Adoption, Parenting, and Personal Growth: Tommy Geary, Host of The Durable Dad Podcast

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What happens when you combine a love for sports, family adventures, and a passion for personal growth? Join us as we sit down with Tommy Geary, The Host of the Durable Dad podcast, who shares his exciting journey as a football enthusiast, surfer, skier, and dedicated father. More importantly, we explored the powerful adoption journey like we did with John Ruffini.
This episode is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of being present and savoring the small, meaningful moments in parenting.
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we explore the unique intersection of business and family life with a creative couple who’ve mastered the art of working together. From thrilling snowboarding escapades to transformative travels in Central America, they reveal how sharing feedback and the creative process has fortified their relationship and business. Reflecting on cherished childhood memories and daily entrepreneurial challenges, we liken their experience to a hero’s journey, illustrating how parenthood and running a business can blend seamlessly into a life filled with adventure and growth.
The conversation went into great depth as we explored Tommy and his wife's adoption of their two daughters. Tommy opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of adoption, sharing personal stories that highlight the courage of birth moms and the deep connections formed with adopted children. We also explored the power of surrender and the lifelong journey of self-improvement in fatherhood. We also discuss Michael Singer’s "The Surrender Experiment" and its lessons on letting go and how slowing down can lead to a more fulfilling life.
This episode wraps up with insights from Tommy’s Durable Dad podcast and a fun lightning round. It is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories for fathers eager to lead with authenticity and joy.

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Chapters

1. Adoption, Parenting, and Personal Growth: Tommy Geary, Host of The Durable Dad Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Authentic Edge Podcast Launch and Dad (00:00:03)

3. Parental Influence on Business and Parenthood (00:14:59)

4. Parental Support and Life Transitions (00:27:40)

5. The Journey of Adoption and Parenthood (00:37:01)

6. The Power of Surrender in Fatherhood (00:46:58)

7. The Journey of Self-Improvement and Fatherhood (00:54:14)

8. Durable Dad Podcast and Lightning Round (00:59:28)

9. Durable Dad Podcast Collaboration (01:07:30)