Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast To Reduce Stress & Build Confidence In Fatherhood

In this conversation Ed and Drew talk with Mike Whitla, the founder of Howdytoons Productions. Mike is a father of two adult boys who lost his wife to suicide in 2019. In this honest and authentic conversation Mike shares about the family experiences before and after his wife's untimely death. There are moments in this conversation that may be difficult for some listeners, so please use discretion...

Ed and Drew speak briefly about two ideas that may lead into season 2's content. This is a short but informative conversation that shares personal experiences, past guests and foreshadows future guests. Ed introduces the concept of plan ahead that his father held as an important priority in their home. He talks about how planning ahead has made a difference in his life, and how relevant it is for...

In this, our final episode of 2022 we talk with Geoff Girvitz, the owner of Bang Fitness and creator of the Dad Strength Podcast. He's married and has a six-year-old son. At the age of 45 Geoff was diagnosed with ADHD. Since that time, he's been working closely with men with ADHD to maximize their potential – recognizing that neurodiversity can give you a "superpower" when used well. In the conver...

This week we speak with Paul Sullivan, a journalist for 25 years, author of two books and founder of The Company of Dads. Paul left his dream job as a NY Times columnist to create The Company of Dads. A gifted storyteller and passionate father of three, Paul explores the journey from having divorced parents to his own family crisis – all experiences that helped him learn and apply the right mindse...

Most dads want to see their kids build confidence and succeed in their lives. Research also confirms that positively involved dads have a big impact on the social, emotional, and psychological development of children. But sometimes we get so focused on the end result that we miss how to actually get there. Especially when we're fighting through the daily ups and downs of parenting life. In this ep...

This episode of The Dad Central Show explores a common challenge dads face - learning to balance all the demands on your time and energy. Most dads want to be successful, enjoy their family and take care of their health, but it often feels like we're not able to balance them all. When that happens, we can struggle.  That struggle looks different for each dad, but common challenges include becoming...

Since Covid hit, screen time for children has gone way up. With increased remote learning, use of video chats to stay connected, growing numbers of social media platforms and the rise of live streaming technology, children are online and using their digital devices more than ever. In this climate, increased time online also means increased risks for your children. Many dads feel overwhelmed when i...

This week we speak with Larry Hagner, author and founder of the Dad Edge. Larry's podcast and community started in 2015 and has impacted thousands of men across the world. But Larry had a very humbling beginning that could have derailed the rest of his life, had he let it. Larry is currently the father of four boys and married to his soulmate, Jessica for the past 18 years. When you hear about his...

In this conversation we speak with Ray Arata, the founder of The Better Man Conference and the author of two books for men. Ray's mission is help men live and lead from the heart in their personal lives. Ray's also a father who experienced divorce but worked at improving his relationship with his kids.  IN the conversation, he models vulnerability while sharing stories from his fatherhood journey....

Today's episode is a replay of a very important webinar about helping dads overcome separation and divorce. In a perfect world, we would all live happily ever after and parents would never split up. In the real world, separation and divorce are common and many children do not live full-time with both biological parents. But parenting does not end after divorce or separation. We know that children...

In this conversation we talk with JT Tsui, a coach, leader, and host of "The Huddle" about his journey through fatherhood. JT's mission is to help others identify what is possible and then take action towards achieving it. As we get into JT's experieinces he shares examples of loss, criticism, and judgement that held him back as a man and father. We explore the reality of the difficult relationshi...

In this conversation we talk to Cam Hall, Founder of Fight the Dad Bod and the Dads Making a Difference Podcast. Cam is a dad of two, husband, full time leader in education, and also built the Fight the Dad Bod brand while navigating his own personal challenges with image, identity, health and balancing life. We explore Cam's journey through early fatherhood, creating his health and fitness brand,...

How do you deal with stress? Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you finding yourself feeling more anxious and irritated?  Then this conversation will help! In this episode we talk with Dr. Stuart Shanker, an expert on self-regulation. The ability to help ourselves manage the stresses of life are critical to your role as parents. Most people aren't aware of the many sources...

