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Guys, we all have a story about the first time we saw pornography.
For me (and maybe you too), it involved finding a Playboy in the woods. Or someone snagged one of their dad's or uncle's magazines and brought it to guys' night when you were in high school.
It might've felt pretty harmless at the time–but for our kids, things are VERY different.
How different? I read recently that 50% of kids have seen pornography by the time they're between the ages of 11 and 13, and that twice as many adolescents have seen porn of some kind than their parents realize. Of those kids, more than half saw pornography unintentionally.
As someone with a 12 year old boy, this is a topic I've been thinking about a lot–and it's why I needed to chat with Sean Clifford.
Sean's the CEO of Canopy, an online parenting app designed to help kids lead a safer existence online. Installed on over 2 million devices worldwide, it uses AI to identify nudity and pornography, can help prevent sexting, and makes it easier for parents to keep tabs on their kids' screen time without rendering the internet unusable. He's also a father of four, so he's deeply invested in all of this.
In our chat today, Sean and I talk not just about protecting our kids from pornography, but how to raise children who can make sense of (and resist) all the addictive content out there in our modern world.
Sean Clifford Podcast Highlights
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"I wouldn't take the trip back for anything, but boy it kicked my ass!"
Gents, in this episode we're talking all about RV life — extended road trips, trailers, camping, and year round travel with the entire family.
In case you missed it, I bought a 17-foot trailer and embarked on one of the most challenging family trips of my life. We made some incredible memories, but it wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows either.
Since returning home from the Vroman's big RV adventure (earlier than anticipated), I've been getting A LOT of questions…
What should I plan for when it comes to RVing with my family?
What type of rig do I need to get across the country in one piece?
Can I work from the road AND enjoy the adventure at the same time?
How do you have sex with your wife when your kids are 6 feet away?!
Today, we dive into all of this and more. I'm speaking with my friends Aaron Amuchastegui and Jason Shinpaugh who have both travelled extensively with their families.
You'll get a high level look at what to expect, how to plan for the worst, food considerations, gadgets to buy, preparation tips, and more. You'll hear our most epic moments, as well as our biggest failures.
If you're considering a trip like this for the first time, there's a ton of insight from this conversation to set you up for success. Trust me, you don't want to "wing it" like I did :)
RV Life Podcast Highlights
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We've talked about how to be family men with businesses many times on this show.
But one thing we don't talk about enough is how to run businesses with our families. And this is what Mort Fertel and his family are doing right now, and they're having some pretty incredible success with it.
For anyone with large families, it probably goes without saying that the struggle to keep up with the laundry is very real. It's relentless! How many hours each week do you spend doing laundry when you have seven people living under one roof? The answer is too many hours.
So, to help lessen the burden, Mort and his wife started including their kids in this household chore. And one day, while having a simple family discussion about the ever-present laundry issue, Mort's teenage son had a wild idea.
He said, "I don't want to do this anymore. But I'll make you an app." His thought was, "if Uber can take us to the airport, why can't someone else do our laundry?"
And just like that, a new business idea was born.
Today, Sudshare is in 300 cities nationwide, helping families all over the country solve their laundry woes and also creating work-from-home jobs in the process with an Uber-style business model.
With an app that was fully researched and created by his teenage son, the serial entrepreneur with five children is now running a business with his triplets!
When I heard about what Mort's been up to, I knew we needed to reconnect to talk about the art of running a family business. I'm just so impressed by SudShare's incredible growth, and the impact this service is having on families. It's such an amazing story, and I can't wait to share it with you.
If you want to learn how to help your kids activate their superpowers, share your family's core values with the world, and build an awesome business together, you're going to love this conversation.
Mort Fertel Podcast Highlights
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"I just can't handle you right now."
That's how I'm feeling around my kids lately.
As many of you know, I've been on a pretty epic family road trip across the country. We've been making some incredible memories and having a ton of fun, but it hasn't been without some serious challenges.
My wife has been sick for the past week, the boys are constantly fighting, I'm trying to manage my business (while keeping everyone engaged), and there've been some tragic events with my extended family, to name just a few.
