As fathers, we're often expected to be the rock of our family and yet doing so requires us to also be supported. Each episode we meet a new Rad Dad willing to share their unique joys and struggles of fatherhood. If you want to be the best father you can be for yourself and for your family, this show is for you.
Project Rad Dad
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As fathers, we're often expected to be the rock of our family and yet doing so requires us to also be supported. Each episode we meet a new Rad Dad willing to share their unique joys and struggles of fatherhood. If you want to be the best father you can be for yourself and for your family, this show is for you.
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April 25, 2024
Crafting Stability in a Co-Parenting Dynamic | 010
<p>Join Braden and fellow dad, Neal, as they converse about their experiences as single fathers navigating co-parenting. The dads delve into the technicalities of separation agreements, the need for legal and emotional flexibility, and the role of clear communication. Neal emphasizes his role as a family leader, confronting fears and ensuring his children's welfare remains central. They explore the challenges of co-parenting, the impact of divorce on their identities and emotional well-being, and the value of external support systems like the Rad Dad Collective. Emphasizing a gradual approach to healing and relationship-building with ex-partners, Braden and Neal highlight the necessity of support, flexibility, and boundaries for the sake of their children's future.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>Managing personal emotions post-separation</li><li>Building a co-parenting community</li><li>The importance of relinquishing control and managing fears related to children's custody</li><li>Nurturing Relationships for Children's Well-being</li><li>Adjusting to new boundaries, privacy, and intimacy post-divorce</li><li>Approaching co-parenting with integrity and accountability</li><li>Gradual comfort with ex-partners in shared spaces</li><li>The critical role of safety, peace, and flexibility in family dynamics</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>To Learn More:</strong></p><p>Connect with us at the Rad Dad Collective: <a href="https://www.raddadcollective.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.raddadcollective.org</a></p><p>Sign up for Matthew’s Fatherhood Dojo Newsletter: <a href="https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/</a></p><p>Join our Facebook Group:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p><br></p>
April 18, 2024
Letting Kids Lead: Understanding the Parental Role in Decision Making | 009
<p>Take a dive into fatherhood and supporting children's decision-making processes as Matthew sits down with his guest, Mike. Matthew shares insights on the significant role of various advisors, including peers, in a child's life, while Mike talks about the highs and lows of connecting with his teenagers. They both emphasize the importance of empowering their children, balanced with setting appropriate boundaries. They touch on the future of parenting in terms of more empathetic communication and attunement to children's non-verbal cues. They both discuss the considerations needed when children decide to step away from commitments due to changes in passion or circumstances. Overall, the episode is a rich reflection on the nuances of fatherly guidance and respect for a child’s autonomy.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>The significance of empowering children to make decisions</li><li>Valuing diverse sources of advice, from peers to coaches, in guiding children's decision-making processes.</li><li>Personal reflections on parenting tendencies and the efforts to foster open communication with children</li><li>Balancing parental control with children's freedom within set boundaries.</li><li>Understanding and supporting children's changing interests,</li><li>Envisioning the evolution of parenting, with a focus on deeper respect, communication, and recognition of children's subtle signals and expressions.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>To Learn More:</strong></p><p>Connect with us at the Rad Dad Collective: <a href="https://www.raddadcollective.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.raddadcollective.org</a></p><p>Sign up for Matthew’s Fatherhood Dojo Newsletter: <a href="https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/</a></p><p>Join our Facebook Group:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p><br></p>
April 11, 2024
Balancing Parental Impulses: Instinct vs Insight | 008
<p>Matthew and Michael candidly explore the emotional challenges of fatherhood. They discuss how negative energy from outbursts can affect a home, the struggle to keep parental control, and the importance of being present with children. Personal stories reveal their battles with emotion, identity shifts after becoming fathers, and the impulse to maintain authority. Both emphasize the fleeting nature of childhood, advocating for appreciation amid frustration. The conversation underscores the themes of regulating emotions, the struggle against the pull of negative feelings, and the impact on children's perceptions of their parents. The episode is a candid look at the intricacies of fatherhood, the work of self-awareness, and the impact of parental behavior on family dynamics.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>How negative outbursts linger in the environment.</li><li>The pitfalls of attempting to control children.</li><li>The impact of these parental impulses on the parent-child relationship</li><li>The repetition of negative feelings and habits in parenting.</li><li>The importance of being present for meaningful connection with children.</li><li>Motivations behind parenting impulses led by fear and lack of control.</li><li>How parental stress manifests in children's behaviors.</li><li>The importance of addressing issues in a calm state to avoid escalation.</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>To Learn More:</strong></p><p>Connect with us at the Rad Dad Collective: <a href="https://www.raddadcollective.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.raddadcollective.org</a></p><p>Sign up for Matthew’s Fatherhood Dojo Newsletter: <a href="https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fatherhood-dojo.com</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/raddadcollective/</a></p><p>Join our Facebook Group:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/theRadDadCollective</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p><br></p>
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