Grab your climbing gear, cause we're setting for the summit. We're heading up to the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the profound relevance it plays in being a dad.    As we start this journey you need to pack the tools you'll need to make this perilous trip. As fathers, we often find ourselves navigating an intricate web of responsibilities, emotions, and aspirations. By understanding Maslow's Hierarchy and its implications, we can gain valuable insights into how to thrive in our paternal role, fostering our own growth while nurturing our children's development. Throughout the episode, we explore each level of Maslow's Hierarchy and analyze how it directly impacts our journey as fathers. From the foundational physiological needs—such as ensuring our children's health and safety—to the psychological aspects of belongingness and love, we dive into the profound connections we form with our kids and the importance of fostering strong family bonds. Whether you're a new dad, experienced parent, or someone interested in the complexities of the human experience, this episode of "Fearless Fathers” will provide you with profound insights into the intricacies of Maslow's Hierarchy and its relevance to the incredible journey of being a dad. Join us as we rethink fatherhood.

In this episode, we explore the growing concern of government overreach in schools and the critical role of parents in becoming the CEOs of their children's education. We discuss a recent incident in Florida where a teacher is being investigated for showing the movie "Strange World," which allegedly contained inappropriate content for minors.    We delve into the controversy surrounding this incident and what it says about the current state of education in the United States. We also analyze the growing trend of parents taking charge of their children's education, with the rise of homeschooling and alternative education models.    Throughout the episode, we examine the various challenges facing parents who seek to take control of their children's education and the steps they can take to ensure their authority is not undermined by government interference.    Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape of education in the US and the importance of parents taking an active role in their children's schooling. Whether you are a parent, educator, or anyone interested in the state of education, this thought-provoking episode is a must-listen.   Ultimately, our podcast episode aims to stimulate thoughtful discussion around this complex issue, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between academic freedom and student welfare.

We are back from our break. This Memorial Day, we raise a glass to a great friend of ours who we served with. He unexpectedly died during a work accident. He was a loving father, veteran, mentor, and all-around great person whom we had the privilege of knowing. This also marked three years of Fearless Fathers. We share some stories coming up in the podcast.

Join us in this eye-opening episode, where we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on children and how it has changed their lives forever. As parents, we are facing unprecedented challenges in raising our children during this pandemic, and we need to understand how it is affecting them both physically and mentally. In this podcast, we talk about our experiences with our kid's post covid, and how it's affected more than just health. Moreover, we delve into the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our children's mental health, education, and overall development. We provide practical tips and strategies on how to help our children cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic and how to positively parent them during these difficult times. So if you are a parent, guardian, or anyone who cares about the well-being of our children, tune in to this episode and discover the power of understanding our children's perspectives and feelings on living through a pandemic.

We'll be talking about child leashes: the controversial contraption that has parents everywhere divided. Some say it's a practical way to keep your little ones safe in crowded areas, while others think it's slightly reminiscent of dog walking.    We'll be exploring both sides of the argument, discussing the pros and cons of child leashes with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure.    Whether you think child leashes are ridiculous or your kid is basically Houdini and you need all the help you can get, this video is for you. We'll also be sharing our personal experiences with child leashes - spoiler alert: it involves a very determined toddler and a crowded department store.    So, grab your leash (or grab your pitchfork), and join us for a lively discussion on one of the most polarizing parenting topics out there.

