Best Entrepeneurdad Podcasts (2025)

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Driven but Empty: The Wound in High-Performing Dads — w/ Danny Morel 1:05:53

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Today I dive deep with Danny Morel — a billion-dollar real estate leader who rebuilt after an affair and now helps men shift from hustle to wholeness. What you’ll get: How to end “driven but empty” by healing the wound under ambition The Desire → Courage turn that stops the endless chase Marriage moves that create safety without fixing (and drop de…

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Sex Gets Better With Effort: The Husband’s Intimacy Playbook 40:18

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Today’s guest is Laurie Handlers — Tantra educator, talk show host, and intimacy coach. She’s the author of Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy and leads programs through Butterfly Workshops, Inc. and the International School of Temple Arts. In this ~40-minute episode, you’ll learn: Why long-term sex gets better only with intentional effo…

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The Science of Triggers: What’s Really Driving Your Reactions 46:52

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When you lose your cool, it’s usually not about the moment—it’s about what’s underneath. In this episode, Josh Trent unpacks HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and shows you how to spot these triggers before they hijack your reactions. Learn how to pause, reset, and show up at your best for the people who matter most. _____________________________…

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4 Military Leadership Models Every Dad Can Use at Home 1:15:52

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Schuyler Williamson is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, West Point graduate, military veteran, and family man. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat arms officer, Schuyler transitioned to business where he’s now a Top 1% real estate agent, co-owner of 4 laundromats, and operator of multiple companies. He’s also the author of The Stead…

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How to Run a Family Meeting in Just 30 Minutes 14:12

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In this condensed episode, Ryan Levesque, Front Row Dad, 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO, and 2-time #1 bestselling author, shares the 7 steps he uses to run his weekly family meetings that build connection, teach values, and create wins at home. You’ll hear: How to use wins, gratitude, and goals to anchor family conversations A 7-step agenda that kids actual…

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The Blind-Spot Finder: 4 Questions to See What You’re Missing 29:56

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This condensed episode features one of our most popular conversations of all time—distilled down to just the essentials. Jon shares how coaching with Nathanael Chawkin opened his eyes to simple questions that work like “meditation on the go”—a practice you can use anytime to shift perspective, see blind spots, and calm heated moments in marriage, p…

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The Rites of Passage Blueprint Every Dad Needs (Ages 8, 12, 14, 16, 18) 17:47

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This condensed episode dives into Rich Christiansen’s proven blueprint for raising resilient, values-driven kids—featuring age-based rites of passage and entrepreneurship as a tool. You’ll hear: The Legado Family Framework (values → symbols → traditions → rites → finances) The 8/12/14/16/18 rites of passage (and why they work) Why his teens built b…

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Rethinking Rules: A Radical Parenting Philosophy for Raising Sovereign Kids 1:23:49

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If you're a dad who's ever questioned your parenting style, wondered about rules, boundaries, or how much freedom to give your kids, you're going to find this conversation fascinating (and maybe a bit challenging). I sat down with Aaron Stupple, father of 5 and author of the controversial book The Sovereign Child. His radical approach to parenting—…

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What Reparenting Really Means (And Why Most Men Avoid It) 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Most men have no idea they’re still trying to father a wounded boy inside themselves. In this episode, Dr. Bob Beare, PhD — licensed therapist, recovery leader, and founder of Deep Waters Recovery — returns to unpack what reparenting really means, and why so many high-performing men avoid the one thing that could finally bring peace. This isn’t the…

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9 Years of Front Row Dads: Redefining What Success Means 1:35:18

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Over the past 9 years, we’ve sat down with hundreds of men—entrepreneurs, leaders, husbands, and fathers—to talk about what really matters. And after 500 raw, unfiltered conversations, one truth keeps rising to the top: Success means nothing if it costs you your family. In this special 500th episode, I sat down with two of the men who’ve been there…

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This Is What Unresolved Trauma Looks Like in a Father’s Life 1:03:44

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“I’m a great dad… so why am I still losing it with my son?” In this powerful conversation, we unpack a question every high-performing man quietly wrestles with: Why do we keep repeating patterns we know aren’t serving us — as husbands, fathers, or leaders? This week I sat down with Dr. Bob Beare, PhD — licensed therapist, recovery leader, and found…

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Healing, Leading & Loving: What Men Can Learn from Women’s Work 23:36

3M ago23:36

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What if the key to becoming a better man… was understanding women? In this powerful conversation, grief and transformation expert Joshua Wenner shares what years of men’s work couldn’t teach him — and what he only discovered after stepping into a space he never expected to lead: women’s healing. Joshua spent a decade helping men process grief, recl…

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Grief Work for Men: A 45-Minute Deep Dive into Healing and Wholeness 43:13

