The Dad Whisperer Podcast

As a way to honor the life and legacy of my colleague and friend, Dr. Gregg Jantz, who tragically died in an automobile accident two weeks ago, I’m re-airing this interview I did with him a few years ago titled, “Insights about Fathering from a Relationship Expert.” Dr. Gregg has authored 45 books and founded of The Center: A Place of Hope….and today you will hear his wisdom from his heart as we t...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m talking to every father with an older daughter. If she's over the age of 18 and now “adulting,” you may wonder how to strategically invest in her heart in intentional ways like when she was younger and lived under your roof. On today’s episode, I’ll be giving you practical ways to connect to the heart of your older daughter. Enjoy!

Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my dear friend, LeeAnn Mancini. She is a powerful influencer and educator (who was just awarded an honorary doctorate for her lifelong investment in students and parents), and she is pouring her wisdom into you as fathers so you’re even more equipped to lead your daughters to follow Christ. If you’re ready to grow as a spiritual leader, you...

Hi Dad…If you’ve ever wanted to better understand your daughter’s emotions while helping her strengthen and build her emotional confidence, then you will LOVE hearing today from my good friend, Alicia Michelle on The Dad Whisperer Podcast. She’ll be sharing THREE SIMPLE STEPS you can use yourself and teach your daughter to support her in managing her emotions with science and Scripture.

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by author and licensed social worker, Kristin Faith Evans. Not only does she bring a unique perspective as an expert in this area, but she's also the mom of a special needs daughter, which provides a holistic vantage point in addressing this topic. The focus of our conversation is on how you as a father can build a thriving dad-daughter relationship wh...

Hi Dad…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m addressing a topic that often goes overlooked in men: depression. I’ve titled this episode: WHEN YOU’RE A DEPRESSED DAD.  I’ll be sharing honestly from my heart to yours while giving you insights and practical solutions to combat emotional struggles you may be experiencing, all from the vantage point of my 30 years of clinical counseling practice and 1...

Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by author Sam Jolman, who is a licensed trauma therapist with a masters degree in counseling and over 20 years of experience specializing in men’s issues and sexual trauma recovery. Today we’ve titled our powerful conversation, “HOW TO HAVE ‘THE SEX TALK’ WITH YOUR DAUGHTER YOU NEVER GOT.” This is an episode you definitely want to listen to a...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend Kerry Hasenbalg as we talk to fathers about how to strategically lead their daughters in 12 faith practices based on her newly released book, “The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices for a Thriving Soul.” If you’re a dad who wants practical ideas for strengthening your spiritual leadership, you’ll love this episode!

Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend, Misty Phillip, as we talk about her new book: SPARK YOUR INFLUENCE: INSPIRING WOMEN TO LEAD WITH BOLDNESS, PURPOSE AND PASSION. If you want to be more intentional about how you guide and support your daughter to discover her God-given purpose and passion, this is an interview you’ll definitely want to listen to!

Hi Dads…Today I have an incredible guest joining me on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, Dr. Glenn Packiam (who is a pastor and a Senior Fellow at the Barna Group), and we’re discussing his new book that’s being released this week while tying it to fathering. We’ve titled our conversation: WHAT A CHRISTIAN DAD LOOKS LIKE IN AN AGE OF CONFUSION AND CORRUPTION. If you’re in a place where you're struggling...

Hi Dads…If you have an adolescent daughter, today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast is just for YOU. I’ve titled it: TURNING THE TURBULENT TEEN YEARS INTO TRIUMPH! As you know, I’ve spent decades counseling and mentoring teenage girls and I absolutely LOVE this age! Today I’m giving you some surprising and helpful insights into what she’s experiencing developmentally so you can better connect...

It’s a joy to be joined on The Dad Whisperer Podcast by my friend, Dr. Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord—an organization that invests in seeing families succeed. Jim is a GirlDad himself and today he’s sharing stories about how he led us three daughters in conversations about SEX. We’ve titled our interview, “A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter About Sexual Integrity” and you’ll love hearing h...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m reviewing one of the most significant books I’ve read in a long time by Dr. Jonathan Haidt titled, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.” If you’re a dad (or a mom) who wants more insight into how your daughter is being negatively impacted by exchanging a play-based childhood for a phone-based...

Hi Dads…Has your wife (or ex-wife) ever been jealous of your relationship with your daughter? In today’s interview on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend, Mona Corwin—also known as The Mom Mentor—and together we address this tricky topic with proactive strategies to move forward toward a win-win with the women in your family!

Happy New Year Dads! As a way to hit the ground running, I invited my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield (fathers.com), to join me today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast to share with you 4️⃣ dimensions of effective fathering. The “I-CAN’s of Fathering” will help you set a strong course for 2025!

Hi Dad…today I’m shooting straight and presenting 26 specific ways—from A to Z—that you can positively invest in your daughter so she’ll have your support and perhaps not need therapy. In other words, all these things will make a HUGE, PROACTIVE difference by strengthening her mental health as you stand with her and give her what she needs. Go Dads!

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined again by Pastor Mike Novotny for the second of a two-part conversation. As we continue addressing complex topics from a place of biblical wisdom, our title is… “Transgender, Gay and God: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” Mike’s insights and approach will equip you as dads to lean in with grace AND truth as you c...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Pastor Mike Novotny for the first of a two-part conversation where we’re talking about themes from his new book. Trust me when I say you definitely want to listen to this interview on “Depression, Sex, Porn, and Alcohol: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” You’ll be inspired and equipped to lean into these inte...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Robyn Gobbel, a neuroscience and parenting expert, who will rock your world in the best of ways. If you’re a dad—or a mom---who is RAISING A DAUGHTER WITH BIG, BAFFLING BEHAVIORS (this is from the title of her best-selling book ), today’s episode will give you practical and powerful tools so you can be the best parent you can be!

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my amazing friend Rhonda Stoppe who is a woman I describe as fierce, feisty, faithful-filled and funny! I can think of no one better than her to talk to dads about how to lead their daughters into vital conversations around dating. She vulnerably shares her own story and gives dads practical action steps. You don’t want to miss this one!

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by NFL linebacker-turned-actor (who has starred in over 20 movies!), Brian Bosworth----a.k.a. "The Boz." You'll appreciate hearing his story about a collision that changed him from being fatherLESS to FatherFULL. He's also a GirlDad who is intentionally engaging his daughter's heart from the overflow of his own healing journey.

Hey Dad…If you’ve ever struggled in knowing how to support your daughter when she’s overwhelmed and emotionally flooded, you’ll LOVE today’s podcast because you'll learn proactive strategies that really work! I’ve titled this episode: "14 Ways a Dad Can be Supportive of His Daughter When She’s Triggered and Tapped Out.” Consider this your personal invitation to expand your skill set by joining me...

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by one of my best friends, Terra Mattson. She is a seasoned counselor, speaker, author, leader, and entrepreneur…as well as being a GirlMom to two incredible teenage daughters. The title of our conversation is: “It’s Time to be Addressing the Way Your Daughter is Dressing” and we give practical information to equip you as Dads (and Moms) to enter into...