Fatherhood Field Notes

This week's conversation with Ali Jafarian shares the importance of connecting with your children on an emotional level.  We discuss how he found fulfillment in fatherhood after his son was born. We dive deeper into how to he encourages his kids in finding the passions that bring them joy and how to recognize what to drop. He challenges dads to take on the "nurture" role once in awh...

In these weekly Craft of Fatherhood episodes Ned will take five minutes sharing stories, victories, flops, and what he is learning.  This week he wraps about the results of pushing one of his kids into a workout. He shares finding the balance of when to push your kids and when to not.  ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://w...

This episode with Dane Espegard is so impactful. He strives to be an emotional constant for his young daughters and strives everyday to help them find their strengths. In the workplace he's noticed so much of our identity is tied to what we due. He's fueled to affirm his children's identity by who they are, not what they do. His mission to dream big with his kids and his wife by hel...

This episode of the Craft of Fatherhood dives into a recent family meeting we had. We'll talk about practical tips for a successful family meeting: talking routines, finances, and goals. Check this out if you've been wanting to initiate family meetings in your home and don't know where to start.  ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureo...

Matt Drinkhahn is one of the most optimistic people you will ever meet.  This comes from him living a life of offense; loving, listening, honoring, and adding value to all mankind.  Matt is able to live this way because he lives a life of confidence knowing who he is and what his core values are.  This allows Matt to live a life of clarity.  This conversation is a rich with wisdom on shifting your...

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com...

In this episode, Neil Knaak shares how he created a family credo, guiding principles, for his family and what they stand for.  This is how Ned and Neil originally connected, Ned overheard Neil share the second family value: "Protect the Queen." If all young men were taught this by their fathers our world would look different. He talks about rebelling against "normalcy" and how...

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com...

Mark Haney is an entrepreneur and business leader in the Sacramento area.  He has a passion for helping build leaders in the area with his company HaneyBiz. The Haney Biz Team seek to invest in high quality, high growth potential, entrepreneurs growing their companies here in the Greater Sacramento region. Mark and his family are building a family compound where they plan to create many memories....

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. Resources: Miracle Morning Parents Workbook: Hal Elrod, Mike and Lindsey McCarthy - CLICK HERE Email Ned for Justin Donalds Marriage W...

Malcon Pierce goes deep into a story about loss and about the redemption that comes through healing. This is powerful for anyone who may be in the middle of grief.  Malcon said there was a time when he thought he would never laugh again but has since found joy and adventure in the everyday.  The conversation is also fun and light-hearted as he shares his  incredible off road adventures with his so...

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. Resources: Miracle Morning Parents Workbook: Hal Elrod, Mike and Lindsey McCarthy - CLICK HERE Email Ned for Justin Donalds Marriage W...

Chris Gialanella talks about the power of having generations of Role Models.  He credits much of his overall life success and fulfillment to the work that has been done by his parents, and their parents, etc. I love hearing how generations of the fathers that came before him impacted his role as a dad. This episode is full of wisdom. If you want to learn more about Chris you can do so here: Instag...

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com...

JP Dinnell and I dig into Fatherhood, Leadership, and Redemption.  The stories in this conversation are deep. If you want to learn more about JP you can do so here: https://echelonfront.com/jp-dinnell/ https://www.instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Here are two great podcasts JP was on if you would like to learn more about his story: Order of Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DED6K5OXOd0 Jocko Podcast -...

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com...

Ronnie Renner is a father with passion!  He shows up every day with energy to make the most of the day and his life.  Ronnie has ridden freestyle motocross for his career.  He has competed in 19 X-Games and has 16 X-Games Medals. In this conversation Ronnie shares his passion for his kiddos and the ups and downs of being a dad and a professional motorcycle rider. You can find more about Ronnie her...

The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE.  Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each wee...

In this episode, Rene shares his wisdom from raising his two boys and now being a grandfather to four amazing grandchildren.  An area that Rene dug into was how he learned to handle confrontation with his boys when they were growing up.  If you have middle or high school students this conversation will empower you to show up for your kids when they make mistakes.  He brought to light some challeng...

The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE.  Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each wee...

Skylar Lewis has created an incredible Christian Business Mens organization called Rise Up Kings.  Ned was able to attend the first three day event in January 2020.  Rise Up Kings has since had 23 groups go through the experiential weekend and join the community.  This community is changing the lives of men and creating long term impact in men, businesses, and in families. In this episode, they di...

The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE.  Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each wee...

This episode is jam packed full of wisdom that will help you on your adventure of fatherhood.  Hear a man share wisdom around being married for 31 years! Gregg shares the value of being patient with your wife and how to love her in her role as a mother and the matriarch of your family. He shares the values of building a family culture and how being home for dinner is one of the best things you can...

The power of our language is greater than we know and the opportunity we have to speak life into all those we talk to is HUGE.  Tune into this series as we focus on what and how we speak to others and how important it is to create conversations of growth. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each wee...

In this episode of Fatherhood Field Notes with Ikaika Hoohuli, we chat about the making the big shift of moving your family out of state.  He made this move to better his family's life as they found a place that fits better with their outdoor lifestyle.  But he also made this move to take a chance on himself on building a new business.  Amidst that he found joy in finding new interests and ne...