Brand New Father Podcast

Brand New Father Podcast is a place to find encouragement, real life stories, struggles, wins and some lessons to help you become a better dad today than you were yesterday!
Millennials were supposed to change the parenting status quo and make engaged fatherhood seem totally unexceptional. Even, if we are the most engaged, involved generation of fathers in history (which we probably are), the everyday grind of fatherhood is far from easy.
This podcast is my outlet for sharing my story and opportunity to connect with those who share the same values, and want to join me. Let’s build a community where new dads can be heard and understood.

Latest Episodes:

090 How to deal with "the lack of time" issue as new parents Nov 01, 2016

Show notes

In today's show I talk about something that a lot of dads new and more seasoned wrestle with… and that's time… or not having enough of it.

I've been a dad for 21 months by now, I've blogged about fatherhood for almost 2 years and I've been a podcaster (if that's a word) about 10 months by now; I've also been quite active in several FB groups for new dads and just recently hosted couple of webinars for new dads as well.

And there are couple of topics that keep coming up over and over again with new dads and one of them is time and the lack of time once you become a parent.

And that's what we'll get into in today's episode. Also, stick around until the end to get 2 tips how to deal with this issue.

-- If you haven't yet, join our private FB group for new dads: BrandNewFather.com/Facebook

-- other resources mentioned: episode 089 with Jorgen Matsi

089 Jorgen Matsi and taking care of yourself and your relationship Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

Jorgen is a dad of 2 little girls (ages 3 and 1 year old). He's also a psychologist and former lecturer in sports psychology. He runs a local MMA gym and has fought on amateur and on pro level.

If this isn't enough – on top of all of this, he's a stay-at-home dad to their 2 girls.

In today's show we'll talk about Jorgen's own personal experience and get some professional advice as well.

Some of the topics we'll get into:

The joys and struggles of staying home and being the primary care-giver (including what the working parent may not see)
How becoming a parent takes away a lot of your "me time" and "couples time"
Being open with your partner when it comes to our emotions and expectation
Taking time for your partner on regular basis. E.g. 15 minutes every night
Being aware of your own state and the state of your various resources (physical, emotional, mental)
Becoming a parenting team and the sense that you're in this together
Having a mutual agreement and a way to deal with conflict and challenging situations
Identifying the key habits in your lifestyle that bring you great returns

This is truly value packed episode, so tune right in!

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Shownotes at: bnfpodcast.com/089

*** Learn more about upcoming webinar for new dads: bnfpodcast.com/webinar

088 Scott Beebe & Creating a Family Vision Oct 07, 2016

Show notes

Scott is a dad to Brian is a dad to 3 kids and he's also a founder of CreateAFamilyVision.com. He's been married to his wife, Ashley, for 18 years – so he has some experience ;)

In today's show, we'll get into:

The one thing he wishes he'd done less of when he was younger dad.
The one thing he wished he'd more of.
How we, parents, magnify our kids' habits.
The family vision story:
- What it is?
- Why it's worth to create it – aka what's in it for you?
- Best time start working on your family vision and the second best time ;)
- How to create one? Best questions to start with.

This is truly value packed episode, so tune right in!

Resources mentioned:

The Business on Purpose Podcast

Connect with Scott

Website (CreateAFamilyVision.com)

Learn more about upcoming webinar for new dads:

BrandNewFather.com/webinar

Shownotes at bnfpodcast.com/088

087 Chatting with Brian "The Birth Guy" Salmon Sep 09, 2016

Show notes

Brian is a dad to 2 girls and he is no stranger to this world of babies and parenting. Among many roles, he's a doula, lactation expert and birth mentor.

Professionally, Brian has worked with 19'000+ expectant families, and currently teaches the popular Dad's childbirth class "Rocking Dads", he's a co-host of Rocking Dads Revolution Podcast and a big advocate of dads being involved from early on!

Today's episode is packed with lot of energy (mostly from Brian's part :)), and a lot of actionable advice for expecting dads and new dads alike.

Some of the topics we'll get into:

Brian's story – how he became a birth assistant.
Tips for labor
Dads' roles in the "fourth trimester", including top notch advice for first few weeks!
Importance of forming the family's "corporate culture" already before the baby comes along.
Importance of dads getting involved early on.
Importance of reaching out for help (if in need).
How new generation of dads is stepping up much more than the dads of previous generations.
Common fears dads have about birth and early fatherhood.
The transformation he sees in dads after going through his class.

To sum it up – if you're still expecting or you have a small bundle of joy who recently joined your family – this episode is a must-listen!

P.S. In the end you'll hear Brian making a bold promise ;)

Tune in!

To connect with Brian check out the shownotes at:

BrandNewFather.com/087

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Don't forget to check out the New Dad Course, that's coming up and join the waiting list:

www.bnfcourse.com

086 Gabriel from New Dads Place Aug 26, 2016

Show notes

Gabriel Sanders is a dad of 2 young girls, he's also a recordist for film and television, a yoga instructor, a personal trainer, an artist, a writer and a photographer and on top of all of this he's the founder of New Dads Place on Facebook and the author of 101 New Dad Tips.

