Best The Empty Highway Podcasts (2024)

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Extending Grace, Treating Everyone Like a Learner on Life's Highway 31:24

1d ago31:24

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Episode 115 - Extending Grace, Treating Everyone Like a Learner on Life's Highway The Hidden Struggles: Treating Everyone Like a Student Driver Imagine you're driving down a busy street and you spot a car with "STUDENT DRIVER" plastered on its sides. What's your immediate reaction? Most of us instinctively become more patient, give the car more spa…

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Brian Heilig - The Awe-Inspiring Saga of His Son's Micro-Preemie Birth and the Goal Set 37:51

8d ago37:51

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Episode 114 - Brian Heilig - The Awe-Inspiring Saga of His Son's Micro-Preemie Birth and the Goal Set Author Born From Son’s Traumatic Birth Brian Heilig and his wife Diana had to deliver their first baby at 26 weeks due to severe preeclampsia while living in Cancún, Mexico. Grayson was only 12” long and weighed 1.6 pounds. Little did Brian know th…

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Brock Williams - Shake The Dust Off Your Soul, From depression, anxiety and OCD, leading you to greatness and rediscovery 50:36

15d ago50:36

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Episode 113 - Brock Williams - Shake The Dust Off Your Soul, From depression, anxiety and OCD, leading you to greatness and rediscovery Brock Williams AUTHOR | POET | MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE Brock has set out to helping men heal, even take his message overseas. Motivating men to seek treatment and make their mental health a priority. Whether it’s de…

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Joel Bouchard - When A Dad and A Son Are Just Different People 34:40

29d ago34:40

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Episode 112 - Joel Bouchard - When A Dad and A Son Are Just Different People About Joel Bouchard I am a doctoral student in psychology, multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, local government official, and fellow podcaster, who firmly believes that generalists have a place in society and can make cont…

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Darren J Brookes - There Is Nobody Here For You, Perinatal depression and men 29:40

29d ago29:40

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E111 - Darren J Brookes - There Is Nobody Here For You, Perinatal depression and men Daniel is an author and he drops by to share about his book and about the topic of PeriNatal Depression that Dad's experience. Daniel's book: The 23 Rules of life…that most people don’t want to hear will challenge your thinking and beliefs. However, they will empow…

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Mark Smith - Wrestling With Fatherhood, Lessons Learned From a Near Death Experience 48:54

1M ago48:54

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Episode 110 - Mark Smith - Wrestling With Fatherhood, Lessons Learned From a Near Death Experience Mark joins us for an interview that almost did not happen, we almost lost Mark 4 days prior to recording - hear Mark recount a very real and raw account of a very near death experience and the lessons that he understood as a result. Mark overcame chil…

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June is Men's Mental Health Month - Building Community and Connections, Seeking Support and Breaking the Stigma 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Episode 109 - June is Men's Mental Health Month - Building Community and Connections, Seeking Support and Breaking the Stigma June is men's mental health month, and it's crucial to address the unique challenges dads face regarding mental health and finding support. Here are some key points:Building Community and Connections Dads often experience a …

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Lori Oaks - Fight Negative Self Talk - Everything is Figure-Out-Able 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Episode 108 - Lori Oaks - Fight Negative Self Talk - Everything is Figure-Out-Able From suicide to AMAZING. After contemplating suicide at just 17 years old, and battling with depression that most of the world had no idea about through the next 20 years of her life, Lori decided to make a change and figure out how all the good times came about in h…

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Joe Johnson - Dad Naps, Facing the I Am Not Enough Dad Moments 50:44

2M ago50:44

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Episode 107 - Joe Johnson - Dad Naps, Facing the I Am Not Enough Dad Moments About Welcome to No Time Like Joe Time: Where TV get's deep for no reason. In this podcast Joe and a new guest each week looks at different clips of a show and talk about the life lessons they can get out of it. Want to be apart of this journey? Email any show ideas you wa…

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BONUS - Happy Father's Day 2024 - Words of Encouragement for Dads 27:10

2M ago27:10

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BONUS - Happy Father's Day 2024 - Words of Encouragement for Dads Dads, we often need to hear words of affirmation and appreciation to realize our worth and contribution as fathers. Here are some encouraging messages that can help dads feel valued and not alone or unappreciated on Father's Day: Words of Encouragement for Dads "You are an amazing fa…

