Good Dads Podcast

Tommy Boyce, a WIC Nutritionist, talks about what dads can do to help and support women throughout pregnancy. "WIC" stands for "Women, Infants, and Children." Our Guest: Tommy   Boyce Tommy has been married to his wife, Cassandra, for 10 years, and they have a wonderful 5-year-old boy named Sullivan. Tommy graduated from UCM with a degree in dietetics and Logan University with a Masters in Sports...

Summary: This week we welcome husband and wife Minor and Sarah Baker, both professors at Missouri State University in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education program. They talk about having a total of four children and twins as their second and third. Their experience was a blur, but both worked together as a team in a challenging season of life.  Minor Baker (PhD): Minor is an Assistant Prof...

This week we sat down with Tyler Head, a husband and an expectant dad, to talk about the final stages of pregnancy, preparations for the baby, the unknown and how to focus on Mom and their relationship. Head, Tyler | Business & Leadership Coach, Dryve Leadership Group Tyler Head and his wife, Katherine, are transplants from the beautiful states of Tennessee and North Carolina. They have come to lo...

From the Good Dads archive, we are taking a look back at our discussion with Dr. Matt Turvey, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, from May of 2023. Dr. Matt Turvey talks about how curiosity, compassion and an eye for connection can keep an open mind when trying to solve difficult situations in relationships. Even though it can be challenging at times, being patient, doing the right thing...

From the Good Dads archive, we are revisiting a podcast originally published in May 2023.  Dr. Jennifer Baker, president and founder of Good Dads, talks with us about "a man and his relationships." This is an overview of May 2023 and how men can keep the romance alive and maintain healthy relationships.

From the Good Dads archive: We talk with Lisa Blumenstock about her role as a mediator, how this pertains to divorce, mediation vs litigation, and helping couples with negotiation.

From the Good Dads Archive: Kirk Cocanougher, from Keller Williams, and Marlon Graves, VP of "A Girl Like Me," share their experiences on how to communicate with their ex-partners and how to be a good dad through difficult situations. Our Guest: Kirk Cocanougher Kirck Cocanougher of Keller Williwams is father of three of his own, and after he remarried he gained three bonus kids for a total of six...

Dr Jennifer Baker and J. Fotsch talk about being grateful after following addiction or a traumatic event. Hopeful habits and gratitude are some tools we can use to move forward after difficult life events. Show Notes "The action part of being hopeful is starting with a gratitude list." (1:52) "Start your day off with little, simple things for you ." (4:44) "How important is that to give someone po...

Dr Jennifer Baker and J. Fotsch talk about hope following addiction or a traumatic event. Being hopeful and having faith are just a couple of tools we can use to move forward from difficult life events. Show Notes "I've seen any number of couples recover from infidelity and have a better marriage." (1:32) "You have to take one day at a time, and that is not always sometimes, unfortunately, not jus...

From the Good Dads Archive, we are revisiting our discussion with James Mincks, a New Pathways father. James has made a lot of changes in his life in a very short time. His remarkable story includes the journey from convicted felon to responsible father in less than a year. It begins with Victory Mission's Restoration program and includes involvement with the Fatherhood Development Curriculum. Tod...

We take a look back at our interview with Dr. Brent Anderson, a clinical psychologist from the military from West Point New York. He talks about how to handle change, behavioral interventions, and "FML..." Fun. Mastery. Love. Our Guest: Dr. Brent Anderson Dr. Brent Anderson has been a clinical psychologist in the army for 15 years. He has been married for 15 years and is a father of 3.  Show Notes...

This week we bring you an episode from the Good Dads archives. Dr. Baker and Drew Dilisio originally met with Doug, a father and a husband, in February 2022 to discuss his battles with addiction. Doug shares his experience, strength and hope for those who still struggle with addiction. Show Notes "I am curious when you first become aware that it [alcoholism] might be a problem?" (3:06) "I wouldn't...

Kevin Stratton, LPC is a counselor at Victory Mission. He talks about the men he helps with family trauma backgrounds and substance use. Addiction affects the whole family. Kevin also talks about how faith can be helpful on a path to a new life. Our Guest: Kevin Strattion, LPC Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTP) and a Certified Biblical C...

Carl Dawson, an expert in the field of addiction, talks about how addiction and substance abuse is a disease and cannot be fought with "will power" alone. Education and knowledge is the first step to figuring out if someone in you family is struggling with addiction... it's a process, not an event.

Dr. Jennifer Baker, president and founder of Good Dads, talks about addiction and how it can affect the WHOLE family (not just the person struggling with dependency). October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and we'll be talking about addiction all this month with different guests. Show Notes "Today, we are going to introduce this topic of the month [addiction] by talking about the impact on f...

Dr. Chris Ward, a psychologist at Ozarks Community Hospital, shares how social isolation is on the rise. Social connections and human interactions can help battle loneliness and isolation. Our Guest: Dr. Chris Ward Chris has been a psychologist at Ozarks Community Hospital for seven years. He works with patients with a variety of different concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Sh...

Dr. Thomas Januosek, Deputy Director of Counseling in Lincoln Nebraska, talks about how lack of social connection could be one of the signs of loneliness and isolation. A person must maintain positive social connection and we need to guide people outside their comfort zone with positive activities.

Dr Shelby Smith, a family physican, husband, and dad, works at Equality Health Care, talks with us on our 500th episode about loneliness and isolation. He says social activities and exercise helps but too much phone activity and social media can add to loneliness and isolation.

Topic of the month: Loneliness and Isolation and why that is a concern for men and mental health Dr. Jennifer Baker, founder and director at Good Dads, says we need "people" (human interaction) to battle loneliness and isolation. There are three social connections: structure, function, and quality to make sure you are surrounding yourself with positive people. Show Notes "We are covering this from...

Thomas Miller, a driver for Prime and from a family generation of on the road truckers, talks about work and stress and how to handle not being home. Thomas talks about communication, safety first, and walking as tools to help with being away from his family. Our Guest: Thomas Miller Thomas and his wife have two daughters and three grandchildren. Thomas is an over-the-road driver for Prime, Inc. S...

Dr. Mike Dawson, the Executive Director of Instructional Services at Branson Public Schools, talks to us about the education system and how self-care, realistic expectations, and having a support system can all help with work-related stress.  Our Guest: Dr. Mike Dawson Mike is the Executive Director of Instructional Services at Branson Public Schools. He has been in public education for 29 years,...

We talk with Frank Tristan, a football coach, husband, and a dad, about work related stress and balance of coaching, family and faith. He also talks about being intentional and setting boundaries and living in the margin.

Jim Millsap, a recently retired math teacher and ex-principal, talks about the Good Dads/Strong Schools Program and how it can help family interaction and better communication with children. Jim also talks about how constant accessablity (like cell phones and social media) can be exhausting and, in the end, cause more work related stress.

Dr Jennifer Baker discusses how "work, life, balance," is a myth. It's ok to have stress, but also know how to say "NO." We also talk about how to manage stress and it's ok to ask for help.

We sit down with Drew Dilisico, a counselor at Good Dads, to talk about secondary trauma, big "T" trauma, little "T" trauma, and how this can all effect men's mental health. Drew also talks about compassion fatigue and being burnt out.