Dare to Dad is a podcast dedicated to helping fathers “level up” their parenting. It was created by life and parent coach, Dr. Lester Clowes, and adolescent medicine pediatrician, Dr. Bobo Blankson. Armed with years of professional experience, practical tools, and personal stories (5 daughters between the two of them), Clowes and Blankson “dare” dads to be the best versions of themselves in a world that seems to expect them to settle for less. Nope, not these dads. And not YOU. Leveling up fatherhood, one episode at a time!
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Adolescence, Part 1: Identity – Confusion & Peer Pressure
In this episode of the Dare to Dad podcast, hosts Dr. Lester Clowes and Dr. Bobo Blankson dive into the topic of adolescent identity, using the new Netflix series 'Adolescence' as a springboard for discussion. From exploring the roles and interests of teenagers to offering practical advice for parents, this episode is packed with insights to help fathers support their children through this transformative - and sometimes terrifying - stage of life.
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TIME STAMPS
01:34 Podcast Focus: Netflix Series 'Adolescence'
02:24 Segment One: Identity
10:24 Exploring Confusion and Identity
22:18 Parental Support and Curiosity
27:03 Curiosity, Courage, and Compassion
28:57 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode
28 Mar 2025
Part 2: 3 Ways You're Teaching Your Kids the Wrong Life Lessons
Three Ways You're Teaching Your Kids the Wrong Life Lessons (Part 2)
In this insightful episode of Dare to Dad, Dr. Lester Clowes and Dr. Bobo Blankson discuss how parents might inadvertently teach their children harmful life lessons. They talk about emotional suppression, how to model emotional intelligence, and the misconception that busyness equates to success. By sharing personal anecdotes and practical strategies, they emphasize the importance of vulnerability, emotional literacy, and healthy work-life balance. The episode aims to equip dads with the tools to foster a supportive and balanced environment for their kids.
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TIME STAMPS
02:18 Lesson 2: Teaching Kids to Hide or Fix Emotions
05:31 Modeling Emotional Regulation for Kids
08:13 Validating Children's Emotions
15:22 The Consequences of Emotional Suppression
20:26 Normalizing Emotions and Confusion
21:44 Lesson 3: Busyness Does Not Equal Success
24:31 Modeling Balance for Kids
27:57 Teaching Resourcefulness
34:52 The Law of Diminishing Returns
41:13 Final Thoughts and Recap
26 Mar 2025
3 Ways You're Teaching Your Kids the Wrong Life Lessons
3 Ways You're Teaching Your Kids the Wrong Life Lessons
In this episode of Dare to Dad, hosts Dr. Lester Clowes and Dr. Bobo Blankson dive into how parents may unintentionally impart the wrong life lessons to their kids. They focus on three key lessons: emphasizing process over achievement, fostering a growth mindset over perfectionism, and ensuring parental modeling of healthy attitudes towards success and failure. Both hosts share personal anecdotes about their parenting journeys and offer actionable advice on supporting children's holistic development. They also address common misinterpretations and clarify their stance on the importance of achievements within a balanced framework.
If you received value from today's episode, then please follow our show and leave us a 5-star review. It’s a tremendous help in our show getting discovered by other Dads out there that need to hear these conversations. Also, we’re ramping up our efforts to get our message out to other platforms. Here’s a list of them below, and we’d love your support if you’re already browsing these spaces.
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TIME STAMPS
01:23 Welcome to Dare to Dad
02:00 Episode Notes and Announcements
03:05 Catching Up: Personal Updates
05:53 Three Ways You're Teaching Your Kids the Wrong Life Lessons
07:10 Lesson 1: Your Worth Comes from Achievement
08:31 Focusing on the Process, Not the Outcome
14:55 Parental Modeling and Growth Mindset
18:47 Balancing Praise and Real-World Lessons
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YouTube views
5,735
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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Quality
42
Social presence
90
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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