The Father Daughter Dance Podcast

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on how he approaches talking about careers and jobs with his daughter as she is in college. Brian Clune, a fellow stand up comic, joins the podcast and talks about his two daughters Lauren and Catie who are in their 30's.  We touch on how he was brought up with both of his parents working in the 1950's and what they taught him about career and life including his...

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on being patient with our daughters when we know we've made mistakes in the past that may come back to be discussed in the future.  Danusia Malina-Derben joins the pod.  Her latest book SPUNK:  A Manifesto on Modernizing Fatherhood https://www.triumphpress.co/books/p/iaw6r26bkdx6qjjkz6vr9u0c6zryql and her podcasts School for Mothers and School for Fathers are le...

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on the challenge and reward of teaching his daughter Zoe about the difference between HOW we think and WHAT we think.  Angela Patton CEO of Girls for a Change ( https://girlsforachange.org/ ) prepares Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls.  She is married and the mom of a son and daughter.  She opens by discussing how she and her husband work t...

Tim opens up the podcast commenting on the challenge and reward of teaching his daughter Zoe about the difference between HOW we think and WHAT we think. Jenee and Gene Arthur (fellow Kansas City Chiefs fans!) join the podcast to share with the listeners how they have worked on and believe in the power of bridging different perspectives in the interest of finding common ground. Jenee is a 50+ year...

Tim talks at the top of the podcast about making mistakes with his daughter Zoe.  He talks about how that can be either nourish or stunt growth without the proper heart and mindset. This week's pod features 4 incredible Dads of Daughters:  Justin Vandehey, Elad Cohen, Drew Kodleja, and Javier Giron.  They are part of a group Tim has played basketball with over the last almost 10 years.  They each...

Tim starts the podcast talking about the challenging feedback loop between Dads and Daughters as they work through difficult issues together.  He touches on how the "learning partner" being his daughter makes it an even more challenging and crucial growth path. Paul Brodhead then joins the podcast to talk about his daughter Savilla.  He shares about his harrowing life and death experience of an il...

Aman Verjee is a father of two daughters, aged 11 & 8. Aman also leads a successful business life, as an early employee of PayPal working alongside Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Listen in as Aman discusses how he has been able to attain a stellar track record of professional success whilst leading a successful & rewarding life as a parent.   Aman discusses how he navigates being separated from his da...

Mike Flood is the father of four daughters and three sons. Not only has he raised seven children, but he also grew up in a family of seven children. In this episode, you'll hear how Mike has been able to learn from his childhood to ensure he connects on a deep level with all his children whilst allowing them the freedom to navigate life in the way they want.   Mike also discusses how his experienc...

Welcome back to The Father Daughter Dance! Starting next week, you'll hear brand new episodes from Tim and his guests. Podcast Links: Website:  https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email:  thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com

It's time to tie the knot on the first season of the Father Daughter Dance podcast, and who better to do that with than the undisputed three-time guest, Chris Yeh. Chris and Tim will reflect on the podcast so far and will explore the key lessons learned from the conversations with guests such as Zoe Taylor, Alexandra Stockwell and Christopher Lewis. Tune in to hear Tim discuss how he jumped out of...

It's time for the episode that you've all been asking for. Today, Tim sits down with his own daughter Zoe, to discuss and share their Father-Daughter relationship. Zoe is 20 years old and currently attends the University of California, Davis. You'll hear stories of how Zoe found out what interests her the most, what parts of life have been the most challenging, and an embarrassing story (or two) a...

Chris Lewis joins us today to discuss his life as a father of two daughters, a 17 and a 13-year-old. Chris is the co-founder of Fathering Together, which runs the largest Facebook group for Dads and Daughters with nearly 130,000 members. As someone who has worked with thousands of Fathers, and has raised two daughters of his own, Chris has some invaluable lessons to share with us. Tune in to hear...

