Fatherhood Field Notes

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...

My son Brody and I were hunkered down in a cabin together to do some testing on his breathing.  We decided to sit and talk Dad/Son relationship and record it, enjoy. ---------- 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.adventureo...

My brother Nick and I talk about fatherhood, life, and what it was like to grow up together.  This is an incredible conversation as we both took different paths at times but had a solid foundation.   Now that we have found ourselves as fathers and husbands we are taking all that we learned as kids from our own parents and building upon that foundation. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The A...

Life is full of struggles.  In this episode, I talk about how we must stop allowing ourselves to be too comfortable in life by controlling everything around us.  We need to evaluate what we are controlling and why.  When we are uncomfortable we are stretched, are challenged, and that is where we grow. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Father...

This is an incredible conversation.  Jamie Hind is a Family and Father coach.  Jamie is on a mission to help fathers discover their value and purpose.  So many of us work in hopes that there will be more time in the Future.  Jamie shares how time can't be saved or postponed for a later date.  You have now!  What are you doing with your time now? www.thefamilybusinessbalance.com ---------- Thi...

All of us have struggles.  There may be things you have struggled with for years, or something you are struggling with today.  How can you embrace it, and why? ---------- 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.adventureoffathe...

Kyler Burke and I discuss the opportunity each of us have...to choose the man that we want to be. Kyler shares how even after he arrived at a lifelong dream to be a Helicopter Pilot there were still feelings of inadequacy - that is when he went to work on his mind and heart.  This is a great conversation for men to embrace as they are on their own journey of discovery.  ---------- This episode is...

As humans we struggle, life is great, but can also be hard.  As a man and father you can at times struggle to find your value.  This episode highlights stories and tools to help you on your journey to purpose, value, and success. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to lear...

Sam Acho is an NFL Linebacker, Humanitarian, Speaker, Podcaster, Author, Husband, and an engaged father.  He recently wrote a book sharing his life, the ups and downs, and the journey of discovering who you are.  This is critical for fathers!  As fathers, we must know who we are, allow ourselves to be seen, and SEE those that are placed in our care. Enjoy and if you would like the book you can lea...

Life is amazing!  But also hard.  During our lives we come across struggles, we can either be a victim to those struggles, or we can learn and grow from them.  The question is how are we showing up to those struggles? ---------- 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...

Matt Peterson has spent his career in the Snowboarding world.  He has found a way to follow in his father's footsteps and create space for families to escape the day to day grind and enjoy life on the slopes.  Matt is a learner, a friend, a husband, and an intentional father giving all that he can to his children.  ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The...

Are there definitions, labels, or descriptions of what a GOOD DAD is that are holding you back from being the dad you should be? ---------- 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://www.rebeland...

Jonathan Wayne Freeman is a Comedian, Instagram Star, Husband, Father, and promoter of Life.  He is one of the funniest Instagram stars on this fun little planet we call earth.  In this episode, we talk about parenting, how to be an engaged parent, and well, the meaning of life.  Jon shares his lifelong wisdom of how to not be an idiot, how to not be a crappy parent, and how to enjoy your short li...

This month I am talking about setting aside time to reflect, consider, and plan.  Today I talk about how you can do this 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://www....

If you are looking to create a deeper and more intentional family culture then this is a must-listen.  As a parent, you have an amazing opportunity to create an incredible world inside your home.  Mike and I discussed the family meeting.  He has crafted this very well and it does not take a bunch of time or money.  Anyone can do this.  Having a family meeting the McCarthy way can create a deep con...

This month I am talking about annual planning.  This week I am talking about how to have an annual planning time with your spouse.  This is a powerful rhythm to have with your spouse annually, it can create a deep sense of direction for you and your family. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the...

Justin Donald is a Lifestyle Investor, a husband, and an Intentional Father.  In this episode we discuss two very important topics.  One is we discuss the annual plan he does with his spouse each year.  He shares the tools to have a successful planning session with your spouse, this is powerful and could CHANGE YOUR LIFE.  Next we discuss his new book, The Lifestyle Investor.  This is a powerful c...

This month I am talking about planning.  The idea of stopping life and considering where you have been, who you want to be, and what the future holds.  We have more control over our lives than we realize.  If we don't plan, life will happen to us. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx...

Brandon Miller and his wife Analyn wrote the parenting book Play to their Strengths.  With the success of the book, they wanted to create an assessment to help parents understand their parenting strengths.  They worked with Dr. Ryan Darby to create the Incredible Parent Assesment.  With the release of the assessment, Brandon and Analyn wrote a second book called the Incredible Parent which will be...