Bryan Ward

Dad Up Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 329 episodes

Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

Author

Bryan Ward

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.daduptribe.com

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 254 - Parenting Unleashed: The Quest For Peak Potential | Dr. Reggie Thomas and Bryan Ward 01.09.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. With a special offer. See below ⬇️ 🟫 Parenting Unleashed: The Quest For Peak Potential | Dr. Reggie Thomas and Bryan Ward | Ep. 254 👉 Dr. Reggie Thomas is a dominate leader in the community. His greatest strength is relationships. 👉 Over the years he has cultivated and nurtured multiple relationships at various l...

Ep. 253 - Empowering Future Leaders: Cultivating Confidence In Our Kids | Alan Nelson and Bryan Ward 25.08.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this episode. Alan E. Nelson, Ed. D is considered a global expert in young leader development. He is the author of 20 books, 21 storybooks, and over 200 articles. His works, “The O Factor,” “My Kid Leads!” “LeadYoung,” and the “KiddieLead” and “Unum” series reveal this pioneering accomplishment. Alan has an MA in psychology-commu...

Ep. 252 - Conquering That Dad Bod | Dane Palarino and Bryan Ward 18.08.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this episode. 
 Meet Dane Palarino, an accomplished entrepreneur and founder of Palarino Partners , a leading headhunting firm in the highly competitive software industry. 
 With a profound passion for scaling businesses through strategic talent acquisition, his mission centers on connecting top talent with companies poised for g...

Ep. 251 - Where Are They Now with Alan Smyth and Bryan Ward 11.08.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this episode. My guest is Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this Where Are They Now episode. My guest is Alan Smyth. He was a previous guest on my show for Ep. 127 back in March 2022. Alan Smyth currently serves as our executive director with over 30 years of nonprofit management and experience....

Ep. 250 - Dad Mindset: Insights From A Psychologist & Dad | Dr. Jason Plunkett & Bryan Ward 04.08.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this episode. My guest is Dr. Jason Plunkett. Dr. Jason Plunkett is Man of Faith, Husband to Jackie Plunkett for 19 years, father of 4 and grandfather. Dr. Jason Plunkett is a distinguished organizational psychologist with over 20 years of experience in enhancing leadership capabilities, improving team dynamics, and fostering org...

Ep. 249 - Where Are They Now with Erik Allen and Bryan Ward 28.07.2024

NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this Where Are They Now episode. My guest is Erik Allen. He was a previous guest on my show for Ep. 106 back in 2021. Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. He grew up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the...

Ep. 248 - Family Footsteps: A Father’s Pursuit Of The Olympic Glory | Rory Linkletter and Bryan Ward 21.07.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode with this guest and the exciting journey he is about to embark on this summer. Paris would be Summer Games debut for 27-year-old Calgary-born runner. Rory Linkletter is only the 2nd Canadian to hit the Olympic qualifying standard in the men's marathon for Paris this summer. The 27-year-old set a personal-best time...

Ep. 247 - A Race Against Blindness | Dr Johnston and Bryan Ward 14.07.2024

NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode with this guest to have a tough conversation about the struggles his son will soon face. Dr. Steve Johnston is an MD/MBA with a vast understanding of the healthcare system, coupled with real-world experience in building companies, leading teams, & so...

Parenting Pep Talk: How Do I Build A Strong Connection With My Teenager | Bryan Ward | Ep. 246 07.07.2024

NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode of Parenting Pep Talk. In today's episode, I want to share a question I received from a fan of the show. So I thought we could dive into the topic of building a deep connection with your teenager. As parents, it is crucial to maintain a strong bond w...

Ep. 245 - The Remarkable Resilience Of A Father and His Three Sons | Jeff Nelligan and Bryan Ward 30.06.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Jeff Nelligan currently works as a public affairs executive in Washington, D.C. He formerly worked for three Members of the U.S. Congress and served twice as a Presidential appointee. An Army veteran, he is a of Polynesian ancestry (Māori Indian, New Zealand) and a graduate of Williams Col...

Ep. 244 - Transforming Education & Families With Apogee Strong Schools | Matt Beaudreau & Bryan Ward 23.06.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Matt Beaudreau is a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world. His clients have ranged from Wells Fargo, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin to American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in e...

Ep. 243 - Summer Brain Boost: Keeping Kids Engaged | Bryan and Andrea Ward | Ep. 243 16.06.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk with special guest appearance from my wife, Andrea. Today we talk about the importance of keeping our children’s minds sharp and engaged over the summer. Keeping kids engaged in reading over the summer is crucial for their academic and cognitive development. It helps them stay sharp and read...

