Parenting Tips: Young Dad Podcast

Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're mowing the lawn, flipping burgers on the grill, dodging Legos in the hallway, or finally enjoying five peaceful minutes—we’re glad you’re here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation. Today’s guest is a man of many titles but one purpose— Yusef Marshall , also known as Mista Yu . He’s a minister, m...

In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young engages with Paul and Andrew, co-hosts of the Why Dad podcast, to explore the complexities of fatherhood and manhood. They discuss their personal journeys, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for connection among men. The conversation highlights the challenges of parenting, the impact of loss, and the significance of commu...

Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're mowing the lawn, grilling dinner, juggling dirty diapers, or just stealing five minutes for yourself—we’re glad you’re here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation. Our guest today is Austin Davis , a visionary leader in teen behavioral health and addiction recovery. He’s the founder and CEO of...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today’s guest is Drew Soleyn — a man on a mission to empower fathers, equip professionals, and strengthen families across Canada and beyond. As the Director of Dad Central , Drew leads on...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax—thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today’s guest is Dr. Mort Orman , a board-certified internal medicine physician and 40-year anger elimination expert . In his 20s and 30s, Dr. Orman was a self-described hothead — think Joh...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you’re outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today, I’m joined by Randall Strain — Air Force veteran, father of two, children’s author, and the founder of Neil Marie Publishing. By day he’s a traveling salesman; by night, he’s a storyte...

Today, we’re talking business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of fatherhood with a guest who’s built a career on creating and scaling businesses while still making time for family. Joining us is Jake Sucoff, a marketing agency founder, B2B and healthcare marketing expert, startup veteran, and family man. He’s spent the last 15 years helping businesses scale, launching successfu...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today’s guest is Dr. John Chanaca , a Licensed Family Counselor, veteran educator, and founder of MJChanacaPublishing—a company devoted to wholesome, values-based children’s books and parenti...

Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're meal prepping for the week, stealing fries off your kid's plate, or just trying to survive snack time—thanks for being here and tuning in. Today’s guest is Jessica Setnick , a leading voice in eating disorder care and nutritional psychology. She’s trained thousands of professionals, created Eating Disorders Boot Camp , and written Healing Your Inner Ea...

Today’s episode is one every parent needs to hear. Parenting is hard , and no matter how much we try to prepare our kids for the future, we sometimes feel stuck , wondering how to help them navigate life’s challenges, develop confidence, and handle emotions in a healthy way . That’s where life coaching for kids comes in. Our guest today, Renaye Thornborrow , is the founder of Adventures in Wisdom...

Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're juggling joint custody, unpacking childhood baggage, or just trying to build a better foundation than what you were handed—thanks for being here and tuning in. Today’s guest is Kent Darcie , a licensed counselor and the founder of Adults with Divorced Parents Ministries . Kent has spent two decades helping adults who grew up in divorced homes understan...

Today, we have a guest who holds no punches and takes no prisoners —someone who's built his career and life on hard work, resilience, and straight talk. Joining us is Dennis Mark Interdonato , a New Jersey real estate expert, Army veteran, and former Drill Sergeant. With over 25 years of experience in home building, remodeling, and marketing , he’s not just selling homes—he’s helping people naviga...

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, host Jey Young engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt, an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse children. They discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting in the context of neurodiversity, including the journey of fostering and adoption, the importance of stability and support for children in the foster car...

In this episode of The Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young reflects on his journey through podcasting, sharing insights from his experiences and the lessons learned over 250 episodes. He introduces the Pod Launch Accelerator program, designed to help aspiring podcasters navigate the challenges of launching their shows. Jey emphasizes the importance of community, consistency, and having a clear visio...

Today, we have a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Our guest, Kit Sadgrove, has an incredible story that many fathers might never imagine having to face. Kit raised five children as a single father after the devastating loss of his wife to breast cancer when his youngest was just six years old. While this is a difficult story for Kit to talk about, he shares insights into fatherhood that...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today’s guest is Bob Furniss , a customer service leader who’s received the ICMI Lifetime Achievement Award — but more importantly, he’s a father who walked the hard road of supporting his da...

In this engaging conversation, Jey Young and Scott Grace explore the complexities of conflict resolution, the role of humor in communication, and the importance of compassion in a divided society. Scott shares his insights on navigating personal and societal challenges, emphasizing the need for inner peace and understanding amidst fear and division. They discuss the impact of politics on personal...

Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you’re wrestling with a toddler who only eats beige foods, sneaking veggies into spaghetti sauce, or just trying to survive another grocery store meltdown—thanks for tuning in."Today’s guest is Misa Pignataro, a certified health coach, culinary nutritionist, educator, wife, and mom of two young girls. Her mission? To help shape your child’s tastes one bite at...

In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young speaks with Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience. They discuss the importance of emotional connections in parenting, the concept of a 'soothing presence,' and how parents can better communicate with their children. Dr. Marcus emphasizes the need for parents to understand their own emotional respo...

In this emotional and powerful Young Dad Roundtable, Jey, Casey, Chris, Mike, and Paul cover some of the heaviest and most hopeful topics fathers are facing today. The conversation opens with the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk, sparking deep reflection on political violence, faith, and the future of open debate in America. The dads discuss cultural polarization, revival through faith, and how div...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you’re outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today, I’m joined by Mike Coyne — founder of CureVine, his private practice focused on mental health and recovery treatment for individuals and families. He’s also a new girl dad — just welco...

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in. Today’s guest is Corey Parchman — a former NFL player turned real estate developer, author, and fatherhood advocate. He’s the President of CorePar Development, a leader in revitalizing co...

In this engaging roundtable discussion, a group of fathers shares their insights on the complexities of fatherhood, the importance of healthy communication in relationships, and the impact of parental behavior on children's emotional development. They explore current issues such as child safety in the digital age, the significance of modeling conflict resolution, and the necessity of being pro...

Today’s guest is Rob Finlay who put into writing what so many dads wish they had time to say—or knew how to say. He’s the author of a brand-new book called Hey Dad , a practical, hilarious, and heartfelt guide for young adults learning how to, well, not crash into adulthood. From basic life skills to lessons that only come from “oops” moments (like accidentally putting diesel into a gas engine—tru...

 Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're balancing a baby on your hip, stuck in carpool traffic, or just finally getting five minutes to yourself—we’re glad you're here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation. Today’s guests are Constance Lewis and Andre Lewis, co-creators of Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings —a children’s...