Jason McCleery Coaching

04/10/2022

Would you rate your marriage at a 6 out of 10, or below?

What if, by the end of the year, you could create and implement a roadmap for your perfect marriage and feel more connected to your spouse than ever before?

What if you didn’t have to put, “Build a better relationship with my spouse” on your New Year's resolution in 2023?

Starting today, I’m accepting applications for a scholarship for my 3 month marriage coaching program that normally costs $1500. Applications will be due by the end of the day on Sunday, October 9th.

During the next 3 months, we will work together to discover what you and your partner’s dream marriage looks like, creating a blueprint to get you from where you are to where you want to be, and creating better communication and connection between the two of you along the way.

After the 3 months are over, you’ll have greater confidence and understanding of yourself and your partner, better tools to reframe conflicts that arise in your marriage, and a plan that you can both implement to ensure you are moving in the direction of your epic marriage.

This is your invitation to end the year with an investment in the most important relationship in your life, your marriage.

To apply, fill out the application found at the link in the comments.

If you have questions, feel free to DM me for more info.

30/08/2022

This week's episode of The Epic Marriage Podcast was recorded back in the Epic Dad Podcast days but was a great conversation with Jonathan Chambers from homedad.

We talked about how we grieve and the importance of modeling healthy grieving for our kids.

26/08/2022

It's fairly common for couples to reach "roommate mode" at some point in their marriage.

We get stuck in the day to day routine of paying bills, taxiing children, work schedule, and normal chores around the house.

But we can create ways to move out of roommate mode or even avoid it all together if we are intentional.

Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/jasonmccleery

19/08/2022

Welcome to the first episode of The Epic Marriage Podcast!

This episode will introduce you to myself, my marriage story and what I plan to do with the podcast from this point forward.

Here is the link: https://kite.link/epicmarriage

09/08/2022

In this pre-recorded interview with author, educator and speaker Kimberly Wolf about how to talk with your daughter so they can hear and you can listen.

Kimberly's first book "Talk with Her: A Dad’s Essential Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident & Capable Daughters" is a comprehensive playbook to help dads support their daughters through the pre-teen and teen years up to adulthood.

22/07/2022

Brian Anderson joins me on the show this week.

Brian is a husband and father to two spirited daughters that keep me inspired and exhausted every day. Prior to co-founding Fathering Together, Brian has worked as a social worker, community organizer, university chaplain and interfaith leadership development consultant.

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fathering Together, Brian brings those experiences to empower fathers to be agents for positive change.

When not working, Brian serves as an amateur chef to his family and working on his forthcoming book: Fathering Together that provides a roadmap for fathers using servant leadership as a guide.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast056

16/06/2022

Special Father's Day Stream with my good friend, and soon to be father x2, Dezi Abeyta

10/02/2022

Having a chat with High Performance Mentor, Dezi Abeyta

03/02/2022

I'm making a commitment to go live every (week)day of February. Times may change as I test and see what works best for me and the community but it should be a fun experiment.

🔥Come join me in a chat about fatherhood, marriage and personal development on the locations below:

LinkedIn: search for Jason McCleery
Facebook: Epic Dad Podcast
YouTube: Epic Dad Podcast

Also, if you have questions or topics you would like to have me discuss, drop those in the comments or send me a DM.

03/02/2022

It’s difficult to believe that we are already celebrating 50 episodes!

It feels like yesterday when I was just hoping I would get to this point. And now, we’re moving in a direction I never thought I would be in — helping dads and families live a purposeful life through intentional discussions.

This week, as we celebrate wins we also chat about creating identity-based habits to reach the goals you’ve been setting for yourself. Using the journal workbook I’ve created and used to get to where I am, we discuss a step-by-step guide on how you too can move towards your goals and make a lasting impression on your life.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥The importance of aligning your identity with your desired outcomes
🔥Breaking down your life’s purpose into different pillars and creating an identity around those pillars
🔥Creating an identity statement
🔥Taking into account daily habits that you need to get to that identity statement with process goals
🔥Stepping up with your big audacious goals
🔥Tracking wins and measuring backwards with progress notes

Listen to the episode: https://epicdadpodcast.com/050

I created a special journal for myself and you can get your copy of the journal at https://epicdadcoaching.com/identity

02/02/2022

A daily conversation about being a husband, father, and epic human. Join the chat, ask questions and get the day started with some good information and maybe some inspiration for your day.

01/02/2022

Let's try a bit of an experiment. A daily conversation about being a husband, father, and epic human. Join the chat, ask questions and get the day started with some good information and maybe some inspiration for your day.

25/01/2022

One of the human basic needs that play a central role in social processes is freedom. And when the pandemic hit, we experienced a heightened sense of it by working remotely.

Our guest for today, and the Co-founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, Dustin DeVries shares his take on the importance of having personal freedom while being a successful entrepreneur working with remote teams and managing his family.

Working remotely since 2013, Dustin communicates the urgency of intentionality that comes from having flexibility. He also shares their personal pathway to adoption and how they are raising their kids toward finding their own path.

