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E61 - Becoming A Grandpa For The First Time - Five Things to Consider in This Next Chapter So, some news from my side of the microphone - I am recording this episode a few days from becoming a first time Grandpa - I am in my early 50's, so this feels early to me to cross this line into becoming a Grandfather, I am struggling with feelings of inadequacy, some fear, excitement, nervousness and feeling a little lost in the whole thing to be honest - so I recorded this ahead of the big day so that I can listen back and hear my thoughts pre and post - and I want to reach out to others just like me to gain your wisdom and support in this next chapter of life! New Role, New Responsibilities So, if you’re about to become a first-time grandparent, congratulations! It’s sure to be a rewarding and life-changing experience. You’ll likely have a lot of unkowns, and that’s totally normal. Learning as you go is part of the fun. Here’s what you can expect: #1 An emotional rollercoaster — there’s no denying that becoming a grandparent is a huge life event and you’ll feel a range of emotions, from excitement and happiness to anxiety #2 A change in lifestyle — depending on how involved you’ll be, you can expect your weekly routine to change as you take on grandparenting duties #3 A deeper understanding of parenting — seeing your child become a parent can be both rewarding and emotional, giving you a new perspective on parenting And to prepare for becoming a first-time grandparent: #1 Set expectations — talk to your child about how involved you’ll be and what role you’ll play in your grandchild’s life #2 Offer advice if asked — don’t give out unsolicited advice, but be open and honest if your child comes to you with questions or concerns #3 Stick to their rules — respect the parenting style of your child and follow their rules when you’re around the grandkids #4 Offer help (when needed) — offer to babysit or help out around the house, but don’t overstay your welcome or cross boundaries #5 Enjoy this special time — be present and savor every moment because it flies by Get ready to embark on an amazing adventure as you accept your new role and responsibilities as a new grandparent. Although it can be exhausting at times, there’s nothing quite like seeing the world through the eyes of a child. The most important thing, though, is just being there for your family and showing them how much you love them. That’s what being a grandparent – and parent – is all about. https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E60 - James Francis - The Dark Days of Attempting Suicide to the Brighter Days of Being Here For Your Family About James Francis James Francis is an entrepreneur and professional speaker. He has been a successful executive starting and running several businesses in the well-being and insurance markets. Through the course of his three decade career, he has worked closely with private equity and venture capital investors, he has run sales teams for large publicly traded companies, he has been a c-suite executive for six start ups in the healthcare and well-being space, and he has even owned and operated a vintage Good Humor ice cream truck. James also works as a varsity high school Lacrosse coach every spring, pursuing his passion for the game he loves and coaching. He has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and clinical depression and has learned, through different modalities, how to manage his mental illness and thrive and live in peace. James brings his learnings into the boardroom and has taught many executives how to meditate and the importance of "slowing down" to achieve their goals. He grew up on Long Island and he and his family have lived on the shoreline of Connecticut for over 28 years. Book: There's Coffee in the Fridge: One Man's Journey Through Anxiety and Depression Does our past define us? Or does it merely serve to inform our future?At its heart, this book is a story of overcoming anxiety and depression, as well as suicidal tendencies and attempts. With a remarkably candid approach, peppered with dry humor and keen observation, author James Francis takes us on a journey that is all at once deep, dark, twisting, and ultimately so very redemptive.One part gripping memoir, and one part how-to guide, you will come away with tools such as: A better understanding of anxiety and depression Ideas for a roadmap to personal mental health Exploration of personal and romantic relationship dynamics in regard to mental health Notable authors to read on the journey to healing Music suggestions to stir your soul and learn from A reality check on the uniqueness of each person’s journey This is a book of triumph, a victory over mental health struggles earned through the hardest of trials. You can use your past to create a healthier future too - it starts here, it starts now. https://www.therescoffeeinthefridge.com/ If you are in need of help - please contact Talk Suicide Canada - 1.833.456.4566 If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 PM - 12 AM ET) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E59 - Mark Gordon - What if there was a Dad Test, Empty Nest Musings and Advice for a New Dad ABOUT MARK GORDON​ I am a Relationship Catalyst who Empowers people to develop healthy relationships through inspirational speaking, transformational courses, and coaching!I have seen hundreds of lives transformed with the principals taught. I have been involved in community leadership, coaching, teaching, and keynote speaking for more than 30 years. My passion for people is evident to anyone who experience my speaking, writing, courses or coaching. I have a strong desire to empower people, families and organizations to become relationally, emotionally and spiritually healthy. My greatest success has been my amazing family. I have been married to my wife Sandi for over 40 years, I have three growth children, who are married, and two grandchildren. https://www.markgordon.ca/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E58 - Nate A Turner J.D. - The Harvard University Blueprint for Raising Your Kids Book - Raising Supaman - Although many years have passed since Nathaniel A. Turner began writing letters to his then two-year-old son, Raising Supaman remains as prophetic as ever. Turner's aim in writing his son was to witness during his lifetime the outward manifestation of his deepest hopes and most profound dreams, namely that his child would be a better man than him.In Raising Supaman, Turner explores the most critical issues in the lives of males of all ages. From academic success and professional advancement to personal achievement to social responsibility, Turner wrote a practical travel guide that anyone might use to navigate their way through the incredible journey called life.Join this TED speaker and internationally renowned Humanity Propulsion Engineer for a transparent, authentic, and loving examination of the role and purpose of a man through the letters of a father to his son, correspondence intuitively written from one man to another man. In Raising Supaman, not only will you discover what is necessary to raise a great man, but you will find everything you need to become a Supaman. About the Author Author and TED speaker, Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Turner’s appeared in many media outlets, including The Washington Post, Black Enterprise, iHeartRadio, The Good Men Project, Sirius XM, and U.S. News & World Report. Corporations, municipalities, and NGOs like Anthem, Inc., National Collegiate Athletic Association, the City of Indianapolis, and the National Society of Black Engineers invite Nate to share his practical message for living the life we’ve always imagined while also serving the greater good. A modern-day Renaissance Man, as evidenced by the diversity of his education, including a bachelor in accounting, masters in history and theology, and doctor of jurisprudence combined with a wide range of personal experiences and professions, are only part of what makes his wide-ranging presentations “can’t miss” events. What truly sets Nate apart from others is his unique oft times comical ability not only to see the world differently but to challenge his audiences in an edutaining way to live outside the box so that the world might be able to experience us at our very best. As a zealous advocate that every person has an opportunity to maximize their human potential, Nate regularly shares through books, courses, workshops, and conferences a backward design life process initially created to help his unborn child become a great global citizen and meet the rigorous educational requirements of the top colleges and universities without means of wealth, privilege, legacy status, fraud, bribery, cheating or Adobe Photoshop. Today, those tools, techniques, and strategies initially created to help a Gen Zer thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution are educational and life development staples for students and parents of all ages, and organizations all over the country. When you hear Nathaniel, not only will it be obvious why he is a highly sought after speaker, you will never be the same. Moreover, there is little doubt that those in the audience will leave with a renewed commitment to live the life they’ve always imagined while doing their part to leave the earth better than it was when they arrived. For more information, visit www.nathanielaturner.com. Book: The Amazing World of STEM Book: Stop The Bus: Education Reform in 31 Days Book: It's A Jungle Out There: Power Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King Book: Journey Forward: How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E57 - Stay on Course The Life and Legacy of Ennio Riga, Chef to the Stars by Julie Riga When Ennio Riga passed away in February of 2016, he left behind an incredible legacy. To his many admirers who enjoyed his delicious culinary creations, he was a world-renowned chef. To Julie Riga, he was a loving father who taught her the importance of leadership, perseverance, and determination. About the Author Julie Riga, Ennio’s daughter, continues his legacy as a leadership coach, trainer, speaker, and author. In compiling the stories for the book, Julie carries on Ennio’s tradition by helping others reflect, and then decisively act on, their own calls to greatness. https://www.stayoncourse.io/ ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E56 - Mark Craven - Dads, Kiss Your Sons, Facing Your Fears of Becoming A Dad and Finding Love for Your Son Mark Craven is the author of several books and writes a self-development blog for his website, www.SuccessUpAhead.com. Mark also hosts the podcast, The Craven Effect. He has worked as a Math Instructor, Student Success Coach, and Senior Academic Advisor at the college level. