Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads

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

EPISODE 14 - Ron Nussbaum - US Marine shares his thoughts on serving his country, his partner and his son, transitioning to working from home and LegoWelcome to Dad Space - we spend time with Ron Nussbaum a work from home Dad that traded in a 2 hour commute, moved his family to a new community and he also served his country as a US Marine.Ron shares his passion for supporting men, helping Dad's level up and be present at home! Ron owns his own business - https://www.nuttnest.com/Ron is also the author of Buying For Exit: How to Buy and Sell a Business Like a ProRon owns his own business and he is also the author of Buying For Exit: How to Buy and Sell a Business-Like a Pro on Your First DealOh, and we talk about Lego as well!https://moneyronwesley.com/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 13 - Michael Solomon - Former K9 Officer, Father and Step Dad and Co Support of a groups supporting victims of domestic violence - A Contagious SmileMike Solomon joins us today - Mike grew up with a great Step-Dad, and now, a Step-Dad himself, he shares his journey and how he has embraced his role as a Dad for a Mother and Daughter that have been through very dark days.Mike and his family created A Contagious Smile to help families and victims of domestic violence.  Along with a long strategic career in both the Air Force and Law Enforcement spanning over almost 15 years, Michael is perfect for helping our Vets and other survivors feel both safe and protected. Mike has been there to assist his wife in her recovery from being a domestic violence victim to a thriving survivor. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his wife, Victoria and their three kids.https://www.acontagioussmile.com/A Contagious Smile is a family that continues to grow as we support both families of special needs as well as survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse for well over 16 years and counting.Our Founder, CEO and President are special needs parents, our Founder is also a survivor of domestic violence and special needs herself, she understands just how challenging it was and still is to be able to obtain the assistance that you require and deserve.ACS is a place where there is no judgment, no bullying and you get to be YOU! We offer support groups, social groups, classes, legal document preparation, and much more and NOW OUR TEEN TALK PODCAST. Finally, somewhere safe where you can be amongst lifelong friends, who understand exactly who and where you are because each and every one of us has been there or is still there. We believe in having fun, learning with laughter, and supporting one another.From the very beginning A Contagious Smile has been funded solely out of the pockets of its Founders. Unfortunately, there are quite a bit of expenses that come with what we do. If you would like to see us continue to help others like yourself, your families or other individuals who have been thru what you have. please donate, no amount is too small. GOD BLESS YOU!Every smile tells a story!Come and share yours!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 12 - Shawn Fry - Asperger’s, Autism, The Neurodiversity FoundationOur Discussion - We welcome Shawn Fry and he shares his journey with Asperger's and life with his 2 daughters living with Autism.  This frank and beautiful conversation opens the door to understanding and listening to one Dad sharing his thoughts and his struggles but also the beautiful joy of discovering how Autism is not a disability but that of a different ability!Bio - our GuestShawn, became a successful executive and entrepreneur after being diagnosed with Asperger’s at age 42. He found success in his professional career only after he was afforded the opportunity as an executive in the healthcare industry to exercise a great deal of autonomy in his role. Shawn’s propensity for detail, hard questions and divergent solutions produced millions in both new revenue opportunity and cost savings for his employer. His innovative approach to the complexity of healthcare data laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial company, Prevalent Health where he left corporate America behind, hired nearly 150 employees and created his own "neurodiverse workplace culture". Shawn found that by cultivating an environment dependent upon open, honest dialogue, clear communication and vulnerability, the workplace culture was more supportive and accommodating to everyone's needs. People were happier, more productive and turnover rates were 0% after nearly 15 years. Shawn sold his company to private equity in 2019 and has dedicated the rest of his life to embracing neurodiversity and the powers it unlocks through thought leadership, personal security and self-esteem in one’s uniqueness. Shawn founded the Neurodiversity Foundation in 2016 in hopes of removing barriers and changing the