Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by Dads

Episode 167 - Dad Math and Modelling Money to Your Kids with Brandon Neely - Author of Five Smooth Stones Five Smooth Stones: A Journey of Financial Centering Unlock your financial potential with Five Smooth Stones, the innovative money journal designed for high achievers. This powerful tool provides clear, actionable steps to reach your financial goals with confidence. Why Choose Five Smooth...

Episode 166 - The Spool of Life - Confronting Mortality as a Dad Addressing mortality and the realization that life has a definitive end can be a profound and challenging topic for dads. Here's how to approach this theme in a way that resonates with your audience: Understanding Mortality as a Dad Emotional Awareness: Recognize that acknowledging mortality can evoke strong emotions. It's essential...

Episode 165 - The Presence Detector - How Your Kids Know When You're Really There Today, we're going to talk about something incredibly important for all of us dads: being present for our kids. You know, it's easy to get caught up in work, social media, or just life in general, but our children can tell when we're not fully there. They sense it in our distracted glances, delayed responses, and hal...

Episode 164 - How to Spot an Idiot - The Art of Recognizing Toxic Behaviour As Dads, we often find ourselves navigating complex social dynamics and trying to set a good example for our families. One crucial aspect of this is recognizing and avoiding individuals who consistently exhibit negative behavior, particularly towards others. Here’s how you can identify those who might not be good for you a...

Episode 163 - From Obstacles to Opportunities - How Dads Can Turn Challenges into Triumphs If you were getting paid 1 million dollars to do something, how would you do it? Ability to put your all into something, you have so much to give that hides under the surface, the motivation is what drives you to do better. The only obstacle is yourself. There are many things to blame for not getting to wher...

Episode 162 - Being the CEO of your self and your family - be in business for yourself with Bryan White Bryan White is a Dad of 3, we talk about how we as Dads set the example in our home and how we treat our partner. As Dads we are on a growth journey at the same time as the rest of our family - we are learning and growing in our role and confidence as a Dad. Our kids are watching us - be sure to...

Episode 161 - Paws, Protection, and Parenting - The Unexpected Benefits of Family Pets Having a pet in your home can bring numerous benefits to your family, especially for children. Here are some key advantages: Benefits for Children Mental Health: Pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children They provide emotional support and comfort, helping ease separation anxiety when parents ar...

Episode 160 - Empowering Dads - How to Thrive Amid Overwhelm by Doing What You Can with What You Have Theodore Roosevelt's quote "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" offers powerful encouragement for overwhelmed dads struggling to meet expectations. Let's break it down into three distinct points: Do What You Can As a dad, you might feel like you're not doing enough, but remember th...

Episode 159 - Navigating Fatherhood, Supporting Your Adult Children in Their New Lives As fathers of adult children who have moved out and started their own families, it's important to understand how to navigate this new phase of parenting. Here's a summary of key points for dads: Respect Boundaries and Independence Recognize that your adult children are starting their own family unit with their o...

Episode 158 - Freedom's Path, The Story of Salem Chapel and the Underground Railroad Do you have a significant historical landmark in your community - have you spent time there? Well I did. I spent time at the last stop of the Underground Railroad, where black slaves seeking freedom found community, safety and the true freedom they desired. I had the honour to sit in this small chapel and to let t...

Episode 157 - Behind the Scenes of The Dad Space Podcast - Are You Curious About This Show Happy December Dads! I take you behind the scenes of Dad Space, share a little about who listens to this show, and I thank all of you for listening! A question for you - outside of the podcast, what can we do to build the Dad Space Community? Any Suggestions? Head over to Dad Space and let me know! Thanks fo...

Episode 156 - Reflecting on Movember - Grow a Mo, Save a Bro - The Story and Impact of Movember Movember: Changing the Face of Men's HealthEvery November, a global phenomenon emerges as men worldwide grow moustaches for a cause. This is Movember, a campaign that has revolutionized awareness and support for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health chal...

Episode 155 - Books for Dads - A Father's Story by Lionel Dahmer, Are You Guilty of Your Child's Choices? "A Father's Story" by Lionel Dahmer details the harrowing experience of Lionel as he grapples with the shocking revelations about his son, Jeffrey Dahmer, who became infamous as a serial killer. The narrative is not just a recounting of Jeffrey's crimes, but a deep exploration of Lionel's...