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Kenny Barnwell - Touring The World and Making it all Work on the Road - Parenting Via Facetime 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Episode 106 - Kenny Barnwell - Touring The World and Making it all Work on the Road - Parenting Via Facetime Parenting while travelling the world seems almost impossible, Kenny takes us behind the curtain - get a v.i.p. backstage pass to life on the road and being a Dad, here on Dad Space. In Kenny's words: I like to say that the event business res…

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Cory Yates - None of Us is Smarter Than All of Us - Addiction, Military Service and beyond 50:12

3M ago50:12

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Episode 105 - Cory Yates - None of Us is Smarter Than All of Us - Addiction, Military Service and beyond What is a Unicorn Ranch? The Unicorn Ranch began when Cory was a Sergeant in the Army. Soldiers would come up to him with excuses about how their kid was sick, their dog died, or their car would not start. His reply would be, "I get it, you had …

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Cory Jenks - I Guess I'm A Dad Now - Yes And, Keep Enjoying the Game - Keep Playing 45:51

3M ago45:51

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FREE RANGE HUMAN I use comedy to help people & organizations break the walls of convention. I AM CAGE FREE I followed the path that society laid out for me, lied to myself and convinced my heart that it was actually what I wanted. After 6 years of grad school, the suits, the interviews, the seriousness, the loans, I woke up in my first year of the …

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Securing Your Family's Future, Good Debt vs Bad Debt - Dad Space Podcast 24:51

3M ago24:51

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Episode 103 - Securing Your Family's Future, Good Debt vs Bad Debt Securing Your Family's Future: Good Debt vs Bad DebtAs fathers, our primary goal is to create a legacy of financial security and prosperity for our children. While the words "debt" and "borrowing" may carry a negative connotation, it's essential to understand that not all debt is cr…

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An Epidemic of Loneliness for Men is Happening - The Friendship Recession 31:58

3M ago31:58

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Episode 102 - An Epidemic of Loneliness for Men is Happening - The Friendship Recession According to the search results, male loneliness has become a significant public health issue in 2024. Studies show that a growing number of men are struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation: Research indicates that 27% of men say they have at least s…

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Speech Pathologist - Michelle Mintz - Communicating Face to Face With Our Kids, Pacifiers and Parenting 46:13

4M ago46:13

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Episode 101 - Speech Pathologist - Michelle Mintz - Communicating Face to Face With Our Kids, Pacifiers and Parenting Everyone has a special gift. You may know what yours is or perhaps you have not yet discovered it. I am fortunate to know that my special gift is having the key that is needed to help children unlock the doors of communication. I ha…

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Hold the Door for Others, Our Journey Differs, Be Patient and Hold a Space for Others 43:06

4M ago43:06

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Episode 100 - Hold the Door for Others, Our Journey Differs, Be Patient and Hold a Space for Others I was approached by someone and they said to me "The first time I met you I was afraid of you" What an interesting way to start a conversation. Why is it that we can treat others one way and our own family members differently. Dave shares his story a…

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A Message for Dads - Legacy and what will matter 100 years from now 17:11

4M ago17:11

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Episode 99 - A Message for Dads - Legacy and what will matter 100 years from now, what will matter I have a family portrait on my bookshelf of past relatives. I do not know their names, I don't know their story - and although they are strangers to me in this moment, without them, I would not be here. 100 years ago their life was a struggle, the sam…

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Queon Wilcox - Make No Assumptions as to What Your Next Looks Like 59:44

4M ago59:44

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Episode 98 - Queon Wilcox - Make No Assumptions as to What Your Next Looks Like "Mediocre Dads" is a podcast that celebrates the imperfect and embraces the idea that being mediocre is a choice. Hosted by a dad who acknowledges his flaws but refuses to settle for less, the show offers a refreshing and relatable take on fatherhood. Each episode delve…

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Deepak Saini - Health Span vs Life Span, Be A Healthier Dad 51:24

4M ago51:24

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Episode 97 - Deepak Saini - Health Span vs Life Span, Be A Healthier Dad My Previous Life My Injuries Hello, my name is Deepak Saini. I am 46 years young and my wife and I have two beautiful girls. For as long as I can remember I had always struggled with my weight. I am under six feet tall and at one point in my life I was 270 pounds and morbidly …