Co-parenting can be one of the most difficult parts of navigating a divorce. Depending on how old they are, you may have many years of close co-parenting ahead of you. Your children are observing everything you do. How you treat your former spouse is becoming part of your children’s wiring. For most people, there is a period of 1-5 years during a divorce that has the potential to be extremely toxic. It’s not easy, but you owe it to your children to provide them with the smoothest transition possible. Andy Heller never set out to become an expert on divorce. Andy had already co-authored two real estate investing books, but had no intention of writing another book until going through his own divorce. Over 6 years, Andy conducted dozens of interviews with field experts, including co-parenting counselors, attorneys, mediators, as well as divorced couples who overcame massive challenges in their own separations. Filled with blunt advice, real-world examples, and 46 practical strategies for better separation, Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family provides readers with a well-organized roadmap to a more positive destination, a less-traveled route for navigating a divorce that can heal hearts, prepare them for the future, and nurture their children. Commonly after divorce, one - if not the biggest - complaint when it comes to co-parenting can sound like, "My ex won't do this, or my ex always does that!"  Andy Heller recognizes this and focuses his advice specifically on unilateral steps that divorcees can take to improve their co-parenting reality that in no way depends on actions an ex might or might not take in return."   Divorce should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint. Andy aims to move everyone involved through a divorce with compassion and care. Andy’s book is a roadmap, not only for the person reading but for their former partner and their children as well.   Learn more about Andy and his book at the links below:   https://www.facebook.com/takethehighroadbook https://www.instagram.com/andyhheller/ www.takethehighroaddivorce.com  

Taxes have always been an issue where Ryan and Dave come from in Pennsylvania. After some digging, we found out just how bad it is.    PA courts just ruled that certain schools are severely underfunded after a lengthy suit. We broke down just how much they are and what are some things we, as dads, could do to help fix this injustice in our kid's education.    Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast! We want to hear from you guys!   Let's Rethink Fatherhood!

In this episode, we explore how our past can dictate how we parent and how we can work to be better fathers by first understanding ourselves.     We all have a past that shapes who we are. And for many of us, that past includes absent or difficult relationships. This can make it hard to be the father we want to be. But if we take the time to reflect on who we think we are, we can harness who we want to be. Mike shares a deep dive into his past, and what that tipping was so he can help others become their best selves.   Be sure to drop Mike a line:   www.facebook.com/MHatcher   www.twitter.com/@my_catcher   www.instagram.com/MikeHatcherOfficial            

We talk about the super bowl matchup and how much woke "culture" can be good and evil. Ways that we dads can use wokeness as a way to prepare our kids better and not be super polarizing.     

We talk about how our holidays went, and, thanks to a listener, we talk about what to do to reconnect to our children after a deployment.   Great stuff in there if you have a job that keeps you away from your children for long periods.

Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had an amazing holiday with your little ones. We are kicking in the new year HARD! Kyle Carnohan, the owner of "Super Human Fathers," a program he designed and crushed after he fell to his lowest point in 2008. He helps 1000s of fathers unleash their "Warrior Monks" to be fit, present, and whole as a family man. Kyle brought significant heat on this one; his energy and ability to adapt to the worst situations we are given is something to take out of this one. If you want to learn more about Kyle and what he does, make sure you click the links below: www.superhumanfathers.com www.Instagram.com/superhumanfathers www.youtube.com/@superhumanfathers

Ryan shares a story about biting off way more than he can chew and what that did to his psyche. He also learned some super valuable lessons along the way in the world of parenthood.    Leave us a rating and review wherever you are. It'll help a long way to grow the brand.    Be sure to like and subscribe to our Youtube: youtube.com/fearlessfatherspodcast

Gaming has been ingrained in our culture since the 80s. Through that time, gaming has been scrutinized by lawmakers, other gamers, and even parents.    A Canadian Federal Case revolving around Epic Games "Fortnite" is going to Class Action court for "being as addicting as cocaine."    So, naturally, being avid gamers and having little ones in gaming age, we talk about the lawsuit pending, is gaming really addictive, and what steps we as parents could take to make sure our kids don't overdo it on the screens.      https://www.pcgamer.com/class-action-lawsuit-comparing-fortnite-to-cocaine-will-be-allowed-to-proceed/

Dad jokes, they're jokes from dads. From super embarrassing to downright anti-humor. We share our experiences (and some great dad jokes from our old men).    This is our first video-recorded podcast interview! Head over to our youtube page, like, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.    https://esiculture.com/blog/2022/1/21/the-origins-of-dads-jokes-and-dad-jokes      