Episode 154 - Books For Dads - Girl Dad - Navigating Fatherhood With Daughters by David Hall "Girl Dad: Navigating Fatherhood With Daughters" by David Hall is a comprehensive guide for fathers raising daughters. Here's a summary review of the book:Overview This book serves as an essential resource for fathers looking to build strong, meaningful relationships with their daughters. It goes beyond ty...

Episode 153 - A Thought For Dads - I Am Not an Option, Embracing My Value I will never beg anyone to choose me. If you think there’s something better out there, then go. I won’t hold you back. Life is too short to keep someone who is unsure, who wavers like the wind. I believe in the freedom that comes from being true to one’s heart. If you stay, it will be because your heart commands it—not becau...

Episode 152 - A Thought For Dads - The Villain's Perspective - Understanding My Journey If I'm being honest, truly honest with myself, I'm tired. Not the kind of tired that sleep can cure. No, this is deep. This is the kind of tired that weighs on your soul. I'm so tired of going through the same struggles, tired of trying and nothing working out. I've given it everything I've got. But here I am,...

Episode 151 - A Thought For Dads - The Power of Your Words, Stop Being A Joke Never speak bad words to yourself, not even in jest. Your mind and body don't know the difference between what is real and what you only think. Words have power, and this world is built on power. If you want to change your fate, then change the way you speak to yourself. The words you whisper and the thoughts you carry s...

Episode 150 - What Eddie Van Halen and His Guitar Has Taught Me About Parenting The comparison between guitar players and parenting highlights a common psychological response to perceived inadequacy: Guitar Players: Positive response: Use the better player as inspiration to improve. Negative response: Give up due to feeling overwhelmed by the skill gap. Parenting: Positive response: Learn from exp...

Episode 149 - A Thought For Dads - A Father's Dreams, A Child's Journey The day you bury your father, it strikes you like a blade to the heart. You've lost the one man who truly wanted you to rise higher than he ever did. The man who silently prayed for your victories, even when you were too blind to see. In the silence, you feel the weight of his hopes, his strength. It wasn't just his own; it wa...

Episode 148 - A Thought For Dads - The Beautiful Chaos of Marriage If your husband isn’t the most annoying person in your life, can he even be considered your husband? Think about it. If he doesn’t drive you mad at least once a day, can you truly call it a marriage? A real husband knows how to push your buttons better than anyone else. He leaves his socks everywhere, you end up taking out the tras...

Episode 147 - A Thought For Dads - What to do if I Have Wronged You Did you hurt someone recently? Read this! If I've wronged you, come to me, Speak your truth, let your words be free. Don't hide behind a veil of silence, Or turn away in quiet defiance. If I've caused you pain or sorrow, Tell me now, don't wait for tomorrow. I'm no stranger to imperfection, My flaws are clear upon reflection. But...

Episode 146 - Ron Nussbaum - Veteran, Father and Host of Construction Champions Podcast Answers 3 Dad Questions Ron Nussbaum is a visionary leader in the construction industry, renowned for his expertise and innovative mindset. From his time in the Marine Corps to over a decade of experience in construction, he has become a driving force for change and growth. Having worked in field operations, sa...

Episode 145 - Quoteable Moments - Inspiring Quotes to Encourage a Dad with William Shakespeare "It is a wise father that knows his own child." — William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s words remind fathers of the importance of understanding and connecting with their children on a deeper level ___ https://dadspace.ca music provided by Blue Dot Sessions Song: The Big Ten https://app.sessions.blue/bro...

Episode 144 - Quoteable Moments - Inspiring Quotes to Encourage a Dad with Craig D Lounsbrough "A father is the man who, in the absence of a god, builds a tiny human that is part of him." — Craig D. Lounsbrough This quote emphasizes the profound responsibility and honor of fatherhood, highlighting the unique bond between a father and his child What is your legacy? How are you building your ti...

Episode 143 - Podcast Rewind - The Basics of Money with David Chudyk - Credit Cards, Real Estate and More Money Wisdom David joins us to give us the BASICS of Money Management, including  - when to get your kids a credit card? - renting or owning property - How Dave set up his son when he went off to university - How we need to improve who we are and how doing so impacts our finances More abo...