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Welcome To Fatherhood

Kelly Jean-Philippe

123 episodes

Welcome To Fatherhood is a podcast exploring the often talked about and the often-not-talked about narratives of and about fatherhood. Each story conveys the lived experiences and perspectives of the person sharing it, and every topic is explored through the lens of those in the discussion. These series of conversations are to help me become a more thoughtful father, while I also create a community of contributors who are passionate about elevating fatherhood to new horizons.

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  1. S5E2: How To Prepare Your Child Today For the Uncertainty of Tomorrow

    · 41 min · S5 E2

    Welcome to episode 2 of season 5! In this episode I share a helpful perspective a fellow dad shared that's helped me become less anxious about the uncertainty of the future my children will inhabit. I know this…

  2. S5E1: Are You Satisfied with the Life You're Currently Living?

    · 31 min · S5 E1

    Welcome to episode 1 of this new season (my fifth!) In this episode, I invite you to ask yourself this question, "Are you satisfied with the version of life you're currently living today, right now?" This is the…

  3. S4E23: An Update & Challenging the Double Standards of Fatherhood

    · 33 min · S4 E23

    Experiencing a miscarriage as a man is a difficult journey. It's a path I've walked and it led to the creation of "The Miscarriage Dad" platform—aimed at educating, raising awareness, and supporting men and fathers who…

  4. S4E22: A Tale of Injustice and Perseverance (ft. Gary Ivory)

    · 1 h 38 min · S4 E22

    Have you ever wondered how deep the rabbit hole of systemic failures and biases in the family court system can go? I invite you to join me in my riveting conversation with Gary Ivory, a resilient father who battled the…

  5. S4E21: Men, Miscarriage, and Grief (ft. Brandon Byrnes)

    · 1 h 05 min · S4 E21

    When you think about the journey of becoming a parent, the excitement and joy of expecting a child often come to mind. But what happens when that journey is abruptly halted by the heartbreak of pregnancy loss? I…

  6. S4E20: Empowering Dads: Involving Fathers in the Journey (ft. Scott Mair)

    · 41 min · S4 E20

    This episode concludes my conversation with Scott Mair. How can dads be more involved in the pregnancy journey and the early stages of their child's life? This is a question we explore. We discuss the importance of…

  7. S4E19: Empowering Dads: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Strength (ft. Scott Mair)

    · 1 h 05 min · S4 E19

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Scott Mair, a husband and father of 7 boys ranging from 20-4 years old. Privately, Scott enjoys spending time home educating his children with his wife Sarah and…

  8. S4E18: My Son Turns 3! (ft. My Wife)

    · 40 min · S4 E18

    In this special episode, my wife and I reflect on what the past three years have been like with our firstborn son. Thank you for celebrating this special day with and for our family! Show Music Happy Birthday by Birds…

  9. S4E17: The Evolution Of The Daddying Movement (ft. Allan Shedlin)

    · 1 h 02 min · S4 E17

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Allan Shedlin. Allan Shedlin has devoted his life's work to improving the odds for children and families. He has three daughters, and five grandchildren, as well as…

  10. S4E16: A Male Partner's Experience Of Miscarriage PART 2 (ft. Arden Cartrette - The Miscarriage Doula)

    · 49 min · S4 E16

    This is The Miscarriage Doula's takeover of the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast! Arden Cartrette is the founder of The Miscarriage Doula, a service for anyone who is going through loss, struggling with pregnancy after…

  11. S4E15: A Male Partner's Experience Of Miscarriage PART 1 (ft. Arden Cartrette - The Miscarriage Doula)

    · 57 min · S4 E15

    This is The Miscarriage Doula's takeover of the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast! Arden Cartrette is the founder of The Miscarriage Doula, a service for anyone who is going through loss, struggling with pregnancy after…

  12. S4E14: Father Friendly Spaces (ft. Jessica Torres)

    · 1 h 00 min · S4 E14

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jessica Torres. Jessica has worked in healthcare for the past 16 years in the area of women’s health, specifically high risk pregnancies and advocating for the…

  13. S4E13: Factoring In Fathers (ft. Sandra Trew)

    · 53 min · S4 E13

    This week's episode features a conversation with Sandra Trew, who is the CEO and founder of Get Real Parental Coaching. Sandra has been featured in the Daily Express, commenting on the Royal Family's children. She runs…

  14. S4E12: Talking Through Tragedy (ft. JK McLeod)

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E12

    This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, JK McLeod. JK is a married father of two children, a 17 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. JK learned from an early age about the pivotal and impactful…

