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Fatherhood will be different for all of us for many different reasons. However, there are some common threads we will all experience. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, we step into the Doctors' office to talk to Dr Robert Singleton about his fatherhood journey. Doc shares with us how he manages to still make an impact even as an on-call anesthesiologist. The importance of getting help and finding community. As well as understanding that presence is more important than perfection. Click here for all things 4 Fit Fatherhood

The power of a present father is immeasurable and on this episode our guest Zachary Farmer, author of Superdad, the story of a father raising his son. Shared his journey to fatherhood. As an expecting father he is planning on using the experience of his father as well as those of the men around him. He details what his life was like growing from a child to a man under the guidance of a diligent and strong father and what the impact of a present and engaged father has on a Child's life. www.4fitfatherhood.carrd.co

A father is an educator. You will teach them everything and everything they need to know. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, I sit down with TJ Void to talk about his fatherhood journey. www.tjvoid.com

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This episode we take a mid-season break to catch up on the season so far.

Father is a leadership role... A leader is someone who is in charge of organizing, guiding, and managing others. They are visionaries who motivate and encourage their team to reach the desired outcome. Understanding what leadership entails is essential to your success if your duties call for you to lead others. Lheighton Cook is doing amazing things in his community. As a fellow Podcaster and mentor to young men, he is creating the change he wants to see in the world. Making it a better place for his kids. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast, Lheighton shares his views on both manhood and fatherhood and how they correlate to leadership.

Fatherhood can be an interesting journey. Tough but rewarding. Traditional, non-traditional, exciting, and nerve-racking. No matter what your fatherhood journey looks like there are 3 very important things you must do. Deal, heal, and fulfill. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast Earnest James joins us to talk about how to deal with problems, heal from pain, and fulfill your purpose. Earnest shares his advice for single mothers, his experience as a step-father, and his lessons as a girl dad. A few times during the episode we talk about his series of ebooks here is a link to check them out and also a coupon code for you to get $5 OFF for as a listener to the podcast. https://ebooksbyejames.com/?ref=WhjBvFFR code: 4fitfatherhood

As a father, one of your duties is to become the best man you can be. That man, the one you become, will be what your son emulates, and the one your daughter seeks out. On this episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast, I sat down with Victor Jones. Former Division 1 football player, turned MMA fighter, now correctional officer, husband, and father shares how the power of execution has shaped his life and business. This episode is full of 💎

As we get closer to the end of the year ask yourself "am I the type of man I would follow?" If the answer isn't 100% yes then there is work to do. Understand though that that work doesn't have to be done all in one day. 1% better everyday should be the goal anything more should be a bonus anything less should be unacceptable.

We've heard from plenty of fathers at this point but what about fatherhood from a different perspective? This is one we can all relate to. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast Michael Cooper reminds us what life was like before we reached fatherhood. He shares his childhood and young life journey. Another pillar I feel maybe we don't touch enough is wealth so we dive into Life insurance and how you can use it to build wealth and leave a legacy.

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WHO IS MY FATHER? This question plagued Micheal Wellington for most of his life. Unfortunately, growing up without a father in the home has become a commonality in today's world. Just as he thought he had finally found him and started to build a relationship bad news hit. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast, we sit down and talk about Coach Wellington's journey of being 'Fathered While Fatherless', which is also the title of his book, to being a father himself.

The comments section is in shambles yet again. A post from John Bernthal's Real Ones podcast has poured gasoline on an already well-lit fire. Get my take on the whole things as well as what I'm reading. On the suggestion of a past guest I picked up Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker. Great book especially for girl dads like myself. I seriously suggest reading it or grabbing it on audible. Lastly, large in part to the dumpster fire that is my comments, I jumped into Nick Koumalatsos' book Excommunicated Warrior: The 7 Steps of Transition since he was the reason things blew up. So far so good. A new guest episode will be dropping this Friday. I sat down for the second time with Micheal Wellington author of Fathered While Fatherless: A Son Finding His Way. In our original interview the sound sucked so we re-recorded because his story is one that I don't think you would want to miss.

In the 1989 Batman film, Batman gives the signal to the Gotham police force, enabling them to call him when the city was in danger. You are their superhero, their Batman. When they put out that signal you gotta show up. On this solo episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast I gather my thoughts on this past few weeks instagram posts and comments sections. Then I issue a challenge for all fit dads!

A two-year child custody battle took a troubling turn in 2021 when his ex-wife moved to Africa with their 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. For months, Gaya Viaan, has been worked to get his children back home. Going months at a time with absolutely no contact with them which eventually caused him to start losing faith he would one day see them again. This story is usually a movie starring Liam Neeson. Even though Gaya, doesn't possess a "special set of skills" his love for his children and his commitment to fatherhood wouldn't let him give up. This is a must hear story.

