The Good, The Dad & The Ugly

Episode 7: Phill

Meet Phill, a dad of two amazing kids, his daughter Zander of 6 and his son Odin of 2, that he raises with his wonderful life partner Jess in Australia. Get ready for a deep, vulnerable, enriching and just beyond beautiful conversation.  He talks about their long journey to their first born, the experience of welcoming his son into the world amidst a pandemic, understanding that kids follow your lead and not your instruction and the deep and really hard work we as parents need to do to become the best parents we can be to our children.  Phill has a beautiful philosophy on life and parenthood and the conversation with him will give you goosebumps, moments of reflection and inspiration as well as big laughs.  Go follow Phill on Instagram: @phillnosworthy and check out his website: Convergence (growth-track.io) [https://www.growth-track.io/]

Episode 6: Hans

Meet Hans, he is a dad of 3, 2 girls (27 and 25) and 1 son (20), and he identifies as a supplier of optimism, happiness and inspiration. In this episode he reflects on his journey as a dad, the true impact you have on your children and how he has in a way the advantage to pause and reflect on things in hindsight.  He shares how he has always focused to ensure his three kids have the right value system and can grow into their own independent personalities and how he has always had confidence in their kids and allow them to take responsibility. I hope you enjoy this conversation full of optimism, energy and great life lessons and inspiration, not only for parents but for every human being in general. Check out the books and the podcasts Hans is referencing: 'Human Givens: A New Approach to Emotional Health and Clear Thinking [https://www.amazon.com/Human-Givens-Approach-Emotional-Thinking/dp/1899398317/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31GQP4UA3FVMU&keywords=human+givens&qid=1660758281&sprefix=human+givens%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1]' by Joe Griffin and Ivan Tyrrell Brain Software by Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5H9umBUAnNKpVTcmuqw9lF?si=abbd08edf3574e4a]and Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-software-with-mike-mandel/id481703625]

Episode 5: Cam

Meet Cam, a dad to two independent girls Sunny (10) and Silver (8). He talks about how he got into writing books as well as the balance he finds between being a friend to his girls and their friends as well as being the person they go to for support and to share what's on their mind. I hope you enjoy listening to Cam's beautiful story filled with nice takeaways as well as creative ideas to pull pranks on others together with your kids ;-). Check out Cam's own books and the podcast he is referencing: 'Tiffany The Impaler: Dragons vs. Donuts [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDD6MF8/?coliid=IOMIJV81HRD0V&colid=DD5NDUZS2LFF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im]' 'Poop Dock [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K4G3M9/?coliid=ILFD2YWAAY3UU&colid=DD5NDUZS2LFF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im]' 'Apodaca: Battle for Bowen [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHTZG1M/?coliid=I1M1KBO2IRAWW2&colid=DD5NDUZS2LFF&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it]' 'Story Pirates' on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0OHMYcZChEVgTx2jz0yzze?si=d31c5d4237d14918]and Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-pirates/id719585944]

Episode 4: Yavor

Meet Yavor, a father of his 16-month-old son Yussef, living with his wife in Seattle. In this episode he shares their experience of spending a lot of time with family abroad in Yussef's first year (8 months in the Middle East and Bulgaria) as well as raising him in 3 different languages. He talks about how having a child also means an evolution and growth journey for your partner and yourself. Yavor also helps us understand why it is important to ask dads how they are doing and check in with them. Enjoy this very open and vulnerable conversation with Yavor. Check out the books Yavor is referencing: 'Get some headspace [https://www.amazon.com/Headspace-Guide-Meditation-Mindfulness-Minutes/dp/1250104904/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=get+some+headspace+andy+puddicombe&qid=1658158937&s=books&sprefix=get+some+headspace+andy+%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-5]' by Andy Puddicombe 'Scar Tissue [https://www.amazon.com/Scar-Tissue-Anthony-Kiedis/dp/1401307450/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scar+tissue+anthony+kiedis&qid=1658159040&s=books&sprefix=scar+tissue%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-1]' by Anthony Kiedis

Episode 3: Tom

Meet Tom, a father of 2 kids and an entrepreneur. In this episode he talks about the importance of prioritization and how 'staring out of the window' helps him. He talks about how selfcare is critical to be the best dad and partner and how his relationship has evolved to true team and partnership. Get ready for a lot of inspiration and nuggets of wisdom. Check out the books and podcasts Tom is referencing: 'Growth Mindset [https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil-Potential/dp/147213995X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=growth+mindset+carol+dweck&qid=1657053308&s=books&sprefix=growth+mindset%2Cstripbooks%2C203&sr=1-2]' by Carole Dweck 'Grit [https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_2/130-4503201-0404742?pd_rd_w=72t5g&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=38G33KD6BZ07AGVK6KF6&pd_rd_wg=XBz6Y&pd_rd_r=ef6d7cfd-9ff0-427c-8403-481dfbcadb14&pd_rd_i=1501111116&psc=1]' by Angela Duckworth 'Love yourself like your life depends on it [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/0062968726/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=loving+yourself+like+your+life+depends+on+it&qid=1657053404&sprefix=loving+yourself+like+%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1]' by Kamal Ravikant 'On Purpose' by Jay Shetty on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=2d6829c3bb9646c1]and Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021]