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Higher Education Management. Mark lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his family Terrified to Become a Dad? So Was I. Fear is often our first response when we discover we are going to be fathers. We talk to just about everyone we know or search for quick answers to give us some sense of confidence to see our way through the unknown ahead. But what if you didn't have a dad? What if you didn't have role models to follow? What if the whole idea of being a dad is so completely foreign to you that quantum mechanics seems easier to master? That's my story along with becoming everything to my son that I never had growing up. As a teacher and coach in higher education, Mark Craven has researched numerous behavioral studies as well as the biology of neurological systems pointing to insights for new and expectant dads to adhere in Dad's, Kiss Your Sons, bringing a whole new level of significance to being a dad. The current generation of dads has made fatherhood a part of their self-identity. They are seeking resources and feeling that there aren't enough content-related resources available to them. Dad's, Kiss Your Sons is the book every dad needs. https://www.successupahead.com/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 55 - A Podcast Feed Drop - Mark Gordon - Strength-based Parenting Model - Helping Kids Flourish We are doing a Feed Drop on this episode! Mark has given us an episode of his show for me to share here on Dad Space and in turn, Mark will be playing an episode of Dad Space on his podcast! EMPOWERING ALL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Relationships are in crisis, that’s why I love to empower people in developing healthy relationships. I do this through transformational Courses and creating content that gives you the tools needed to succeed. People’s lives have been transformed by using the principles taught in my courses, book and keynotes. Relationship Matters Course 5 Pillars for a Healthy Foundation in ALL Your Relationships Based on my groundbreaking book Relationship Matters, this course is a powerful journey to relational healing. Relationships can bring the greatest joy in your life, however they can also bring the most pain. Many people don’t put a lot of thought into what it takes to build a healthy relationship. I know for me, for many years I took relationships for granted in my life. To build a healthy relationship you need a healthy relational culture in your home, extended family or any organisations you may be involved with. To do that you need to make intentional investments into the foundation of your relationships. There are three primary relationships that require investment, with God, with yourself and with others. When one of those relationships is out of line, it affects the others. The best investment you can make is to work on the 5 pillars of your relational foundation; Trust, Communication, Authenticity, Honesty and Honour. This video series takes you on a journey to build those pillars into the fabric of how you relate to yourself and others. The process in the worksheets and the daily work uniquely sets you up for success! In this video series you will learn: How to build trust equity How to have healthy communication How to live authentically How honesty is a superpower How to reclaim the lost art of honour https://www.markgordon.ca/ Mark's Podcast - Relationship Matters - https://pod.link/1608250610 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Happy Father's Day 2023 - Some Thoughts Around Father's Day and Thanks for Listening Over the Past Year On this special day dedicated to celebrating your role as fathers, I want to offer you words of encouragement and appreciation. Being a dad is an incredible journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and an abundance of love. Your presence and dedication have a profound impact on the lives of your children, shaping them into the remarkable individuals they are becoming. As a dad, you are a source of strength, guidance, and unwavering support. Your children look up to you, seeking your wisdom and seeking comfort in your presence. Your love and involvement leave lasting impressions on their hearts and minds, instilling in them the values and qualities that will guide them through life. Remember that your presence matters more than you may realize. Your time spent playing, teaching, and simply being with your children creates bonds that are unbreakable. The laughter you share, the stories you tell, and the lessons you impart are invaluable gifts that they will carry with them for a lifetime. It's important to recognize that being a dad isn't about being perfect; it's about being there. Embrace the imperfections and allow yourself to learn and grow alongside your children. Your love, patience, and willingness to be present in their lives are what truly matter. Celebrate the small victories and milestones. Each step, whether big or small, is a testament to the incredible impact you have as a father. Cherish the moments of joy, for they are the building blocks of lasting memories. Remember to take care of yourself too. Being a dad can be demanding, and it's essential to prioritize your well-being. By nurturing your own happiness and fulfillment, you become an even better role model for your children. So, dear dads, on this Father's Day, I want you to know that you are seen, appreciated, and loved. Your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering love are gifts that transcend time. Keep being the amazing dad that you are, and know that your influence will shape the future in extraordinary ways. Happy Father's Day! ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E54 - Gary Martinez Jr - Parenting and Autism, How an Abandoned Park Became A Rescue Mission Today we have with us Gary Martinez Jr - He is a Fitness Trainer, an Author and someone who has experienced very closely how it is like to be with a child living with Autism. He has learned how to help Exhausted Autism Parents Build Unlimited Energy To Enjoy Life To Its Fullest With Their Kids, by working on his relationship with his daughter for over 16 years. So what he shares today is not something theoretical, but something that he has actually applied in his life over and over again and achieved results. Instagram gary_martinez_jr Tik Tok garymartinezjr2017 YouTube Gary Martinez Jr https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E53 - Fabio Bonanno - How To Be A Healthy Dad, Practical Health Tips to Keep You at Your Best Who is Fabio? I like to go "all in" on anything I want to do A quick bit of history and insight into who I am and why I'm here talking to you.I've been where you are. High stress, constantly working. Providing for a family.I always knew I could be more. I knew I had unlimited potential. I had a strict dad which formed the first part of my identity. Work hard, be good, do the right thing. This lead to a feeling of low self esteem and constantly working harder to prove I was good enough. Seeking validation from bigger muscles, bigger achievements, a better job. But it was never good enough.All that lead me to a dark place. It forced me to look within. Now after working on myself for over 11 years, spending tens of thousands of pounds on education, coaching and mentorship, as well as helping men get out of their own hell, I have found my purpose. I'm happy, I can run far, lift heavy, touch my toes and most importantly, I have the energy to play with my little boy. I have a great little family, my business isn't stress free but I've made it work for me and it serves me while being able to be the best father I can be. I now help men become the best version of themselves they can be by getting them healthy, increasing their energy and becoming leaders of their own life. You deserve better. Life is hard. You're busy providing for a family, working your ass off, always busy, always stressed. You come home and have nothing left but are expected to work even more. You snap at the wife and kids. I know, I've been there and hated myself for it. As I evolved I became better at managing it all. Finding the time to put myself first so I can show up as a better man, father and husband. And you can do the same. Don't let poor health get in the way of who you need to be. Book a call today, take action on improving your health, looking & feeling better & finally living the life you deserve. https://www.fabiobonanno.coach/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E52 - The Four Step Process to Find Rest as a Dad - Lessons from an Electric Car and Recharging Your Battery The importance of rest for dads, condensed into a 4-step process: Recognize the need for balance: Understand that balance is essential for overall well-being and effective parenting. Acknowledge the importance of rest as a key component of achieving balance. Prioritize self-care: Make self-care, including rest, a top priority. Set boundaries between work, family, and personal time to ensure dedicated periods for rest and rejuvenation. Seek support and delegate: Don't hesitate to ask for help from your partner, family members, or friends. Delegate parenting tasks and responsibilities, allowing you to have more time for rest and relaxation. Practice intentional rest: Engage in activities that genuinely help you unwind and recharge. Schedule regular downtime, pursue hobbies or activities that bring you joy, and embrace moments of relaxation without feeling guilty. By following these four steps, dads can gradually establish a healthier balance in their lives. Prioritizing rest enables them to effectively meet the demands of parenting while also taking care of their own well-being. https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E51 - My Appearance on The Take Back Your Life Podcast with David Price - I Share My Dad Story and The Joys and Challenges of an Empty Nest I don't often have the opportunity to guest on another podcast, so when David asked me to join him on his show, I jumped over from the driver's seat into the passenger seat to join David on the Take Back Your Life Podcast - we had a great Dad chat, I was able to share more about my Dad journey, some insights from what my Dad taught me, my love for driving standard/manual t6 speed car and how that skill relates to being a good Dad. Get a different look into my journey, and I am happy to share this with you! Check out David and all the great things he is doing to help Men in his community! David's Facebook Page https://www.davidpricecoachinggroup.com/ ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E50 - Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff - Time For A Dad Check Up, helping Dads get healthy one Dad at a time A native of San Francisco, Dr. Skolnikoff lives and practices in nearby San Rafael in Marin County, California. With a father who was a psychiatrist, and a brother who is a Marriage and Family Therapist and a wife who is a pharmacist, he has a prominent presence as a health