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Most men don’t realize they’re grieving. They just know they feel stuck… disconnected… angry… numb… exhausted. They’re overworking, avoiding, blowing up—or shutting down. But underneath the addiction, the burnout, the conflict… is unprocessed grief. In this raw and powerful conversation, grief expert Joshua Wenner unpacks the hidden losses that men…

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Ryan Deiss on Building a Business That Doesn’t Need You 1:02:37

3M ago1:02:37

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This might be the best business interview I’ve done all year. It’s one every business owner should hear. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Deiss—entrepreneur, investor, and founder of DigitalMarketer—who’s launched, scaled, and sold 17+ companies. He’s not speaking from theory. He’s speaking from experience—and sometimes, scar tissue. This isn’…

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Avoiding the Regrets of Success: A Guide for Entrepreneur Fathers with Ryan Deiss 1:07:23

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You can build the house, pay the bills, protect and provide—but if your wife doesn’t feel seen, and your kids don’t feel known, what are you really building? In this episode, Ryan Deiss opens up about the moment his marriage hit a wall… and the quiet heartbreak of realizing he had drifted from the people he loved most. It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t …

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Aligning Business, Health, and Leadership 59:06

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You’ve built momentum before. You’ve held it all—business, family, vision. And you’ve probably felt that moment when the weight of it all starts pressing back. For Jenna and Brad Ballard, that moment wasn’t collapse. It was clarity—the kind that only comes when life demands something deeper than drive. As founders of ALA—Ascension Leadership Academ…

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Breaking Generational Patterns and Building a Family Culture That Heals with Brad and Jenna Ballard 47:56

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Different childhoods. Different wounds. One shared commitment: to raise boys who feel seen, safe, and strong. Some of us were raised on discipline. Others in silence. Some were praised only when we performed—others not at all. But no matter what we inherited, we all face the same question when we become fathers: Will I repeat what I came from, or w…

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Courage, Clarity, and the Soul-Led Path of Mikki Willis 1:14:45

4M ago1:14:45

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As a father and entrepreneur, you know what it feels like to carry the weight of providing, leading, and doing what’s right—even when it’s hard. But what happens when doing what’s right means walking away from money, approval, and comfort? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mikki Willis—filmmaker, author, and creator of one of the most contr…

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Make This Summer a Turning Point—For You & Your Family 32:10

4M ago32:10

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Ever feel like summer slips away without truly connecting with your family? In our latest Front Row Dads podcast, I'm joined by Ali Jafarian, our Chief Transformation Officer, to dive deep into the transformative events we've planned for you this summer. These aren’t just events—they're opportunities to redefine your legacy, strengthen your family …

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How One Conversation Can Heal a Father-Son Relationship 7:36

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In this short but powerful bonus clip, Mikki Willis shares an intimate moment with his father that changed everything between them. It’s a story about absence, acceptance, and the unexpected beauty of things unfolding exactly as they were meant to. 🎧 In just 8 minutes, you’ll hear: – A fresh lens on forgiveness (without needing to “forgive”) – A pr…

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Mikki Willis on Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Becoming the Man Your Family Needs 1:13:40

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Ever feel like your past is too messy to be meaningful? Like the mistakes, the missed moments, the mess-ups with your kids or your wife… might be too much to make right? This episode flips that idea on its head. 🎙️ Meet Mikki Willis—filmmaker, father, and the man behind Plandemic—as he opens up in one of the most honest and soul-stirring conversati…

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The Simple Moves That Make Mother’s Day Unforgettable—for Her and Your Kids 6:46

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You lead with intention in business, in life, and—most importantly—at home. But let’s be honest: Mother’s Day can sneak up on you. You want to honor your wife well, but you’re not always sure how to do it in a way that actually lands. That’s why we pulled together something different this year—a short video from a few Front Row Dads who opened up a…

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When the Business No Longer Matches the Mission—What Comes Next? What Do You Do When the Mission Changes? 42:55

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When your business feels like it’s crumbling, what do you do? Some men cling harder. Some walk away. But the rare few — they evolve. Today’s guest, Ryland Engelhart, is one of those rare few. He helped build Café Gratitude into a beloved brand, co-founded the global movement Kiss the Ground, produced award-winning films about regeneration, and is n…

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Growing Up Wild: What Nature and Family Taught Me About Being a Dad with Ryland Englehart 1:24:59

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When you look back years from now, what will you have built? A business? A life? A family rooted in presence, love, and legacy? This episode is for fathers who know they’re building something deeper—and want the tools to lead it well. In today’s conversation, I sit down with Ryland Engelhart—a father, builder, and mission-driven leader who shows us…

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Crisis Leadership: Redefining a Company in 48 Hours 17:45

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Ever wonder what kind of leader you’d be when everything hits the fan? Not when things are smooth. But when your product fails. The internet comes for your company. And you’ve got 48 hours to decide who you really are. That’s exactly what happened to Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics—and what he did in that moment didn’t just save the business… …

