Best Distance Skateboarding Podcasts (2025)

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Dad Diaries: Leading With Love From Across An Ocean 24:29

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14d ago24:29

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In this final Dad Diaries episode of Season 3, Blue is winding down for Christmas and gearing up for a precious visit from his eldest son, who has lived in the UK for almost eight years. From his little trailer studio in the Canadian winter, he talks about why he is pausing the podcast, where his energy is going next, and how he keeps showing up as…

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Dad Diaries - How To Lose Custody Without Losing Your Kid’s Heart 36:33

28d ago36:33

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In this episode, I unpack what it is like to be labelled a dad who “lost custody” after years of giving everything to my son. I walk through my work story, how my flexible career and time with him were framed as a weakness in court, and why that judgement left such a deep feeling of shame. From there, I talk about the choice to stop feeding resentm…

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Dad Diaries - How I Stayed Connected Through an Eight Month Separation 36:02

1M ago36:02

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In this episode, I open up about a period when I lost my final appeal, my son had already relocated overseas, my partner was heavily pregnant, and I simply could not travel. With the help of attachment focussed social worker Catherine Williams, I built a plan to stay in my son’s daily life through predictable calls, creative rituals, and a neutral …

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022_Skate Across America Push Relay Team | Paul Kent, Andy Andras, Rick Stubblefield, Miles Kipper 2:04:51

2M ago2:04:51

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The skaters from the 2023 Push Relay team came on the podcast to talk about their trip; the many things they learned, challenges they faced, and places they saw. It was a delight to see this crew reminisce about a life-changing experience they all shared in together. The team was made up of four skaters: Andy Andras, Rick Stubblefield, Paul Kent, a…

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Dad Diaries - How to Deal with Holidays Apart, Parenting Rights & Discipline 30:35

2M ago30:35

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In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical realities of long-distance fatherhood and co-parenting after separation. I share lessons from Halloween traditions and holiday rituals, the challenges of discipline with a sensitive three-year-old, and how those lessons carry over into parenting my twelve-year-old who lives overseas. With…

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Dad Diaries - How To Nurture Healthy Attachment In Separation 34:07

2M ago34:07

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In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical realities of long-distance fatherhood and how to nurture a balanced bond between parents after separation. With insights from counsellor Catherine Williams and research on the Kelly & Johnston Continuum, I discuss healthy attachment, the difference between affinity and alienation, and why…

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Dad Diaries: How to Deal With High Anxiety in Young Children 34:09

2M ago34:09

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In this episode, I open up about the emotional and practical work of supporting a young child through high anxiety — and what it means to stay grounded as a parent when your child’s fear takes over. With thanks and insight from psychologist Sean Larsen, hypnotherapist Catherine Williams, and family counsellor Erica Spink, I explore how “bottom-up” …

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Dad Diaries: How to Navigate Handovers, Big Goodbyes & Daycare Drop-Offs 34:52

3M ago34:52

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This episode explores the emotional terrain of letting go and showing up. I reflect on the early days of co-parenting — the handovers, the tension, and the quiet rituals that helped my son feel safe — and how those lessons continue to shape the way I parent today. From the big goodbyes of long-distance fatherhood to the daily drop-offs at daycare, …

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Dad Diary — The Father the Moment Demands 24:01

3M ago24:01

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In this Dad Diary, I reflect on the dual challenges of fatherhood across distance and at home. Saying goodbye to my eldest son after a summer visit — complete with a broken arm and his first solo flight — pushed me to hold space for his sadness while staying steady. At the same time, helping my three-year-old navigate daycare transitions has remind…

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The Journey Continues: Coming Soon – Introducing Dad Diaries 8:01

6M ago8:01

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In This Episode: Blue's podcast journey from 2020 pandemic start to present How a brutal custody battle became a gift for better parenting The inspiration behind returning after a 2-year break Season 3 announcement: Dad Diaries format launching September 2025 Upcoming Season 3 Topics: Handling anxiety in young children Navigating germ phobia Raisin…

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021_Miami Ultraskate 2025 Recap with Landy Cook 1:49:49

9M ago1:49:49

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This episode is all about the 2025 Miami Ultraskate. I got to meet up with Landy Cook who was kind enough to share his perspective on the 24 hour skate marathon. This was Landy’s third time attending ultraskate and first time participating in the paddle only category. I recall speaking with him prior to the event where he told me he was going to “t…

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Archetypes, Leadership & the Power of Men’s Circles 53:03

10M ago53:03

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David Stegman's offerings include: The Courageous Way - Business and Mindset coaching https://www.thecourageousway.com/ The Rad Dad Collective https://www.raddadcollective.org/By Blue Netherclift

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020_Preparation and progress with Jeremiah Pascua 1:42:44