narrative around neurodivergence in all professional fields and social environments. Shawn aims to drastically improve quality of life for neurodivergent individuals through the Neurodiversity Foundation’s goals to facilitate self-efficacy, acceptance, connection, and strengthen our communities and workforce.He left corporate America behind hiring nearly 150 employees to create his own neurodiverse workplace culture. He’s been granted multiple patents, created dozens of healthcare analytics platforms, is a well respected speaker and author. In 2019 he sold his company to private equity and is spending the rest of his life, embracing neurodiversity, and the powers in the logic of leadership, personal security, and self-esteem in one’s uniqueness. I love that. He’s currently CIO of Potentia and CSO/Founder of the Neurodiversity Foundation and that’s what we’re talking about today! Enjoy!As CIO of Potentia and The Neurodiversity Foundation founder, Shawn continues to build pathways for others on the spectrum to recognize their ability. He is a firm believer in “Strengths First.”#MedicalBilling #HIPAACompliantSystems #Autism #BigDataAnalytics #ScalableTechnologyIntrastructure #HealthCareAnalytics #Aspergers #neurodiverse #neurodiverseworkplaceculture #NeurodiversityFoundationhttps://www.ndfnd.org/https://potentiaworkforce.com/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPIOSDE 11 - Alan Stevens Introduces us to The Campfire Project and how We Together is betterThe Campfire Project#WeTogetherYOUR ONLINE FIRESIDE CHAT IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTThe Campfire Project is a safe place where you can give yourself permission to tell your story. A safe place where people from around the world share their stories, wisdom and join in meaningful conversations covering every subject that affects each of us, our families and our communities.What are they?Everyone has a story and many haven’t had an opportunity to tell their stories. We provide a safe place where we hold space for you where you can share your story without judgment, criticism nor unwanted counsellingWhen and Where are they held?All 1on1s are done over Zoom at a time that works for you. Just you and the host. They are pre-recorded and only shared into the Facebook group page for others to hear only with your approval. They do-not get posted outside of the closed group page. So make sure you join the Facebook group page before booking into a 1on1. And we’ll look forward to sharing a seat by the campfire with you.#WeTogetherhttps://thecampfireproject.com.au/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 10 - Christopher Veal Author of The Whole Man - Evolving MasculinityToday we welcome Christopher Veal to the podcast!About our GuestChristopher Veal is a former combat veteran, and a Black man with 25 years of experience in talent and leadership development. He hosts The Vulnerable Man podcast, is a TEDx speaker, and an executive coach and leadership consultant. He works with leaders to leverage vulnerability to create a deeper connection between themselves and those under their charge.Christopher continues to learn how to be more vulnerable himself, finding inspiration in his amazing daughter. His new book, The Whole Man, is an examination of what it means to be a man, and how we benefit from evolving our definitions of masculinity and manhood in the 21st century.He works deliberately each day to live into his purpose of creating authentic connections. He knows that some days he does better than others at leaning in to being vulnerable, and aims to improve with every interaction.In his life he’s worn many hats: father, executive coach, Marine Corps officer, TEDx speaker, organizational development professional, facilitator, traveler, keynote speaker, podcast host, student of life, music lover, and explorer. He is excited to finally be adding Author to that list with the publishing of The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity, which is the latest iteration of his quest to destigmatize the word ‘vulnerability’ for men.When he’s not busy with these other pursuits, he loves spending time with his amazing daughter, listening to music, playing piano and (a little) guitar, mountain biking, riding his motorcycle, and is somewhat successfully training their Boxer, Apollo.The BookThe Whole Man: Evolving MasculinityWhat holds men in unhealthy masculinity? Why is vulnerability looked down on in the 21st century?In The Whole Man, author Christopher Veal delves into these questions. Showing how men are held in unhealthy masculinity, Veal shows how to incorporate the idea of vulnerability to create a greater connection with people around us.By incorporating interviews from his podcast, The Vulnerable Man, Veal saw a need for us to evolve a more inclusive approach to how we define masculinity. Key to this vision is the de-stigmatization of the word “vulnerability.” Embracing this vulnerability allows men to live a healthier