The @4fitfatherhood social media page has been set ablaze with these 3 topics. 3 posts and 10k+ followers later its time to address them. I will continue to post the guest episodes but over the next few weeks consider these supplemental episodes to cover these topics a bonus.

Be present not perfect! Just being there is super important. A lot of times we will get things wrong and for that we must apologize, however it is that understanding that helps us become better. Fatherhood is a journey that we must all take one step at a time. For some of us it will be leaps and bounds while for other it may be tip toeing. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast I sat down with Shawn Serfass a talked about his fatherhood journey. At 16 Shawn was on the verge of living the young athlete's dream. He was playing at a high level with multiple D1 offers when addiction kicked him off his path and eventually landed him behind bars. Hear how Shawn has battled back to become a successful father, gym owner, and leader of a non-profit 2nd Chance Mentors that helps boys become men by providing leadership and lessons.

During quarantine while some of us were racking up screen time on Netflix. @rollandpolard started doing something he had always done. Being present with his family and coach cheer. With gyms being shut down he started stunting with his now 6-year-old daughter, Jayden, and posting videos on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The videos exploded and more than 10 million followers later he's still doing the same thing... Being present with his family. We talked about how he and his family handle the social media stardom, managing entrepreneurship and fatherhood, as well as his journey to and through fatherhood this far.

Wallace Holyfield is a man of many hats, as you can see by this picture. Husband, credit guru, turo host, social media savant, but none more important than Father. After a life changing face time call Wallace made the decision to lock all the way in on Fatherhood and family and has been living the dream ever since. We talked about building confidence in your kids, teaching them how to understand credit early, and so much more. The episode drops tonight at 5pm on all your favorite podcast platforms.

Your fatherhood journey will more than likely not be a smooth as you'd like it. Starting from being fathered to eventually being a father there will be peaks and valleys but no matter what the show must go on. On episode 40 of the @4fitfatherhood podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with @lyoungonline We talked about just about ever fatherhood topic. The struggles of growing up without a father, being a young dad, becoming a step dad, and starting over as an older dad. No matter where you are in your journey there is something in this episode for you. Click the link in the bio to check it out #fatherhood #father #dad #podcast #lyoung #4fitfatherhood #fatherforward

How many times do we tell kids to follow their dreams? I know i was told that and I know I have definitely told kids the same. Dr. Joe Johnson explains why we might be telling them the wrong thing.

Terry Harden II @JustaDopeDad , born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Recently moved to Dallas TX. In November of 2019 he made a decision to lose weight and gain more impact and quality time with his family. Since then he's lost over 200lbs and gained the world. Terry has a great story and shares openly and honestly about his journey.

We finally did it! It wasn't perfect but it had purpose. I finally was able to sit down with my dad and get an episode on wax. This episode was more for me than you all but I'm glad to share whatever parts of it I can.

"if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” - Jesus Christ (Mattthew 10) @ballbyfaith took this and ran with it. As a father, mentor, and community leader it has been his faith and his willingness to share it that has done amazing things in the lives of the young men around him. And everything has been To The Glory Of God!

My guest today is Rodney Williams an inspirer, motivator, and author. Rodney shares his experiences to help women & men fall in love with the EXPERIENCE of crafting their SUCCESSFUL Self-Vision. On this episode we dovenintonhow a journey of self discovery helped him rebuild his relationships. Proof that its never too late to create connection and build bonds. This episode is dynamic and full of lessons Click the link in the bio to check it out

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Parenting Is A Partnership w/ @dreambigfred Thinking of your family as a family with you and your wife as Executive Officers and your kids as partners can change how you treat them and how they respond. I had a great talk with Fred as we talked about the roles of a father, the roles that children play, raising adults and so much more. www.4fitfatherhood.com

Generational wealth and breaking "generational curses" has become a more and more popular coversation in the aftermath of the pandemic. Generational wealth refers to any kind of asset that families pass down to their children or grandchildren, whether in the form of cash, investment funds, stocks and bonds, properties or even entire companies.