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Jason Bronstad’s Wake-Up Call: How He Took Back His Health, His Heart, and His Family 44:51

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You ever feel like you’re crushing the deadlines, hitting the goals—but when it’s time to be fully present with your kids or your partner, you’re running on fumes? Jason Bronstad knows that feeling well. In Part 2 of our conversation, he opens up about the version of himself that chased titles, numbed out with alcohol, and put presence on the backb…

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Fatherhood Before and After FRD: Ryan Levesque 14:57

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Are you creating REAL impact with your work? Do you optimize for the things that really matter? Are you ready to craft a powerful plan for your vision and legacy? Here's a glimpse of Ryan Levesque, veteran VIP member of Front Row Dads, sharing his "past vs present" highlights and evolution into THE BUSINESS. Join FRD ENGAGE to embark on a learning …

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Fatherhood Before and After FRD: Mike Wagner 21:04

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Do you seek more purpose and fulfillment? Are you willing to dance with fear? Are you ready to expand your capacity and evolve with other grounded men? Here's a glimpse of Mike Wagner, veteran VIP member of Front Row Dads, sharing his "past vs present" highlights and evolution into THE MAN. Join FRD ENGAGE to embark on a learning journey with Mike …

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Fatherhood Before and After FRD: Jon Vroman 25:39

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Are you truly intentional in your role as a father? Are you aligned with what matters most in your life? Are you ready to expand your capacity and evolve with other grounded men Here's a glimpse of Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads, sharing his "past vs present" highlights and evolution into AWAKENING and answering the call to intentional fathe…

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Inside FRD’s New 5-Week Experience: Engage 41:15

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What if five weeks could realign everything? In this episode, Jon Vroman and Ali Jafarian give you a behind-the-scenes look at Engage — the new FRD experience built for ambitious men ready to go deeper in fatherhood, business, and life. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at: Why this program was created (and who it’s really for) The real challenge…

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From Crisis to 800% Growth: How Jason Bronstad Built a Brand, a Culture, and a Mission That Actually Matters 44:13

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Ever feel like you have to choose between scaling your business and showing up fully at home? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to pick one. In this week’s episode, we go inside the mind of a CEO who’s leading both with soul and strategy. Jason Bronstad didn’t just turn MALK Organics into a national brand. He built a culture where people don’t bu…

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Inside the Heart of a Daughter and Wife: What Every Dad and Husband Needs to Hear 56:07

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Ever wonder what your kids will remember about you when they’re grown? In Part Two of my conversation with Megan and Angie—founders of Front Row Moms—we go deep into the father-daughter relationship, how it shaped them, and what kind of presence they craved most from their dads growing up. These aren’t just reflections—they’re insights every father…

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The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building Confidence, Courage, and Community with Michael Chernow 42:31

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You’ve built a successful business—but what’s next? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we’re always chasing the next big win. But the real secret to long-term success isn't just hustle—it's mastering the habits, mindset, and strategies of top performers. In Part 2 of my conversation with Michael Chernow, we shift gears from family life to busine…

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How High-Achievers Can Build a Legacy at Home, Not Just in Business with Michael Chernow 1:29:21

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You’re winning in business—but at what cost? As entrepreneurs and fathers, we pour everything into building success. But at the end of the day, are we really showing up for the people who matter most? If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin—like you're giving your best to work but coming home exhausted—this episode is for you. Michael Chernow is a m…

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Unlocking Adventure, Fatherhood, and a Life of Purpose with David Osborn 1:14:39

7M ago1:14:39

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In today’s episode, I had the honor of sitting down with my great friend, David Osborn. Most people know David as a real estate powerhouse and co-founder of GoBundance, but to me, he's also a man of deep purpose, adventure, and love for his family. Our conversation dives into the moments that shaped David’s journey—from growing up on military bases…

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The Fight for a Man’s Heart—John Eldredge on Adventure, Healing & Fatherhood 36:37

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This is an encore episode of a conversation we had with John Eldredge back in 2020—but today, it’s more relevant than ever. We’ve edited it down to deliver just the most valuable insights, cutting through the noise to bring you the heart of the message. John is the bestselling author of Wild at Heart, a book that has had a major impact on our commu…

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How to Co-Regulate: The Science Behind Relationship Harmony with Mark Groves 30:32

7M ago30:32

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Groves, a leading voice in personal growth, relationships, and authenticity. Mark is known for helping people navigate the complexities of love, connection, and self-awareness with radical honesty and compassion. We Cover: The "vulnerability cycle" and how it shapes relationship patterns. Why defensiveness is t…

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How to Write Your Partner a Poem from the Heart 7:00

8M ago7:00

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Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, and I know how easy it is to get caught up in the hustle and forget to make time for something truly meaningful. Gifts and grand gestures are great, but here’s the truth: writing a heartfelt poem for your wife can be far more valuable than anything you can buy her. That’s why I’m sharing something special wi…

