Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

When it comes to being a great father, husband and businessman, there's no better person to talk to than Arel Moodie. Arel and I met about 11 years ago at an event, and since then I have watched his career take off. Family man and co-author of The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book, Arel Moodie has been with his wife for 17 years and they have two wonderful kids together. When he's not helping his kids find purple penguin clues he can be found giving motivational speeches to schools and businesses or coaching consultants. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss what rules and activities help him better connect with his kids and what it took to create "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" book, an essential guide to helping an upset child calm down and focus during a meltdown. KEY TAKEAWAYS: How can you balance 'kids being kids' and teaching responsibility - training your kids with the right principles and creating age appropriate responsibilities. Who was a role model for Arel growing up, and what was missing that he's now trying to fulfill as a father himself? How to demonstrate a great relationship with your wife to your kids and teach them respect for their mother. How did "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" come to be - learning how to fight with your wife the right way and channeling your children's anger into focus. Revealing the secrets of a great story and what the writing process of a children's book is like. INSPIRING QUOTE "Don't be superman in public but Clark Kent at home." – Arel Moodie JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post and received value from this episode, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway? Write it in the comments below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes TRANSCRIPTS RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below to leave a voicemail.

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Show highlights The power of dreaming together How to define a dream At what age should we start talking about dreams with our kids How to give space to dream, then get practical Who's the real dream killer How to move towards dreams despite your fear Allowing your kids to try things without taking over Why you should talk to your kids about Teddy Roosevelt 1 movie every family must watch Letting your kids have the last word The best advice Mitch has received as a Dad Links Movie — Rudy Movie — Peanut Butter Falcon Story of Teddy Roosevelt About Mitch Mathews Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, success coach and best-selling author. He speaks to student, corporate, non-profit and association audiences around the world on the power of "DREAM. THINK. DO." In 2006, Mitch started the "BIG Dream Gathering." Originally, it was supposed to be something his friends and family could do for a few hours to get clear on their dreams, but this simple concept became a movement that hasn't stopped since! Thousands of dreams have been launched as a result! He's become a well-respected thought leader on coaching and work-place mentoring. Plus, he has created a coach-training program that has been utilized around the globe. You can listen to Mitch on his popular weekly podcast called, "DREAM. THINK. DO." on iTunes, where he inspires people around the world to dream bigger, think better and do more. Mitch proudly lives a "highly-caffeinated" lifestyle in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife and their two sons. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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Show Highlights Creating state change within your family Designing spaces to create engagement Energy is everything How to celebrate with intensity Why discussion is essential to consequences Games as a central focus The Penneau family favorite board games About Ryan Penneau Ryan is an internationally recognized facilitator, speaker, writer and consultant on improving personal performance and attitude, increasing team-engagement, and organizational culture. He has served over 500,000 individuals and over 500 partnering organizations which have included top universities and Fortune 500 companies, and over 8,500 individuals have completed his award winning, small group focused, HEART of a Leader training. Prior to starting the Penneau Training Group in 2011, Ryan was the Executive Director of LifeSkills, a leadership institution founded by Famous Dave Anderson of Famous Dave's BBQ of America Restaurant Chain. Join The Brotherhood- Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

About John Israel John Israel is an author, keynote speaker, and performance coach based out of Dallas TX. He has been featured on ABC News, Fox News, Pop Sugar, and on stage at TEDx. John helps entrepreneurs and high performing sales people "build a business they love that loves them back." He is married to his lovely wife Monica, and they have 3 children: Anderson 5, Rohn 3, Holladay 8 weeks. Little known fact, John was a semi-professional skateboarder in College, and was once arrested for skateboarding on the freeway...when he was 12 years old :) About Drew Tupper Drew is family man first and foremost. He does life with his amazing wife Kiku and they are having a blast together. Currently, they live in sunny Grenada with their two really cool children Emmett (9) and Pearl (6). In Grenada, Drew is working on a research project to help improve the brain health of children in the public school system. Drew writes a blog, has written for Elephant Journal and The Good Man Project…and he just finished writing his first book. The book is a handbook for Dads who want to become more patient and less reactive with their children, It will be released later this year. Drew is a coach for Dads and Husbands. His work focuses on how Men can have the absolute best relationships at home, with their wives and children. A little known fact is that Drew has never been arrested, although there are a few times when he could have been. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