  15. S4E11: Brothers & Fathers (ft. Antonio Rodriguez & Sergio Martinez)

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E11

    This episode features a conversation with my guests, Antonio Rodriguez and Sergio Martinez. We refer to our trident as the Big 3. Antonio (or Tony) is 32 years old and a father of three, two boys and a baby gurl on the…

  16. S4E10: Mental Health, Stay-At-Home-Dad, & Life-Work Paradigm (ft. Alex Egeler)

    · 1 h 06 min · S4 E10

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Alex Egeler. Alex Egeler is a former rocket scientist, aircraft designer, and aerospace executive. When his company went out of business during the pandemic, he knew…

  17. S4E9: REFORM - Changing Laws Changing Lives (ft. Robert Rooks)

    · 52 min · S4 E9

    This week’s episode features a conversation with Robert Rooks. Robert Rooks is one of the nation’s premier public safety solutions experts with more than two decades of experience as a grassroots organizer, strategist,…

  18. S4E8: Why More Dads Need To Take Parental Leave (ft. Piotr Jan Pietrzak)

    · 1 h 07 min · S4 E8

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Piotr Jan Pietrzak. Piotr is the Director of International Development at BLIK, a leading European mobile payment system and scheme that is rapidly expanding in other…

  19. S4E7: Updates & Announcements

    · 28 min · S4 E7

    Hi there! As a faithful follower/subscriber of this podcast I'm sure you had been wondering why there wasn't an episode for this week and last. So I thought it was a good idea to help you not wonder any longer. And if…

  20. S4E6: Blaming The Marathon & Love and Accountability (ft. Darryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D)

    · 1 h 03 min · S4 E6

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Daryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D. Dr. Johnson is an Education Administrator with a passion for advancing educational policies and procedures as it pertains to engagement,…

  21. S4E5: Miscarriage (ft. Sean Johnson)

    · 1 h 10 min · S4 E5

    This is part three in a series of conversations on miscarriage. This episode features my guest, Sean Johnson, who opens up about multiple miscarriage experiences. As always, thank you for spending part of your week…

  22. S4E4: Miscarriage: My Story (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, & Augusta Foster)

    · 44 min · S4 E4 · Explicit

    This is a conversation about how four dads experienced and coped with losing a child by miscarriage. This week, I finally share my full personal story. Parts of the episode are graphic and may be triggering; please…

  23. S4E3: Miscarriage: A Conversation (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, & Augusta Foster)

    · 59 min · S4 E3

    This is a conversation about how four dads experienced and coped with losing a child by miscarriage. Part 2 will follow next week. As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us. Please visit the Welcome…

  24. S4E2: They Grow Up So Fast (ft. Nate Newman)

    · 50 min · S4 E2

    This episode features a conversation with my mate from down under, Nate Newman, host of the (Not So) Secret Dads Business podcast. Nate is currently taking a break from podcasting on his own platform, but reached out…

  25. S4E1: Welcome & Updates

    · 17 min · S4 E1

    Welcome to 2023 and a new season of the podcast! In this episode I share brief updates about things that have been happening on my end, as well as new features being added to the Welcome To Fatherhood platform. Welcome…

  26. The Dad Edge (ft. Larry Hagner)

    · 45 min · S3 E37

    This episode features a conversation with my guest and host of The Dad Edge Podcast, Larry Hagner. Larry is the proud father of 4 energetic boys and husband of his soul mate, Jessica, for the past 18 years. He…

  27. Black Fatherhood in Media (ft. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal)

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E36

    This episode features a conversation with my distinguished guest, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, PhD. Dr. Neal is no stranger to the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast and audience, making his first appearance in season 3 episode…

  28. The Autism Dad (ft. Rob Gorski)

    · 1 h 04 min · S3 E35

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Rob Gorski from The Autism Dad Podcast. Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. He is a multiple…

  29. The Modern Black Father: Adulting & Showing Up (ft. George James, PsyD, LMFT)

    · 59 min · S3 E34

    This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. George James, PsyD, LMFT. In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. James assists in developing innovative programs and services for Council for Relationships…

  30. Pancakes For Roger (ft. Susan Combs)

    · 59 min · S3 E33 · Explicit

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Susan Combs. Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at twenty-six…

  31. When Adults Don't Get It Right (ft. Nathan Watson aka DadSwagg)

    · 39 min · S3 E32

    This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Nathan Watson. Nate is a husband and father, and has a strong social media presence under the handle @DadSwagg, which started as somewhat of a joke between he…

  32. Shrouded in Trauma (ft. Eric Taylor)

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E31

    This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Eric Taylor. Mr. Taylor is a retired military serviceman and a PhD candidate in clinical psychology where he focuses on children and adolescents. His work…