To be honest, I feel like I'm reaching my breaking point. I've lost all patience, I'm emotionally drained, and I just don't have the bandwidth to deal with my kids immediate needs.
And I can feel the negative impact that my energy is having on my kids—which doesn't sit right with me.
I don't want to be the Dad who replies to my kids with the classic "Because I said so…" line.
Well, the timing for today's episode of the podcast couldn't be better. Returning guests, Ned Johnson and William Stixrud, join the show to talk all about their new book, What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home.
Ned and Bill reminded me that nobody gets it right all the time. In fact, perfect parenting just doesn't exist, and my current feelings are completely normal.
Thankfully, they shared some pro tips for practicing self-compassion and dealing with the kids when life gets crazy—ones that I know you'll appreciate!
If you sometimes find it hard to talk with our kids, you're going to love this conversation. Ned and Bill share some really powerful strategies for creating deeper connections, building empathy, and engaging in respectful and effective dialogue. This is your comprehensive guide to effectively communicating with kids!
Ned Johnson Podcast Highlights
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While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.
We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.
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In a super-divisive world, how do we find common ground, do what's best for our families, and approach things with an open mind?
We may not have a clear answer at all times, but sometimes we come across some information that opens our minds to another point of view. And Christian Elliott's article titled, "18 Reasons Why I'm Not Getting a Covid Vaccine" is definitely one of them.
A friend of mine told me that I had to read his article, which has now been seen millions of times all over the world, and it really resonated with me. I was struck by how well it was written, the classy approach he took, and his courage in speaking out.
And after reading his article, I knew I needed to have him on the podcast to talk about a lot of the questions we've probably all had at one point or another over this past year.
Christian is a certified personal trainer, life coach, and a nutrition coach. He's all about living a healthy lifestyle and helping others figure out what inspires them. He has a fascination with the human body, human psychology, and a willingness to have honest discussions with people who may have a different point of view.
In today's conversation, Christian and I aren't just talking about how to keep ourselves and our families healthy–we're talking about what it means to stand up for what we really believe in and how to teach our children to do the same.
Christian Elliot Podcast Highlights
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When you think back to your own childhood, was there anything your Dad ever said to you (good or bad) that stayed with you forever?
I can still vividly recall moments from my upbringing when Dad said something (unintentionally) that really hurt me.
And despite having always believed I would never act the same way with my own kids, I've certainly had moments I'm not proud of.
HOW you speak to your kids matters more than you think...
It could be criticism, a sarcastic comment, blowing your fuse, or maybe not even saying anything at all…
I've heard lots of stories of men who just wished their Dad would have told them how proud they were—and sadly, not hearing those words affected everything.
So, what's going on here? And how do we show up and be better leaders for our own kids? That's what today's episode with Krister Ungerböck is all about.
Krister is a leadership communication expert, keynote speaker, and former CEO of a global tech company. In fact, he sold that company for over $200 million—and it was worth less than $1 million when he joined.
During his time there, he learned a lot of lessons about what works (and what doesn't) when it comes to communicating effectively as an employee, an entrepreneur, a husband, and a father—and he's documented all of this wisdom in his bestselling book, 22 Talk SHIFTs: Tools to Transform Leadership in Business, in Partnership, and in Life.
Before Krister released his book, he actually sat down and read the manuscript to his father, and this was his response…
"I had no idea how my words hurt you."
I really loved speaking with Krister about this stuff. We talked about how most problems that families experience can be resolved, simply by changing the words that they use. He outlines some pretty simple (yet highly effective) tools you can immediately start using to improve how you communicate at home with your wife and kids.
These practical tools include fill-in-the-blank phrases, powerful questions, and provocative exercises that can break the cycle of strained communication and strained relationships.
We also discussed why it's so important for your kids to see you show emotions. SPOILER ALERT: Men who lead, aren't afraid to cry!
And don't miss the end of our conversation. Krister shares the one question he asked his Dad at the age of 47 that changed their relationship forever.