Dr Brian King is a father of a 4-year-old daughter, which he had at the age of 45. In this episode, you'll hear how having a daughter later on in life makes an impact on how you treat yourself and how your perspective immediately changes on how you view life. Brian and Tim met through their work in stand-up comedy, and to this day, Brian is still an active stand-up comedian, as well as an author o...

Kiera Gray gives us an insight into what is going on inside the mind of a teenager on today's episode of the Father Daughter Dance. Kiera is a 16-year-old woman who is home-schooled in the state of California, she has spent the last four years studying the psychology behind positive reinforcement and non-verbal communication. Kiera's studies have helped her gain a perspective on the relationship b...

Jim Eschweiler joins the podcast today to reflect on his years of being a parent to a daughter who is now transitioning into adulthood. Jim has had a successful professional career which has led to him becoming an accomplished CEO, he shares how the lessons he learned in the workspace have transitioned to his parenting. Listen in to hear how Jim has learned to engage with his children during diffi...

Christian Dashiell joins today to discuss his life of being a father of two adopted and two biological children. Christian and his wife adopted two daughters from Vietnam and Ethiopia. In this episode, Christian will share the process of adoption, how his parenting differs between his adopted and biological children and how racism impacts his family and his teachings. Christian is an editorial fel...

Dennis Holahan joins the podcast today to discuss how he views his parenting and relationship with his children at the age of 78. Dennis has seen it all, from serving in the Vietnam war to starring in the film Scarface, he's able to share how his life has impacted the lives of his children and grandchildren.   Tune in to hear how Dennis balanced his law and Hollywood careers with the reality of be...

Roll out the red carpet! The best father and daughter relationship films are being decided on this podcast! Chris Yeh is joining us again, but this time, it's to create the Mount Rushmore of father & daughter films. Tune in to get a list of the best films you can watch to see how Hollywood portrays the relationships that we have with our daughters, and how Tim and Chris's film choices are radicall...

Ben Peavy joins us to discuss how his upbringing in a mixed-race military family has influenced his parenting and professional career. Ben has seen success in his professional career, and he discusses how his lessons in leadership have influenced his parenting, and vice versa. Having two sons and two daughters, born in that order, Ben has been able to iterate on his parenting styles. Listen in as...

Julie Metzger joins us today to discuss how to create a family environment that thrives on open communication and why you shouldn't hide difficult conversations in the dark. Julie is the co-founder of Great Conversations, a company that focusses on delivering classes and presentations (both in-person and virtual) on topics such as puberty, sexuality, parenting and adolescence. Tune in to hear Juli...

In the first episode with Tom Sexton, he realised that he needed to have difficult conversations with his daughters to make sure they knew what he was feeling, and for him to hear what they needed to say. In this second episode, Tom discusses how those conversations with his daughters went and how his entire family reacted to the initial podcast. Tom shares how he hopes to improve his speaking and...

Arzo Yusuf is here to discuss how children are impacted by the foster system in the USA and how it often leads to sex trafficking. Arzo grew up in a family that struggled with alcoholism, mental health and infidelity, even having to join her father on the dates he went on with his girlfriends. Arzo took the negative experiences of her childhood and formed Sexy Boss Babe, which aims to raise money...

Marc Joubert joins us to discuss how he has managed to curate a positive upbringing for his daughters after losing his first daughter due to malpractice at the age of one month. Marc shares the story of how he and his wife struggled with the loss of their infant daughter and their multiple miscarriages, to raising two daughters of different races. You'll hear how the hardest parts of life can elev...

Amanda Crisci is here to discuss how dads should open up and communicate with their daughters, especially when it comes to tough subjects such as dating and divorce. Amanda is Tim's Goddaughter and is currently studying to become a teacher at the University of Michigan. Listen in as Amanda and Tim discuss how her upbringing in an affluent high school in Palo Alto compares to life as an underprivil...

Alexandra Stockwell is on a mission to transform stagnating relationships into passion and excitement. The lessons Alexandra learned from dealing with her parents' divorce and a childhood of closed communication has shown her how couples and parents need to interact to live a life of nourishment. You'll learn the keys to open up communication with your partner and your children; as well as how to...