Fatherhood Field Notes

This week's conversation is with Gabriel Perez, host of the HeartWorking Dad Podcast. He is truly embracing his role as the heartbeat of his family. He wants every father to know that your heart matters and heart monitoring allows you to be in tune with your spouse and kids.  Ned and Gabriel dive into how his past struggle of holding strong expectations of his children and not respecting how...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the power of adding the most important things to your calendar and how he and his 10 year old are skipping out for the night to camp on the beach. ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx: Fatherhood Can Change the World ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fa...

This week's conversation is a father to four daughters and husband of 23 years, Seth Dailey. Ned and Seth talk about how he is leading by example to empower his family to live epic lives empowering others. He talks about the hero's journey and how we can best help our children play the hero role instead of the villain or the victim. This episode is rich in wisdom from a man who leads wit...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the importance of creating Peace and Order in your home. It is our role as fathers to create stability in our homes even when the unexpected comes - because it will. Ned explores the importance of not confusing stability with control. He shares practical steps to create a family identity that, when paired with consistency,...

In this very special episode with Phillip Stutts, he reveals how he and his wife have prioritized making space for their daughter to be truly seen and heard in their home. He talks about how he'd pursued a desire to learn to hunt and how it is something he has passed down to his daughter.  Phillip and Ned talk about healthy masculinity when raising daughters and how daddy/daughter adventures...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares a fight he had with his wife this week and his frustrations around why he got so upset and what he would like to do next time.  He also shared about an epic family meeting they had this week - all the kiddos rated it as a 10!  First time ever. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adve...

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Michael Stephens dig into the power of a father.  Michael has an incredible story of his life drastically changing at the age of 9 when his father went to prison.  Michael shares how when his son turned 10 years old many memories and emotions arose that he didn't know were still inside of him.  This conversation is powerful if you are learning to work through y...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to approach your kiddos, how are you approaching them when you have something to say?  How are they responding?  Are they disrespectful because they are responding to a negative approach from you? ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://...

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Kelly Jean-Philippe discuss how to process having a miscarriage as a father and how to support the mother.  Kelly had several experiences with this and learned how to process the sadness and come alongside and support his wife.  He has the heart to help other men process this situation. Kelly is very in tune with having a Life-Work Balance, and not a Work-Life Balan...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to be tender with your kiddos and the importance of your approach, why he needs to stop cussing, and the importance of understanding the season of life you are in. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week...

In this episode, Ned Schaut is able to sit down with his long-time friend Andrew Arrabito and talk life.  They discuss growing up together, getting in trouble at school, how dads should show up for their kiddos, and the importance of family. Learn more about Andy and his brands below.... https://www.instagram.com/specoperator/ https://www.halffaceblades.com/ https://wekbd.com/collections/all https...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to be angry in a way that will not harm your family. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves...

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Matthew Sadler discuss what it means to live a life of service.  When Ned asked Matthew about the Legacy he wants to leave behind he said he wants to leave a legacy of service....life is about serving others, not about what you gain or do for yourself. With that in mind, Matthew shared his thoughts on Mastery.  When you want to be a master at your craft you don&apos...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on the difference between feeling shame and feeling guilt. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves o...

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Tony Bozzuto discuss the everyday life of the man who is in pursuit of becoming the father he desires to be.  We all wrestle with different insecurities - how as fathers do we become aware of those and not allow them to hold us back from our full potential?  We must learn to be confident as our children are going to follow our example. ---------- Want to learn more...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on the importance of teaching our kids to SAVE MONEY and some tactics he is using. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other m...

In this episode, Ned Schaut digs into PJ Brady's book on parenting children to be Brave, Smart, & Kind.  The conversation is packed full of wisdom on how to show up as an engaged and present father. Learn more about PJ and Brave Smart Kind: https://bravesmartkind.com/about-us/ Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Kids-Brave-Smart-Kind/dp/1957048751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NXBN17DH9X36...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on what question a father should ask himself when he walks through any doorway. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men...

In this episode, Ned and Mark discuss the identity of a man, father, and husband.  They connect on rethinking the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our lives. Mark shares how knowing the season of life you are in helps us to show up for it appropriately. Lastly, they discuss the deeper meanings behind Rite of Passages for ourselves as men and our children ---------- Want to learn more...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to cultivate a relationship with your children where they will trust you with their hearts. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and sh...

Brandon sits down with Ned to share his family's story on homebirth. He also talks about changing your family legacy and overcoming life obstacles.  ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits d...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to create space to connect with your wife and kiddos, as well as some fails in fighting with his wife and how to not react to a silly situation. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with...

Hector and Ned dig into rebelling against a can't attitude (for self and for kiddos).  The two also connect on learning where to find our validation. Lastly, they dive into how to create peace in your home.  ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhoo...

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to encourage your friends, encourage your children and creating space to connect with your wife. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes a...

Tyson and Ned dig into the impact of living in one state and running a business in another. They also discuss wrestling with the emotions of losing your father. Then Tyson gets real about learning from past mistakes. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him...