Hey Fearless Family,   There will be no episode after Thanksgiving so we can spend time with our loved ones!   Dave O sits down one and one on something he leaked during the State of the Show. Like the title says, I just about gave up on something that meant more to me and would benefit myself and my family for life.    I went through everything in the personal development stage I thought was true, I almost said was complete BS.    Listen to my story, my thoughts in this unedited, no notes, deep talk about my journey to regaining my persistence and going back on my path.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.   NO, not you maxing out your credit cards and Santa taking all the credit. It's our yearly state of the show on Fearless Fathers.    We're talking about where we've been (medically and emotionally), where the show is heading, new ways we're branching the podcast out, and much much more.    Doing this state of the show is an excellent reminder for all of us that no matter how hard you work at something when life brings a swing down, its imperative to get back up and reset our goals.   

 Lenora Edwards is a board-certified language pathologist and speech therapy coach at Betterspeech.com, an affordable online speech therapy website for children and adults so we can speak our best. Lenora has been a therapist for over a decade, helping our little ones (and not-so-little ones) speak their best.    Today, Lenora chats with us about the different types of speech delays, signs, and symptoms, the generational traditions that surround speech therapy and what we as dads can do to overcome those, and soo soo much more.    Better Speech provides FREE speech therapy to underprivileged children in developing countries such as Rwanda, Indonesia & Colombia, where speech therapy is inaccessible. When you join, we donate therapy for a child in need!     Be sure to check out BetterSpeech.com today for a ton of free resources and ways you can maximize your child's speaking future.    www.betterspeech.com www.betterspeech.com/blog   Learn more about better speech and follow their social platforms: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSpeechVideo https://www.instagram.com/betterspeech https://www.facebook.com/yourbetterspeech/            

Sorry for the replays. Ryan and I have been super out of it medically. Next week should get back on track to getting new episodes out to you, Fearless Fathers. Thank you for your continued support and for spreading the message. Let's Rethink Fatherhood!   Today, We go back to our grassroots and talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough.    Like the title says, we are talking about the mental and physical effects dads face when they go through miscarrying or stillbirth.  This idea came from a great friend of the show who experienced stillbirth and miscarriage.    We're done letting these topics stay silent, we need to talk so we all can begin to heal.   Dealing with loss resource:   https://www.chop.edu/resources/loss-resources

*WARNING* THIS EPISODE SHOULD NOT BE LISTENED TO WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AROUND.*   Harvey Wizard has seemingly done it all. A 63-year-old "retired" to Costa Rica with (not so crazy, but still kinda crazy) wife, a serial entrepreneur, and creator of "The SAT Wizard" program. A program designed to help your child ace the SATs.    While we talked SAT prep today, Harvey shared many things dads don't discuss. So   Let's F&*King talk about it!   Harvey lost his only daughter when she was in her 20s. A child who was ultimately ripped from him by his (as he so lovingly says) "crazy ex-wife 1" "spoiler, this is the reason he "retired to Costa Rica."    After not having much of a relationship and trying to rebuild something, she left this Earth too young. That taught Harvey a lot about himself and how to overcome the most tragic losses.    Listen super closely as there are a lot of lessons about growth, humility, learning from mistakes (multiple times), and much more. You don't want to miss this crazy, crazy ride.    Be sure to check out Harvey's SAT Wizard program at www.harveywizard.com.

What's the price we pay as parents when we buy our kids everything they want? It may not just be a hole in our wallets but something that compounds over time. As parents, it's instinctual that we want to give our kids all the best things we can...but at what cost?    We walk a fine line (cause that's what we do here) about indulging in our kid's wants. From the why we do it to how it can lead to everlasting impacts into adulthood, some things we have done (and differ on), and so much more.      https://www.ctpost.com/healthyyou/home/article/Why-Overindulging-Your-Child-Can-Have-4932400.php#taboola-1