Celebrating a decade of Fatherhood with the first of many future mini episodes of the @4fitfatherhood podcast These #5minutefatherhood episodes will be short a sweet and meant to fill the space between interview episodes. Today's is special because not only is it the first but it also marks my 10th year of Fatherhood aka my daughter's 10th birthday On this episode I rehash my beginning as a father and how it anchored me to my purpose #Fatherhood #father #parenthood #parent #dad #daddy #podcast #girldad #4fitfatherhood #fatherforward

I am excited to share a brand new season of the 4 fit fatherhood podcast with you all. Episodes are being recorded with new guests new topics and even some new features. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

I am excited to share a brand new season of the 4 fit fatherhood podcast with you all. Episodes are being recorded with new guests new topics and even some new features. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Warriors have a certain set of traits that can be used for good or evil, and it’s up to each one to choose what path he will follow. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast we discuss the idea of being a warrior and what it means to be a warrior in a garden, instead of a gardener in a war.

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast I sit down with Zach Johnson. Zach is currently a luxury realtor in Hampton Roads, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. Along with being a realtor Zach is a husband, father, 2x All-American, you might have seen him on social media as the rapping realtor @zachismyrealtor. Zach shares with us the importance of his father in his life, the benefit of having a second father figure/mentor in his life, and how that is and will effect the way he will father his children. His daughter has changed my life for the better, and one of his greatest joys is spending time with her and being a present Girl Dad! This episode is full of gems. Mindful Mediatation 7 Steps to Being Healthy and Fit

IQ is still recognized as an important element of success, particularly when it comes to academic achievement. People with high IQs typically to do well in school, often earn more money, and tend to be healthier in general. But today experts recognize that IQ is not the only determinant of life success. Instead, it is part of a complex array of influences—one that includes emotional intelligence. Many companies now mandate emotional intelligence training and use EQ tests as part of the hiring process. Emotional Intelilgence or EQ refers to a person's ability to perceive, control, evaluate, and express emotions. Researchers such as John Mayer and Peter Salovey, as well as writers like Daniel Goleman, have helped shine a light on emotional intelligence, making it a hot topic in areas ranging from business management to education. EQ is centered on abilities such as: Identifying emotions Evaluating how others feel Controlling one's own emotions Perceiving how others feel Using emotions to facilitate social communication and Relating to others So you can see why this would be important for fathers Grab your FREE Copy of "7 Steps to being Healthy and Fit"

Often we're discouraged because of some tough challenge or obstacle in our way. But a shift in mindset from a Zen proverb can change everything: “The obstacle is the path.” The obstacle isn't something standing in our way. It's the way itself.

Emotional intelligence is the single most important influencing variable in personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction. Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions that achieve positive results. And Building emotional intelligence in children provides greater opportunity for deeper communication and understanding between parent and child, because you are sharing your thoughts and feelings on a regular basis. That being said, it is extremely important for us as father to beef up our EQ. Our IQ may not change much after our formative years but your EQ can constantly be worked on and improved over time. So if you cant get smarter then you had better be emotionally savvy.

Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones delves into words, phrases, and questions that can help keep you in control of conversations and negotiations, making sales and influence more likely simply by changing a few small details about the way you speak. On this episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast, we duve into another business of fatherhood segment. While anyone could benefit from this book and the advice it presents, it is heavily geared toward business people and, more specifically, salespeople. The advice will be most directly applicable to those regularly involved in sales. As fathers, whether we know it or not, we are constantly selling ourselves, our ideas, and our morals. Using these magic words can help you create a bigger impact in your relationships with your children and your significant other.

There are four ways you can be a dad. They relate to the four degrees of actions that every person can take in life. There is massive action, normal action, doing nothing, or retreating. Remember that everyone operates at these 4 levels of activity in different areas of their lives. You may be taking massive action for your finances while doing nothing for your physique. You can be retreating as a dad while being a normal husband. The point is that if you believe fatherhood is important, you need to be taking massive action as a dad.

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On this weeks episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast I shar what i learned from reading @the1thingbook In 2022 I made a commitment to read 1 book a week. So far I'm on track and this weeks book is great for fathers By focusing their energy on one thing at a time people are living more rewarding lives by building their careers, strengthening their finances, losing weight and getting in shape, deepening their faith, and nurturing stronger marriages and personal relationships. YOU WANT LESS. You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of e-mails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. The simultaneous demands of work and family are taking a toll. And what's the cost? Second-rate work, missed deadlines, smaller paychecks, fewer promotions--and lots of stress. AND YOU WANT MORE. You want more productivity from your work. More income for a better lifestyle. You want more satisfaction from life, and more time for yourself, your family, and your friends. NOW YOU CAN HAVE BOTH ― LESS AND MORE. In The ONE Thing, you'll learn to: cut through the clutter achieve better results in less time build momentum toward your goal dial down the stress overcome that overwhelmed feeling revive your energy stay on track master what matters to you www.4fitfatherhood.com to catch up on past episodes

Quick question... Who are you when the alarm goes off in the AM? When it's time to get up and you don't want to because you're so comfy in bed... WHO ARE YOU in that moment? On good days, of course you show up as your BEST self because you probably have motivation. That's EASY... That's NOT "THE WHO" I'm asking you about here. I'm asking you about WHO you are when you're NOT motivated. I want to know WHO you are when you're tired, sore and beat up from the craziness of DAD LIFE. Who are you when the stresses build up? When kids are going nuts not sleeping, their sick, or just not acting right... When your jobs demanding longer hours, has challenging employees or co-workers, plus big deadlines and performance metrics to hit... When your marriage is on the rocks and the relationship at home has started to suffer a bit... WHO THE F*CK DO YOU SHOW UP AS THEN??