  33. What's in a Name? Legacy & Accountability (ft. Nate Newman)

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E30

    This episode features a conversation with my guest-- and fellow podcaster--Nate Newman, host of the (not so) Secret Dads Business podcast. Make sure you subscribe and support! Nate is a father of one, living in the…

  34. Dad in the NIICU (ft. Dr. Chavis Patterson)

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E29

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Dr. Chavis Patterson. Dr. Chavis Patterson is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of…

  35. It’s A Disservice To Not Talk About It (ft. Tom Kreffer)

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E28

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Tom Kreffer. Tom Kreffer is the author of Dear Dory: Journal of a Soon-to- be First-time Dad, Dear Arlo: Adventures in Dadding, Toddler Inc., and he is the creator of…

  36. No One Wants to Talk About That, Quid Pro Quo, & Progress Not Perfection (ft. Patrick Cummings)

    · 1 h 07 min · S3 E27

    This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, Patrick Cummings. Patrick Cummings is an entrepreneur, business coach, and wealth management advisor committed to helping others balance their lives for…

  37. No Episode This Week (*sad face*)

    · 3:54 · S3 E26

    Sorry guys, there won't be any episode this week. See you next week!

  38. They Never Saw Black Men As Fathers (ft. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal)

    · 1 h 11 min · S3 E25

    This episode features a conversation with my distinguished guest, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, PhD. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies and Chair of the…

  39. Exploring Issues In Modern Day Fatherhood (ft. Dr. Dan Singley)

    · 1 h 15 min · S3 E24

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Dr. Daniel Singley. Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on…

  40. Discovering the Narrative & Parenting from Healing (ft. Emilio Diez Barroso)

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E23

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Emilio Diez Barroso. Emilio was a lifelong seeker—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment. In his pursuit of…

  41. Middlebury Reunion Weekend '22 Fatherhood Chat

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E22 · Explicit

    This episode features a conversation I recently had with some friends on the college campus where we all met nearly two decades ago. Three out of of the four voices featured in this episode met on the campus of…

  42. Capturing The Wild Ride Of Toddlers & Parents (ft. Jeff Fajans aka MrBoodaddy)

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E21

    This episode features a fun conversation with my guest, Jeff Fajans. Jeff is an avid music creator & guitar player - creating a new style of “Beastie Boys for Babies” kids music that captures the authentic, wild ride…

  43. Modeling How, Concerns About Child's Future, & My Firstborn (ft. Kevin Camato)

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E20

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Kevin Camato. Kevin grew up in Glendale CA and has been pastoring for the past 16 years. Currently the lead pastor of Upper Room Fellowship, he strives to empower and…

  44. My Son Turns Two!

    · 58 min · S3 E19

    This week's episode is dedicated to my son as he celebrates his second birthday! Please join me and my wife in celebrating our vibrant little man by wishing him a happy birthday! Please share your thoughts about this…

  45. Uplift Kids, Fatherhood & Spirituality (ft. Jon Ogden)

    · 51 min · S3 E18

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jon Ogden. After earning degrees in writing and literature, Jon has worked as a university instructor, instructional designer, and writer. He’s coupled that work with…

  46. The Early Years, Essential Conversations, Trauma & Intimacy (ft. Jane Honikman)

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E17

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jane Honikman, M.S. Jane co-founded Santa Barbara Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) in 1977. Ten years later in 1987 she founded Postpartum Support International…

  47. Prioritizing Self-Care, Explicit Communication, Building Toward the Future (ft. Daniel Duvall)

    · 1 h 04 min · S3 E16

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Daniel DuVall. Daniel is first and foremost a husband to his wife of 6 years and father to two young sons (2.5 and 4.5 years young). He works as a certified parent…

  48. Survival Mode & Some Practical Tips (ft. Travis Goodman)

    · 58 min · S3 E15

    This episode features a conversation with my guest, Travis Goodman. Travis is a husband, father, therapist, and host of the Therapy4Dads podcast. You can find more information by visiting Therapy4Dads.com. Please share…

  49. Mistakes, Struggles, & Jealousy; Girl Dad, & Full Circle Part 2 (ft. Nathaniel H. Drew)

    · 39 min · S3 E14

    This episode features part two of a conversation with my guest, Nathaniel H. Drew. Nathaniel H. Drew is a native of Hampton, Virginia and was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is an ordained minister, a licensed…

  50. Mistakes, Struggles, & Jealousy; Girl Dad, & Full Circle Part 1 (ft. Nathaniel H. Drew)

    · 43 min · S3 E13

    This episode features part one of a conversation with my guest, Nathaniel H. Drew. Nathaniel H. Drew is a native of Hampton, Virginia and was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is an ordained minister, a licensed…

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