Fatherhood Field Notes

Brandon recently lost his father.  He shares the process of grief as he lost his father.  Brandon shares his experience in loosing his hero.  There are moments of laughter when remembering his father, and times of deep sadness knowing that he will not see him on the day to day any longer.  This experience is something that most of us men will go through.  Hearing Brandon share allows us to enter i...

We must be aware of the stories we tell ourselves.  Specifically, when you think about your spouse and start to compare your roles, it is easy to get bitter and live with resentment - this is slavery for your mind.  To be free you must be aware of the stories you tell yourself. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's boo...

Ian Castille and I have been lifelong friends.  Ian shares how as a father you are uniquely equipped to be a guide to your children.  As each of your kiddos are made up of 50% you - it qualifies you to know and understand them more than anyone else on the planet.  This is critical for fathers to know as they love and serve their children.  Many times the answer you seek for your kid can only be an...

I believe I have good self-awareness, however, there are a couple of questions I ask myself that have continued to help me realize I am not always showing up the way that I want to.  My hope is that I show up as the man I want to be, and not as a man who has let the struggles of the day dictate my actions. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of F...

Seth Garten is relentless for his family.  In this fatherhood conversation Seth shares his life openly for you and I as fathers to grow from the life he has lived.  Seth is constantly working on himself to ensure he shows up for those around him as his true self ready to love and serve.  He is an intentional father, loving husband, and a guide to those on their life's journey.  He and his wif...

This week after talking to several dads I was reminded of the reality that we are all in seasons of life, they move fast, and they change. Many times we don't realize we are in a certain season until it is over.  My hope is that as fathers we embrace the season we are in. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book...

Josh Patterson is an intentional Husband, Father, and Business Owner.  He is a growth-minded human being on a journey to be the best version of himself as he loves and serves his family well.  He runs an incredible outdoor technical gear brand called Off the Grid. https://offthegridsurplus.com/ ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood ch...

Recently I was speaking with someone about how important fatherhood was.  I wasn't sharing my true passion about how I believe it can change the world.  ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherh...

My cousin Paul was on episode 11 of the Fatherhood Field Notes podcast, it still stands in the top 5 most listened to episodes.  Most of his life he did not want kids based on his own story of childhood.  But now at 35 he has a son, and everything has changed. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out t...

This was on my mind to share.  I believe that as men and husbands the way we view our wife creates stability and structure for our children...dig in and let me know your thoughts. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://...

John Francis stumbled upon an incredible idea...creating a Holiday for Dads...he created Fathers Eve as an opportunity for dads to get together with other dads and celebrate their adventures of fatherhood. You too can be a part of this amazing annual event. https://fatherseve.com/ ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's...

What are the questions you ask yourself?  When you wake up, when you go to bed, when you are driving???  Are your questions more focused on why something happened to you?  Or are you thinking about your impact on the world around you?  One of the questions I ask myself regularly is Where did I miss the mark yesterday, and what am I going to do different next time? ---------- This episode is sponso...

Wow, Brandon Scarborough is relentlessly consistent.  He has three daughters and he loves them well.  He shares how he changed his life in a moment - choosing to live a sober life for the sake of his relationship with his kids.  Brandon continues in our conversation to open up his life and share the highs and the lows of fatherhood.  He shares the rawness of divorce and the ways in which he has lo...

Over the past couple of years, I have been so aware of my words.  The words I use with myself, spouse, and kids have extreme amounts of power.  I have the ability to bring life or death with my words.  In this episode I share some of the books, speakers, and podcast episodes that have helped me on the journey of language. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order Th...

Ryan Walton is a father, husband, coach, provider, and growth-minded individual.  As he became a father he went on a learning journey, and would probably say he is still on it, the great thing is he decided to share that learning journey with the world.   Fatherhood was different than he had expected, this is where Daring to Dad was born.  He has since taken what he has learned and come alongside...

As human beings we struggle with WHO AM I, WHY AM I HERE, if you are a man on the adventure of fatherhood, your purpose starts in your home. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood 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://...

This was one of those life-changing episodes for me.  Heath opens up about his life, he shares deeply his growth as a human being.  As men, we need other men to share their stories and pass down their knowledge and growth.  Heath is a sage and he shares his life with you and I to grow in our own adventure of fatherhood.  Prior to this interview, Heath told me that he was put on this earth to be a...

Over the past year or so the idea and understanding of the Hero's Journey has been more prevalent.  I have realized that most of the time I have viewed myself as the Hero.  But as a father we must understand that our kiddos and spouse are on their own Hero's Journey and we have the job/role/opportunity of coming alongside them and supporting them on their own journey. ---------- This epi...

For episode 7 I had a conversation with my friend who is a father of 5 and he was wrestling with Cancer.  This conversation is so rich and full of wisdom and truth from a man who did not know when his time would come.  He passed several weeks ago and I have been listening to his words, they are powerful.  Enjoy. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventur...

As fathers, we want to be playful, but sometimes we get caught up in work and the seriousness of life.  Take time to be playful with your kids. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood 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...

Anthony Coussa knew he wanted to be a dad, but when he found out in 2017 the exciting news his friends told him that fitness was over....and soon he would have a DADBOD.  As you will soon learn Anthony embraces competition.  He is flipping this term on its head, he is rebelling against the low expectations for dads and not allowing that lie to creep in...dads can still look great, and for that mat...

For Mondays podcast of Fatherhood Field Notes my wife Sarah and I had been coached by Dr. Ryan Darby on our Parenting Strengths.  Today I share what this coaching around our strengths has already done to strengthen our marriage, friendship, and relationship with our kiddos. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book he...

In episode 118 I interviewed Dr. Ryan Darby and Brandon Miller about their Incredible Family Strengths assessment.  Since then Sarah and I read the book and took the assessment.  Dr. Ryan Coached us through our strengths, both how we work well together, and how we can grow.  This was an incredible conversation.  I learned so much, this is worth the listen and I highly recommend reading the book, t...

On Monday I put out what may be one of the most powerful conversations I have had around Pride and Humility.  I share the 10 Steps to experience Freedom from Pride for those of you who may not have the time to listen to the full episode. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want...

This may be one of the most powerful and impactful conversations of my life.  Pride is something that most of us wrestle with.  We want to be humble but what does that really look like?  In this podcast my friend Nathan shares the steps and the journey towards humility. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here C...