and more complete version of what it means to be a man.In this book, you will learn about:How masculinity has influenced men to be closed off from their emotionsThe five habits of the “Whole Man”How to build and maintain rich and deep relationships with othersThe Whole Man is a book that speaks to people who want to look at masculinity in a healthier and more inclusive way, and who are ready to move beyond the confining views of outdated masculinity.Buy the book here!https://www.wholemanjourney.com/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 9 - A Dad Story with Mike Mannix - Sail Away With Us - From Single Dad to Blended Family, Navigating Being a DadWelcome to Dad Space - every Dad has a story and in this episode Mike Mannix joins us to share his story!  Mike has a blended family - 4 kids in total and Mike shares his love for his kids and his extended family now as a Step-Dad.  Mike shares key insights with us on how to make a blended family work - what to do and what not to do, we share some laughs, Mike gives us a great insight into being a Dad to this next generation.We love hearing YOUR Dad Story!   Dad Space - a podcast and a space for Dads by Dads!Thanks for joining us on this ship we call Dad Space!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 8 - Alex Dumas Dad, Coach and Podcaster Love Serve CareWelcome back to Dad Space!  We have a great interview with Alex Dumas - Alex shares is Dad Story with us and his challenge to men and Dads to be the best version of who we are in our family and community!  For coaches to make an impact and create income you want, the challenge for you is making a commitment to love, serve, and care about what you do, who you do it for, and who you are becoming in the process. Alex Dumas is a coach that creates that space in 3 minute bites each episode to support you with stories and guidance so that you can build a prosperous practice that you are aligned with.   Learn more at therealalexdumas.com.  podcast I've created a 3 minute space everyday for some encouragement, empowerment, and inspiration. Tune into Love! Serve! Care! every single day. Listen here! https://therealalexdumas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therealalexdumashttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/love-serve-care-alex-dumas-q5pFYHiQymM/ ___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 7 - Look in the Rear View Mirror - What do you see, Are you building trust as a DadNext time you are on a road trip and everyone is passed out, sleeping, resting comfortably - completely safe, secure and trusting that you, their Dad will get them to your destination safely - soak it in.The trust that they have in you, the confidence in your ability, their lives are in your hands - you are responsible for more than just yourself like when you were young and single - not a care in the world - it is much different now.In those moments of complete trust demonstrated by rest, sleep and comfort your family is sending you a message - you got this Dad - we trust you - I will not fear.  I will be carried to my bed when we arrive, I will awake tomorrow and be none the wiser of how I got here because Dad got us there.  Build this same trust, confidence and faith daily and in as many ways as possible - you might never receive thanks for everything that you do - sometimes your Dad-ness happens in their sleep - but take notice, they trust you. Savor it!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 06 - Matthew McConaughey's Top Three People - Who is your heroWelcome to Dad Space!  A podcast for Dads by Dads!  In response to a previous episode a Dad sent in this clip from an acceptance speech that Matthew McConaughey gave in which he shared his version of his Top Three People in life!Check out his heartfelt words, and who his hero in life is! An interesting take on who he finds inspire him daily.Who inspires you? Who have you inspired? Who is your hero? Are you someone's hero in life?Dad Space is all about elevating men and encouraging Dads to be leaders in life, love and relationships.  Drop the know it all exterior and move from know it all to learn it all!As we learn we know, as we know we do, as we do we become!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 5 - Working Overtime Hours on Father's Day - Who Needs You MoreWelcome back! Simple question for you Dad - what does your priority?Early in my Dad life, my career fed my need for affirmation and acceptance - I wanted to provide the best way possible for my family, but even in my best efforts there were many times that I saw less and less of my family and more and more time in a car commuting or behind a desk in a cubicle solving the world's problems and being the guy my boss could count on to go further and be more than my job title!And then I would get home, try to cram in a brief summary of a day in the life of my family, put the kids to bed and fall into bed - rinse and repeat, day in and day out.I reveled in the fruits of my labour - the great reviews at work, the bonuses, the awards, the way to go Dave's were a shot in the arm to keep on going.  