bed every night with the sounds of sirens and unthinkable terrorism taking place in your community while fearing for the safety of your family and loved ones is an experience no one should know. Eli Shine and his family are …

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407: Unlocking Your Best Self, Helping Our Kids Flourish and Legendary Family Adventures with Tony Lillios 51:16

6M ago51:16

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Tony Lillios is a Personal and Professional Coach Integral Coach and adventurer helping individuals and small teams who feel trapped in their lives and businesses. Beyond his mentoring role, he's a dad, a 12x Ironman athlete, a record-setting marathon swimmer, and an entrepreneur. He’s faced the same struggles most of us do with balancing work, fam…

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406: Becoming a Modern Elder, Aging 2.0 and How Men Are Getting Better with Feelings with Jeff Hamaoui 58:38

7M ago58:38

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Today’s guest, Jeff Hamaoui, is changing the narrative around aging and navigating the “messy middle” transition in life. We dive deep into how men can get better at emotions and lead purposeful lives as we hit those midlife seasons. You’ll also learn how the “Sobremesa” is a game-changer for stronger bonds, especially with our kids as we grow olde…

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405: Helping Kids Discover Their Potential, Pushing Boundaries and Intentionally Designed Education with Garrett Weber-Gale and Justin Moss 1:28:20

7M ago1:28:20

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Today, I’m joined by Garrett Weber-Gale and Justin Moss, the creators of Discover Term. This is a life-changing adventure where kids get out of the house for 5 weeks, away from their parents, ignite their passion and discover their true potential. This is an education experience tailored for 6th-9th graders, designed to help them push boundaries an…

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404: Digital Detox for Teens, Rebooting Your Tech Habits and Raising Lifelong Learners with Dino Ambrosi 1:02:32

7M ago1:02:32

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8 hours and 39 minutes. That’s how much time our teenagers spend glued to their screens EVERY DAY. Screen time is a huge issue in today’s digital world and I’m thrilled to have Dino Ambrosi on the show today. Dino is the founder of Project Reboot, and has helped over 4,000 teens develop better digital habits. Dino explains why pulling the plug on s…

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403: Never Lose an Employee Again, 360 Reviews and Using the “Stop, Start, Continue” Exercise at Home with Joey Coleman 58:52

7M ago58:52

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Today, I’m catching up with Joey Coleman. We’re talking about his latest Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose an Employee Again, and the techniques he uses to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement for huge companies like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen, and Zappos. The best part? They can be used at home! Joey also breaks down what a 3…

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402: Developing Primal Sensitivity Through Hunting & Somatic Meditation with Dan Doty 1:01:24

8M ago1:01:24

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Imagine mixing the toughness of a wilderness hunter and developing primal sensitivity with the mindset of a Buddhist. That's Dan Doty in a nutshell. Dan has dedicated his life to supporting men’s mental health. Today, he's offering us a fresh take on what masculinity and fatherhood can look like when it’s both strong and emotionally present. Plus, …

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HouseParty Interlude 5:51

8M ago5:51

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Check out the week of events and updates at www.dogoodwork.org/houseparty Registration for Jess' panel: History to Present Day: Race and Housing in Ann Arbor Come check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us …

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401: Passive Income Strategies for Financial Freedom and Building Family Foundations and with Dave Allred 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

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Dave Allred talks about how he ran away from a rough childhood and homelife when he was 17, how he survived on ramen noodles and barely scraped by, and how those struggles pushed him to become a millionaire by 26 and build a real estate kingdom by 36. Plus, you’ll hear some gems on teaching your kids to be business-savvy from an early age - includi…

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Civic Therapy: WTF Community Engagement with Yodit Mesfin Johnson 1:06:53

8M ago1:06:53

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Today we talk to Yodit Mesfin Johnson about the problematic promises of community “engagement,” and what it could look like to pivot more towards community-driven planning. Yodit is presently co-leading (with Jess and developer partners Avalon Housing and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission) a community-driven planning effort for the mixed-use afforda…

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Pulitzer Prize winner Corey G. Johnson on the need for more Black investigative reporting 1:31:09

8M ago1:31:09

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Corey Johnson is an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a Pulitzer Prize winner for a series of stories on lead for the Tampa Bay Times. Corey is also a co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. In this episode, he shares his unorthodox journey into journalism, from his early days in Atlanta to his first opportunity …

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400: Dinner Dates with Your Kids, Winning at Work and Succeeding in Life with Brad Johnson and Michael Hyatt 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

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Brad Johnson's taking over as host for episode 400 and interviewing the one and only, Michael Hyatt. You'll quickly realize that both of these Dad's never stop learning and are on a mission to uncover the secrets to great parenting and crafting a rewarding family life. Michael's early career in the publishing business had some huge wins, but at wha…

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399: Raising Strong Girls with Jiu-Jitsu, Family Values in Alaska and the ROI of Stay-At-Home Parents with Scott Groves and Patrick Barrientes 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

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Gentlemen, today we have Scott Groves and Patrick Barrientes talking about the stigma of being a stay-at-home Dad, the benefits of living a rural lifestyle (in Alaska!) and how to trust your spouse’s instincts as a parent when lines are being drawn in the sand with household disagreements. You’ll also hear how he’s teaching his daughters to be stro…

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398: Putting People First, Leading From The Heart, & Love Your Kids Unconditionally with Jason Bronstad and Brian Smith 54:03

9M ago54:03

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All right fellas. We’ve got another great episode lined up for you today. We’ve got Jason Bronstad taking over the FRD mic to chat with Brian Smith. Brian is the CCO at DRINK COOL CAT and is an industry veteran with over 20 years of consumer goods experience who has left his mark at some of America’s most iconic brands such as Pabst, Coors, Frito L…

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Civic Therapy: WTF Schools with Liz Lin 59:39

9M ago59:39

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We continue our Civic Therapy miniseries talking to Ann Arbor Public Schools parent Liz Lin about WTF Schools: amygdala parenting, Zoom kindergarten, why she almost ran for school board, and why she didn’t. Links we referenced: The Free Press article that broke the story of the lawsuit The original lawsuit filing itself The form to sign up to make …

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397: Raising Resilient Kids, Family Codes for Honesty, & Designing a Life of Excellence with Matt Drinkhahn & Chris Larsen 48:06

9M ago48:06

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A well-balanced life - it's like a mythical creature everyone talks about but few have actually seen. Enter Chris Larsen. Whether in the boardroom or the living room, Chris never leaves anything in the tank. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income, involved in over $1B of real estate acquisitions, he's all about helping folks secur…

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396: Building a Family Oasis, Encouraging Unity and Intentional Parenting with Kasim Aslam & Farhan Rizvi 55:55

9M ago55:55

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Next up in our Member Takeover Series, we’re handing the mic over to my good friend and legend in the FRD Brotherhood, Kasim Aslam. Kasim is joined by a very special guest, his cousin, Farhan Rizvi. Farhan’s life reads like a movie script: His mom died when he was 13, he got married at 18, and welcomed his first child at 19 - and has been crushing …

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