Welcome To Fatherhood

This episode features a conversation with my guest and host of The Dad Edge Podcast , Larry Hagner. Larry is the proud father of 4 energetic boys and husband of his soul mate, Jessica, for the past 18 years.  He understands that life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows every day.  However, Larry's learned skills to optimize his life as a man, husband, and father. Over the past 6 years, Larry has...

This episode features a conversation with my distinguished guest, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, PhD. Dr. Neal is no stranger to the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast and audience, making his first appearance in season 3 episode 25 They Never Saw Black Men As Fathers . Dr. Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies and Chair of the Department of African & A...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Rob Gorski from The Autism Dad Podcast . Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. He is a multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. As always, thank you for spending you...

This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. George James, PsyD, LMFT.  In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. James assists in developing innovative programs and services for Council for Relationships including launching a new mental wellness and therapy initiative for athletes and entertainers (from high school and college to professional status through retirement). Dr. James...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Susan Combs. Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company , a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at twenty-six years old with a drive to “Do more, better.”  This internal mantra has resulted in numerous successes and firsts, like being named the youngest National President in the over eig...

This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Nathan Watson. Nate is a husband and father, and has a strong social media presence under the handle @DadSwagg,  which started as somewhat of a joke between he and wife, because he thought himself to be the coolest Dad alive; thus the "Swagg". What will become obvious to listeners of this episode is the passion with which Na...

This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Eric Taylor. Mr. Taylor is a retired military serviceman and a PhD candidate in clinical psychology where he focuses on children and adolescents. His work involves providing clinical therapy to kids who suffer from complex traumas as well as behavior and eating disorders. As always, thank you for spending your Wednesday with us! You c...

This episode features a conversation with my guest-- and fellow podcaster--Nate Newman, host of the (not so) Secret Dads Business podcast. Make sure you subscribe and support! Nate is a father of one, living in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. He is a father first and foremost, and a metalworker second. Nate is living his best life alongside his lovely wife and energetic son, and is conti...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Dr. Chavis Patterson.  Dr. Chavis Patterson is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the Director of Psychosocial Services in the NIICU. He provides care to the families as they cope with the complexities associated with having a child in the NI...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Tom Kreffer. Tom Kreffer is the author of Dear Dory: Journal of a Soon-to- be First-time Dad, Dear Arlo: Adventures in Dadding , Toddler Inc. , and he is the creator of the Adventures in Dadding Newsletter . He loves Star Wars and Marvel movies, and he has a degree in film and television that he firmly believes to be worth less than a second-hand...

This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Patrick Cummings. Patrick Cummings is an entrepreneur, business coach, and wealth management advisor committed to helping others balance their lives for happier outcomes. He worked in the corporate world for twelve years before deciding, when his children were toddlers, to start his own business and gain control of his time. An active...

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This episode features a conversation with my distinguished guest, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, PhD. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies and Chair of the Department of African & African American Studies at Duke University where he offers courses on Black Masculinity, Popular Culture, and Digital Humanities, including signature c...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Dr. Daniel Singley. Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Emilio Diez Barroso. Emilio was a lifelong seeker—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment. In his pursuit of enlightenment, he was forced to face what all the seeking had been trying to avoid: his own sense of unworthiness. Defeated at the game of avoiding and humbled by the realization of...

This episode features a conversation I recently had with some friends on the college campus where we all met nearly two decades ago. Three out of of the four voices featured in this episode met on the campus of Middlebury College (Derek, Bill, Kelly). The fourth voice (Eric) is the partner of our friend and Midd alumni, Lili; and though Eric is not a father, he graciously accepted my invitation to...

This episode features a fun conversation with my guest, Jeff Fajans. Jeff is an avid music creator & guitar player - creating a new style of “ Beastie Boys for Babies ” kids music that captures the authentic, wild ride of parents and their little kids experiencing the world together.  He’s a Dad to an energetic 3 1/2 year old boy named Hendrix (the inspiration for all of his music), and has be...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Kevin Camato. Kevin grew up in Glendale CA and has been pastoring for the past 16 years. Currently the lead pastor of Upper Room Fellowship, he strives to empower and encourage  communities to actively fulfill God’s call in their lives by helping each person discover their God-given talent to be used for the furthering of His Kingdom and the heal...

This week's episode is dedicated to my son as he celebrates his second birthday! Please join me and my wife in celebrating our vibrant little man by wishing him a happy birthday! Please share your thoughts about this and/or any other prior episode(s) here or there ; and rate the podcast as well! You can now visit the brand new website: https://welcome2fatherhood.com to find out more about the...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jon Ogden. After earning degrees in writing and literature, Jon has worked as a university instructor, instructional designer, and writer. He’s coupled that work with a decades-long study of the world’s wisdom traditions, seeking for ways to keep the best of the past alive while evolving beyond its limitations. At UpliftKids , he’s taking this in...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jane Honikman, M.S. Jane co-founded Santa Barbara Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) in 1977. Ten years later in 1987 she founded Postpartum Support International (PSI). Jane has published 5 books, most recently Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers . She and her husband Terry have lived in Santa Barbara since 1970, have 3 married chil...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Daniel DuVall. Daniel is first and foremost a husband to his wife of 6 years and father to two young sons (2.5 and 4.5 years young). He works as a certified parent coach who focuses on helping parents build better work/life balance and relationships with themselves, their partners, and their kids. Daniel was also an elementary teacher and volleyb...

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Travis Goodman. Travis is a husband, father, therapist, and  host of the Therapy4Dads podcast. You can find more information by visiting Therapy4Dads.com . Please share your thoughts about this and/or any other prior episode(s) here or there ; and rate the podcast as well! You can always send an e-mail to wtfatherhoodpodcast@gmail.com for any inq...

This episode features part two of a conversation with my guest, Nathaniel H. Drew.  Nathaniel H. Drew is a native of Hampton, Virginia and was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He is an ordained minister, a licensed therapist, an author, and a coach. He currently pastors the Breath of Life SDA Church in Memphis, TN. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Oakwood University, and a Masters...

This episode features part one of a conversation with my guest, Nathaniel H. Drew.  Nathaniel H. Drew is a native of Hampton, Virginia and was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He is an ordained minister, a licensed therapist, an author, and a coach. He currently pastors the Breath of Life SDA Church in Memphis, TN. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Oakwood University, and a Masters...