Today, we got into:

Their daughters' birth stories
Why he created the private Facebook group for new dads and what it's about
Most common concerns he sees new dads having
How the expectations for dads have changed over time
Importance of being an informed dad and a partner

Connect with Gabriel:

New Dads Place Facebook group

New Dads Place Facebook page

Gabriel's book 101 New Dad Tips

Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/086

Info about New Dad online program and the webinars/workshops: bnfcourse.com

085 I honestly didn't expect this to be so challenging Aug 20, 2016

Show notes

In this week's episode I'm sharing two of my biggest challenges as a man, partner and dad.

Checkout the shownotes at: brandnewfather.com/085

Learn more about the online program for new dads at:

bnfcourse.com

084 Interview with Anthony Hayes Aug 12, 2016

Show notes

Anthony Hayes is a dad to a little 2½ year old daughter.

Anthony shares his fatherhood story and his battle with clinical depression that he's been fighting for the past decade. His story is inspiring because often times it's hard to put things in your life perspective. We tend to take a lot of things granted that we shouldn't. And Anthony brings a lot of mindfulness to the show.

Among all the other topics, in today's episode we'll get into:

Writing and journaling as a therapeutic experience. It's a too. To sort out your own emotions (especially when having a rough time).
Importance of taking time for your family and making memories vs just being there.
Creating a "daddy-time" routines to bond with your baby.
Importance of connecting with other dads and creating this supporting community around you.
His fight with clinical depression and his tips on how to keep excessive stress at bay.

Connect with Anthony

Website (memyselfandiradio.com)

New Dads' Course:

www.BrandNewFather.com/course (live from Sunday, Aug 14th)

Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/084

083 Interview with Maria Brooks from Lamaze International Jul 29, 2016

Show notes

Maria is a mom, a Certified Registered Nurse on a busy Labor & Delivery floor as well as a Free-Standing Birth Center, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and a President of Lamaze International.

Lamaze education and practices are based on the best, most current medical evidence available. Their goal is to provide expectant parents with the support and information needed to have the best pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.

In today's chat with Maria, we're getting into:

Lamaze's 6 core principles for preparing for childbirth.
Dads' roles in early childhood.
Importance of self-care for both parents.
Why a lot of dads feel insecure around their newborns and how moms can help them.
How to manage the changing dynamics in close relationship with new mom.
Tips on how to deal with conflicts (they will come up, trust me).
Taking care of new mom.

Tune in to today's episode!

Connect with Maria and Lamaze International:

Website (Lamaze.org)

Professional website (lamazeinternational.org)

Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/083

082 Interview with Ron Geer - facing challenges as a parent Jul 22, 2016

Show notes

Ron is a father of three amazing kids and husband to an amazing woman, Kristy. When they adopted their little girl they soon discovered that she has special needs. It took him time to own his new reality, but eventually he did.

He believes that some of life's greatest accomplishments can only be achieved from pushing through obstacles and barriers.

It's life's challenging moments that shape our character and define who we are; a lesson he learned from adopting their little girl.

Ron emphasizes the importance of planning and states that without a plan, we spend our lives drifting from one comfort to the next, avoiding the very obstacles that can grow us into our full potential.

In addition to that we talked about:

How his life changed when he first became a dad.
Their family's adoption story.
Lessons he learned from his experience and from his little girl.
How to deal with challenges and challenging times in parenthood.
Changes in his priorities from money/career to relationships in his life.

Ron's story is very inspirational to all dads – new and more seasoned fathers alike!

So, tune in!

Connect with Ron: Email (rlgeerjr@gmail.com) -- Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/082

081 Interview w/ Jim Harshaw: finding success in fatherhood Jul 15, 2016

Show notes

Jim is a dad to 4 kids ranging from almost 3 years old to 10 years old.

He was a Division I All-American wrestler in college, won 3 ACC Championships for the University of Virginia and was an Olympic hopeful and trained at the Olympic Training Centre. So, he's learned a lot of life lessons on wrestling mat.

He believes that failure is not a bad thing at all. In fact he teaches his own kids about failure (check his TEDx talk below). Jim's also the host of the Wrestling with Success podcast where he relates the powerful lessons of failure and setback and empowers his audience to overcome their own struggles and achieve success despite inevitable failures.

In today's episode we'll get into:

Jim's own fatherhood journey
Reverse engineering his athletic success and using the same principles to elevate his whole life (incl. fatherhood experience)
Importance of having a peer group of other dads (mastermind group) in order to become a better parent oneself.
Importance of "productive pause" – taking time off for oneself to reflect.
Jim's goals for this summer to improve his relationship with his wife.
My impromptu promise for my own relationship.

So, today's show is packed with actionable advice and insights!

Tune in!

Connect with Jim:

Website (JimHarshawJr.com)

Twitter (@jimharshaw)

Facebook (/JimHarshawJr)

Instagram (@JimHarshawJr)

Jim's TEDx talk: Why I teach my kids to fail

To access Jim's free gift/offer, head on to:

Jimharshawjr.com/dads

Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/081