professional whom is sought out by many from all over the country for hard to fix health puzzles. His approach is very different and extremely effective. Dr. Skolnikoff wants to “save the world” by helping people get healthy one person at a time and by educating his patients about miraculous, direct and effective Skolnikoff Method approach. We talk all about Dads and how we can demonstrate being a healthy example to our partner, family, community and to ourselves By taking care of ourselves as Dads we can be there for our family https://skolnikoff.com/ ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 49 - David Price Helping Husbands and Dads to Stop Taking Out Our Frustrations on Our Families - A Guide for Men About our guest - Dave Price got into Life Coaching because of the personal transformation I was able to achieve in my own life. For most of my life, I was completely miserable - sad, angry, and frustrated. I felt like a complete failure in every way. But when I began to learn and practice the things I now teach and train - personal responsibility; the power of thoughts and words; life design and creation; and goal setting and achievement - my life became joyous, abundant, and prosperous. I've been blessed to teach and train hundreds of men and women how to do the same. Originally from Kentucky, I've been married to Tracy for nearly 30 years. I have three adult children - Jack, Rhiannon, and Isaiah - and one grandson, Ethan. I have been in full-time Christian ministry for over 30 years. I am passionate about my family, my relationship with God, and personal growth - both my own and those I come into contact with. My ultimate bucket list item - a trip to the United Kingdom. Dave's 'Take Back Your Life' Group Coaching Program has helped men and women from every walk of life to design and create a life they love. Some didn't know what they wanted to do with their lives; others knew but didn't know how to get there. My TBYL Program utilizes the Four Pillars of Personal Success to give them the clarity, tools, and support they need to accomplish their goals and create exciting, fulfilled, abundant lives. Dave Price - Facebook http://takebackyl.com/ ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 48 - James MacDonald - Advice For First Time Dads and The Dad Mind Matters Podcast About James Macdonald I am James Macdonald and 5 years ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be. Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds. First Time Dad is for the new(ish) dads who feel totally overwhelmed at their new responsibility and feel like their mental health is on a slow and silent decline. Book: First Time Dad: The 42-Week Guide For Men To Help Your Partner Have A Calm & Confident Pregnancy If you want to effectively support your partner during pregnancy, and strengthen your relationship and mental health, keep reading... If you're going to be a dad, congratulations, that's awesome! That said, if you worry about this life-changing experience negatively affecting your mental health, you'd be right to. Recent statistics show that up to 50% of all new dads experience depression if their partner gets postnatal depression. Are you concerned your little blessing might drive a baby-shaped wedge between you? Then your spidey senses are on the money because studies show that dads are three times more likely to die after a relationship breakdown than women. Are you anxious that the general stress of family life might damage your mental health? This is a justified concern as suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. If any of these concerns resonate with you, don't worry; you're in safe, albeit slightly weathered, hands. James Macdonald is a happy and mostly calm dad of three. In First Time Dad you’ll learn: Week-to-week explanations of what’s happening for your baby and inside your partner How to be a big help, not a major hindrance, during the delivery How to help your partner get physically fit and ready for birth What to expect at your 12 and 20-week scans How to keep her & your sense of humor during those high-pressure moments How to mentally prepare for the birth if you're squeamish What to do when you need reassurance but don't want to burden her Advice on having sex and maintaining intimacy throughout pregnancy How to keep calm when all hell is breaking loose What a birth plan is and how to prepare one What nesting is and how to use it to your advantage What you can do to develop, strengthen and prepare your mental health for the big day and beyond it What you need to do & say to ensure everyone’s mental health remains intact Road-tested survival tips for dads to ensure you don't continue to put your foot in it If you're ready to start the journey from knee-trembling novice to a contender for dad of the year and maybe prove your mother-in-law massively wrong ___ https://dadspace.ca/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Dad Mind Matters Podcast Promo Podcast Promo for a future guest here on Dad Space! James MacDonald has a great podcast for Dads and we wanted to share it here! Dad Mind Matters: Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Men. Helping men safely navigate family life without losing their mind. I am James Macdonald and 5 years ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be. Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I’m a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds. Dad Mind Matters is for the new(ish) dads who feel totally overwhelmed at their new responsibility and feel like their mental health is on a slow and silent decline. For the men who always feel like they’re in the doghouse but don’t know why. Here you’ll learn effective and actionable ways to deal with things such as toddler tantrums, passive aggressive partners and hopefully getting more happiness and laughter into your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and in Dad Mind Matters you will find a much-needed place where hopefully you’ll realize that you're doing much better than anyone, including you, is giving you credit for. With new bite-sized episodes every week you can learn to safely navigate family life AND have a laugh, all in the time it takes you to walk to the shop on your completely made mission to get milk. If you’re ready to be the happier, more confident family man you know you can be, scroll up and click ‘FOLLOW’. https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesMacdonalddadschoolhttps://feeds.captivate.fm/dadmindmatters/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 47 - Collin Hughes - Bull Rider, Pilot and Voice Over Actor - You Can Change As A Dad - Growth During Loss Cool Stuff About Collin I had three dreams as a child. I wanted to be a cowboy, a pilot, and an actor. Well, I accomplished all three. I rode bulls for several years competing against some of the greatest legends in rodeo and I am now a retired airline captain. After accomplishing all that, I bought a microphone and now I am a voice actor. What’s next you ask? Well, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION My motto is “Do what you love and love what you do" https://collintalks.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E46 - Andy Izard - When A Podcast Helped, NICU Moments, and The Raft Project Our Guest - Andy Izard Also a Phoenix native, as a baby Andy was always connecting with strangers…even from his stroller. You’d almost think he's always had “I care about you” written across his forehead. Growing up, Andy did everything: sailing, scuba diving, flying, climbing trees, riding motorcycles, target shooting, and playing sports. He still loves to be outside – surrounded by pine needles. Andy is one of the safest people in the world for the gritty stuff. The shit that makes other people laugh uncomfortably and change the subject. Probably because in his teens and early 20s, Andy struggled with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and addiction. He understands not being ok. That’s one of the reasons he got his BA in Psychology. In the many jobs Andy has worked, from security to sales to business ownership, his goal has been helping people feel seen, heard, and safe. And no one more than his wife Kayla and son Sammy. His greatest loves. The Raft Project https://www.theraftproject.com/ Official Bios Kayla and Andy Izard are authors, speakers, founders, and facilitators changing the way the world does connection. Their movement, The Raft Project, is making support normal and expected. Along with creating a safe space for real conversations in their community, they've poured their hearts into a book, Good, and You? How to Get Real Support Instead of Faking It, which released spring 2023. Good, and You? explores support and community in a real, practical, lively way. After Andy’s prolonged mental breakdown in 2018, they doggedly pursued an open support group concept to process what they were experiencing. They knew they needed support – what they didn’t expect was so many others looking for the exact same thing. While Kayla has BA in Communications and Andy in Psychology, this movement is built mostly on lived experience and an unwavering passion to do good for other people and themselves. The Book: Good, and You? launching April 4th! Why is connection, vulnerability, and support so damn hard sometimes? How can we have more access to each other than ever, and still be so lonely? What will it take for us to open up about the things that actually matter? In this lively manifesto/guidebook on connection, we'll talk about: How to find safe people If anyone even wants to support us Why self-care isn't enough How to protect ourselves and connect How to start those deep conversations If you’re ready to start working towards a new normal, this may be the book for you. Build your raft. We'd love for you to be a part of ours. ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E45 - Patrick James Elkins Shares His Dad Story and The Amazing New App His Kids Helped to Create, TOYTLE Patrick James Elkins is a husband and father with an inspiring entrepreneurship story about having an idea, not knowing where to start, but not taking “NO” for an answer. This meant not allowing his own insecurities to discredit, limit, disqualify, or STOP him from pursuing a dream. Instead, doing whatever it takes to START. His message of encouragement to others who have a dream or idea is to Stop Stopping, and Start Starting! After the loss of a job, followed by the loss of his father-in-law, both due to Covid, Patrick and his family chose not to let their circumstances dictate their future. He is now honored to share his family’s story and journey as they create the world’s #1 Kid Safe Marketplace. TOYTLE is designed for kids to buy, sell, and trade toys with complete parental supervision. Kids’ #1 language is fun, and the #1 way that they learn is by doing. We’ve created a tool that is an opportunity for parents to partner with their kids and empower them to safely engage in their goals. With Toytle, they will have loads of fun, make some extra money, and learn valuable life skills like financial literacy, communication, and responsibility along the way! http://www.toytle.io/ Here's where you can access our promo videos YouTube Facebookhttps://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 44 - Dr. Sam Goldman - for children with sensory issues, eating is hard When your child struggles to eat a variety of food, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. You might feel like you’ve tried it all, and just don’t know what else to do. Maybe, you’ve even been told it’s your fault because you don’t “force them” to eat. Can I ease your mind a bit? The truth is, that for children with “sensory issues,” eating is hard. And even though your child may want to eat to make you happy, something in their body just feels icky. You’re not a bad parent, and you’re not alone. You just need the right tools so you can confidently help your child learn to explore and try new foods. And I have the tools you need. My online course teaches you the secrets you need to help your child explore and try new foods. Hi! I’m Sam (or as my client’s know me “Dr. Sam) and this is my rescue dog Wolfie. I’m on a mission to bring the magic back into mealtime by teaching parents how to help their children with feeding difficulties explore and try new foods without the mealtime battles. I’ve spent the last 8 years working as an occupational therapist in the hospital system helping families improve their child’s development and eating. Throughout my time as an occupational therapist I’ve worked with countless families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric care unit (PICU), and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU), as well as in outpatient clinics. The more I worked with the children, the more I began to notice that parents weren’t getting the education they needed. While the children were doing great in therapy sessions, parents struggled to carryover the techniques at home – because they didn’t really understand what they were doing and why. I know how frustrating it can be to worry that you’re not doing the right thing for your child. So I’ve taken what I’ve learned about feeding difficulties and the sensory system and packaged it into an online educational course for parents, to empower you with the tools you need to overcome mealtime battles. https://www.drsamgoldman.com/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 43 - Mike DiCioccio - A Message to Dad's Lessons Are Caught Not Just Taught, Capturing Memories Mike drops in to share his thoughts as a single Dad, spending time with your kids and why that matters so much, Mike also shares stories of his Dad and the legacy that lives on. Remember that our kids learn lessons from us every day - some of these lessons are caught and not just taught! Mike DiCioccio social media & podcast: https://linktr.ee/mikedicioccio Social Chameleon: https://socialchameleon.us/ Client Shows that I recommended in our interview: Mike’D Up! https://www.youtube.com/@MikeDiCioccio Mike'D Up! with Mike DiCioccio showcases inspiring entrepreneurs, award winning authors, thought leaders, business & mindset coaches, peak-performers, entertainers, and other talented individuals who join the show to share their personal stories and deliver key insights to provide you the ammo needed to level up and achieve your greatest dreams. Along the Way Life’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/@carlbuccellato7362 2000 Percent Raise https://www.youtube.com/@johncerasanis2000percentraise ____ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 42 - Jesse Jackson - The Joys and Challenges of Having an Adult Friendship With Your Child Lessons learned and discussion around life with our adult children - when to lead, when to follow - when to speak, when to listen Recognizing your adult child as an adult is a very interesting point in time for any parent - Jesse is here to share his thoughts and some great examples from his own personal experiences - some wins and some losses - many lessons learned! More about our guest and his podcast - For the past 6 years, Jesse Jackson has been talking to Bruce Springsteen fans from around the world. He believes that every Springsteen fan has a story to tell and it's his job to record as many as possible. At 800 episodes and counting, fans of Bruce (as well as fans of other musicians) have shared how the magic and power of music has helped them celebrate successes and mourn losses. Music has been part of births, deaths, birthdays, weddings and other major events in their lives. https://www.instagram.com/setlustingbruce/ https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/setlustingbruce ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 41 - Derek T Freeman - Author of Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens You already have the key to unlocking your real personality and fearlessly creating your authentic life free of labels and comparisons – you just need to be shown how. Labels and comparisons stop you from being your real self. You try to live up to an ideal - to be like the teen you think is smarter, better looking, and more popular than you… And when you do that - when you try to be something you’re not - you’re living under false pretenses. This is when the domino effect kicks in: you start to live in fear that someone may find out who you really are. It wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more. That’s a lonely place to be and no way to live your life, right? But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It’s just one tiny part of the vast YOU. With the help of this book, you can uncover the whole, wonderful person within and, from that, create an incredible life on your own terms. Here are just a few of the things that you will discover inside: 5 simple steps to find your uniqueness and embrace the amazing personality you didn’t know you had How you can get rid of the negative beliefs about yourself and get your self-confidence back 4 things you can do to escape the comparative trap and live from your authentic self How to be the “ruler of your kingdom” and keep the people you want inside your castle walls…and the others out How following the example of The Three Musketeers will manifest in miraculous ways in your life 6 effective ways to stop a bully in their tracks 7 celebrities who overcame all odds and dominated through their individuality The “1 in 60” rule that will change the way you think about failure How you can find your passion and be your own “Personal Legend” like Santiago in Paul Coelho’s “The Alchemist” How to stop being a victim of body shaming and love who you are And much more… This isn’t just another workbook to add to your already overloaded schedule. It’s your new toolkit for confronting all anxiety and self-doubt - and your formula to rise triumphantly from it. Discover how to be truly self-confident and boldly bring your inherent magic to the light. Throne - The Fatigue Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens: The Fail-Safe Formula for Finding Yourself, Overcoming Limitations and Creating Your Best Life from the Inside Out - US Link Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens: The Fail-Safe Formula for Finding Yourself, Overcoming Limitations and Creating Your Best Life from the Inside Out - Canadian Link --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 40 - Sean Genovese - Find Something To Say Yes To, Stop Being a Status Quo Dad, Parenting and ADHD Kids In this episode we look at: - Being a Dad with an ADHD Child - how Sean and his wife removed the overwhelm and made big things easier for their daughter - We challenge Dad's to find something to say yes to - like an off the cuff request for ice cream - We challenge the Status-Quo Dad's to step outside of the minimum requirements - We talk Distracted Driving - Sean's co-hosted podcast - We encourage you as a Dad to understand further your legacy Our Guest - Sean shares this on his website New Perspectives I love helping people and I love telling stories (it’s why I started teaching). In my weekly newsletter, I share wit and wisdom that brings value to your life. Whether you run a household or a Fortune 500 company, my unique perspectives on life and problem solving will help you do business better. Often a new perspective is all you need to see the path from a problem to a solution. Clarity of Thought I hate seeing teams invest time, money, and effort in solving the wrong problem. I’ve seen it a lot over the course of my career and I’ve gotten good at quickly identifying the real problem to be solved. It’s an issue I’m so passionate about, I am willing to spend 30 minutes with you for free to identify the real problem to be solved for you or your team. No catch. No strings. Just clarity of thought—for free. Collaboration Strategy and planning are only useful if your team can deliver results. Once the real problem to be solved is identified, I know the secret to making success the likely outcome so your team can deliver desired results. If options one and two still have you stuck, let’s figure out how we can work together to help your team do business better. https://www.seangenoveseenterprises.com/ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 39 - Rev. Steven Garrett - From The Barber Shop to the Pulpit - Building Community, A Living Legacy and Confidence In Your Kids The Pulpit View Podcast show delves deep into the intersection of faith, leadership, and work-life balance. Each episode explores the experiences, insights, and wisdom of successful leaders. Guests share their unique journeys of finding balance in the workplace and their personal lives. Hosted by a seasoned leadership expert, the podcast features candid conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who have navigated the challenges of managing a team while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They share strategies, tactics, and personal anecdotes that have helped them lead with empathy, communicate effectively, and prioritize self-care. Tune in to The Pulpit View Podcast to discover the secrets to effective leadership and Work-Life balance. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaLFFIvoPDonNhrr9O-dkHdlKEoN3VlG https://www.facebook.com/revstevenkgarrett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 38 - Carl James - A Dad Story about ADHD, Living in a State Park, and Snakes In The Tree Carl and his family live in one of the two homes located on Antelope Island - Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride the park’s backcountry trails for spectacular views of lake and island scenery; spend a star-filled night in one of several primitive campsites; stroll along sandy beaches and take a dip in the lake’s salty waters or step back in time with a visit to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Antelope Island is home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn (antelope), and many other desert animals. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Year-round Interpretive opportunities round out the Antelope Island experience. Antelope Island State Park | #ExploreUtah Podcasts we mentioned in this episode - Midnight Burger is a monthly audio drama about a diner at the end – and somehow the beginning – of the universe. Badass Counseling Show - Experience life-changing counseling to unleash your best and most powerful self Carl The Human - https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

