Council of Fathers

We just finished our first full cohort of Fathering from the Heart, and we couldn't let that pass without sitting down to talk about what actually happened — what the dads said, what moved them, and what we're taking with us into the next round. In this episode, Noah and Dave reflect on: What made this cohort different  — over 30 dads across five groups (some online, some meeting in person in...

opics Covered: The Core Tension (00:05:00 - 00:12:00) Finding the sweet spot between empowerment and entitlement Two extremes to avoid: kids running the show vs. overly obedient/disempowered children The spectrum from "too much responsibility" (scary lack of boundaries) to "no autonomy" (outsourcing will) Parenting styles: overly directive vs. overly following, with "guiding" as the middle path Mo...

Topics Covered: Upcoming  Council of Fathers  offerings (8-week cohort, online workshop, and January program launch) The James Hollis quote on the three losses men experience Why male friendship and emotional intimacy are vital for wholeness The cost of being disconnected from one’s inner voice How cultural definitions of success can hollow out a man’s soul The antidote: connection, comm...

Journal Prompts: And so you can sit down and think about a time that you felt disempowered and you can think about and feel into what that felt like and what was happening in that situation. You can think of a time when you felt empowered and powerful and what, what did that feel like and what was happening in that situation. And then you can also think of a time you shifted from feeling disempowe...

In this episode, we dive into something profound yet often unspoken—the journey of fathers connecting not only with each other but with something deeper, something sacred. Here Noah shares his perspective on creating a space for dads to explore connection beyond the everyday—a sacred space, if you will. Together, Noah and Dave unpack what it means to bring a sense of purpose and spirit into father...

In this episode, Noah and Dave dive into the topic of finding meaning in fatherhood. They explore how fatherhood can be more than just fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities and what it means to truly embrace the role. They discuss the challenges fathers face, the importance of being present, and how fathers can grow through the experience. It’s a deep conversation that encourages fathers to refle...

Get all the information and the transcript at www.counciloffathers.com In this candid episode we talk with Jenny Sandler, a Parent and Support Counselor and Coach, about parenting, communication, development in children, and how we grow and change as parents over the years. Learn more at ww www.counciloffathers.com We talk about: Exploring the relationship with anger and how it manifests in parent...

In this Episode, Dave and Noah explore our psychological shadows and unpack how our unconscious minds drive our feelings and behaviors in ways that can impede connection. They share personal examples of how the shadow impacts them. They also discuss possible interventions to uncover the shadows in order to become better partners and parents. Dave and Noah also offer insights into how we can limit...

Find all the details and full transcript at www.counciloffathers.com This conversation revolves around the various purposes and struggles that fathers experience in their parenting journey. They discuss the importance of finding balance in fulfilling different roles and the identity of being a father. The group also emphasizes the healing and personal growth that comes from being part of a support...

One thing that can happen on the journey to becoming a better parent are big encounters with shame and guilt when we fall short. On the flip side, do we forego accountability with self-compassion and forgiveness? With that as an introduction Dave and Noah along with Kate and Deb dive into an awesome conversation around how we find the balance and the sweet spots for growth and change without shame...

If you're in interested in the mechanics of healing triggers this episode is for you. First, Noah shares the play-by-play of his experience. Then Dave and Noah break down each step of the process to help illuminate how and why it works. We reference and article called Is Acupuncture Psychedelic Medicine? For the full transcript, more details, and to join our community go to: www.counciloffathers.c...

For Full Transcript and Additional Details visit: https://www.counciloffathers.com/podcast We all have values we base our lives on. Some of us are aware of what those values are. For some of us, these values hidden, but driving our behavior nonetheless. And of course, try as we may, we don't always live up to our values as much as we'd like to. As fathers, we intend to imbue our children with valu...

In this episode, Dave and Noah discuss and unpack parent guilt. The conversation meanders into childhood guilt and how to avoid using guilt and shame as tools for discipline (and why). We explore what guilt is, why it's there, how to liberate yourself from the guilt cycle and improve your relationships with your children and family members. Get the detailed notes and transcript at: www.counciloffa...

In this episode we interview Tim Hare, nature and adventure guide about Left to Wonder (https://lefttowonder.org), a community initiative to bring the wonder of nature to children and their parents. Check out Tim's upcoming Arete expedition for dads, a 4 day back pack trip up into the mountains and down into the soul.

This episode tackles a big topic - soul. Noah and Dave discuss how fathers can live authentic, soulful, lives that in turn foster this ineffable essence in our children as they navigate the pressures of conformity. They provide specific practices that are helpful for the soul’s journey. Warning - there is a short but controversial discussion in this podcast about the origins of the Toothfairy that...

Jeff and Paige have mastered the art of enjoyable, entertaining, and educational music which focuses primarily on nature and ecology. This conversation roams through the forests of fatherhood and touches on all sorts of themes related to all of the above topics.

In this episodes we discuss the final 3 Principles for Fatherhood. Learn more at www.counciloffathers.com

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Learn more at www.counciloffathers.com In this episode we introduce the idea of Principles for Fatherhood and share the first three principles. The first three principles are: Start with the man in the mirror It’s not about what you think its about. Control is the opposite of Connection For a deeper exploration… listen to the podcast episode and please share your thoughts with us!

Discover more at: https://www.counciloffathers.com/podcast In this episode we cover the basics: - What is the Council of Fathers? - How and why we started running men’s groups for fathers. - Why we’re starting a podcast You’ll also start to get to know us a little bit. We share some personal stories.