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast I catch up on why I've been MIA for the last few weeks and some of the things I've been thinking about the last few weeks. Sometimes as fathers and the head of our household we feel like we have to be superheroes. Sometimes though it's OK to take your cape off.

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast I dive in to the argument of discipline vs desire. Often times we are taught that we need discipline to be successful and that is true but discipline alone might be the reason you are not reaching your goals. Follow @ucancallmecoach @4fitfatherhood www.4fitfatherhood.com Thin 4 Thanksgiving

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast I sit down with Christian, husband, father, speaker and the co-host of the Wayne's World podcast, Anthony "Ant Mo" Moore. We talk about "balling out" in Fatherhood. Making sure you give everything you have on that given day on a daily basis to your kids. This episode gets deep....

New episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast drops tomorrow My guest this week is @donedisscoach Dr. Ramon Goings is the founder of the Done Dissertation Coaching Program. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture interdisciplinary doctoral program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. And is an expert on gifted/high-achieving Black male student success in PK-20 settings and diversifying the teacher and school leader workforce. You can tell by that bio that this episode is full of 💎 - we talk about being present - remembering to take time for your partner - the meaning of Fatherhood And much much more To listen click the link in the bio or go to www.4fitfatherhood.com - - #podcast #fatherhood #blackdadsmatter #blackfathers #fathers

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast I sit down with Mikel Brown, a husband and father of 3. As a former Branch Manager, and now operations training specialist it makes sense that he is teaching his daughters practical leadership skills they can use now and later in life. This Episode is full of 💎 We talked about - building a stronger relationship with your partner - teaching your kids adult lessons - being and example - and much much more 🎧 Listen: grab your FREE copy of the 7 Steps to Being "Healthy and Fit" https://gum.co/QzjBo Post Pandemic Parent Performance Program https://bit.ly/36pdfCY Follow 👉🏿 @4fitfatherhood 👉🏿 @iammikelbrwn 👉🏿 @ucancallmecoach #Healthy #Fit #Fatherhood #fitness #Podcast #blackdads #blackwater #father #fatherfigure #hearthealth #dad #girldad

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast I share my first experience as a softball coach and why it was so special. Then I breakdown Fatherhood by the Numbers. Sometimes as fathers we may feel like our situation is unique and since as men we don't like to ask questions or share feelings it can lead us to feel all alone in our struggles. NY sharing this numbers I want to show you how many other guys just like you are going through the same things and that by building a band of brothers we can be stronger. Finally, I share some numbers that are staggering in regards to the health and fitness of black men.

On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast we honor our fallen brothers with a moment of silence for those who lost there lives to the tragic events of 9/11. I recap an answer to a question I received in a recent coaching call. There are 3 types of men... which one are you?

New episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast drops Friday 9/3 This episodes guest is Charles Oglesby a serial entrepreneur, investor, author, Podcaster, and creator of the best selling Options on Demand course This episode is full of 💎 We talk about all things business and how to balance the most important role in life FATHERHOOD Follow 👉🏿 @4fitfatherhood 👉🏿 @toddbillion 👉🏿 @todd.capital - - #podcast #business #stocks #options #realeastate #turo #trucking #investing #fatherhood #fathers #dopeblackpods #podcasting #blackfathers #blackdads #blackbusiness #toddcapital

ONLY A FEW can bring lasting impact. Lasting VALUE. And that's exactly what my guest Donald "The Voice" Gadson does. After delivering over 8,000 unique voiceovers over the last decade. Everything from TV commercials, radio ads, audio books, YouTube vlogs, podcast intros and so much more has led him to realize anyone can do this. But the goal for me, The real win, is to always offer more value than expected and this episode is no different. Donald brought VALUE... This episode is full of gems We talked about... His journey into VO Becoming a father His faith and how it connect to his parenting and MUCH MUCH More Follow on Instagram @donaldthevoice @4fitfatherhood @ucancallmecoach Grab your FREE copy of 7 Steps To Being "Healthy and Fit"