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E96 - Rod Jeter - YBAngry - Why Be Angry, The NO FUSS NO DRAMA Relationship Game 47:16

5M ago47:16

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Episode 96 - Rod Jeter - YBAngry - Why Be Angry, The NO FUSS NO DRAMA Relationship Game You can settle most any disagreement with the one you love in just minutes – NO FUSS NO DRAMA. Rod and his wife were kicked out of marriage counselling on the fifth of what was supposed to be twelve weeks. Feeling there must be a better way, Rod Jeter created "Y…

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E95 - Mike Van Pelt - True Man Life Coaching, There is Power in Asking for Help 44:30

5M ago44:30

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Episode 95 - Mike Van Pelt - True Man Life Coaching, There is Power in Asking for Help Hi, I'm Mike Van Pelt Men's Mentor & Life CoachI help men unpack the goodness that’s already in their heart and discover the True Man inside of them. We live in extraordinary times! Men are now more afraid than ever to be masculine, free, and alive. Many men live…

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E94 - Tammy J Cohen - Author of Text Messages to my Sons - Be a Better Human 37:29

5M ago37:29

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Episode 94 - Tammy J Cohen - Author of Text Messages to my Sons - Be a Better Human Tammy Cohen, has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponen…

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E93 - David Khalili - Mental Health for Men, Four Predictors of Divorce and the Bond of Intimacy 38:22

5M ago38:22

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Episode 93 - David Khalili - Mental Health for Men, Four Predictors of Divorce and the Bond of Intimacy Hear David's heart wrenching story of almost loosing his infant son and how first responders brought his child back I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on working with men, adolescents, couples therapy, and multi-ethnic ind…

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E92 - Joseph Neary - Father of 9, Podcast Host and Expert Diaper Changer 45:24

6M ago45:24

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Episode 92 - Joseph Neary - Father of 9, Podcast Host and Expert Diaper Changer Joseph is a Dad of 9 - 3 biological, 4 adopted and 2 foster kids - I am exhausted just typing that out - imagine how many diapers that is over the years?! Learn hos they do it - how they demonstrate love for each other, the routine needed for 11 people under one roof. J…

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E91 - William Hemphill - A Discussion About Adoption, Identity, and Where Parents Can Get Stuck 42:08

6M ago42:08

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Episode 91 - William Hemphill - A Discussion About Adoption, Identity, and Where Parents Can Get Stuck ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/messageBy Dave Campbell

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Hayden Ahlbrandt - Making Connections With Our Kids Through Play Therapy 45:19

6M ago45:19

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Episode 90 - Hayden Ahlbrandt - Making Connections With Our Kids Through Play Therapy Does your kid easily become overwhelmed by big emotions, & does that overwhelm often lead to melt downs? Maybe your kid seems to get stuck in the overwhelm & has a hard time coming out of it, sometimes even derailing the whole day. Is your kid melting down over th…

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E89 - Milton Sithole - Growing Up Without A Dad and Now A Father - There is Greatness in You 43:48

6M ago43:48

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Episode 89 - Milton Sithole - Growing Up Without A Dad and Now A Father - There is Greatness in You Abandoned by his Father, Milton strives to be the Dad for his son that he never had himself while growing up. Lessons he continues to teach and demonstrate to his kids ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Matthew Mangiapane - Marriage and Relationship Therapy and Daddy Hugs 38:47

7M ago38:47

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Episode 88 - Matthew Mangiapane - Marriage and Relationship Therapy and Daddy Hugs About MatthewMy Philosophy At MJM Wellness, I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. My counseling services are designed to help my clients unlock their potential and achieve their goals. I offer a wide range of counseling s…

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E87 - Four Rules For Dads and Parents - How To Make Your Home Healthier Today 20:07

7M ago20:07

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Episode 87 - Four Rules For Dads and Parents - How To Make Your Home Healthier Today 4 Rules for Dads Hate no one - no matter how much they have wronged you Live humbly - no matter how wealthy you become Think Positively - no matter how hard life is Forgive all - especially yourself - never stop seeing the best in everyone including yourself! ____ …

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E86 - Steve Kopshaw - The Bond Between Dad and Daughter and The FREEDOM Framework 37:34