E37 - Thoughts on Becoming a Dad for the First Time - Survival tips for Dad's that want to start right! Are you becoming a father for the first time? Having a baby is an exciting and potentially terrifying experience for any first-time dad. If this is your first time being a dad, we’ve compiled a list of ways to calm your potential fears. Although there’s a lot to learn and take in, knowledge is power.  Knowing what to expect when the baby comes will help you properly care for your new baby and support your partner during the process. Being a first time dad and meeting your new baby for the first time is exciting!  Although we aim to provide parents with information to make them feel empowered and less fearful, trust us when we say that there’s only so much you can learn from books and websites.  Once Baby is around, your instincts will kick in and you’ll grow into an amazing father to your new bundle of joy! If you are feeling overwhelmed, a little lost and you would love to interact with other Dad's that listen to our show, head over to our website for a link to our private Facebook Group https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Episode 36 - The Basics of Money with David Chudyk - Credit Cards, Real Estate and More Money WisdomToday we look at setting an example for our kids with money - David joins us to give us the BASICS of Money Management, including - when to get your kids a credit card?- renting or owning property - How Dave set up his son when he went off to university- How we need to improve who we are and how doing so impacts our financesMore about our guest:As a financial planner with offices in Greenville and Seneca, South Carolina, David has been helping clients to build wealth since 2005. David began his career in the financial services arena in 2002. In 2005, David had the opportunity to purchase an insurance and financial services agency in Seneca, SC, and later, in 2006 obtained the prestigious Certified Financial Planner designation. During his career, David has won numerous company and local awards.David believes that it is his duty to shepherd his clients by empowering them to make the best possible financial decisions for the reasons that are important to them. By developing plans and strategies for business owners and individuals for all areas of financial planning, such as investment planning, risk management, tax planning, estate planning, etc., David believes that he can help his clients’ overall financial wellbeing.As an entrepreneur, David has held to the philosophy that “we all need to do our parts to make the world a better place.” He is currently heading a financial literacy program for the Foothills Care Center and is on the Board of Directors of Crimestoppers of Oconee County. David has won the United Way of Oconee County’s small business of the year for company giving on several occasions.David and Jill, his wife of 20+ years live on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC, and are the proud parents of three boys… two of which are twins. All three boys are very active in club soccer. Through all of the busyness of their family and professional lives, David and Jill have always strived to remain active. David has run five marathons, completed the 300 mile ride4life cycling event twice, and completed the 100+ mile Assault on Mt Mitchell twice. In his previous career, David was a Tennis Professional and has taken the game back up after a 19-year absence.https://www.weeklywealthpodcast.com/Dave's Financial Business Bio [email protected]___https://dadspace.ca/

E35 - How to to be a Happy Dad and enjoy a Happy New Year We greet each other with a Happy New Year on January 1st - we wear silly hats, fireworks fill the sky and a new year starts.  My question to Dad's this year, how can we be a Happy Dad this year? The difference between a rut and a grave is the depth of the hole!  We get stranded in a rut of what we think is happiness, but turns out, these things do not lead to happiness Human beings are wired with an innate potential for happiness, but if you're like most people, you're not entirely sure what happiness is.  Well, here are six things that happiness isn't: Happiness isn't about being wealthy. Money buys you comfort, support, and freedom of action, but it doesn't make you happy. Happiness isn't about being powerful. Power is about exerting your will on others; happiness comes from working together in mutually satisfying ways. Happiness isn't about achieving success. Some of the most successful people are very unhappy — and vice versa. The only exception: people who decide to succeed at being happy. Happiness isn't just about being excited. If you fall down a flight of stairs, there certainly is a great deal of excitement — but you're surely not happy! Sadly, excitement often creates an illusion of happiness — and that illusion doesn't last. Happiness isn't a life-transforming experience. Happiness is momentary — it comes and goes — but it doesn't change your life in any significant way. Enjoy happiness while you have it! Happiness isn't always an easy thing to achieve. Most people have to work at being happy. Life has its challenges, for sure, so how do you deal with them? *source So How can we be a Happy Dad?  Try these instead! Be Present - It’s really simple. When you’re spending good quality time with your kids don’t think about what you didn’t do yesterday or what you have to do tomorrow or next week. LIVE. IN. THE. MOMENT Let Your Kids Be Themselves - Your children are individuals. They need to be who they are so they can figure out this big world we live in. Enjoy their uniqueness and celebrate their differences. Forgive and Ask Forgiveness - Whatever your kid does it’s important that you forgive them and make sure to let them know that you forgive them. If there is conflict make sure it is settled before bedtime. Parenting with guilt only leads to misery. Be Consistent - Show up, be the constant in your family.  You being there brings safety and harmony which can fuel happiness! Play With Your Kids - I know this isn’t always the easiest thing to do because you have a huge to-do list that is constantly running in your head (we all do). But at the end of the day I’m sure you when you look back at your day the best part will be the time you actually spent with your kids. Don’t Compare - Stop chasing your tail - be content with what you have and model for your kids that the accumulation of things is not the source of happiness! Take Care of Yourself - Make time for yourself and take care of you. *source - https://goodmenproject.com/families/7-secrets-to-being-a-happy-dad-wat/ Thanks for being apart of Dad Space - if you are looking for a group of guys that would love to do life with you as a Dad head over to https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 33 -  How to Cope When You Are Alone over the Holidays In general, there are three ways to cope with being alone at Christmas.  First, you can address your mental state and how it is contributing to your loneliness.  Second, you can find things to do at Christmas that make you feel less alone.  Third, you can plan ahead so that you are not alone this time next year if you don't want to be. Tips for Coping With Loneliness at Christmas One way to cope with being alone on Christmas is to actually go out and do something productive. Rather than spend the day at home alone, find something that you can do that fits with your mindset and mental state for the day. For example, if you feel full of energy, and the weather is decent, go for a long run. If you feel social, consider attending a church service to be in the presence of others. Below are some other ideas to keep you from focusing on the fact that you are alone this holiday. Say 'Yes' Perhaps you are alone this year because you turned down invitations. Know that it's OK to call those people back and say "yes." This is often a problem for those with social anxiety—you turn down invitations only to regret it and feel lonely afterward. Take Time to Volunteer One way to gain a better appreciation for the good things in your life is to get involved in volunteering. During the holidays, volunteering is a way to connect with others, boost your self-esteem, and bring joy to people who are less fortunate. Consider offering to help serve dinner at a soup kitchen, bring gifts to a children's hospital, or visit lonely residents at a nursing home. If You're Having Difficulty Coping If you are feeling really down about being alone on Christmas and can't pull yourself out of it, reach out for help. Call a friend, family member, or a helpline. Regardless of whether you are physically separated from people on Christmas, you should never feel like you are lacking support. There are people who would love to hear from you and trained volunteers waiting to support and counsel you. If you or a loved one are struggling with social anxiety disorder, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPIOSDE 32 - Thoughts on The Empty Nest and How We Find Joy in this New Stage in Life Thoughts on The Empty Nest and How We Find Joy in this New Stage in Life When the kids are gone, you can discover a richer, deeper, and more fulfilling life than you ever imagined! Whether you've been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? As an empty nester, the options before you are practically limitless--a fact that can be as exciting as it is terrifying. In this book, Jim Burns combines his personal experiences with extensive research, interviews with other empty nesters, and his professional work as a family educator to help you navigate your new life as an empty nester and find joy in the opportunities for life-change before you. Rather than offering shallow suggestions of hobbies you should take up, Burns encourages you to actively pursue a fresh start, reinvent yourself, and thrive beyond this new stage. To help you do this, he equips you with practical advice and timeless principles, including how to: Change the relationship you once had with your children--for the better Face big issues (like aging parents, finances, and kids returning home) with confidence And rekindle your fire and purpose to live with passion day by day Amid his wealth of know-how, you'll uncover what may be the most important takeaway of all: hope that the best is yet to come. Audio Version of Finding Joy in the Empty Nest Finding Joy in the Empty Nest Living The Next Chapter Podcast featuring Jim Burns ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 31 -  Finding Your Way Back To Your Element, When You Are Out of It I have been reading Finding your Element by: Sir Ken Robinson - it is definitely a book worth reading. It is fully packed with inspiration and motivates you to make the best of your life. The book is full of exercises, which help you to define your areas of interests and find your element. I have pulled out a few thoughts from this book to share with you as well as a story of a time when I was WAY OUT OF MY ELEMENT - in a first class way! 1 - Passion reveals energy - If you’re doing something that you love, by the end of the day you may be physically tired but spiritually energized. 