Ep. 242 - Leading With A Nurtured Heart | Dan Peterson and Bryan Ward 10.06.2024

Dan Peterson is the founder of The Compass 4 Life, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral p...

Ep. 241 - Parenting Pep Talk - Survival Guide For Parents - Bryan Ward 02.06.2024

NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in the show notes. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today I share the humorous but serious "Survival Guide for Parents" episode. I share various strategies and tips to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children. I covered various topics, sharing ten different less...

Ep. 240 - Building A Strong Family With Strong Values | Ferlan Bailey and Bryan Ward 26.05.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Ferlan Bailey, now IFBB Pro Ferlan Bailey; is originally from the island of Grenada.   The family support system was always strong in Ferlan’s life as he grew up. The strength that he was surrounded by as a child drove him down his path as a bodybuilder. Ferlan has competed in multiple sho...

Ep. 239 - Parenting Pep Talk - Embracing Positive Affirmations In Parenting | Bryan Ward 19.05.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today we're diving into a topic that can have a profound impact on our parenting journey: the power of positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are powerful statements that can help shape our mindset and outlook on life. When applied to parenting, they can play a significant role in fos...

Ep. 238 - Generate Happiness & Wealth With Wisdom From The Word | R. Roberts, S. Murphy & B. Ward 12.05.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy, founders of Psalms Path Consulting, help Christian Entrepreneurs achieve more Peace & Profit in their business through transformative business coaching that has its roots in Scripture. In a world where business coaches talk about the tactics & strategies without mentioning...

Ep. 237 - Parenting Pep Talk - Avoid The Power Struggle | Bryan Ward 05.05.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! One of the most challenging things we can experience as parents is the power struggle with our kids. So how do we avoid the power struggle? This episode will help you as parents avoid this issue. Here are some tips for avoiding power struggles with your child: 1. Set clear and consistent ru...

Ep. 236 - Comedy And Chaos: The Dad’s Guide To Parenting | Cory Jenks and Bryan Ward 28.04.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Cory Jenks is a convention breaking pharmacist, comedian, author, speaker, and dad from Tucson Arizona. Since earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of South Carolina, he has been on a mission to help people get off medications through lifestyle. Since 2013, he has taught, coa...

Ep. 235 - Overcoming Limits As Parents | Jessica Hurlbut and Bryan Ward 21.04.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Jessica Hurlbut is a wife, pastor, writer, podcaster, and mom of five—two autistic, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She and her husband, Greg, are lead pastors of New Testament Church in Upstate New York, and oversee a network of churches in the North Country. Jessica and her husband also host a...

Ep. 234 - Parenting Pep Talk - Parenting With Positive Discipline | Bryan Ward 14.04.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! I want to dive into the concept of positive discipline and how it can benefit both parents and children. As parents, we strive to raise confident, compassionate, and well-behaved children. But sometimes, traditional discipline methods can leave us feeling frustrated, disconnected, and unsur...

Ep. 233 - The Magic Of Parenthood | Magician Tom Pesce and Bryan Ward 07.04.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Tom Pesce is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers, educators, and motivational entertainers. He will demonstrate his talent on the Dad Up Podcast. You’re in for a real treat on this episode! Pay close attention! Tom’s long client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, N...

Ep. 232 - Parenting Pep Talk - Teaching Accountability & Responsibility To Our Children | Bryan Ward 31.03.2024

NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today, I want to talk to you about an important topic that we sometimes overlook – teaching accountability to our kids. It's not always easy, but it's incredibly important, especially when it comes to our kids. Let me explain why. Our...

Ep. 231 - Unveiling Miracles: A Pastor’s Journey Of Faith And Parenthood | Pastor Matt and B. Ward 24.03.2024

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you! Matthew Stephen Brown is the founding and Senior Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. From a small 8-person church plant in 1997, Sandals Church now has 14 physical campuses throughout California, a growing online campus with more than 50 countries tuning in, and a digital presence reaching 110,00...

Ep. 230 - Parenting Pep Talk: Positive Reinforcement | Bryan Ward 17.03.2024

Today, we will be discussing a topic that is both easy to understand and implement in everyday parenting: the power of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective technique that can have a significant impact on your child's behavior and overall development. Join me as I explore how this approach can make parenting a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Segment 1: Unde...

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