Fearless Fathers

Dave-O had the pleasure of talking with a brother from "Oh Canada", Mr. Brendan Hickey. Brendan is a father of two and hosts the "Not Your Normal Hickey Podcast" with his oldest son, Mayson.  Brendan gives the dads out there some great takeaways in today's interview: 1) Throw the parenting books out the window, you'll succeed with your instinct. 2) Surround yourself with people you can trust when...

The Fearless Fathers are going a bit off the cuff today from what they normally do. This is something that isn't widely talked about but happens quite often. This quick episode is to get you thinking about when you introduce your kids to animals.  Parents with pets in the home, introduce their kids early, and most times, the pet is SUPER PROTECTIVE of your little one. What happens when you visit s...

Today, Dave-O sits down and talks to Ethan Shean, Chief Retail Officer of Strawberry Cannabis, based out of Colorado. A good friend of his, who moved halfway around the country to follow his passions and live his best life with his family. What he didn't see, was how his family didn't make it there with him.  Ethan drops a TON of value in today's episode.  Three takeaways for today: 1. Be there fo...

Your child is home safe, and your basking in the excitement. You don't want this moment to ever go away. The reality now has to set in. The time has now come for both of you to go back to work. You have to decide what's going to be the best route to make sure your child is safe and taken care of. Sometimes it's a family member, you both work opposite shifts, or the dreaded shelling out upwards of...

Join us today, as we sit down with a Fearless Father, James Wallen.  James is a Disabled Navy Veteran, Network Engineer, works part time in a pizza shop, Father of three, and hosts "The Yesteryear Podcast", a classic movie review podcast with his oldest daughter, Beth. Dave and James sit down and talk about what makes James a Fearless Father. We talk about how his mindset is with having three kids...

Cursing AROUND your child? Good or bad? Always a tough decision. For most of us, it slips. We realize we say it, and damn if we don't try our hardest NOT to curse around our kids. Join us in this VERY NSFW episode as we talk about the difference between cursing around your kid and AT YOUR KID. (don't do that).  Listen to how Ryan almost broke down in the fetal position with his AMAZING story (Ok,...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Generalized series. Today, we're talking Depression. Depression seems to run side by side with anxiety, which is why this is HUGE to talk about. Don't wait until it's too late to talk about your depression. Just because you feel like you shouldn't be depressed, doesn't mean it CAN'T HAPPEN. Together, we'll EMBRACE THE FEAR Today's Reference:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/r...

Welcome to Part 1 of our "Generalized Series" Today, were talking Anxiety. We've touched on this before, and going to hit a few more points. Get you thinking about shifting what makes you anxious and overcoming it. All of us deal with Anxiety in one way or another. But how we notice and combat that anxiety is what makes us fearless! So sit back, take notes, take it in, and begin to EMBRACE THE FEA...

Today Dave-O and Ryan talk about family vacations, and when is it the right time to take one? We talk mainly about Disney vacations, and how old is the right time to start "making memories".  Three takeaways you don't want to miss: 1. You only have "10 solid years of vacations with your children" 2. Social media can really play games with vacations. 3. Go out and just make memories, even if it's j...

Welcome to another "Mindset Shift" Episode. This is our first ever interview, and Dave-O solos the mic with TJ French. TJ and Dave go way back, and share similar stories.  Although TJ is not a father, what he has to say today about getting your mind right and the power of a positive minsdset can do. This episode is sure to IGNITE.  If you like what we do, please take a moment to support us on our...

Today we share the story of one of our listeners! Becoming a Fearless Father is getting uncomfortable and doing things that will be outside of how you operation. "John" was kind enough to allow us to share his story with our fathers!  This is what it means to EMBRACE THE FEAR! If you like what we do, please take a moment to join our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Fearlessfathers Be sure to chec...

Today, we dig into that uncomfortable feeling we as new fathers have. The never ending struggle of feeling trapped. That feeling of moving one step forward, two steps back. Your career, your home, finances, they all hold tight onto us. So tune in today on what we have to say about this. Article used today as reference:  Pressures on modern dads: https://www.familyeducation.com/family-life/unique-p...

Today's topic has no one official definition. We discuss what "The Baby Effect" is to us. That moment when your little one is born, and the "Oh crap" and motivation come up that tells you its time to start that business you always wanted to. On the reverse of that coin, its also that downed feeling we get when we see our lives are changing. We see our social lives diminish, and things we once did,...

Dave sits down with the host of the Tales of the Peoples Podcast, a new podcast where they dig into people's experiences and life and why they got to where they are today.  Sit back and get to know more about Dave's time in the Army, why and how he started Fearless Fathers, and other fun stuff. You can find "Tales of the People Podcast" on: anchor  https://anchor.fm/sanjiv6 Spotify:  https://open....

The birth of your child is here. You get home from the hospital, with your bundle and your spouse and the parenting challenges set in. You're relationship with your partner is CRUCIAL in being the best father you know you can be.  Today, were hitting those changes we can face as a father. Missing date nights, your parenting styles, communication and MORE! You feel trapped and locked in this cage....

The most anxiety ridden thing we think about! Whether you're a father, soon to be, or just as a person. It runs us, it fears us, it ultimately controls us! Dave-O and Ryan are going in to the numbers of money, what it takes to raise a kid, and MAYBE just some help to combat those anxiety ridden fears of money and start taking control of it.

Dave and Ryan are talking about Toxic Relationships in your life. We go in on how these seemingly "passive aggressive" people can be bigger than you might even realize.  You may know the people that are toxic in your life, and feel like you just can't distance yourself from them. It's a common thing. Those close to us, we don't want to just "cut them out". BUT, as a new father, it's your new famil...

On today's episode, the Fathers talk about Parental Leave. Not just when your child is born, but taking that time from the grind to enjoy time with your family on a practicle basis. Hear what happened with Ryan and Dave after their sons were born, what they did afterwards, and some motivation to get you fearless. Together we will EMBRACE THE FEAR Be sure to check out the Fearless Fathers store at...

Dave-O solo's the mic in today's episode, to discuss "Imposter Syndrome". You know, that little voice in the back of your head that tells you you aren't good enough to be a father? Yeah. He's talking that. Dave discusses 2 of the 5 "Imposters" out there, and shares more of his past with you and how that imposter had a strangle hold on him.  You'll know when you're falling into that trap, and what...

On the second episode of Fearless Fathers, Dave-O and Ryan discuss Postpartum Depression in men! It's real, it's there, its classified as a "generalized anxiety" for most, so it gets missed. We talk the signs and symptoms, realizing its there, and how to help combat those feelings if you are a dad that feels like they already have it, or a soon to be father wanting to attack any possibility head o...

This is the VERY FIRST Fearless Fathers Podcast! A podcast for fathers, unlike any other. In this introductory episode, you are going to learn who the hosts Dave and Ryan are, why we wanted to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. This is the START of our two episodes a week (Monday and Thursday) and we are JUST GETTING STARTED.      Join our Fearless Community! Faceboo...

Fearless Fathers, a new podcast! Hosted by new dads Dave and Ryan, know what it's like being a new father. The world feels so big, not knowing what way to go. Feeling lost, broken, stretched to thin, and overwhelmed. These are the feelings all new fathers face, oftentimes like they are the only ones. No longer do dad's have to suffer in silence. At Fearless Fathers, our goal is to break the stigma...