I missed my family, I missed the moments and as Father's Day passes by yet again, I hope that this year will be marked by a growth spurt in my Dad-ness!  As I do life with fellow Dads, listen and learn, there is a renewed excitement in that my skills as a Dad will improve in spending time with YOU!To all the Dads - do something small this week to focus on your family - one thing.  Make this your passion this week and thanks for listening today!Dave___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 04 - Antonio Grate - Author of The Power of One - Ex Foster Kid, Be GRATEfulA story that starts in foster care and leads to fatherhood - Antonio Grate (aka The Ex-Foster Kid) shares his journey and his continued passion for kids and families in the foster care system.  Antonio has a message of hope for his listeners, and his book "The Power of One" has opened doors to speak life into his audience as he does today with us on Living The Next Chapter!Antonio Grate is a dynamic speaker, educator, minister, husband, and father of four. He currently sits on the board of Shoals CASA (court appointed special advocate), a nonprofit organization that works with volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The mission of this organization is dear to his heart because of his own personal experiences growing up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, his mother's addiction to drugs, living in foster care, and other struggles and obstacles as well.Through his own personal and dynamic story he shares strategies that will help at-risk youth, students, and adults alike to win inwardly first and then outwardly. His willingness and strong desire to pour into the lives of those who are in youth detention centers, alternative schools, the foster care system, church youth groups, and general school populations stems from his passion to serve this generation and the next with the sole mission to equip them with the tools needed to face and overcome their current obstacles while becoming the best version of themselves.With great transparency Antonio shares a motivating, inspiring, and empowering message on how to strategically get over the hurt, disappointment, and anger that plague so many of us today. His tag line BEGRATEFUL is a message that's designed to bring about hope, healing, restoration, love, and victory in the lives of his audiences.It is his mission to tell his story of how he has overcome insurmountable odds to now live a life of joy, peace, happiness, and love. His passionate delivery and heartfelt sincerity touches the hearts of listeners and leaves them wanting more.Connect with Antonio via IG : https://www.instagram.com/antoniodgrate/___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPIOSDE 3 - Dad Space - The Three Guys You Need Right Now in Your Dad LifeWelcome to a Father's Day edition of Dad Space - Happy Father's Day to every Dad out there!  Hope your day is an amazing one!In this episode we look at the development of our new Dad Space online community - way better than "My Space", Dad Space will be a community built outside of traditional social media - Facebook is WAY TO DISTRACTING - so much competing for your time and attention - if I see one more "It's about damn time" dance video.... grrrr....Our community will be hosted on The Mighty Networks Platform - more details to follow.Today just wanted to share with you The Three Guys You Need Right Now in Your Dad Life!  Someone ahead of you that you aspire to be like of become - your inspirationSomeone beside you - who you do life with - your ride or die, buddy and confidantSomeone behind you - someone looks up to YOU! Someone is wishing they could have a moment of your time and space in your world - "Who me??!" Yes! You!  Reach back and encourage those behind you!This encapsulates everything that Dad Space is meant to be!  We can only do any of this with your help, feedback, guesting on the show, sharing your Dad story!  No matter where you are at - a 1, 2 or 3 - your message means something to someone!Check out our social media accounts @DadSpacePodcast and our YouTube Channel!Happy Father's Day from us here at Dad Space!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 2 - Father's Day Weekend 2022, Empty Nest, All this stuff and Dad JokesHappy Father's Day Weekend 2022 to all the Dad's out there!  Welcome to Dad Space - a podcast designed for Dads by Dads - we are here for you!If you are a soon-to-be-dad, new dad, dad of a teenager, empty nester (like me), grandfather or anywhere in between - this podcast is for you!We help the Dad-curious and provide content that you can apply today to be a better human!Being a Dad is an amazing(ly hard) calling!Add us to your day!  Subscribe to Dad Space on your listening app of choice so that you don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening to Dad Space - Happy Father's Day to all!___https://dadspace.ca/podcast produced by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

