Better Call Daddy

What would your life be like if you took an adult gap year?  Are there things you’d like to say no to?  How can you be the best father and bring yourself joy? “Where do I find my self-worth?” A common question asked when meeting someone new is, “What do you do?” For decades workers were able to find their answer and self-worth in how and to whom they sold their labor. However, it seems that throug...

Do you share how you really feel?  Do you like when other people do it!  Timing is important, sometimes it’s better to sleep on it! Who would you want to interview you?  Who could draw your story out?  Handing the mic over to Connie Polke who I clicked with immediately producing the SNF Spotlight Series podcast in Chicago, she’s digging deeper into who I am and what I believe!  Better Call Daddy:...

What does Better Call Daddy mean?  How do you develop a theme song?  Who is your father to you?  Who do you call when you need strength?  How did Lowry Olafson start creating music?  How does he help others develop power songs?  Songs are declaring I am who I am, who I am.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Writer of PowerSongs. 9 albums and over 500 songwriting sessions with more...

What should you be chasing in life other than dollars?  What does entrepreneurship mean?  How important is it to be in control of your own life?  Get busy living, it goes fast!  If you want something, see it, and go get it! "It’s not what you do for a living, it’s what you do with, what you do, for a living."   What started off as a letter to his daughter turned into an 80,000-word manuscript.  No...

Where are my type A personalities who like to control everything?  Today we are going to talk about motherhood, IVF children, medical reduction, genetic markers, and life lessons that put your relationship to the test.  1 in 4 women have either had a miscarriage or a loss.  What percentage of women are talking about it?  You really only see the tip of the iceberg!  Are you judging others or taking...

Today's guest found a way to educate himself by doing what he wanted to do, through books, writing, podcasting, becoming an expert on other people's work, and starting a discussion around it.  That's the beauty today in creating your own show!  James Quandahl says take steps towards the things that interest you naturally!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   After almost two decad...

There is a financial ROI (return on investment) to reading books!   Our human experiences are not that unique there is a book for every problem you are facing.  You can learn from others who have figured out their health, wealth, finances, and happiness!  Books help us realize what’s possible!  Who do you want to be by the end of this year?  Who do you look up to?  Read a book about someone you ad...

What’s the meaning of a name?  What happened to you?  We are a sum of our life's experiences, and it's up to us to turn them into positive experiences.  It’s not so easy to let go of trauma when it lives inside your soul!  Parents from opposite sides of the track, abuse, and running away from the farm, sometimes life can feel like a cruel joke.  Samantha Hart felt like the blind pony she raised. ...

Dylan Hodge has the biggest podcast in Mississippi that he started right out of high school, The HodgePodge Podcast.  Music is the backbone and his first love.  HodgePodge Productions is the ultimate dream he’s working towards now!  He’s journaling daily, learning to communicate better, and overcoming his father's flaws!  Today he's reading a poem, Daddy Drank, about a daddy life-changing lesson....

Today we are talking about aging!  People are living longer today.  What is continuity of care especially when everyone is so busy!  What does day to day living look like for the elderly?  How can we find senior care for our loved ones?  What are the differences between assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, and aging in place?  Who can we trust?  What makes a good leader?  Better Call Daddy:...

How do we make our parents proud? How does our DNA shape us?  Ever heard of primal scream therapy? Statistically John Maye shouldn’t even be where he is!  He thought his family might even be cursed!  Today Johnny Spoiler is baring his soul and talking about his predecessors! Johnny Spoiler watched a lot of movies growing up!  He started writing scripts, became his own conquering hero, and learned...

How do we stay healthy?  We must understand our own challenges!  You are your own judge and you need to learn how to say no!  Ashutosh Garg has written 8 books and his dad was the first to read his manuscripts!  He’s interviewed over 1200 guests on his top rated podcast, The Brand Called You, where he shares knowledge, wisdom, and lessons from business leaders around the world! He’s constantly inv...

What happened to Nanny Yvonne?  Today I catch up with Nanny Yvonne from the hit reality show Nanny911.  What was Hollywood like?  How did she get cast for the television show?  Was the experience what she thought it’d be?  Nanny Yvonne can assess situations quickly, communicate without talking, and learned that from her biggest fan, her brother!   Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy....

