Love Being A Dad

02/01/2023

01/26/2023

If you or anyone you know is a veteran, this is a must listen episode. Bob Maddux shares his journey through post traumatic stress and it is a story we all need to hear but especially our veterans who may be in a dark place.

Episode 15 Bob Maddox Episode Summary In this episode we talk to Bob Maddux from Virginia Beach. A veteran who shares his story of recovery. So many of our veterans today are dealing with PTSD, addiction issues and ultimately choosing to end their lives. With Bob’s help we explore the issues facin...

01/26/2023

Here us a short YouTube video that was done by the Boot Campaign on my podcast guest, Bob Maddux. Watch this and then listen to us dive deeper in our interview. You gan find it at lovebeingadad.com and click on the episodes tab. Amazing veteran with a wonderful story.

Retired U.S Navy Veteran Bob Maddux enrolled in Boot Campaign's Health and Wellness program after reaching what he refers to as his “darkest days.” His story...

01/25/2023

In this episode we talk to Bob Maddux, a veteran, who shares his story of recovery. So many of our veterans today are dealing with PTSD, addiction issues and ultimately choosing to end their lives. With Bob's help we explore the issues facing our veterans and hopefully encourage them to seek the help they need to overcome issues they are facing.

‎Kids & Family · 2023

01/10/2023

Don't miss this weeks podcast episode with Clinton Lacey!!

‎Show Love Being A Dad, Ep Clinton Lacey - Jan 9, 2023

01/08/2023

On Monday the episode interview is with Clinton Lacey. Clinton is the president and CEO of the Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3), which focuses on supporting Credible Messenger Mentors who share similar life experiences with current justice-involved young people, and are poised to have transformative impact on an individual, family, community, and systemic level. You will not want to miss it! Until then, go to Lovebeingadad.com and catch up on past episodes!

01/07/2023

https://www.today.com/parents/dads/michael-phelps-depression-therapy-saved-life-rcna64239

The swimming legend and father of three is opening up about his mental health struggles.

01/02/2023

In case you missed it, here is 2022's most listened/watched podcast with "Papa Liliac"! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel and where ever you get your podcasts!

Being a father, brings with it many other titles than just “parent”. Counselor, chauffeur, protector…to name a few. But how many times is a father also the...

01/01/2023

After a great start in 2022 lets bring in 2023 with a bang! Listen to the most recent podcast with Frank Grijalva around the topic of trauma! Then, make sure you go back and catch up on all the previous episodes.

‎Show Love Being A Dad, Ep Frank Grijalva - Dec 26, 2022

12/30/2022

End of the year thank you! Since Labor Day this podcast has been listened to 2295 times by people in 8 countries, 40 states and one US territory. It has been downloaded on nine different podcast sites with Youtube and Apple podcast getting the most hits. Not a bad 4 months for a guy who felt led to talk to dads, with dads and about dads to better care for the youth in this country. My hope is to continue this into the next year but will need your help going forward in order to continue. Any and all support is welcome by clicking on the Support Page below. I would also talk to anyone who wants to be a sponsor as a business. E-mail me and we can talk about corporate sponsors and including advertising into the podcast. You can e-mail at [email protected]. Thanks for a solid start as we close out 2022 and my 2023 be even a greater year!

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12/26/2022

Hoping everyone as a blessed and safe Christmas. As you wait for the next episode to drop consider supporting this podcast. Here is a bonus episode talking about why this is important for it to go forward. Thanks!

‎Show Love Being A Dad, Ep Thanks for the Support!! - Dec 17, 2022

12/24/2022

Listen to this story of amazing gifts! Adoption and organ donation! If you have not listened to Bailee Bairds interview, you should! It is truly inspirational!

Episode 11 Bailee Baird Episode Summary This is the first episode where I interview a daughter of a dad I will be interviewing in the future. Bailee Baird talks about her relationship with her dad who was first her step dad. We also discuss her dad, Jesse’s, organ transplant and her life before Je...

12/24/2022

We will be dropping next weeks podcast a couple days late due to the holiday season. If you have not listened to Tony Lowden, President Carters paster, here is a download link! No need to even go to a podcast site. Just download and listen at your own time.

12/21/2022

Please consider supporting this podcast. Thanks!

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12/11/2022

We dropped it a day early!! Go listen to the interview with Jesse Baird. Make sure if you have not listened to the interview with Bailee Swanberg-Baird you do so first!

‎Show Love Being A Dad, Ep Jesse Baird - Dec 11, 2022

12/09/2022

If you missed episode 2 with Matt McNiff here is a short clip. Here is a link to the full episode where we talk IEP's and the importance of Dad's needing to be at the table!

https://lovebeingadad.com/episode-3/

12/09/2022

If you have not yet listened to my interview with Bailiee Baird you will want to do so because the follow up interview with her dad Jesse is dropping on Monday!! You do not want to miss this incredible story!! Also do not forget to subscribe and give us 5 star ratings so we can continue to grow our listeners.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-being-a-dad/id1638448259?i=1000587690718

https://lovebeingadad.com/episode-11-bailee-baird/

12/05/2022

National Fragile X Foundation is the nonprofit of the month for December! Here is the video and the audio will be out tomorrow!