2- Mindfulness is key - Mindfulness doesn’t remove the ups and downs of life, it changes how experiences influence you and how you influence the experience…it changes your relationship with the world. 3- Find The Meaning of Happiness - Research suggests that 40% of what affects your actual levels of happiness is what you chose to do and how you choose to think and feel: in other words, your own behavior. 4- Recognize The Myth of Barriers - Way too often we set ourselves limitations in our own heads and restrict ourselves from living great lives. 5 - Find your tribe - Tribes that work together can achieve more than individuals acting alone because they stimulate each other’s creativity and sense of possibility. 6 - Living your own life- Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones that you did do. Finding your own Element won’t guarantee that you’ll spend the rest of your life in a constant, unbroken state of pleasure and delight. It will give you a deeper sense of who you really are and of the life you could and maybe should live. Find your way back to your element when you feel that you are out of it - someone has handed you the ticket, take your seat and enjoy the flight! Dave ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 30 -  Happy Thanksgiving - The Difference Between Being Grateful verses Being Thankful Therefore, feeling grateful and thankful are both positive emotions that are sparked by an event. However, the difference between feeling grateful and thankful is that, by definition, grateful feelings are directed toward the person experiencing them, whereas thankful feelings are generated within the individual. Let me elaborate: If you're like me, you probably use the terms "grateful" and "grateful" interchangeably, but in reality, they are not the same thing. There is a difference, and understanding this difference can help you communicate more effectively, particularly with yourself. This is important because it will affect how you feel, which will ultimately determine how successful and content you are. When someone asks you where you are grateful for in your life, they are really asking you what you appreciate about external circumstances. This indicates that the outside world is the only source of gratitude. Therefore, you cannot generate this feeling on your own if you want to be grateful. You need something outside of yourself to do so. Examples of how grateful can be used:  I greatly appreciate your assistance. Do you see that being grateful always requires assistance? A feeling of gratitude can be developed on your own. Even if the external circumstances remain the same, the feeling is different. Peter, for instance, helped me by fixing my car. Now, let's use two sentences to compare gratefulness to thankfulness: Sentence of gratitude: I'm thankful for your assistance, Peter. Positive sentence: I am grateful that Peter assisted me. You express your gratitude to Peter in the first sentence. You also state that you would not have been content without Peter at the same time. Thus, underneath this feeling of gratitude is a sense of helplessness. However, by using the second sentence, you make yourself feel grateful. You could say this sentence even if Peter wasn't there, just thinking back on the time Peter helped you. Therefore, the expression of gratitude is not directed toward Peter but rather toward an experience you have had. However, what if Peter had not assisted you? But instead, your vehicle was fixed by someone else? Or perhaps your vehicle has not yet been fixed. Even at that point, you might express gratitude by, for instance, saying, Given that I can walk to my office, I am grateful that my car has not yet been fixed. Therefore, the difference between being thankful and being grateful is that being thankful allows you to experience happiness and gratitude on your own without relying on others. As our US Neighbours celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I just wanted to make you aware of the difference between GRATEFUL and THANKFUL - enjoy time with your friends, family and community! Cheers! Dave @ Dad Space! ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 29 - 4 Tips On Disciplining Your Kids Effectively that Makes Them Better Grab your coaches whistle!  Hit the field, let's talk about building our team within our home - so that we are all playing together, towards the same goal and serving the team with our efforts - how to discipline without driving your kids away in the process Four Benefits of Disciplining Your Children Every child requires discipline to grow into a responsible adult. However, many parents often find it challenging to foster discipline in their children. Debates rage as to how you should teach your child, but what is clear is that your child should grow up in a way that serves them as adults. Here is why you should be disciplining children.  (1) To have and understand their boundaries Our home is our team, and in our home we should have "The Home Team Advantage".  Our kids have young and fresh minds, and as a parent, it is our job to help shape and guide how our kids act and react to life. One thing you should do is to teach them to understand the boundaries of the team (your home). Disciplining them when they mess up teaches them to understand their limits and how much they can stretch them.  Sports has rules - it would be chaos without written, defined rules that shape game play - we aren't making things up as we go - break a rule in sport and there is a penalty - same for our home! (2) To foster independence - Disciplining children helps them to master the art of being independent. When they learn that unpalatable consequences await them if they stray, they grow to get to think and make decisions independently. It is important because you don't expect your kids to remain kids forever but to mature as the years pass. As they grow, they will find it easy to be on their own and only nominally require your help. As their coach, give them the tools they need to think for themselves, to try, to fail and to learn - the independence to become a better team player! (3) To teach responsibility - Many parenting tips mention teaching responsibility as a key pillar to discipline. Our actions and reactions define us!  Help your kids see the correlation between their decisions and the outcome of their choices.  Like a coach, let them develop their responsibility muscles by doing things for the team and around the house that helps them demonstrate their own responsibility.  They need to see how a good home team is run, and where they fit into the mix!  As a coach, help them to envision how their commitment to the team is demonstrated in their responsibility to each other. (4) To establish self-discipline - One reason for disciplining children is to foster self-discipline. There is only so much you can do, and remember, you can't be with your children all the time. They’ve got to go to school, and you have your duties to perform. The greatest gift you can give your kids is the ability to understand the rules, anticipate game play, adjust to changes in life and think for themselves.  Remember, coaches - coach.  They don't play the game. ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 28 -  Hey Dad - Five Questions About Being a Father Questions About Being a Father Below are some questions to ask your father or yourself about being a father: Are there things you wish you had done differently as a father?  Questions along these lines will help dad think more about the quality of his role as a father and may identify some things that could influence your role as a parent. Do you think today's fathers have things harder or easier than you had them?  This is a great question to help dad reflect on the changes that have occurred since he became a father. You might get a good sense of his view of technology, entertainment, faith, work, etc. with a question like this. What do you enjoy most about being a father?  This question will help dad remember some of the better moments of his life as a dad and will help you see what he liked about his role. A good follow-up question might involve the things he least liked about being a father. What traditions did your father pass on to you that you passed on to your children?  Sometimes, we can't quite figure out where something Dad taught us came from. Questions like this will help you get some insight into his personal history and how traditions shaped his own approach to being a father. What was one of the hardest moments you had being a father and why was it hard?  Sometimes it is tough to be a dad, and the times when it was toughest can give you some great insight into why your dad had the parenting style he did. Thanks for being apart of the Dad Space Community!  Head over to DadSpace.ca for all our contact info and links to things that every Dad needs! I truly appreciate you joining in on the conversation - I would love to chat with you anytime via email or the audio messaging option on our website! Thanks  Dave ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 27 -  How To Get Out of Your Own Way and Find Contentment in Your Dad Journey As a Dad we tend to operate in a provider mode - putting others first, making sure everyone around us is good - but what about us, what if we are not... good.  What happens when we "get in the way" of others, we push others hard, maybe too hard. How do we become more mindful of others in our day to day and become aware of moments when putting someone ahead of us and stepping aside can change the course of someone's day - or even their life?! I had one of those days yesterday, I didn't have time to jump into a room I frequent every week, a room on Clubhouse - the social audio app where you can connect with others and speak on hosted "stages" in topics that interest you as a participant.  I was busy, I had lots going on that day - no time for Clubhouse - but there was this voice - "You need to be there, you will miss this opportunity, go there now" - but I don't have time, "Go there now" - but the room is almost over, it's too late to jump in on the conversation... "Go there now!"  