Good Dads Podcast

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.

Dr Robert Mindrup, a professor at the University of Tennessee, talks about how a father's mental health directly impacts his family and children's well-being. Prevention can include diet/exercise, modeling humility, and itentifying triggers.

We sit down with Kevin Stratton, counseling director at Victory Mission, to try to identify trauma through unhealthy reactions and how trauma disrupts the mind and heart. Trauma can also affect our physical and emotional health and damage our spirituality.

Good Dads Founder and Director Dr. Jennifer Baker talks about the different types of trauma (during early childhood 1-18 years old). Trauma includes situations or events that are beyond your control and can be often referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Wayne Sheets and Nathan McCartney, both on the board of Good Dads, present the finalists for Outstanding Fathers of the Year in transportation and trades. The awards banquet dinner will be held on September 16, 2023.

Board member Michael Vaughn, from Pinnacle Family Advisors, presents the Good Dads Outstanding Father of the Year finalists in law enforcement and first responders. The awards banquet dinner will be held on September 16, 2023. Next week you'll learn about the finalists in trades and transportation. 

As we approach Father's Day, Dr Jennifer Baker, president and founder of Good Dads, shares an article about the dynamics of dads and how important it is for children to have a mother and a father. Show Notes "We are talking about in general, statistically, fathers tend to be a particular way, and in general, mothers tend to be a particular way, and each contributes something different to their chi...

This week's guest is Gaston Rougeaux-Burnes PsyD, who counsels families and children in West Texas. Dr. Rougeaux-Burnes talks about finding the time in relationships = HEALTHY  RELATIONSHIPS. Respect, self-worth, and power/control are common issues he experiences with couples. He talks about couples that communicate, do check-ins and work on maintenance, can have healthy relationships. Our Guest:...

Dr. Matt Turvey, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, 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, and playing the long game is important for the well being of a child and family as a whole.

We sit down with Dr Jennifer Baker and Drew Dilisio, from Good Dads, to talk about how dads can keep the romance alive. From everything to sex, new experiences, and helping each other, Drew cautions dads not to fall into routine or normal patterns.

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.

We sit down with Ryan Langston, a dad and a husband that has worked on overcoming anger in his life, about his experience. Doing activities, using heavy muscles, validating feelings, and time-outs all help to overcome anger. Our Guest: Ryan Langston Show Notes "Is there a way where you can do that [yell out of anger] and it be productive?" (2:54) "Anger can sometimes be good. We can all be angry,...

We talk to Dr Chris Ward, a psychologist from Ozarks Community Hospital, about the signs of anger. Questions like, "why am I so angry?" and carrying resentments can be common signs of anger.

We sit down again with Dr Jennifer Baker and Drew Dilisio, from Good Dads, to talk about how to deal with anger. A person can express anger in a healthy way by heavy exercise, a time-out ro relaxation period, or to talk about the anger out loud with someone to recognize why you are angry.

We sit down with Dr Jennifer Baker and Drew Dilisio, from Good Dads, to talk about the different types/kinds of anger. This anger can include fear/threats (physically or emotionally), fight or flight anger, and self anger (that can potentially cause health problems). Show Notes "I have heard that anger equals fear... is that true?" (0:30) Fight vs Flight: the "Fight" response (5:03) "It's ok to sa...

We welcome Dr Russell Gaede, who has written and discussed many pieces about forgiveness, to talk about how built up anger can not only hurt you but also others around you, which is very unhealthy for the self. The principle of gratitude helps to forgive.

We talk with Kevin Stratton, the director of counseling for the Restoration Program at Victory Mission, about how men can overcome self medication and drug/alcohol addiction. The program strives to give men hope, guidance, and finding a positive identity.

We talk with Dr Gaston Rougeaux-Burnes, a clinical psychologist in West Texas, about mid life and men, transitions as you get older and how relationships with the family can change over time.

We talk with Dr Jennifer Baker, the president and founder of Good Dads, about the signs of mid life in men; mood changes, feeling stuck, tired and loneliness, can all be signs of mid life. We talk about how we can prevent a "crisis" through different stages of mid life.