An interview with Hilary Rosselot, the Executive Director of the National Fragile X Foundation.

11/19/2022

If you have not watched or listened to this weeks podcast you are missing out. Below are the links to either watch or listen to the interview with Tony Lowden!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmtKtyaQvss

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0578V2S54tNhIM1jMvQmp5?si=76bd287496914374

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11/18/2022

Happens to me all the time!

seriously, tho ....

11/18/2022

https://www.prisonfellowship.org/story/daddys-girl-developing-a-deeper-bond-through-faith/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=pf_linkedin_gn_lead-gen_111922-link-blog-daddys-girl

For many parents, incarceration means taking a back seat. But when it came to loving and teaching his daughter, Lazaro was tenacious.

11/14/2022

https://c01.purpledshub.com/bbcsciencefocus/2022/10/11/the-lonely-hearts-club-man/

MEN ARE LOSING FRIENDS AND STRUGGLING TO MAKE NEW ONES – AND MISSING OUT ON POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS IN THE PROCESS. BUDDY, WHAT’S GOING ON?

11/13/2022

Here is the unedited video of the podcast that will drop tomorrow. If you want to hear it sooner, you can watch it now!! Tony Lowden went from a "trap house" to working in the White House. Don't miss this interview with President Carter's pastor and President Trump's czar for prison reintegration!

Tony Lowden is pastor for former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, and he is a chaplain for the Secret Service in Southwest Georgia. He was appoin...

11/08/2022

Today I had the privilege to interview Pastor Tony Lowden for next weeks episode. Pastor Lowden is President Jimmy Carter's pastor and was President Trumps czar for prison reintegration. You will not want to miss this interview next Monday! If you have not listened to this weeks episode with Papa Liliac go to the episode page at the link below. We hit over 1000 listens/watches for this episode in one week. https://lovebeingadad.com/episode-9-papa-liliac/

11/04/2022

If you have not listened to this weeks episode go to our website and listen. The interview with Papa Liliac has had almost 1K listens or views already in less than one week!! Keep helping the podcast grow by sharing with your contacts!! Thanks!

A PLACE TO LEARN TOGETHERABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT DAD! Facebook Twitter Instagram WELCOME TO LOVE BEING A DAD A PLACE TO LEARN TOGETHERABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT DAD! ALL DADS (AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM)WELCOME! Episode 9 – An interview with Florin Cristea, aka Papa Liliac.  Parent,...

10/31/2022

Don't miss this weeks interview with Florin Cristea or better known as Papa Liliac!! We talk about immigration from Romania, work ethic, struggles and the amazing success the family band Liliac is experiencing today with millions of hits to social media a month.

‎Show Love Being A Dad, Ep Papa Liliac - Oct 31, 2022

10/30/2022

Our very first video interview is now on YouTube! Watch the interview with Florin Cristea or better known as Papa Liliac. Audio Podcast will drop tomorrow wherever you get your podcast!

Being a father, brings with it many other titles than just “parent”. Counselor, chauffeur, protector…to name a few. But how many times is a father also their child’s manager, producer and sound engineer? How about all 5 of your children? Well, that’s a big part of who Florin Cristea, aka Papa Liliac, is to his 5 children. Together, Samuel, Abigail, Melody, Ethan and Justin (all siblings!) form the rock band, Liliac. Listen in as we talk with Papa Liliac and his unique position of not only father, but band manager, producer, sound engineer to his kids.

Being a father, brings with it many other titles than just “parent”. Counselor, chauffeur, protector…to name a few. But how many times is a father also the...

10/26/2022

It was such a fun interview this afternoon for this next weeks episode!! Papa Liliac was so generous with his time and I can not wait for you to hear what he had to say! The audio edited episode will drop this coming Monday. I also will put a completely unedited video of the interview on our YouTube channel this coming Monday. It will be a first for Love Being A Dad! If you have not listened to Dr Leffler's two episode, go now to LoveBeingADad.com and return on Monday to hear Florin Cristea!!

10/24/2022

Just a reminder there was not a new podcast dropped this week but please go to https://lovebeingadad.com/ and check out Dr. Jarrod Leffler's interviews!! New episode coming next week!

A PLACE TO LEARN TOGETHERABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT DAD! Facebook Twitter Instagram WELCOME TO LOVE BEING A DAD A PLACE TO LEARN TOGETHERABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT DAD! ALL DADS (AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM)WELCOME! Episode 6 – Part one of an interview with Dr. Jarrod Leffler. We discuss...

10/22/2022

If you have not listened to this weeks podcasts you can click below and get both episodes!!

Episode 7 & 8 Dr. Jarrod Leffler Episode Summary Part 1 Part one of an interview with Dr. Jarrod Leffler. We discuss raising active kids, growing up in an housing project and going to college and the influences that helped achieve higher education. Part 2 In part 2 we discuss Dr Leffler’s work wit...