11M ago1:42:44

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Back for another round on the show is Jeremiah Pascua, long time ultraskater and 250 mile club member. Last year we talked briefly with Jeremiah about where he was at with his training and some of the things we were looking forward to at the 2024 Miami Ultraskate. But we barely scratched the surface. In this episode, we revisit some of those same t…

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Fatherhood After Divorce: Staying Connected 27:59

11M ago27:59

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In this episode of Staying Connected: Fatherhood After Separation, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities fathers face in maintaining a strong bond with their children after divorce, separation, or limited parenting time.No matter your circumstances, you can build a powerful connection with your child. So, whether you have limited time,…

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Everything Will Be Okay - Facing Your Fears 29:58

11M ago29:58

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In this episode, I open up about navigating fear, fatherhood, and maintaining a deep connection with my son despite the challenges of an international blended family. After my first wife was granted full custody and relocated overseas with our child, I had to redefine my role as a father - challenging the traditional archetype of being a provider a…

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Navigating the Challenges and Personal Growth as a Father - Part 2. Raw Conversations 43:28

11M ago43:28

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This is part 2 of a conversation with fellow dad Jasper as we build support for each other through our friendship.Topics we touch on:Staying engaged with your child's school timetable activities and teachersAdvocating for therapy for the kidsHonesty and openness with our kidsBeing a safe and trusted space for your kidThe importance of being present…

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Navigating Anger and Emotions as a Father – Part 1. Raw Conversations 37:00

12M ago37:00

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Navigating Fatherhood with Heart and GritIn this raw and honest episode, your host Blue sits down with Jasper, a local dad and close friend, for a deep dive into the realities of modern fatherhood. This episode marks the first part of an ongoing conversation about the ups and downs of being a dedicated and present father.Together, they explore the …

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Reclaiming Fatherhood: Navigating Loss, Rediscovering Strength, and Redefining Modern Parenthood 20:06

12M ago20:06

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In this episode, I aim to reintroduce myself as the host and a father who has embarked on a tumultuous journey through separation and divorce from the mother of my first child. Throughout this turbulent period, I encountered immense challenges within the court system, grappled with a sense of isolation and lack of support within the community, and …

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019_Pushing the Limits with Lena Meringdal 1:40:52

12M ago1:40:52

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This episode’s guest is current world record holder and owner-operator of Melonekacke Longboards, Lena Meringdal. We heard a little bit about Lena when listening to Paul McMahon’s experience at the UK Ultraskate 2024, where Lena set the new record of 425.5km, or 264.4mi, but this was an opportunity to delve a little deeper. And delve we did! I beli…

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018_The Andy Andras Experience 1:29:44

1y ago1:29:44

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This episode’s guest is none other than Andy Andras, well-known and respected distance skateboarder from Miami, Florida. Most listeners will know of Andy’s many accomplishments, but not everyone may know the story behind those accomplishments. I definitely got more than I bargained for when speaking with him. Andy tells great stories and does so wi…

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017_Competitive Collaboration with Paul McMahon 1:47:44

1y ago1:47:44

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Paul McMahon is a distance skateboarder from Dublin, Ireland who has been dominating a lot of the European distance skate events. He was also the winner of the 2023 Le Tour de Longboard IDSA challenge. In 2024, the European Race series consists of 6 races and we got to talk about each one of them. Paul has already locked in 1st place for the series…

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016_Chasing the Podium with Travis Upshur 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

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This episode's guest is Travis Upshur, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Travis has what I would call an infectious energy. He’s relatively new to distance skateboarding and has a very strong passion for it. The second he heard about Miami Ultraskate, he was cooking up plans to go. And with his first go at the 24 hour challenge, he managed an impres…

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015_Thru-skating with Moondog Roop & Justin Bright 1:39:56

1+ y ago1:39:56

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Moondog Roop and Justin Bright are two distance skateboarders who managed to ride the entirety of the Natchez Trace Parkway, which is a 400+ mile road in the south eastern United States. Moondog and Justin don’t limit themselves to just adventures on a skateboard, they have done some pretty gnarly things on foot, too! I tried to extract as much as …

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014_Retrospective with Randy McClelland 1:28:50

1+ y ago1:28:50

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Randy McClelland has been skateboarding for a very long time. In that time, he has seen and done a lot of cool things. When he was growing up in the late 80s/early 90s, Randy was a sponsored skateboarder in Japan; and he’s got the pictures to prove it! He talks about how back then skateboarding was much different than it is today – without big name…

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013_Miami Ultraskate recap with Cori Wolff 1:09:14