EPISODE 1 - Author Charles Matheus talks all things Leadership in Masculinity and The Man BoxDad Space welcomes Charles Matheus to the podcast!  Our first interview, and Charles brings it!  We talk cats, pizza, trains, buying a house virtually, moving, relocating and so much more!!Charles Matheus is an adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, and leadership consultant. He has led individuals and groups to the top of the highest peaks in Wyoming and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back!). He uses the facilitation and coaching skills he honed in those intense, high-risk wilderness settings to support, teach, and mentor experienced and emerging leaders in business, higher education, and the nonprofit sector.Charles is on a mission to help other men feel powerful and confident as they step away from old, unsound leadership models and toward more inclusive, flexible, and sustainable modes. Charles’s TEDx talks, keynotes, and workshops have inspired hundreds of workshop participants, and conference attendees.Charles is a Mankind Project facilitator, men’s group coach, and acts as a consultant for several ongoing men’s empowerment, leadership, and study groups. Charles also co-hosts the “Remaking Manhood” podcast which features conversations with men and women at the forefront of the Healthy Masculinity movement.Leadership & Masculinity is fast becoming the must-have reference for male leaders. The author contrasts old strength leadership (command and control, benevolent dictatorship, discriminatory, my way or the highway, top down) with new strength leadership (win-win, power-with, inclusion and vulnerability, collaboration, openness and diversity).As an experienced leadership consultant and wilderness guide, Matheus explains that the transformative leadership journey is not easy - it entails some heavy lifting and challenging route- finding - but his little book gives clear and practical advice for leading well, living fully and leaving a positive legacy.Critically, this book explores the power games and key thinking that trap male leaders into outdated ways of leading; and then gives clear direction for moving forward into a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and collaborative leadership style.The text effortlessly cuts through the noise and confusion with simplicity and precision. The author signposts a clear direction, practical guidelines and a new leadership vision and adventure for men.Charles Matheus is a seasoned leadership consultant. Over the past 35 years, he’s been an educator, wilderness guide, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, public speaker, a corporate teambuilder for prestigious Cornell Outdoor Education and a founding board member of Boys To Men, USA.This remarkable book starts with a candid confession of Charles’s epic failure as a senior team leader and director; and the journey back to inspired leadership. He unpacks the honest lessons learned for men in key leadership roles.If you are a man in a key leadership role this is a though-provoking read. This book goes a long way to describing what good looks like especially as it relates to delivering team excellence.Check out Charles' book herehttps://www.charlesmatheus.com/As mentioned - get a free copy of Charles' book here!  https://info.charlesmatheus.com/leadership--- https://dadspace.ca/

Welcome to our new podcast! DadSpace - A Podcast for Dads by Dads. A safe space to ask questions, learn from other Dads and grow in community! What can you expect?  Great guests on a variety of topics that Dads are searching for help with Laughs - comedians, dad jokes and fun Experts to support your mental and physical health Relationship coaches so that you can strengthen the bond you have with your spouse, partner or significant other! Single Parent topics and support Authors, fellow parents, coaches that work with Dads just like you Suggestions for family adventures and activities Great songs that celebrate Dad A new online community not tied to social media where Dads can connect in a genuine way! and so much more! Being a Dad was never meant to be a solo endeavor - we are building a community of Dads just like you to do life together, hold each other accountable and support each other every day. Gone are the stoic days of not letting them see you sweat, stiff upper lip, fake it till you make it façade that men hide behind - let's be real with each other and it starts with a podcast and ends in community!  Join us! ___ 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 the podcast!  Dad Space is the perfect Father's Day present for the Dad in your life that seems to have everything, and, you don't have to wrap it!  Share Dad Space with your favorite Dad out there! ___ 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