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The Legendary Couples Blueprint: 4 Pillars for a Thriving Marriage 47:46

8M ago47:46

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In this conversation, I sit down with Lance Salazar, co-creator of Legendary Couples and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Couples. Lance shares how he rebuilt his marriage from the brink of divorce. Learn his powerful framework that transformed his relationship, built around four essential pillars for lasting success. We cover: The 4 Pillars of…

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The Self-Love Blueprint: Unlocking Authentic Living with Adam Roa 34:52

8M ago34:52

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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Adam Roa—spoken word artist, transformational coach, and creator of the viral poem You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For, viewed over 250 million times. Together, we explore the transformative power of self-love, and I share my own emotional journey toward truly loving myself—a journey that has profoundly im…

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7 Lessons in 29 Minutes On Fatherhood from Relationship Expert Mark Groves 29:09

8M ago29:09

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into fatherhood with a perspective that will challenge, inspire, and empower you. Our guest, Mark Groves, a globally recognized expert in relationships and personal growth, shares powerful insights and transformative lessons from his journey to becoming the best version of himself—for his son, his family, and his ow…

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Masculine Leadership in Love: Creating Safety, Trust, and Passion with Sam Gibbs Morris 26:25

8M ago26:25

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This week, we dive into the beautiful, messy, and transformative journey of relationships. This is the second part of my interview with Sam Gibbs Morris, a men’s coach, speaker, and relationship mentor, who shares his insights on masculinity, love, and emotional growth. In this episode, Sam explains why being in a relationship is like attending 1,0…

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5 Steps to Achieve Your Family Goals with Hal Elrod 1:04:12

10M ago1:04:12

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Have you ever felt like you're working harder than ever, but somehow missing what truly matters? This week, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes of all time—a replay of a powerful master class with Hal Elrod from 2019. As we head into the new year, this conversation is as timely and relevant as ever. In this episode, Hal shares the …

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The Weight of Shame: What Every Man Must Understand to Heal with Sam Gibbs Morris 39:06

10M ago39:06

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In this week’s episode we explore one of the most pervasive, yet rarely discussed emotions men face: shame. Joining me is Sam Gibbs Morris, a men’s coach, speaker, and soon-to-be father, whose personal journey from addiction and self-doubt to healing and empowerment will leave you with the tools and strategies to overcome shame. Together, we unpack…

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Emotional Literacy 101: A Quick Guide for Fathers with Jim Dethmer 26:03

10M ago26:03

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Fellas, In 24 minutes the great Jim Dethmer gives a master class on Emotional Literacy. (This recording is a clip from a longer training we did for our members. We have over 100 trainings like this in our content vault.) For those that don’t know, Jim is a best selling author and Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group. Jim speaks with insight…

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Men Building Friendships: The Path to Brotherhood and Support with Dr. Robert Glover 22:31

11M ago22:31

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Fellas, Today’s episode is my last in a series with Dr. Robert Glover who will be bringing his expertise to FRD Live in Austin, December 4-6th. This episode dives deep into why Brotherhood is more crucial than ever. We explore: Why Men Are Struggling: The hidden fears that keep men from forming deep bonds, and how modern society makes it easy to re…

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Boundaries 101: Master the Art of Protecting Your Time and Energy with Dr Robert Glover 24:52

11M ago24:52

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We cover a lot in this 24 min episode on boundaries. Dr. Robert Glover is a seasoned marriage and family therapist, he takes us on a crash course to understand why boundaries are more than just lines—they're essential tools for creating authentic and meaningful relationships. Main Topics Covered: Why Boundaries Matter: How setting them is crucial f…

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How to Attract the Feminine: 16 min of No BS Advice with Dr. Robert Glover 16:48

11M ago16:48

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In this 16 minute gem with FRD Live facilitator Dr. Robert Glover, best selling author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, we go into how embodying your fullest self naturally attracts the feminine energy in your life and what it takes to be the guy at the concert enjoying the show. Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn: Why the feminine is deeply drawn to a ma…

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21 Minutes, 25 Lessons: Rapid-Fire Fatherhood Insights with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos 21:05

11M ago21:05

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Fellas, In this final part of my interview with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos we dive into fatherhood and the methods and strategies they use to put family first while still living a very full and busy life. We Cover: The importance of being emotionally honest with your children. Why presence is more important than perfection. How to repair after …

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22 Minutes of No BS Talk for Couples Married 5+ years with Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles 23:17

11M ago23:17

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Have you been in a relationship for over 5 years, if so this 22-minute episode is full of insights from FRD Live facilitators Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos. Alexi has some unique insights that every man should hear from her years of doing deep work with women. She offers some perspectives that can only come from the work she does and I found it ve…