BTW, as a thank you for listening, I want to gift you a copy of Krister's book! All I ask is that you write an honest review of the podcast on Apple. Be sure to mention the Krister Ungerböck episode in your review, take a screenshot, and email it to info@frontrowdads.com and I'll mail you a copy of the book.
Krister Ungerböck Podcast Highlights
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Erik had been told by countless therapists that he was in denial. He'd heard over and over again that his autistic son would never learn to read.
But when they found the right program, it took just six days for something to click–and his teenage son was suddenly reading.
Erik's family life has been full of little breakthroughs since he made a decision to show up for his oldest son in a big way.
You'll learn all about this, as well as his new book To The Mountain–a powerful story inspired by their relationship.
We talk about why we make sacrifices, what works (and what doesn't) when showing up for kids with conditions including autism and ADHD, and how to process anger and frustration in healthy ways.
BTW, If you'd like to receive a FREE copy of Erik's book, I'll buy you one.
Just leave an honest review of this episode at http://FrontRowDads.com/review, and email a screenshot of your review and your address (US addy's only gents) to info@frontrowdads.com, and we'll send you a copy of the book as a thank you!
Some of the topics I discuss with Dr. Ian Kerner:
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While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.
We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.
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She called me a sex god. I laughed, but knew I may have earned it!
Gents... this show is going to get seriously personal. We're talking oral sex, bedroom routines, easing anxiety, ethical porn and more.
A few years ago, my friend Lance Salazar, author of The Miracle Morning for Couples, gave me a copy of Dr. Ian Kerner's book, She Comes First.
Long story short: six months later, my wife was telling all our friends that I'd become some sort of sex god (not kidding).
It wasn't until I was in my early 40s that I started to learn how to really light up my wife.
We cover a lot of ground on the show, including a look into the work behind his new book, So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex: Laying Bare and Learning to Repair Our Love Lives.
Some of the topics I discuss with Dr. Ian Kerner:
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What matters more–providing for our families, or being there for our spouses and our kids while we make incredible memories?
When I learned that entrepreneur Tyler Gunter decided to make big changes in his life and retired at the age of 30 to show up for his family first and his business second, I knew I needed to talk to him.
Tyler is the founder of Adventure Dads, a group of about a dozen dads that take trips with their children of all ages. They've gone spelunking, rode go-karts, and explored artificial biospheres, to name just a few of their activities. More importantly, they've also helped kids foster incredible friendships and forge connections within their community.
In our conversation today, Tyler and I talk about the power of influence and mentorship when it comes to our kids–and how we can be a positive presence in our kids' lives, even when they stop wanting to listen to us. We also talk about what it means to live a balanced and intentional life, and the beauty of learning to let go.
Nate Klemp's Podcast Highlights
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While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.
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We've all heard of the mythical 100/100 marriage before — one where both partners give 100% at all times, and everything's always great.
But let's take a step back and get real for a second: How often do you feel like you're able to give 100%? How often do you feel like you're getting 100%? If you've ever argued about who is (or isn't) giving enough, did it feel like you were going around in circles while nothing improved?
With that in mind, I'd like to ask you one more question: what if the magic number isn't 100%?
Nate Klemp — PhD, bestselling author, and founding partner at Mindful, wants you to stop thinking in terms of 100/100. In his new book, The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship, he and his wife Kaley pinpoint exactly what doesn't work in modern marriage. They share incredible stories from their own lives and others, as well as practical, powerful solutions designed to transform your relationship and deepen your connection.
In our conversation, Nate and I are talking about why even mindfulness junkies can get triggered, why scorekeeping and fairness suck, and how you can break out of unhealthy loops once and for all to transform your marriage for the better.
Also, as a thank you for listening, I want to gift a copy of Nate's book to you! All I ask is that you write an honest review of the podcast on Apple. Be sure to mention the Nate Klemp episode in your review, take a screenshot, and email it to info@frontrowdads.com and I'll mail you a copy of the book.
Nate Klemp's Podcast Highlights
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We are in the business of building better families.
While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them.
We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally.
Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood!
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