In this show you'll learn... The importance of having a relationship with your goals What if your +1 isn't a goal setter? Gaining clarity on "lead dominoes" in your life How we turn moments into momentum Think big and go small Avoiding the wrong way to look at goals Talking with our wife and kids about having your best year ever Why your natural ability to set goals might be working against you The real purpose of a goal Environment and the role it plays with aligning missions Preparing for goal setting is essential for the goal setting session About Geoff Woods Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward just 10 months, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to teach people how to live a life of focus so they can have more by doing less Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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In this show you'll learn… -The one phrase that speaks love into your childs heart -What being burned on 100% of John's body at age 9 taught him about being a son and father -How the "Undivided Life" philosophy can change the way you look at wearing different hats -How to balance risk and reward with your kids -How to create ordinary moments of magic -Why you should let you kids bowl with the bumpers down Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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How can we teach our kids respect, responsibility, resilience and compassion? Where are we as Dads solving problems for our kids, where they should be handling things on their own? Would it help all of us to love more, and think less? In this conversation with Chris Yonker, we're digging into these questions and more. A bit about my guest this week… Chris is a father, husband, martial artist, and world-leading expert in Vision creation. Family has always been a top priority for Chris and he knew from early on that he wanted to be the creator of his life, build a business that worked FOR him, allowed him to create amazing experiences for his family, and help others do the same. He and his team work with companies (big and small) including family businesses as well as high achievers like executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and celebrities. Chris helps people gain clarity in four different aspects of their life: physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. As a seventh-degree black belt and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and the practical strategies that derive from his 21 years of experience of leading a sales team with a Fortune 500 company, Chris helps others live a Life by Design, Not by Default™. Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

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Justin Batt is one of the fortunate people who found the collision of their calling and passion in life. He is passionate about disrupting fatherhood by encouraging and equipping fathers to be intentional parents who raise good kids that become great adults. Justin is a prolific entrepreneur with several startups across technology, retail and real estate. He is a TEDx speaker, host of multiple podcasts, OCR athlete, and author of Daddy Saturday: How to Be an Intentional Dad to Raise Good Kids Who Become Great Adults

You're either winning or you're learning. So what can be learned about divorce? For those of you who are going through it right now, or know somebody who is, this episode is for you. I'm talking with 2 Front Row Dads, Ryan Snow and Joshua Lee, who open up about their experience.

I'm surprised by how much I didn't know about sleep. I mean, I've done it a lot, sure. I for sure have earned my 10,000 hours – I'm should be a sleep expert! So far from the truth. Yeah, I'll invest 1/3 of my life sleeping, but it's insane to me that I've learned very little about the subject. Not too long ago, I heard about LeBron James secret to high-performance is getting GREAT sleep. Not more free throws. Not more affirmations. Not better coaching. It's sleep. I use to view sleep as the thing I did when I wasn't being productive, but now… I know that sleep is my key to productivity. Arguably, by body is being super productive while I'm in la-la land. It's working through the night to repair, strengthen and build – so I can rock it out the next day. I believe that life is about charging hard. But I used to see that as something I did during the day. Now I know, it's about charging hard during the day and allowing my body to charge "the batteries" at night. I've been tracking my sleep with my Oura ring, and each day playing close attention to what's helping (or hurting) my sleep cycles. Lately, I've been feeling SOOOO much better. Let me back up for a minute. Why did I start putting so much focus on sleep? Last year, some blood work indicated a few areas where my body was breaking down. My iron was low, and hemoglobin counts were off. My doctor said, "You might have some type of internal bleed." WTF! I was taken back by the news. I immediately began a quest to learn more about how my body heals itself – which quickly leads you to the sleep topic. There is so much info out there, but all roads seem to point back to getting a great night sleep being one of the most important elements to ultimate health. Over the past several months, I've been watching videos about sleep – anything from how to fall asleep, the importance of sleep quality, the difference between REM and deep sleep, etc. In my research, I found Dr. Matt Carter's TEDx talk and knew we needed to chat further. Hence this show. A bit more about Matt. At Williams College, he is an Associate Professor of Biology where his lab studies how the brain regulates food intake and sleep. His research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. He received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Stanford University. He received the Nelson Bushnell Award for Excellence in Teaching and Writing from Williams College, the Walter Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching from Stanford University and the Young Investigator Award from the Sleep Research Society. He lives in Williamstown with his wife and two children. Enjoy the show fellas! Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

