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A Better Father

A Better Father

131 episodes

I am a single father. A vegan for health, environment and animal safety reasons. I read, write, podcast and blog to be a better person and a better father (huh?huh?). Follow me in my journey as this life gets lived moment by moment, day by day. You are not alone. Even though we all feel it from time to time, that's okay. Come here and know you are not alone. I’m not saying this is how it should be. It’s a thought experiment for how it could be.

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  1. S3E12 - Scott's Question

    · 18 min · S3 E12

    Things referenced in this podcast: Pivot Podcast - https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot Scott Galloway -…

  2. S3E11 - Black Oakleys

    · 22 min · S3 E11

    What happens when you find an old something, that was suppose to mean something, years after you thought it was gone? Can you learn anything from it? Is there a take away, or just another eBay sale?

  3. S3E10 - If You Don't Wake In The Morning

    · 30 min · S3 E10

    https://dailydad.com Marcus Aurelius, borrowing from Epictetus, tells us that… As you kiss your son good night, whisper to yourself, “He may be dead in the morning.” Don't tempt fate, you say. By talking about a…

  4. S3E10 - Able to Change

    · 30 min · S3 E10

    Don't put yourself in a box your child(ren) has to see you never climb out of.

  5. S3E9 - Riding a bike

    · 11 min · S3 E9

    Your child will ride when they are reading. It's how you are spending that teaching / learning time with them that matters

  6. S3E8 - Constructive Feedback

    · 19 min

    Hunt, Gather, Parent Book by Michaeleen Doucleff: https://michaeleendoucleff.com/

  7. S3E7 - Follow Up To What Was Said

    · 11 min · S3 E7

    Follow up to talking to much, saying too much and getting things right.

  8. S3E6 - Say Less

    · 7:02 · S3 E6

    Words matter. Less words matter more. They will be more likely to hear you and understand you. You'll be less likely to say something wrong or stupid.

  9. S3E5 - Positively Labeled

    · 11 min · S3 E5

    Positively Introverted by Maureen Wilson: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/positively-introverted-finding-your-way-in-a-world-full-of-people_maureen-marzi-wilson/28968368/#edition=60114772&idiq=47183789

  10. S3E4 - 10 Years

    · 9:38 · S3 E4

    http://www.scottjurek.com/eat-run

  11. S3E4 - You Always Say That

    · 9:38 · S3 E4

    My daughter calls me out on how I respond to her art work. It creates a great conversation and lesson for both.

  12. S3E3 - Kid Soup

    · 17 min · S3 E3

    What's your mission statement for your kid? What one thing do you hope gets through?

  13. S3E2 - The New House, A New Persceptive

    · 6:27

    Buy a new house? Live and enjoy that new house. that's it. Just enjoy it.

  14. S3E1 - Back For Season 3

    · 15 min

    It's been a minute, but I'm back for Season 3 Episode 1. Thank you for joining, finding, waiting and or listening. I'll be weekly again... hopefully... mostly

  15. S2E66 - The Marshmallow Test

    · 13 min · S2 E66

    What really caused the outcomes of the famous marshmallow test? No Stupid Questions Podcast: https://freakonomics.com/nsq/ The Marshmallow Test: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment

  16. S2E65 - Following My Own Advice

    · 6:48 · S2 E65

    That time I made a podcast about saying "it's okay" and followed my own advice.

  17. S2E64 - Your Favorite...

    · 10 min · S2 E64

    Next time you talk with a child and ask them what their favorite *blank* is don't ask them about something with a screen. Make it about a book or activity that requires not a screen. Ronald Dahl's TV Poem…

  18. S2E63 - No Matter What... It's Okay

    · 1:39 · S2 E63

    No matter what happens today, or how it goes getting ready and getting out the door. Say "it's okay".

  19. S2E62 - High Five

    · 0:56 · S2 E62

    Ask your child if they will give you a high five today. Do it once. Do it twice. Make the connection and see how it goes.

  20. S2E61 - Bucket List

    · 10 min · S2 E61

    What's your bucket list. Think about it. You may actually being living it now.

  21. S2E60 - Teaching Artfully

    · 19 min · S2 E60

    A very excited book review of Teaching Artfully and reading highlights from the book. In relation to teaching and parenting. There are more than a few good things to process and learn from this. Teaching Artfully by…

  22. S2E59 - Today On A Walk

    · 21 min · S2 E59

    Take a walk. Don't loose your temper. Find a way to add positively to a situation with your children. Not punish and take away.…

  23. S2E58 - The Extended Mind, We Teach The Wrong Way

    · 22 min · S2 E58

    The Extended Mind Annie Murphy Paul: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/11/books/review/the-extended-mind-annie-murphy-paul.html Extended Mind The Power Thinking Outside The Brain:…

  24. S2E57 - Power

    · 21 min · S2 E57

    What does it mean to have power? What does it mean to exert power? Do we have power over our children? Power: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power Elton John - Healing Hands:…

  25. S2E56 - Searching For Bobby Fischer

    · 12 min · S2 E56

    Lessen the distance, close the space between you and your child. Even when it's not bad, or negative or for a purpose. Space matters. Be with them. Be in their space.…

  26. E2E55 - The Stone Cutter

    · 12 min · S2 E55

    http://www.sapphyr.net/largegems/stonecutter.htm https://freakonomics.com/nsq/

  27. E2S54 - What's Your Intention

    · 9:52 · S2 E54

    When you get on the wrong track. When you get in your own way. You just have to ask, "What is it I really want from this moment?"