So I did. I joined the room as it was closing, unaware of the topic of the day, I missed all the great speakers, I was as lost as a grade nine student on the first day of classes!  I am a moderator in this group so I couldn't just sit in the audience and soak it on in, I was placed right up on stage as I entered the room - The time came around for me to speak, the room is closing, one last go around - what is inspiring you today, share your thoughts and plug your business to the room was the instructions - I come off mute and before I could collect my thoughts I realized why I was there - down below in the audience is one of the people I admire - for their encouragement of others, selflessness and caring - but she wasn't on stage with us like normal, she was just listening - and in that moment of promote yourself - I focused on her, why she matters, to me, in my journey and how much I valued her. With no thought of the result, no consideration really as to if my words mattered in that moment or if they were going to be received, I shared my praise for her instead of me and my thing - I got out of the way.  The results were fantastic. I have been mulling this over and sharing this thought with others as we cross paths, they tend to write this down as I shared it with them - so here is my thought for this week, and for you - "If you can't find contentment in the journey, it won't be there to greet you when you arrive"  We get in the way by putting ourselves first, even if we are trying to make others around us better - we put great stock in the result, that is where and when we will be content - when I reach this goal, cross that line, hit that target - THEN, and only then will I be content.  What about the journey, can we try to find contentment in the unfinished and messy day to day struggle? By finding contentment in the journey we will most definitely discover contentment when we reach the goal for which we strive! Get out of your own way, today! ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 26 - Joan Van De Griek - Supporting her husband as he lives with a Traumatic Brain Injury It is a call that you never want to answer - you are never fully prepared for, nor are you completely aware of how different your life will forever be after a freak accident on the job. This happened to Joan. Life carries on for Joan, her husband and 2 small kids - a carriage horse kicked Joan's husband in the head while on duty as a police officer. An accident that set into motion fear, uncertainty and a drastic change in their relationship and her husband's ability to care and provide for her and the family. The once "happy cop", joking, light and fun now deals with crippling headaches, irritability, fatigue and bouts of anger. It is like living with a 5 year old in a man's body! Forgetfulness, repeating the same story, loosing items and not being able to care for the kids, Joan now has moved her business into her home so that she can care for her kids and for her husband. Hear how you as a Dad can make preparations now to care for your family financially - how to plan for the unexpected. Who could plan for a horse kick to the head - nobody could! Is your family protected? Joan shares her thoughts, worries and plans for her, the kids and her husband Fetch Your Wealth ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 25 -  Jason Centeno - Firefighter Dad What Adoption has taught him as a Dad Jason shares his journey from Firefighter to Entrepreneur - his adoption story, how they opened their home to include adopted kids, what they have taught him about being a Dad! Jason organized a pre-Father's Day event in his community encouraging Dads to participate and offering up a great prize that the winner keeps for 1 year Check out a great conversation with Jason! ____ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 24 - Phil Vecchio - Stay at home Dad - and yes, these are my kids, and no I am not babysitting! Phil Vecchio joins us to chat about being a stay at home Dad - and yes, these are my kids, and no I am not babysitting! Phil made the decision early on as a parent that he would stay home and raise the kids! Not work from home, stay at home! Sure there is time to pursue the things that light Phil up - he is a podcaster, loves music and so much more, but he is a stay at home Dad! With the high cost of Day Care and the thought of someone else raising his kids this family decided that Phil being home would work best! And it has! It seems odd when strangers assume or comment that we as Dads are "watching our kids" or "babysitting" "Where is their Mom?" As Dads we don't watch our kids - they are our kids and we can find our place, like Phil! Be encouraged Dads! You got this! http://popvoxmusic.com/ Podcast - The Mandarian Orange Show Podcast - Alex P Keaton is My Friend ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 23 - Simon Rinne - Host of The Mindful Men Podcast - Men's Health, Mental Health, Support for Men just like you! Simon Rinne - Host of The Mindful Men Podcast - Men's Health, Mental Health, Support for Men just like you! Hi, I’m Simon Living with mental illness sucks! It’s draining, stigmatizing and scary. It impacts our wellbeing, our relationships, our focus and drive. How do I know? Because I’ve lived with mental illness for over 30 years. Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Burnout are all challenges I’ve been working through over the years… and I still am! I started Mindful Men in 2021 to share my story, and help normalize discussions about mental health. My aim is to encourage boys and men to open up, get vulnerable and deal with the issues that are troubling them. My therapeutic approach is informed by my lived experience of mental illness, but also my life as a husband, father and bloke. I am a qualified Social Worker, and have 15 years experience in the Australian Public Service (APS); including working for the Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force, and more recently, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as a Senior Planner. My primary aim is to support men to improve their wellbeing, however I won’t turn you away if you don’t identify as being a man! My services are also available to women, children and non-binary individuals seeking support. My professional interests include: Mental Health Depression Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Disability Fatherhood Family Relationships Workplace Stress Burnout Values The Website - https://mindful-men.com.au/ The Podcast - https://mindful-men.com.au/lets-get-men-talking/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne/ ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 22 - Roman Prokopchuk - Foster Parenting - what is really like to open your home and hearts to kids in need Roman Prokopchuk is our guest in this episode! Roman is here to discuss Foster Parenting and what is really like to open your home and hearts to kids in need. More about Roman - Roman is a 1st generation immigrant from Lviv, Ukraine. He arrived in the US with 6 other family members to a 2 bedroom apartment. Roman interned with the Secret Service and held a top secret government clearance. He was forced to become a self taught digital marketer as a result of the 2008 recession, and fell in love with it. Roman has 14 years of experience leading digital teams in senior leadership roles on over 600 campaigns across many industries. He founded Nova Zora Digital in 2012. Roman is the host of the Digital Savage Experience Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast on Apple Podcasts for How To, and previously a Co-Host of Real Talk Podcasting a Top 50 Podcast on Apple Podcasts for Entertainment News. He is a foster parent, and has had 26 kids in his home since June 2018. He became a foster parent by going through 6 miscarriages with his wife in 3 years, 2 of which happened on Christmas Days. With death, loss, and hardships Roman pushes through no matter what. https://www.digitalsavageexperience.com/ ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 21 - Mike Hynes - Post Traumatic Growth, Mental Health for Dads and Mike's Dad Story Mike is an executive coach, a speaker and an author of the book: The Myth-Guided Mind: Unleash Your God-Given Genius at Work and at Home. His book is both practical and personal. He worked as a psychotherapist and saw that there were flaws in the system. He came to believe that there was a problem about the way “the system” thinks about mental illness and mental health. Now he works as a coach to help people look forward to create the life they want to live and unleash their inner genius. The Book: The Myth-Guided Mind: Unleash Your God-Given Genius at Work and at Home - In The Myth-Guided Mind, Michael Hynes delivers a powerful proposition: we are not nearly so broken as the devices we use to make us well. With a success rate of around 20 per cent, conventional therapy tactics turn us towards false answers and away from what we need most. Hynes argues that healing techniques such as somatics, coupled with a reconnection to allegories that hide the keys to our happiness in plain sight, will lead us home. We need to access the same old stories to stop repeating our same old stories. https://michaelhynes.ca/ ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 20 - Jim Love - What your teenage kids want you to know and what to do when the lights go off mid interview! Okay Dad - what if we could find someone that speaks in schools, spends time with students, kids just your kids. A speaker that has students coming up to him after a presentation and talk and open up to him - wanting to speak to an adult because, well maybe the adults in their lives aren't available, open or safe to talk to. What messages would you like to hear back from someone doing life with our students? Jim is here to share what he has gleamed from his interaction with students - we share the struggles and victories that our students live daily with Jim leading today's conversation! Find out what happens when the lights go off during a podcast interview! ABOUT JIM Jim Love is 31 years old and was born and raised in the south side of Chicago. Jim attended Marquette University, graduated in 2013 with degrees in Corporate Communications and Marketing, and currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After years of exploring leadership development, Jim has decided to follow a calling and spread his message of authenticity and positivity. He has spoken to several thousand high school students across the country. Bad jokes and dance moves aside, Jim has a passion for leadership development and working with high school and college students. He will share his life experiences and connect with you on a personal and real level. As a lifelong stutterer, he understands what it takes to overcome obstacles and adversity and will