7M ago37:34

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Episode 86 - Steve Kopshaw - The Bond Between Dad and Daughter and The FREEDOM Framework Leadership in your business & in life The ultimate goal of Freedom FREEDOM Framework adapted for you as a Dad My journey into entrepreneurship was fueled by a relentless drive to do and be better. In my early days, while working for various businesses, I often …

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E85 - Kevin McNee - Golf Tips, Men's Coaching, Masterminds and Joining a Men's Group 41:26

7M ago41:26

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Episode 85 - Kevin McNee - Golf Tips, Men's Coaching, Masterminds and Joining a Men's Group Episode 85 - Kevin McNee - Golf Tips, Men's Coaching, Masterminds and Joining a Men's GroupKevin McNee is a dedicated Transformational Coach & Mentor specializing in helping men become the best versions of themselves. With a focus on navigating life transiti…

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E84 - Joel Salomon - Money Lessons for Your Kids, Navigating Fatherhood as a Divorced Dad 41:51

8M ago41:51

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Episode 84 - Joel Salomon - Money Lessons for Your Kids, Navigating Fatherhood as a Divorced Dad Joel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps people overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. In 2018, he published Mindful Money Management: Memoirs of a Hedge Fund Manager, which immediately became a Best Seller. In 2019, Joel…

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E83 - Michael Jacobus - Reset Summer Camp - Digital Detox For Your Kids 38:25

8M ago38:25

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Episode 83 - Michael Jacobus - Reset Summer Camp - Digital Detox For Your Kids Michael Jacobus is a life-long, career Camp Director and youth-development specialist. An internationally recognized author, child-development professional and outdoor education guru, Michael founded Reset Summer Camp after witnessing, (within his own family) the dangers…

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E82 - David Frazier - Step Parenting is about Helping Not Replacing, Being Present 43:56

8M ago43:56

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Episode 82 - David Frazier - Step Parenting is about Helping Not Replacing, Being Present David aka Preacherman is the face of FrazierChronicles, which was created in the year of 2018. He created FrazierChronicles with the intentions on Educating the world through podcast. David is a Podcast Producer, Writer, Video Editor, David is a military veter…

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E81 - Dan Roth - Twins, Autism, PTSD and a Welding Mask 48:55

8M ago48:55

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Episode 81 - Dan Roth - Twins, Autism, PTSD and a Welding Mask Dan shares his Dad journey - life with twins, autism and a welding mask - changing diapers can be a real challenge. Dan shares his insights and encouragement for any Dad with twins! ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-p…

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E80 - Carla Crivaro - Sex, Love and Relationships - Breaking the Silence in Your Relationship 51:25

8M ago51:25

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Episode 80 - Carla Crivaro - Sex, Love and Relationships - Breaking the Silence in Your Relationship Sex, Love & Relationship Coach - Carla Crivaro I started out as a sexually repressed, stay at home mother and wife with chronic anxiety, low self-worth and deep-rooted insecurities in all relationships from working to familial to romantic. I went on…

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BONUS - Thank you for being there for our family and for my Mom 11:52

9M ago11:52

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BONUS - Thank you for being there for our family and for my Mom Over the past 10 - 12 days you have shown up for our family in a very meaningful way. Past guests, podcast friends and listeners alike have been sending toughts, prayers, love and encouraging words that I have been sharing with my family and with my Mom. It has been a very difficult fe…

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E79 - Dorian Johnson - Parenting After The Loss of A Child - Let Go Of The Outcome 43:23

9M ago43:23

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Episode 79 - Dorian Johnson - Parenting After The Loss of A Child - Let Go Of The Outcome Exactly one year later, Dorian hikes up the same trail as a memorial to his son and recalls the three-day search process with raw emotion. Bailand’s final text, “This is a beast of a hike, but talk about a view!” takes on a deeper meaning as Dorian relates his…

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E78 - Earnest James - Two Questions for Girl Dads and The Core Four Things Dad's Need to Provide 44:33

9M ago44:33

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Episode 78 - Earnest James - Two Questions for Girl Dads and The Core Four Things Dad's Need to Provide Girl Dad Discussions Podcast with E. James Deal Heal Fulfill .Org llc (Author)About the podcastGirl Dad Discussions Podcast with E. James is a podcast promoting the Daddy-Daughter relationship, hosted by Earnest James (Podcaster, Speaker, and Aut…