2y ago1:09:14

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We’re back on Skating in Circles where we are talking about… skating in circles! This episode will be a bit of a Miami Ultra skate recap as we get to hear Cori Wolff talk about her experience during this year’s 24 hour challenge. Cori was able to hammer out a grand total of 246.74 miles this year. We got to talk about how the event went from our pe…

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012_Adventures with Calleigh Little 1:56:19

2y ago1:56:19

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Calleigh Little is, put simply, an adventurer. Most recently, she completed the Appalachian Trail, but her resume of trek related challenges does not end there; she’s also a “thru-skater”. Thru-skating is basically backpacking on a skateboard. Her adventures range from crossing state lines, crossing an entire country, riding down coastlines, and ev…

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011_Another One Bites the Dust with Shreddie Mercury 1:57:08

2y ago1:57:08

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In this episode of Skating in Circles, we hear from Shreddie Mercury – an individual who has a lot going on right now. We talk about what it’s like to ride a skateboard 50 miles without pushing, how it feels to move across the country at a young age, the origins of skateboarding, what inspired him to become a skateboard instructor, and all things i…

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010_Three Days in San Antonio with Ehren Mohammadi 1:43:44

2y ago1:43:44

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We talk a lot about community on this podcast - what it means to be a part of one, how to contribute to your own, the things that keep them healthy. I think one of the most important parts of a community is having a safe space to gather. Insanity Boardshop in San Antonio is one such place. Captained by Ehren Mohammadi, the shop has been around for …

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009_Putting in the Work with Angel Aldrete 1:29:02

2y ago1:29:02

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This episode’s guest is one of the kindest people I know. Angel has been in the competitive distance skateboard scene for over 8 years and has recently been kicking it up a notch in preparation for the 2024 Miami Ultra skate. He had a lot to share around his training practices as well as some insight into the forces that drive him to compete. It go…

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008_Skate Camp with Scott Ziegler 2:08:46

2y ago2:08:46

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Something we’ve discussed a lot on the show is the role that events play in developing a community. Put simply, the more events we have, the better. But it’s really not that simple. Scott Ziegler is the event organizer for Skate Camp. Skate Camp is a three day long event that takes place in and around Titusville, FL. Scott has big plans for this ye…

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007_Breaking the Rules with Adam Ornelles 1:53:29

2+ y ago1:53:29

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Many will probably be familiar with today’s guest. Adam is great because he’s a super humble athlete who has put a lot of his own resources into distance skateboarding. You can always expect a genuine conversation when speaking with him because he has no hidden agenda. He is truly a man of science… and jazz (which, it turns out, is a science of its…

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006_Repeatability & the mental game with Gavin Conti 1:47:09

2+ y ago1:47:09

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When I started this podcast, I knew I wanted to bring on passionate individuals who had spent a lot of time and energy on distance skateboarding. Gavin Conti is definitely one of those people. Gavin has been skateboarding for a while and has a great perspective on what it takes to overcome the challenges distance skateboarders face. We discuss the …

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005_Going the Distance with Jeremiah Pascua 49:04

2+ y ago49:04

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Sitting down to talk with today’s guest was a pretty refreshing experience. Jeremiah Pascua is an ultra distance skateboarder from southern California who has been at it for about 10 years. In this episode, we talk about what got him into skating, what some of his achievements are, and what the future holds for him. Listening back to this I found a…

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004_The City of Brotherly Love with Earl Stout III 1:02:47

2+ y ago1:02:47

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Chatting with Earl Stout III about some of the exciting things going on in the Philadelphia area. We got to talking about an event he is throwing called the Truekill, which will be taking place this September. Earl is a great dude who has been at it for while so it was truly an honor to have him on the show. Truekill: https://www.facebook.com/event…

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003_Joe Burnham and the BSSC 55:32

2+ y ago55:32

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Talking with Joe Burnham from Kansas City, Missouri about his local skate scene and all the fun stuff the Burning Spider Stoke Community (BSSC) has been getting up to. Joe is full of stoke and was a real joy to have on the show. He has been organizing skate meet ups for almost 10 years and his experience shows. People like him truly understand the …

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002_Chief Ladiga with Carlos Montalvo 55:51

2+ y ago55:51

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Sitting down with Carlos Montalvo to talk all about the Chief Ladiga Silver Comet Sk8 Challenge. We'll be talking about how the event went this year, what the challenge encompasses, and go into some history about how it all began. This is one of the sport's only stage races and 2023 was the 10th year it happened. There is a rich history here and Ca…

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001_Introduction 9:38

2+ y ago9:38

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A short introductory episode describing what this podcast is all about. I quickly go over how I would define distance skateboarding, along with details about what can be expected in future episodes. Links: https://theidsa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/longdistancepumping https://www.facebook.com/groups/429473203919081 Instagram: @miamiultras…

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Hot Tips and Winning As a Long Distant Parent 27:34