Boy mom, Dog mom, Fit mom Over 40, Natural Pro Figure Athlete, 2x pro universe champion, Livestream Producer, Amazon influencer, Samatha Feenberg is following in her daddy’s footsteps and helping him produce his own show too!  Today we are talking about how to create fans and bring wrestling storylines into bodybuilding!  What is it like to get on stage?  How do you build an online presence on You...

Have you spit into a container and explored your DNA on 23 and me?  Scott Ferguson is an introvert at heart, an adventurer, and believes in giving max effort because life is short!  He’s a realtor, an awesome-sauce podcaster, and found his twin at 49!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! L. Scott Ferguson is a Lifestyle Optimation Artist and hosts the Time To Shine Today Podcast. Hi...

What does it mean to live life label free? We all have labels that society has placed upon us and we need to step into our own voice!  Deanna Radulescu has had a colorful life. Deanna's first husband passed away and left her widowed, reevaluating her life at a young age, and figuring out what she wanted! Money is not something she will never chase again, it's all about striving for true happiness....

Is your partner like your parent?  Are you both on the same path?  How do you work with your spouse?  How do you incorporate 3D printing into podcasting?  Is it time for a rebrand or a podcast audit?  Today I’m talking to Tracy Hazzard, a Podcasting Strategist, and Former Inc. Columnist who has launched thousands of podcasts! Tracy Hazzard didn’t marry her dad but she did marry someone who loved h...

Today’s guest Tim Gillette spoke at Zig Ziglar’s Headquarters on his father’s birthday!  What is father’s love?  His dad met his mom when she was single, already had Tim, and adopted him!  They were a packaged deal!  How did Tim meet Zig Ziglar? How did he start blogging and reaching out to celebrities?  What’s the greatest joke he’s ever pulled off?  What made him cut his long hair and change his...

“Do as much as you can, for as many people as you can, without expecting anything in return.” That’s easier said than done!  The more often you do that, the more you’ll get what you deserve.  Jordan Mendoza helps people see things in themselves they don’t often see!  His goal as a mentor is to encourage and inspire!   He didn’t meet his own dad until he was 12!  Find out what lessons he learned fr...

Today’s guest, Eli Erlanger, is a 10th grader, who is a truth seeker and wanted to do some investigative journalism of his own!  He sent me a message on Instagram about the Oscar Stewart, the Protector of Poway Chabad episode 193 I did and I loved his approach!  Read his message below. Hello Mrs. Watts, I am Eli Erlanger and I am a student from the Wellington School in Columbus Ohio. I am doing a...

Izolda Trakhtenberg believes when art, music, and creativity are shared it enriches all our lives and helps us heal! Izolda comes from a singing culture,  Russian was her first language and now she can sing in twenty.  She got a really good base for languages when she was young!  She’s a mythology fan, a podcaster, a performer, a black belt in martial arts, and operates from a beginner’s mind!  Be...

Today I’m speaking to Riley Gaines who’s speaking up for the injustices in sports!  It’s not just about politics, it’s about fairness!  She has athleticism in her blood and real role model parents!  Her dad was even an NFL player!   You may recognize Riley’s name from the news, she’s recently made headlines for speaking out against injustices in the athletic world against women. This was sparked a...

Love is in the air today on the Better Call Daddy Show!  I interview Evan Rabin days after he proposed to his fiancé!  Shout out to Stacey Ehrlick!  Mazal tov!  He’s a true New Yorker, a National chess master, podcaster, host of Premier Chess Podcast, and fabulous Shaily Hakimian connected us!  Developing a chess mindset can be a competitive sport!  Chess has been in my family for years and today...

Lena Cebula never would have imagined sharing her miraculous story.  She felt like there was no hope for someone like her growing up in Ukraine.  She was human trafficked to Israel, addicted to drugs, found God, and had her prayers answered.  Today she’s a Christian, an author, motivational speaker, podcaster, host of Love & Bloved, and social justice advocate. Her podcast was created to encourage...

What responsibility do parents have if Cyberbullying leads to suicide?  Today I’m talking to the parents of Nate Bronstein, Rose and Rob Bronstein.  On January 13, 2022 Nate Bronstein passed after being bullied at the Latin School of Chicago.  What does accountability look like?  Bullying is happening every day and it’s starting early.  After reading Nate Bronstein’s story online I was horrified a...