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E77 - Brian P Swift - Advice for Dads from Two Dads With Adult Kids - There are snakes in the trees 33:53

9M ago33:53

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Episode 77 - Brian P Swift - Advice for Dads from Two Dads With Adult Kids - There are snakes in the trees Known as "The Quadfather." Originally from Chicago, Brian holds degrees from Moraine Valley Community College, Saint Xavier University, and DePaul University College of Law. With over 20 years of experience in corporate training, sales, and ma…

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E76 - When Your Parent Passes Away and You Realize How Fleeting Life Really Is 22:39

9M ago22:39

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EPISODE 76 - When Your Parent Passes Away and You Realize How Fleeting Life Really Is Losing a parent, family member or friend feels like someone special has been taken from you - and that is the key thing here - they have been taken, removed, stripped from your future - all you have is what you can remember and the things that they have left behin…

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E75 - Brad Nelson -Debt Free Dad - Financial Freedom is More Than Just Money 52:28

10M ago52:28

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EPISODE 75 - Brad Nelson - Debt Free Dad - Financial Freedom is More Than Just Money A great conversation with our guest Brad as we talk about his amazing podcast and his journey as a Dad - many struggles, many stories and a great resource for you as a Dad and for you as a model to your family around debt! Brad has dedicated his life to serving and…

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E74 - Brian Teague - Becoming A Dad, Parenting Young Children, Finding Your Seat At The Table 51:54

10M ago51:54

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EPISODE 74 - Brian Teague - Becoming A Dad, Parenting Young Children, Finding Your Seat At The Table Brian is a husband and father with a passion for family, and growing the kingdom by sharing my life and experiences and investing in others. From growing up to walking on at Oregon to marriage and raising kids, I want to share the things that life h…

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E73 - Marty Suidgeest - An Ally For Recently Divorced Men - Radical Self Responsibility 47:10

10M ago47:10

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EPISODE 73 - Marty Suidgeest - An Ally For Recently Divorced Men - Radical Self Responsibility Passionately guiding men through post-divorce transformation. Strategic thinker able to implement business processes and operational strategies that reduce costs, increase profit margins and improve customer value in highly competitive business markets. O…

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E72 - Aly Bird - How To Be A Better Ally in Grief, Showing Up For Others 40:17

10M ago40:17

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EPISODE 72 - Aly Bird - How To Be A Better Ally in Grief, Showing Up For Others When I was thirty the person that I loved and trusted the most in this world died without any warning or time to prepare. I wasn’t left with just heartbreak and longing, I was leftover in a world that no longer made sense to me anymore and sensations in my body that wer…

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E71 - Kyle Jetsel - The Driven Autism Dad - Non-Verbal Communication and De-escalation 57:29

11M ago57:29

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EPISODE 71 - Kyle Jetsel - The Driven Autism Dad - Non-Verbal Communication and De-escalation Meet Kyle Jetsel, also known as the "Driven Autism Dad," a compassionate coach dedicated to supporting parents of children with autism in overcoming challenges and finding harmony within their homes. Over 15 years ago, Kyle's life took a transformative tur…

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E70 - J D McCabe - Author and Dad - Restoring Relationships With Your Children 43:59

11M ago43:59

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EPISODE 70 - J D McCabe - Author and Dad - Restoring Relationships With Your Children Can you rebuild your relationship with your kids after a horrifying breakup? Unprogramming lies and damaging accusations fed to your children as truth by a vendictive family member Knowing the truth and not being able to say a word to your kids as your reputation …

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E69 - Celebrating My Anniversary, Thirty Years of Marriage and six questions to ask your partner 18:35

11M ago18:35

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EPISODE 69 - Celebrating My Anniversary, Thirty Years of Marriage and six questions to ask your partner Questions to ask your spouse on your wedding anniversary The relationship my husband and I have built is far from perfect, but it’s ours. This acknowledgment from us, two couples therapists, has never been more important. We’ve put the work in an…

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E68 - My Van is a Total Loss - 8 tips on overcoming even the most crippling setbacks 23:11

11M ago23:11

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EPISODE 68 - My Van is a Total Loss - 8 tips on overcoming even the most crippling setbacks So our recently paid off van, parked on the side of the road was destroyed by a getaway stolen backhoe - how is your day going? Have you ever had a bunch of terrible things happen, seemingly all at once? That is how things are going for me right now, and to …

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