3y ago27:34

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This is a chance to share some recent "wins" as a long-distance parent and offer some hot tips to anyone that might need some advice in navigating long-distance relationships with their kids. It is not easy to be away from your kids, even for a week. I have to deal with many months separated from my oldest son who lives in the UK, and making him fe…

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My EMDR Therapy & Effective Parenting (from a Distance) 32:01

3y ago32:01

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This week I share my recent experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - dealing with the trauma of a child custody trial - as an effective way to deal with any residue impact on the mind and body. It was a really interesting and productive experience for me and I want to encourage other Dads to consider seeking therapy in…

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Parenting for a Peaceful Home with Life Coach and Author Drew Tupper 53:01

3y ago53:01

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A great conversation about how to show up as a parent with the author of Parenting for a Peaceful Home. Drew Tupper is an Author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose. He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing questions such as: Why are we here? How should we live? Wh…

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Kids Are Not Responsible for Your Emotions 25:13

3+ y ago25:13

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I was in a counselling session yesterday with Catherine Williams, a registered social worker. A friend of the show and someone who has been a great source of inspiration and support over the years.One of the topics that was discussed was the fact that it is important that kids don't feel responsible for their parent's emotions. This had me reflecti…

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Tech Intentional Parenting with Consultant Emily Cherkin 1:00:48

3+ y ago1:00:48

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Resources: The article Emily wrote that mentioned a fake Snapchat account: https://emilycherkin.medium.com/im-43-i-made-a-fake-snapchat-account-pretending-to-be-a-15-year-old-3c7e7a7e1786 Everyschool.org is where you can find the EdTech Triangle My YouTube channel with Tech-Intentional Tips videos: YouTube Brief Bio: Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, is The Sc…

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Welcoming A New Baby to the World 22:38

3+ y ago22:38

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We have a new baby boy! Dad Without Borders is back after a summer break enjoying family time as we transition into life with a new baby and juggling the needs of three sons aged 0, 3 and 9. I have lots more to say about this, but in this episode I focus on sharing my experience of welcoming our baby boy into the world.…

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Waiting for the New Baby and Trying to Stay Calm 13:36

3+ y ago13:36

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So the baby is now several days over due. We are waiting patiently for labour to start. We are all feeling calm but are we ready? I am sharing some post labour thoughts as we get ready for the big event. Is it time to head to the hospital? Will the mid wife make it on time? Is it time to leave the home and head to the hospital. We are an hour drive…

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Ex Military Policeman & Inspired Father Supporting Dads 1:09:04

3+ y ago1:09:04

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This episode starts with a brief update as today is the due date of our baby boy (my third son). I then get into conversation with Eric Taylor aka The Breastfeeding Father, an ex military man who is now studying clinical psychology with a focus on children and adolescents. Eric is based in Canada with his wife and baby, but it also has a young daug…

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The Challenges of Becoming a Dad & Supporting Other Men To Be Better Fathers 1:03:20

3+ y ago1:03:20

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This is a great conversation with Curt Storring from Dad.Work. We share the struggles of becoming a father. The episode starts with some personal updates, including the fact that we are about to have a baby (boy number 3!) and gearing up for that reality.In this episode we learn about Curt who lives in an authentic way as a father after a difficult…

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Winning Custody & Setting Up Dad Advocates to Support Fathers 59:09

3+ y ago59:09

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A conversation with Nathan, founder of Dads Advocate.There are a couple of personal parenting thoughts at the start of this podcast. First, I encourage all parents to take their young children to their local skatepark. This may well be the main theme of a future episode. There are so many reasons to visit your local skatepark with your young childr…

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Conscious Stories for Kids & Connecting Deeper as Parents 49:43

4y ago49:43

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A great episode with author Andrew Newman, writer of Conscious Stories for children.This is a wonderful conversation about the importance of connecting with our children on a deeper level and becoming more aware as parents of our own triggers. Andrew is an author of 18 conscious story books for children that are a wonderful opportunity to connect w…

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Skiing with Kids and Learning to Parent on the Mountain 30:16

4y ago30:16

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I have successfully introduced both my boys (now 3 and 8) to skiing at a young age. So how did I do it? I want to share some tips and tricks and some thoughts about the bigger lessons of parenting that are a byproduct of the experience we both share as father and son(s) (but of course it relates to any parent/child relationship).Skiing with young k…

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Dealing with Grief as a Dad & Falling in Love Again 1:00:50

4y ago1:00:50

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A conversation with Dylan from @betterwithadventureDylan was faced with tragic loss when his wife was pregnant with their son. He shares the experience of grieving while having to show up every day as a parent to his new born child. It's a heartbreaking story but it's also inspiring how Dylan was able to process the grief and successfully manage hi…