Today I'm talking with marriage expert, clinical psychologist, and Front Row Dad, Dr. Kelly Flanagan. He's the author of Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life. In this episode, he'll be reading a blog post he wrote specifically for Front Row Dads, titled "The Two Things Every Parent Must Hold in Balance." It's about true acceptance around who our children were meant to be, paired with healthy boundaries around some of the things they choose to do. As Dr. Flanagan puts it (and this will make a lot more sense when you listen) "Everyone is loveable, but the dead rabbits and detentions need to be dropped at the door." This is such a powerful concept and I can't wait for all of you to listen and learn from it. Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

Jason Reid wants to end teen suicide by 2030. It's a huge goal. I'm trying to help. Jason committed to this mission after his 14-year-old son Ryan took his own life. This was an emotional interview. We talk about… The new pressures our kids face (that we never had to) Signs that someone is suicidal How to talk with someone who's a threat to themselves Why kids who've survived attempted suicide say, "I wish my parents would have pushed harder" and what they wished someone would have done. The role the internet plays The importance of having someone to call Why sadness is part of life, sadness all the time is not This is an important conversation. Parents, please listen. The ideas Jason shares can and will save lives. Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

In today's solo show, I'm going to share the experience I had on a couples trip with my wife in breathtaking Beaver Creek, Colorado, which was hosted by the amazing team over at GoBundance (check them out). I share what happened over these 5 days, including some of the biggest ideas, epic failures, 3 VERY BIG questions that will strengthen your relationship, the power of vulnerability, breakthrough moments, the GREAT SEX, some of the unbelievable adventures we shared, and so much more! Special shout out to Dr. Kelly Flanagan (Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Expert) and Dr. Allana Pratt (Intimacy Expert) who led some extremely productive sessions during the trip. Definitely give them a follow! Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

How important is empathy to being a great dad? In my interview with health and fitness expert Drew Manning (New York Times best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit) we're digging into… Health strategies for buys dads who want to raise healthy kids How and why empathy can be a superpower We're always talking about the routines and rituals for busy entrepreneurs who balance work and family life, and with Drew being the creator of the A&E Show Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit and the host of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast, he knows guys like the rest of us. His impact starts at home, but extends to over a million social media followers around the world. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his daughters, who remind him every day not to take things too seriously. In case you missed him on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Good Morning America, or The Tonight Show (the list goes on), you can break into his world right now on the Front Row Dads podcast. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Did you miss The 5 Habits of Front Row Dads LIVE Masterclass that I held with Hal Elrod. If so, here's your chance to listen or re-listen! Here's what we covered... How to win at home AND in your business How to keep your cool and find emotional invincibility How to communicate so your kids will listen How to think about education that will prepare your kids for a lifetime of achievement and fulfillment How to connect with your wife, get aligned and deepen your bond. How to find continuous growth, so you can lead powerfully at any stage or age. and so much more! Join The Facebook Group: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

When I heard that Derek Fredrickson moved his family to Paris, I knew we needed to talk. Anytime someone takes a big leap, I'm tuned in. I love when people find clarity about who they are, what they want, and then have the courage to chase their dreams. Todays show is about all that and more. During our chat, Derek and I talk about… Downsizing from a big house in Connecticut to apartment living in Paris The challenges of uprooting your entire life and moving to a foreign country The power of shaking up your schedule Habits, routines and rituals Sacred family time The best time to book a family vacation Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Today, I want to talk to you about the Front Row Dads Brotherhood, and how you can become an official member. I also want to let you know about the upcoming LIVE Masterclass I'm holding with Hal Elrod (this Friday), which is 100% FREE. We'll be sharing the 5 habits most important for every Front Row Dad, and answering your questions. Get Access to The 5 Habits of Front Row Dads Masterclass: FrontRowDads.com/5habits Join The Facebook Group: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com

A few years ago, I was famous in some circles, but a stranger at home with my family. I remember my wife made a comment that stung, "Since Tiger (my then 4-year-old son) doesn't get to see you much, he just hasn't had the time to build a relationship with you yet." Ouch. Painful, yet true – as a reality check often is. For years I'd been traveling the world, impacting lives as a keynote speaker, but I was a no show for my #1 audience at home. In today's episode, we're talking about how to first be famous at home, amongst many other things, including… Finding patience Coaching kids Detoxing Afternoon sex And as usual, lots more Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Today I want to talk to you about why I suck at celebrating my wife's birthday. And remember, I'm the Founder of Front Row Foundation -- and I've been making memorable moments for other people within that organization for 13+ years. So then, why have I been blowing it for the past decade when it comes to celebrating my wife's birthday? Listen in as I share my big breakthrough! Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Family bow hunts. Unschooling. Kid podcasting. Natural consequences. If these topics catch your attention, they are just scratching the surface of what's covered in my interview here with Ben Greenfield, an epic Dad, Husband and Family Man. Ben has some super creative strategies for leading his 11-year old twin boys -- to say I was fascinated would be an understatement. Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, Spartan racer, coach, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life." In 2008, Ben was voted as NSCA's Personal Trainer of the year and in 2013 was named by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. Ben blogs and podcasts Ben Greenfield Fitness and resides in Spokane, WA with his wife and twin boys. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

I drive my son to school every single day. It's 20 minutes of 1-on-1 time that I absolutely cherish. But I recently realized, that once school's out for the summer, I'm really going to miss those moments. My son's suggestion to keep the 1-on-1 time alive was absolutely awesome! Today, I share what we're planning on doing, and why it's so important to have that quality time with your kids. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Dr. Laura Dabney helps high-profile and successful men to deal with anger, sadness and neediness. Personally, I've struggled (at times unknowingly) with all of these issues, and today's show opened my eyes to a few ideas I've never once thought about. In this conversation, we'll explore… Why venting doesn't have to be out loud When and why we must put up boundaries How to prevent anger from turning into rage How men turn their neediness into unhealthy altruism When joking your way out of sadness doesn't work How intimacy is transparency How positivity is a result of dealing with negativity Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

As fathers, how do we create environments that nurture and bring about confidence in our kids? What sports do we put them in, what coaches do we find for them, how hard do we push them, when is it ok for them to quit? I explore that and more during today's solo discussion. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Alright boys, this week I'm talking with Mike Michalowicz. Our conversation is all about… Family traditions and why Mike plays Volcano by Jimmy Buffett on road trips Love languages for kids that fill the love tank Dinner time strategies Parenting coaches Being immersed in your kids interests Showing up at home Who famously said, "I blew it" when referring to lost family time Building a destination home your kids want to come home to Why stuff doesn't have value, until it does Aside from being a father and husband, our guest this week… Launched three multi-million dollar companies before his 35th birthday. Mike sold his first company to a private equity and his second firm to a Fortune 500. He's the former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur (2008), The Pumpkin Plan (2012), and Profit First (2014) — his books have been translated into 10+ different languages. If you want to hang with Mike (and me), we'll be at AuthorUpLive.com on June 3rd and 4th. Enjoy the show! Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

In today's solo session, I dig into the adventure I had with my family last week visiting the Grand Canyon. I talk about the challenges travelling with kids, the most memorable moment of the trip, and a whole lot more. It wasn't easy getting there, but that's what made the trip so purposeful. Find out what I mean in today's session! Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

What can you learn about parenting and marriage from endurance sports? My buddy Charlie ran across the Sahara dessert in 111 days – averaging 2 marathons per day, without missing a day. I wanted to have this chat with Charlie to explore how his extreme adventures have shaped his viewpoints on he showed up as a family man. This week on the Front Row Dads podcast, we're talking to my friend Charlie Engle about… Doing big things as a dad Managing emotions The 7-year old alone in the dessert for 2-days by himself Experiences over stuff Balancing solo time and family time Why your kids can't save you The importance of living a life, and not telling how to do it Why certain addictions can be the best part of you Spartan races for kids Choosing to only run todays miles today Bonding over mutual suffering To keep it, you must give it away Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

In today's solo episode, I talk about world schooling, and a victory I had over the past week with my 9 year old son. If you're interested in traveling with your kids, I think you'll get a lot of value from this episode. And if traveling isn't your thing, the principles we talk about still apply! Find out how I made every part of this experience with my son an opportunity to learn and how you can turn the world into your classroom. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

What are the most important 20 minutes of each day with your kids? How can we as Dads use the power of stories to positively influence, educate and inspire? In this interview, we're talking about storytelling and the power it has to connect and move young hearts and minds. My guest is the author and creator of conscious stories, a series of books that my boys, Tiger and Ocean, absolutely love. Honestly, I'm not a fan of many kids books. I ask myself, "what's the point of this story?" I have a special book shelf in my boys' room filled with books I've personally chosen, because they teach something of value. Hey, I'm all for being entertained, which certainly has value, and yet the real gold is when my kids are being entertained and learning at the same time. For years, I was the dad who just picked up whatever book was close by, or whichever one I could get through the fastest (being honest here), but today I'm much more careful about the stories I'm reading, because I'm much more intentional about the young men I'm hoping to empower. The words we read in the last 20 minutes of the day, become the seeds of consciousness and subconscious behaviors, many of which will be carried into our adult lives. So to explore this topic of storytelling, I invited one of my favorite authors onto the show this week, Andrew Newman, Founder of The Conscious Bedtime Story Club. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Our guest this week is my buddy Marcus Sheridan. So much gold in this show… Communicating with kids Integrating work and family life Travel strategies The secret sauces to building an uber tight bond with each child How to put yourself into state to create magic moments Choosing not to conform to societal rules Stewarding souls Family traditions The dangers of being known by the world, but not by your family Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

In today's solo session, I talk about the importance of reading with your kids, the program I'm currently using with Tiger & Ocean, and and some of the awesome books we're reading together as a family. What books are you reading with your kids? I'd love to hear your suggestions at FrontRowDads.com/facebook Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

How would you feel if you wanted to get your wife pregnant, but couldn't? Our guest today breaks down just how real, raw, and painful this can be. Today's guest, Brian Mazza, has built an awesome family, several successful businesses, he landed the cover of Men's Health magazine (twice!), and today we're getting a look into his personal life and daily schedule, which no doubt includes his personal philosophies and daily habits for a thriving marriage, and raising happy & healthy kids. A few things we explore… How he and his wife struggled, and then found success through IVF The one thing that makes the biggest difference in his marriage Should kids be allowed to interrupt How to get 3.5 hours of alone time, so you can give your best to the family The details behind Brians uber-productive schedule (and how he treats weekends) Managing a busy schedule between work and family life Who to lean on for advice for fatherhood Keeping excitement and connect in your marriage A breakdown on Brian's upcoming event with special guest David Goggins Exploring how fitness elevates all areas of his life as a dad and husband Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

With more energy and vitality, how much better of a dad, and husband will you be? At our recent retreat, Sachin hosted a life-altering Q&A session with 39 attendees. Minds were blown. Someone handed me a note on the break that said, "Give Sachin a free lifetime membership." They loved him, and when he was done, they were hungry for more. I wasn't sure if our guys were more impressed by how powerfully and energetically, he showed up to our retreat participating 100% in every activity, or the immense wisdom he shared in this 90-minute session – either way, his message resonated and was a huge hit. So, who is Sachin Patel, and what can you learn from him? He's a father, husband, philanthropist, functional medicine practice success coach, international speaker, and best-selling author. His philosophy is that "The doctor of the future is the patient" and he is actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system by empowering them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset. Things you'll learn… Fighting adrenal fatigue How rolling around in the dirt help cure chronic illness What prevents your body from healing Why mushrooms can save the world, starting with your body How many times should you poop each day, and why does this matter How to improve sleep and why quality sleep starts in the morning How to track HRV through a simple device Learn to harness the power of the sun The importance of eating for who you want to become Understanding integrative medicine What is the vegas nerve, and why is it so important The only kind of supplements to take Why only 4% of energy comes from food Why it's not the testing, but the interpretations that will save you How long should you not be eating for My personal experience of freaking out in a float tank If you implement just 10% of what he talks about, life is very different. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com