  28. S2E53 - What Image?

    · 20 min · S2 E53

    What image do you have your parents? What image are you leaving your kids? The article referenced about Facebook: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/technology/zuckerberg-facebook-project-amplify.html Pivot was…

  29. S2E52 - Inside the Matrix

    · 29 min · S2 E52

    Podcasts mentioned in this episode: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot Kara: do you want tech raising your kids? https://www.3books.co The greatest graphics processor of all…

  30. S2E51 - Stupid Robot

    · 27 min · S2 E52

    Moxie: https://embodied.com/products/buy-moxie-robot 4,000 Weeks: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books Sharing some thoughts on a little rant on a stupid robot. Also, an eye opening understanding I've got less than…

  31. S2E50 - Time

    · 13 min · S2 E50

    50 Episodes in Season 2. That's pretty freaking great. Thank you for listening and following on this adventure as we navigate and wax poetic about working towards and trying to be better parents. Your time is…

  32. S2E489- Car Report

    · 18 min · S2 E49

    Follow-up to preparing to own a new car and how I viewed, let that affect my daughter's first interactions with it.

  33. S2E48 - Broken Stuff Happy LIfe

    · 18 min · S2 E48

    Our children are people. Treat them that way. My car broke. I need a new computer. This is life. Good. Jocko, Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8

  34. S2E47 - Sleep Routine

    · 12 min · S2 E47

    The bedtime routine and the reasons behind it.

  35. S2E46 - What You Can Learn From Others

    · 23 min · S2 E46

    Setting down. Picking up. All the Colors Came Out, by Kate Fagan http://www.bykatefagan.com/all-the-colors-came-out

  36. S2E45 - Buy A Book

    · 16 min · S2 E45

    This episode is all about The Code Breaker and a single book that changed humanity. The Code Breaker; Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race; By: Walter Isaacson…

  37. S2E44 - Why Do You...?

    · 24 min · S2 E44

    What do Billy Idol, divorce, choices, buying a coffee at Starbucks have in common? :)

  38. S2E43 - What's Your Secret Joy

    · 14 min · S2 E43

    I never regretted going for a run. Slippers are my secret pleasure. What's yours? Treat yourself. Thank you for listening. Read my blog at abetterfather.com

  39. S2E42 - New Car vs Old Car

    · 13 min · S2 E42

    To buy or not to buy a new car? That is the question.

  40. S2E41 - Beachs of Books

    · 10 min · S2 E41

    Books and books everywhere. Get upset? Or do something else. Listen to find out.

  41. S2E40 - She Said Stoic

    · 24 min · S2 E40

    Things referenced in this episode: Kids who grow-up with books in their house perform better: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559956/new-study-confirms-growing-home-filled-books-good-you Saturday Night Live…

  42. S3E39 - Camping 101

    · 24 min · S2 E39

    I take my daughter camping. Lessons learned. Nature vs nurture. We discuss parenting in a divorce, the heartbreak of the first pick-up. The not heartbreak 6 hours after the first pick-up. Waxing poetic about birds and…

  43. S2E38 - I Didn't Like It, But It Helped Me

    · 28 min · S2 E38

    The May 31, 2021 Daily Dad Podcast didn't sit well with me, but it had a profound affect on the entirety of my day. Listen to find out why in today's episode. Mentioned in this podcast: https://dailydad.com And an…

  44. S2E37 - No, Your Facts Are Wrong

    · 26 min · S2 E37

    Listening to Shannon Lee's book on a run inspires all kind of thoughts and reflections. You get to be a part of those by listening to this podcast. Thank you for listening. You can follow my writing at…

  45. S2E36 - Splashing in Puddles

    · 14 min · S2 E36

    When you child is picked up and you won't see them for a few days, just know it's going to hurt. We watch our children go again, and again, and again, and again. Over and over and over. It's having your heart removed…

  46. S2E35 - Would Lulu Lemon Pants Make My Ass Look Great?

    · 35 min · S2 E35

    Running makes my mind wander, see title. Ran out of stories to tell my daughter about my childhood. So, we talk about what i wish people had taught me when i was her age. Good conversation, a sweet follow-up.…

  47. S2E34 - They Don't Grow Up Fast, They Stop Asking

    · 40 min · S2 E34

    Another great rambling session about learning how to be a better father. About finding moments to pay better attention. About recognizing opportunities to not say anything at all. Mentioned in this episode:…

  48. S2E33 - Your Not Crazy, Your A Podcaster

    · 22 min · S2 E33

    The work helps you be grateful when you need it most. Do, the work, have the tools when you need them. Mentioned in this podcast: Atomic Habits book - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Waking Up Meditation App -…

  49. S2E32 - Hooked And The Teenage Brain

    · 28 min · S2 E32

    Understanding the brain is key to raising children. Understanding motivations and how we are "hooked" on food, will help us to better raise our kids. Believe it or not. Hooked by Michael Moss - https://www.mossbooks.us

  50. S2E31 - Perseverance

    · 36 min · S2 E31

    Think of a time you persevered. Give yourself credit for it. Take a minute to commend yourself for what you did, what you've done and that you did it at all.…

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