I love being a dad. It’s been the greatest gift of my lifetime.
But too often I grade myself in comparison to others and set myself against an idealized projection of what I imagine a perfect dad to be.
While I do my best not to repeat yesterday’s mistakes and interrupt the misguided patterns I’ve inherited from past generations, I still wonder… How can I be ... Show More
Today
ROLL ON: American Tiger, Adventures Abroad, & The Art of Showing Up
Roll On is here! Adam Skolnick and I catch up after a month of nonstop travel. Tokyo for the Track & Field World Championships, New York, and DC multiple times. Big news: Adam announces his debut novel American Tiger—20 years in the making, with the audiobook recorded right here ... Show More
1h 40m
Sep 29
Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing
Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences. This conversation explores why men have 50% fewer friends than twenty years ago, the crisis of modern masculinity, shadow work, and John's concept of "sacred refusal" —honoring the ... Show More
2h 48m
May 2022
454: Gentle Parenting, Reclaiming The Wonder Of Motherhood, & Raising Secure, Well-Adjusted Kids | Tracy Gillett
When it comes to parenting, there is a LOT of noise out there. From feeding, to sleeping, to screen time, it seems like *everybody* has an opinion… It can feel very overwhelming at times.But what if we could quieten all that noise and tune into our own inner knowing as a parent? ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
TMHS 664: Break Dysfunctional Patterns & Build Better Family Connection - With Dr. Shefali Tsabary
For most folks, the relationships we have with our parents or guardians are the first meaningful connections we have. These relationships set the stage for how we communicate, how we see ourselves, and can even dictate our health into adulthood. However, most people enter the com ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2023
AP 533: Perfectionism in Parenting Teens: How to Help your Perfectionist Kids, Better Handle your Own Mistakes, and What to do When your Kids Notice That you’re Human || co-interview with Heather Fraz
This week I have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I've seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how we can better handle when our teens ... Show More
57 m
Feb 2023
#264: How to Be a Better Parent with Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Themes: Parenting, Ego, Social Media, Child Development
Summary:
Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Shefali to the podcast. I have been a longtime fan of her work, and as I step into parenthood myself, this episode comes at the perfect time! In it, we dive into concepts from her m ... Show More
52m 53s
Sep 2021
Harsh Parenting Creates Children Who Make More Mistakes
When your child makes a mistake, you want to help them process and understand their mistake without the use of shame, punishments, or making them feel like you’re disappointed in them.
Harsh parenting does absolutely no favors for us or our kids, and as a parent who used to subs ... Show More
14m 25s