In this week's episode of the Dad Central Show we provide a replay of our most popular webinar from 2021 titled How to Stay Calm, Set Limits and Get Kids to Behave . When kids misbehave or act out, yelling can sometimes feel like a very natural reaction. Research shows that not only is yelling at kids ineffective, but it can even have detrimental long-term effects on them. Despite our best intenti...

In this epic conversation we hosted CBC Dragon, Vincenzo Guzzo . Right from the start, this "mega-boss" gets real about his early life, family experiences, relationship with his father, and the only thing he ever wanted for Christmas growing up. This episode takes dads on an inside look through the Guzzo family story and how Vincenzo has created strong bonds through the ups and downs of building t...

In this episode of The Dad Central Show , Ed and Drew review select moments from the first 12 shows. Each guest provided memorable takeaways that, when applied, can make a big impact in the journey of fatherhood. As the conversation evolves they add personal reflections, stories or research that aligns with the guests message. Fatherhood is challenging, but the tools needed to succeed are all with...

Dr. Charles Daniels explores the reality of what men and fathers need to be involved in their children's lives. Built off his foundational work in communities, he explores the importance of parenting structures and how they contribute to or create barriers for dads. With an inside out approach Dr. Daniels and Fathers' UpLift are helping dads change the trajectory of their lives and relationships....

In this episode of The Dad Central Show we talk with Jerrad Lopes, a Christian author, speaker and founder of Dad Tired. Jerrad is a father of four who knows the challenges of being a husband and father while trying to juggle the demands of life. In our conversation Jerrad opens up about his father leaving the family when he was only three years old, and the impact that had on him as a child. He t...

In this episode of The Dad Central Show we talk with Bryan Ward, creator of the Dad Up Podcast about his fatherhood journey and the power of finding mentors.  Bryan created the Dad Up podcast as his youngest son transitioned to college. As he contemplated the next season, he realized he was going to miss being a dad and wasn't sure what to do to process these feelings. After a conversation with so...

This conversation explores the fatherhood experiences of Roger Dundas and Matt Prestbury. Roger Dundas is the Managing Director at Konvo Media and the Publisher/Co-Founder of ByBlacks.com. Matt Prestbury is the Founder of The Black Fathers Foundation. From hearing about foundational childhood experiences that formed their perspective on fatherhood to the importance of structure and discipline to b...

"Someone, somewhere, should always feel that someone cares about them. Someone is thinking of them. Someone makes them a priority!" ~ Niigaan Sinclair In the new episode of The Dad Central Show , we welcome a very special guest, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair. He shares insights into Indigenous culture, specifically the Anishinaabe.  He talks about the important role of uncles in raising children i...

This week Ed and I are joined by former Harlem Globetrotter and founder of coaching firm DGMindset, Derick Grant.  In this conversation we explore Derick's early life and the powerful influence of his dad.  Despite losing his father at 7 years old, Derick's dad persevered and provided a loving influence for his children. Derick's dad's influence is evident throughout this engaging conversation. Th...

In this special conversation, Raptor's broadcaster and personality, Jack Armstrong shares stories and examples that help dads move towards significance in their fatherhood journey, not just success. Jack Armstrong and his wife are adoptive parents to three, now adult African-American boys. His personal experience with being a dad, husband, former high-performance coach, and broadcaster all provide...

Author of The Ultimate-Stay-At-Home Dad , Shannon Carpenter shares his humour and wisdom to help dads navigate everything fatherhood. Whether it's the powerful story of his father, or the hilarious anecdote about helping his kids build a working guillotine, this conversation has something for everyone. Shannon talks about the process of becoming a stay-at-home dad, building resilience, fighting th...

Members of the National At Home Dad Network share stories of becoming stay at home dads and the power of finding community. This episode explores the unique experience of five different stay at home dads – all current members of the National At Home Dad Network leadership team. The conversation goes into the isolation dads experience, the lack of acknowledgement dads receive as parents, navigating...