motivate the crowd to take on their own obstacles in a real way. His message focuses on authentic leadership, self-love, gratitude and mental health. Some say he “brings the party.” Jim is willing to work with any organization and will craft his message to ensure the goals are being met! To quote Samantha Olson, Director of Programming at ILS, “He is flexible in ensuring that his message fits your organization, mission, and objective. He is incredibly respectful, enthusiastic, and passionate in everything from planning to the delivery of his keynote.” Jim can’t wait to work with you! Please contact for any speaking services needed. Check out this interview with Elizabeth Kay from 99.1 THE MIX in Milwaukee! http://www.991themix.com/media/audio-channel/how-stop-negative-thoughts-today Jim was featured on #MENtalHealthMonday with Riggs from 103.7 KISS in Milwaukee. Check out the interview from December 2019! https://1037kissfm.radio.com/media/audio-channel/mentalhealthmonday-being-authentically-you-with-keynote-speaker-jim-love Check out Jim’s podcast called “Hustling Sideways” - exploring side passions and the people who make them valuable! https://anchor.fm/hustlingsideways ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 19 - Jason Galvez - Fostering, Adoption and Building a Family in a Two Dad Home Welcome to Dad Space! Today's guest shares his Dad story with us! Jason and his husband have been foster parents and now have two amazing kids that they have adopted and their home is a safe and loving environment for this family unit! Jason shares his thoughts, challenges and rewards of a 2 Dad household. Jay is a great inspirational guest and he is so positive and giving! Get yourself a dose of Vitamin Jay in today's episode! Mr. Jay is a Betrayal Trauma Practitioner and Intrapersonal Relationship Coach. He holds a Master's Degree in Education, is ministry credentialed, a certified special education teacher, an author of a children's book, “I Am Loved Right Where I Am, a veteran of the United States military, an Inspirational public speaker, adoptive parent and much more. His childhood was anything but success. After years of drugs, alcohol and years in Special Education, Mr. Jay quit school in sixth grade ultimately living on the streets falling victim to abuse after abuse. After the second gun to his temple Mr. Jay vowed to fix himself so he could help fix others. Determined, Mr. Jay put himself through school researching self-help books, therapy, psychology, and spirituality. Mr. Jay learned, and stands by his motto, “The Relationship You Have With Yourself Sets the Tone for All Other Relationships Around You" and says, "Relationships can break you but even broken crayons can create beautiful masterpieces. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrJayRelationshipCoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjayrelationshipcoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjayrelationshipcoach/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdMfnhJW/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayRelationship Website: https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/xfv8b4vb ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 18 - Gareth Nock - Coaching, Fitness and Motivation to be a Healthy Dad Meet our guest!! Hey Gareth here, so glad you could join us! I'm extremely passionate about providing an environment within the fitness space that allows for more than just a 'workout' by educating and helping others to truly understand and embrace the 'why' behind exercise and movement! With over 20 years and 20000 hours of coaching experience, I deliver my training sessions with a deep understanding and empathy which offers inclusion and provides results! I look forward to sharing this with you! My career has taken me around the world working on the gym floor, in the group fitness studio and excelling in many leadership roles. During my time as a fitness professional I have been invited to present at many fitness conferences and events, allowing me to help grow the skills of many other fitness professionals! I am a Dad to an awesome 4 year old and I also love to host and produce my podcast, play soccer and drink coffee, LOTS of coffee! https://www.thenockacademy.com/ https://www.thenockacademy.com/podcast ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

Welcome to Dad Space!  A Space for Dads, by Dads!  All Dads are welcome!! If you are a Dad or know a Dad - this, is the podcast for you!  Great Dad Guests will join us to share their Dad Story.  We will offer encouragement, support and community for all Dads. Check out DadSpace.ca for all things Dad!  Join our Facebook Community for Dads - interact as listeners with our featured guests, share your Dad journey, ask the questions that you need answers to or just hang out and soak in all the Dadness! Dad Space - your Space! A Space designed just for you! Thanks for checking out the podcast and the community - we are thrilled you have joined us!  Subscribe, rate and review our podcast and we look forward to having you with us! Cheers!  Dave ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 17 - DJ!! Drop the beat! Michael Eback is in the house!   Our guest today is a new Dad! Hey! Congrats on becoming a Dad!! Michael is a husband of almost 3 years. Dad of 6 month old beautiful daughter, Daisy. Michael was raised by a strong single mother, but never had a consistent father figure, which definitely brought up challenges in being a dad. Michael is a wedding and event DJ! We talk music, new Dad stuff and more in this episode! From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a musician. Since I could walk and talk, I would stroll around the house singing made up songs for the entertainment of my family, or just for myself. That passion for music and entertainment only grew throughout the years into adulthood. Now I consider myself a student of several music styles and love searching for ways to expand my music taste. My name is Michael Eback, and I’ve been writing and producing music for at least a decade now. My musical journey has also guided me to pursue several other artistic avenues throughout the years. Since middle school, I played in orchestra, sang in choir, and acted in theater. I always bring my all to every performance! My love for entertainment lead to me working at West Acres Movie Theater in Fargo, where I met my best friend! She and I got married in 2019. We decided to take on all of the planning, so I am very familiar with the stress that planning a wedding can bring. I would love to help carry the load to make your big day your best day! https://harmonentertainment.biz/portfolio/michael-eback/ ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 16 - A Message to my Dad - Kristin Birdwell Author Kristin Birdwell joins us to talk to us about her relationships with her Dad - Kristin set out on her own early in life and shared her personal story in her new book More about Kristin and her book... Unhealed wounds, a thirst for unavailable men, and years of seeking salvation in temporary homes found twenty-one-year-old Kristin on the doorstep of a decades-older sugar daddy. She thought her life was finally about to begin. But dating Bradley was not the fairytale she expected. When Kristin’s dangerous binge of sex, substances, and scandal landed her in a detective’s office, she didn’t suspect that the toughest questions would be the honest ones she had to start asking herself. Sex, Drugs & Soul is the true story of one woman’s healing quest to discover grace within the shadow side of her psyche and behaviors. Forced to come face-to-face with her tendencies toward people-pleasing and self-abandonment amidst grief and abuse, Kristin finally realized what she had truly been missing—herself. Kristin Birdwell is no stranger to pain and chaos. After experiencing the death of her father, psychological and sexual abuse, and the loss of loved ones to prison, suicide, and addiction, she coped by seeking love, worthiness, and acceptance in all the wrong places. Fortunately, these life experiences served as the catalyst for her spiritual journey into yoga, meditation, channeled light healing, and coaching. Over the years, Kristin worked to integrate her light and shadow, and has blended her learnings, experiences, and certifications into creative modalities to nurture and empower one’s fullest, most authentic expression. When she’s not working on her own creative projects, she’s writing books for others, leading writing workshops, guiding people through their book writing process…or on her latest adventure. Connect with her at kristinbirdwell.com ___ Check out our Dad Space Community on Facebook Visit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad! Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage! podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message

EPISODE 15 - Jim Burns - Author, On All Things Empty Nesting and Doing Life With Your Adult Children - Reconnecting with your partner and helping your kids launch wellJen and I are now in the empty nest stage - we are surrounded with all the stuff that our kids played with, treasured, wore and enjoyed - we are also surrounded by a haunting silence and emptiness - a quiet home devoid of chaos, friends of our kids everywhere, appointments, after school activities, go there, do this be here stuff that filled our lives with a hectic busyness and a sense of parental obligation.  We had everyone under one roof and it felt good.  This is a time of life that we anticipated would come some day.For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, and it feels strange.I heard our guest on another podcast and he was talking to our situation - he had such wisdom and a heart for what we are living and I had to have him on - and to my great surprise and delight he said, yes!Please join me in welcoming Jim Burns to our podcast!Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Doing Life With Your Adult Children, The Purity Code, Creating an Intimate Marriage, Have Serious Fun, Doing Life with Your Adult Children, and Finding Joy in the Empty Nest. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi; three sons-in-law, Steve, Andy and Matt; and three grandchildren, James, Charlotte and Huxley.https://homeword.com/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

Bonus Episode - Dad Space Website Update - Leave Us A Voice Message!Head over to DadSpace.ca and leave us a Voice Message!  Your voice on our podcast - how cool is that!Leave a comment or question, what was your favourite episode, the guest you loved hearing from, a topic you are curious aboutTell us where you are listening from!We love hearing from YOU - we do this for YOU.Ad free, Dad Focused and created for Dads by DadsHead over right now and leave us a voice message TODAY - hear your voice on our podcast! C'mon, it is sooo easy!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca