Therapy4Dads

Community, Mistakes, & Discipline (feat. Mr Chazz) PART 1

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 33 I am joined by Mr Chazz @mrchazz! His mission is to help adults truly See, Guide, and Trust children. He has appeared on platforms like Good Morning America, Yahoo, and Parents.com talking about his approach. He runs a podcast called, “Mr. Chazz’s Leadership, Parenting and Teaching Podcast.” He supports/coaches 400+ people in his Patreon community.

In PART 1 of our conversation, we dive into topics such as the importance of community, love in conflict and opportunities to heal, the learning process, understanding and working through emotions, being imperfect, the positives of social media, and the power of acknowledging mistakes.

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Mental Toolkit & Worth (feat. Andrew M.) PART 2 of 2

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 32 I am joined by Andrew @papaperspective! He shares about his mental health journey, the barriers to seeking help, what it felt like to have PPD, the tools he learned in therapy, and shares some very practical things he does, he talks about his worth and identity and the huge life changing shift, and the most important thing.

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Instagram: @papaperspective

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CICU & Trauma (feat. Andrew M.) PART 1 of 2

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 31 I am joined by Andrew @papaperspective! He shares about his dad journey, the first month of his son's life in the CICU, having "mental breakdowns," PPD, what it means to be "strong," trauma and stress, the art of listening, and his love language.

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Instagram: @papaperspective

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How Do You Feel & Therapy (feat. Matt B.) PART 2 of 2

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 30 I am joined by Matt B (@IamMattBrown23) who is a part of the Music Football Fatherhood (@mffonline_) group. He shares about his mental health journey and his struggle with a depressive episode, how religion played a role in his life, dealing with and navigating different cultural stereotypes within his family of origin, why therapy is and was so helpful, and what he wants his son to know.

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Instagram: @IamMattBrown23
Instagram: @mffonline_

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How Not To Be a Dad & Investing in Friendship (feat. Matt B.) PART 1 of 2

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 29 I am joined by Matt B (@IamMattBrown23) who is a part of the Music Football Fatherhood (@mffonline_) group. He shares about his dad journey, walking through an emergency c-section and feeling out of place and his emotional reactions, the lessons his father taught him, losing and rediscovering his identity, learning to listen rather than fix, investing in friendship(s), and working as a team with his partner.

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Instagram: @mffonline_

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Communication, Alone Time, & Teamwork (feat. Shaun F.) PART 2 of 2

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 28 I am joined by Shaun from Canada! In this episode (Part 2 of 2 of our conversation). Shaun shares how couples therapy has helped him learn how to listen, to understand different perspectives, empathy, teamwork, mental health, how he takes care of himself, and the most important thing he wants his daughter to know.

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Instagram: @OwnItDad

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Curling, Expectations, and Balance (feat. Shaun F.) PART 1 of 2

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 27 I am joined by Shaun from Canada! In this episode (Part 1 of 2 of our conversation). We talked about date nights, curling, celebrating his daughter's 1st birthday, his dad journey and the fears he wrestled with, the difficulty of balancing expectations and life, couples therapy, and how he and his partner met!

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Instagram: @OwnItDad

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Holiday Traditions Old and New, Intention, & Instilling Meaning (feat. Kelly, Jason, Andrew, Matt, & Hector)

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 26 I am joined by Kelly, Jason, Andrew, Hector, and Matt. Over the course of running the Therapy4Dads Instagram account, I have had the pleasure of meeting and connecting with these amazing intentional dads. They all have a heart and passion to help other dads and people in their unique niches. In this special holiday episode, we have laughs around having (and not having) vasectomies, we reminisce about holiday traditions as kids, we share about being intentional and the traditions we are creating with our children, & what is of ultimate value and meaning during this season.

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Instagram: @PapaPerspective

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Instagram: @DadLifeJason
TikTok: @DadLifeJason

Connect and Support Hector from HerBestDadEver:
Instagram: @HerBestDadEver

Connect and Support Matt:
Instagram: @Charmerr & @mffonline_

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Instagram: @WTFatherhoodPodcast

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HOW TO Cope with Toxic Family Members During the Holidays | 5 Tips

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

I'm Travis Goodman, a licensed therapist and I make videos on holistic mental health and my heart is to equip you with the tools and skills necessary to help you live a peaceful, balanced, and fulfilled life.

EPISODE 25: It's that time of year again where the smell of gingerbread and hot chocolate fills the air and bright lights wrap houses and trees. It's also that time of year where you bust out your coats, scarves, and beanies and get nice and warm and cozy by the fire. It’s also that time of year where you make your annual trip to Aunt Remus house. Every year she quickly criticizes your shoes, your pants, your weight, your hair, kids, your partner. It doesn’t matter; out comes the criticism. Nothing is ever good enough, right enough, smart enough, tall enough, short enough, anything enough, it doesn’t matter with Aunt Remus because it never measures up. Simply put Aunt Remus just isn’t a nice person. But of course, you can’t NOT go; we don’t want to hurt her feelings or anyone else's feelings for that matter. So in this video, I am going to share 5 Tips on how to cope with toxic/difficult Family Members during the Holiday season.

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11 Million TikTok Followers & Love Persevering (feat. Jason L.) PART 2 or 2

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 24 we are joined by Jason L (PART 2 of 2)! Jason shared about the family impact on walking out in the world, dealing and navigating life as a Black father with an adoptive white daughter, smiling as a form of coping, dealing with "alone-ness," his mission to help others not feel so alone, death and not being forgotten, grief but love persevering, his hope and heart behind his 11+ million TikTok followers, and how he manages his mental health.

VIDEO PODCAST LINK:
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Instagram: @DadLifeJason
TikTok: @DadLifeJason

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Adoption & Echos and Egos (feat. Jason L.) PART 1 or 2

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 23 we are joined by Jason L (PART 1 of 2)! Jason shares about his favorite Chinese food, bugs in OK, having empathy, his dad journey and the process of fostering and adoption, dealing with the echos of our past and our egos, learning to stop and apologize, modeling ownership and responsibility, & having to have a game plan when in public.

Car Kids & Finding Joy in the Hard Moments (feat. Ryan from 60CycleHum) PART 2 of 2

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 22 we are joined by Ryan Burke from 60CycleHum (part 2 of 2)! Ryan is a cohost for 60CycleHum which you can find on all major social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Here shares about enjoying the good moments in the middle of the difficult ones, how his kids were car kids and his flight to Maui, aging and blowing out his shoulder from holding his kid too much, the backend of Netflix, and what he wants his kids to know above all else.

VIDEO PODCAST LINK:
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Connect and Support Ryan at 60CycleHum:
Instagram: @60CycleHum
YouTube: 60CycleHum

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Working from Home Anxiety & The Power of Sleep (feat. Ryan from 60CycleHum) PART 1 of 2

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 21 we are joined by Ryan Burke from 60CycleHum (part 1 of 2)! Ryan is a cohost for 60CycleHum which you can find on all major social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Here shares about transitioning into fatherhood as a work-from-home dad, the anxiety of feeling helpless, insomnia, and the power and importance of sleep, & THC.

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Instagram: @60CycleHum
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Armor, Raising Daughters and PMS (feat. HerBestDadEver) Part 2 of 2

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 20 we are joined by Hector and Markay from HerBestDadEver (part 2 of 2)! This episode marks my first group interview and boy was it great! Both Hector and Markay are girl dads and run their own podcast, HerBestDadEver, they talk about becoming the best girl dad ever and learn from other girl dads. They share about raising daughters as men of color, how Disney and society play a role, their biggest fears, how they cope and engage in self-care, and finally discuss the importance of community.

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Instagram: @HerBestDadEver

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I Am Not My Dad's Mistakes and Workaholism (feat. HerBestDadEver) Part 1 of 2

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 19 we are joined by Hector and Markay from HerBestDadEver (part 1 of 2)! This episode marks my first group interview and boy was it great! Both Hector and Markay are girl dads and run their own podcast, HerBestDadEver, they talk about becoming the best girl dad ever and learn from other girl dads. They share about fatherlessness, grief and loss, workaholism, our identities, shame, mental health, and the impact of Kobe Bryant.

VIDEO PODCAST LINK:
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Instagram: @HerBestDadEver

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The Longest 2 Minutes, Crisps and Balanced Self Care (feat. John Stacey)

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 18, we are joined by John Stacey all the way from the UK for PART 2 of our conversation! He shares about his dad journey and having a horrific traumatic birth and his feelings of powerlessness. His difficulty with acknowledging his strengths and positives. He shares about striking a balance between healthy distractions and engaging the problems in his life. How verbal journaling has been a means to process his days. Finally, he shares his favorite thing to do with his daughter.

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Instagram: @JohnMHS4Dads

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A Heart Attack and a Narcissistic Mother (feat. John Stacey)

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by John Stacey all the way from the UK! He shares about the work he has been doing in the UK for dads around mental health services and resources. He shares how a heart attack lead him to rethink the importance of mental health and reach out for help and support. He opens up about being raised by a narcissistic mother and how he set boundaries.

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Barriers of Men Seeking Mental Health Treatment | 5 Myths and Stigmas

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Why is it that men don't reach out to mental health professionals more? Why is it that men struggle contacting and talking with their loved ones, people they trust when they're struggling? In this episode today I'm going to talk about the 5 MYTHS that prevent men from seeking mental health treatment

Hi! I'm Travis Goodman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Today I am releasing a different type of episode than what you are used to. I would love your feedback and let me know if you enjoyed it!

CLICK HERE for VIDEO:
Barriers Of Men Seeking Mental Health Treatment | 5 Myths

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Men's Fear of Weakness, and Mental Health in the African American Community (feat. Augusta Foster)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 15 (part 2 of our conversation) we are joined by Augusta Foster. He shares: about being labeled as "aggressive" as a child, men being seen as weak, he shares about the barriers to Mental Health in the African American community, what got him to try therapy for the 3rd time, healing so your kids don't have to, and how a White guy can help with this.

He closes this episode by discussing therapy and about an agency doing great work in the African American community: BLACK MEN HEAL.

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Instagram: @AugustaCFoster

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Instagram: @BlackMenHeal

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Presence Over Presents, Two Parent Households, and the Media (feat. Augusta Foster)

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In EPISODE 14 (part 1 of our conversation) we are joined by Augusta Foster. He shares: about growing up in LA and the wonderful LA TRAFFIC. He opens up about his Dad journey. He shares about the impact of a 2 parent household, the quality of the relationship of parents, and the impact of the fatherly role. He shares about the narrative of fatherhood in the African American community in the media. He closes this episode by discussing therapy and about an agency doing great work in the African American community: BLACK MEN HEAL.

Video Podcast:
CLICK HERE

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Social Media, Treasure Trove, Self-Care, and Do What You Love (feat. Danny D.) - PART 2 -

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Danny D. He shares: the Pandemic was a “big wake up call,” how he manages his stress levels, the need to take good care of himself mentally, emotional, physically, socially, and intellectually, the passion behind his Podcast, and the importance of trying new things and doing what you love

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Social Media, Treasure Trove, Self-Care, and Do What You Love (feat. Danny D.) - PART 1 -

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In PART 1 of this episode, we are joined by Danny D. He shares: about teaching his kids about gratitude, leaving a treasure trove of wisdom for his boys, a difficult birth experience, and positive uses of social media.

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Birth Trauma, PTSD, More Than Enough, and Humor (feat. Scott Mair) - PART 2 -

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Scott M. He shares: Your best is more than enough, we need to educate parents on the realities of birth, the notion real men cry, humor as a way to cope with trauma, and breaking unhealthy gender norms.

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Birth Trauma, PTSD, More Than Enough, and Humor (feat. Scott Mair) - PART 1 -

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 1 of this episode, we are joined by Scott M. He shares: about being a father of 7 boys, significant birth traumas and PTSD, wrestling with the loss of control, things men don't talk about, educating parents on the real questions they need to ask and talk about, learning to communicate and ask for help.

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Single Dad, Nature vs Nurture, and Does DNA Matter? (feat. Jay Skibbens) - PART 2 -

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Jay Skibbens. He shares: shocking news following a DNA test and overcoming lies, making a hard decision, and showing up with no strings attached, how children can impact you. How important Nurture is. He shares an important message, that "if you do things out of love you can't get it wrong." He also proposes a definition of love - wanting the best for someone else regardless of what it means for you.

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Single Dad, Nature vs Nurture, and Does DNA Matter? (feat. Jay Skibbens) - PART 1 -

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 1 of this episode, we are joined by Jay Skibbens. He shares his journey of becoming a father. He shares about growing up without a father and being raised by a single mother. He shares about how he has learned from making mistakes. He shares about how he has a big heart to help coach fathers, running dad support groups, making them part of the solution, rather than just being a "sad sack."

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Man of Many Cultures, Confronting the Witch, Words Matter, and Cautiously Excited (feat. Kelly Jean-Philippe) PART 2

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 2 of this episode, we are joined by Kelly Jean-Philippe. He shares his journey of becoming a father. How the face of his child starts his day or right! Processing grief and loss differently. Feeling helpless and unsure. Seeing the anatomy scan of his baby and jumping for joy! Allowing the emotions to come out. Talking to your baby. The power of connection at birth. Two special guests join in on the show as well!

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Man of Many Cultures, Confronting the Witch, Words Matter, and Cautiously Excited (feat. Kelly Jean-Philippe) PART 1

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In PART 1 of this episode, we are joined by Kelly Jean-Philippe. He shares about coming to the US during childhood, his cultural background, and adapting. He opens up about not having a father around, being shipped around to different homes, and experiencing emotional abuse. He shares how he survived and how poetry helped him cope. He closes with how he confronted the witch.

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Laughter, Loss, Moving Forward, and Protect Your Brothers (feat. Hunter Taylor)

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Hunter Taylor. He has lived in Orange County for three decades. He and his wife and are both practicing attorneys raising three boys: ages 8, 4, and 18 months. We discuss his journey as a father up to this point in life. He shares how he and his wife overcame a significant loss of TBT. Not having all the answers and accepting reality as it is, the rewards of fatherhood, and instilling the message to love God and protect your brothers.

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Snip Snip, Patience, Intentional Connections, Writing to Your Kids (feat. Joshua Busch)

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This episode features a conversation with Joshua Busch. He works as a real estate agent for Kase Real Estate. He is married, a father of two, and expecting a third later this year. We explore thoughts on having children, having and practicing patience, intentional connections with your kid when it is not always easy, scheduling dates with your kids, how to tell if you need self-care, family dreams, and writing to your kids throughout their lifespan.

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Instagram: @busch.haus

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A COVID Birth Story, Vinyl is Better Than Digital, and Everything's Made Up (feat. Nolan Sisk)

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This episode features a conversation with Nolan Sisk. He works from home as a freelance graphic designer and his wife, Megan, works full time in residence life at a small private university. He is a girl dad to Elliot. In this episode, he shares his experience of having a baby during the peak of the COVID pandemic. We discuss that children would be the best to decide which music medium is best, digital or vinyl. He also shares his philosophical wisdom that everything is made up.

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Instagram: @NolanSisk

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Father Figures, the Fatherly Role, and Heroes (feat. Shaun Smith)

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This episode features a conversation with Shaun Smith. He shares about fathering twin boys that are not biological his. He shares about the importance of father figures, the roles that they played in his life, and how that has influenced him.

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Expectations and Acceptance (feat. Ryan Bair)

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This episode features a conversation with Ryan Bair. He is a dad of two boys and shares his journey of becoming a father. He opens up about his infertility journey, the ups and downs, and the expectations we have about having children. He also shares about his son who is on the spectrum and navigating the early years.

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Welcome to the Therapy4Dads Podcast

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the intro episode for the Therapy4Dads podcast. This podcast is driven to be an intersection of fatherhood and mental and emotional health.

The mission of Therapy4Dads is to create a space that aims to equip dads around the world with the tools, inspiration, and resources needed to be the best dads they can be, reclaiming the narrative of fatherhood, one story at a time.

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