In this episode we talk about:
🔥Understanding adoption and Dustin’s personal experience
🔥The benefits of allowing yourself to be open to other opportunities and other options
🔥How to have intentional relationships as a family
🔥Building a good foundation for your kids to make their own choices
🔥Mastering you busy life with self-awareness

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com/049

Listen on your favorite player: https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast049

21/01/2022

I was honored to be a guest on the Can't Believe I Made it podcast with my man Dezi Abeyta! So much fun talking to him. Check it out!

What does it actually mean to be a provider in a given family?  Tune in as we invite esteemed podcast host of the .dad.podcast - Jason McCleery.  Jason is an amazing example of what it looks like to be intentional about this!

And if you’re someone who needs more of a personal touch with your habits and how to show up better in your business, health, or creative endeavors; click the link below to learn about our brand new “20 Day Cheat Code for Health, Happiness, and Habits!” Check out the link in our bio to get it today!

Homework Time!  If something spoke to you.  Do something with it.  Take a screenshot of the episode, tag me , and tell us about one thing that you could relate to or one message you want to share about this message! 

In need of a community or people to hold you accountable to new habits?
Come level up your community and join our Free Facebook Community (link in bio)

Do you need something more personal, or are you looking for a mentor?  Come apply and set up a call so we can answer any questions you may have about what it’s like to have a High-Performance Mentor.  (link in bio)

Be the High Performer Your Life Needs,
Dezi

18/01/2022

Everyone feels stuck, trapped, anxious at some point. But because men are socialized not to express these feelings, many if not all know little on how to deal with it.

This week’s chat with Israel Smith, Well-Being and Emotional Resilience Coach explores how epic dads like you and me can be the best version of ourselves for our partner and our kids plus what that looks like.

Israel walks us through his experience of going through depression, overcoming it and moving towards being able to manage his mental well-being from a preventative standpoint. Our conversation digs deep into recognizing the various factors at play and how we can start the shift by focusing on our inward journey.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥Learning to recognize the symptoms that manifest from depression/anxiety
🔥The importance of seeking external support and help
🔥Looking at the lifestyle factors that your body needs to heal and regulate
🔥How the 4-story mansion framework can help you turn the attention back inward
🔥Maintaining your well-being with Israel’s 7 core components

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com/048

Listen on your favorite player: https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast21

13/01/2022

Every year most of us make a long list of resolutions. Only to find out after 6 months that most of it doesn't stick.

If you’re like me and you’re ready to pick up where you left off and do things differently this year, you’re in luck because on this week’s episode, we talk about how we can make that change. In particular, how we can shift our big audacious goals to becoming guiding points for what we want our daily habits to become.

This episode talks about the importance of setting up better systems and how it pushes you in the direction of those big audacious goals. And if you’ve experienced a setback, how you can try again and still move towards the person you want to become.

In this episode we talk about:
🔥Why you shouldn’t wait until new year’s to start working on your goals
🔥Recognizing the patterns you’ve set up for yourself in the past and how you can try again
🔥Building daily habits and routines instead of resolutions
🔥Finding joy in small wins
🔥Creating an identity that is consistent with your goals

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com

Listen in your favorite player: https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast047

22/12/2021

Managing money as a couple can be tricky especially with many elements in play — we’re talking two different views on money, upbringings, experiences, and goals.

How do you make it make sense — and cents for the both of you as you move forward?

In this episode, we are graced with the presence of Amy Scott, Certified Professional Financial Coach™, Speaker, Budget Expert to discuss the importance of navigating through your finances as early as possible and the different ways to approach it as a couple in order to build your relationship and not burn it.

Amy lays the groundwork on how you can see eye to eye with your partner and gain clarity with your finances by letting us in on the 3 different ways you can classify your expenses and a number of doable strategies to successfully manage debt.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥Having the money talk with your partner and identify the issues before setting goals
🔥Connecting your everyday financial choices with your long-term goals
🔥Recognizing differences, experiences, and expectations around money with your partner
🔥How you can classify your expenses for better budgeting
🔥Effective ways to get out of debt

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com/046

Listen on your favorite player: https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast046

17/12/2021

How do you raise an empowered daughter? And as dads, how can we do that as they’re growing up?

Executive career coach, author, and international speaker, Ashlee Klevens Hayes, grew up hearing her dad say, “go out, do something, get your feet wet.” That might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you’re thinking about how to raise powerful daughters, but he was right.

Ashlee reveals in our conversation the tools and lessons she has picked up along the way from her mentors and her dad’s lasting legacy, as preserved and shared in her latest book — From establishing a deep connection with your daughter/s to also empowering them to develop into strong, confident women, who pursue their passions and find their voice.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥Empowering your daughter — Foundational vs. Superficial Expectations
🔥Investing in yourself as a parent to create the space and energy for your priorities
🔥Modeling healthy behaviors and habits for your kids
🔥Planting seeds of trust in your daughter’s heart to establish a thriving Father-Daughter relationship
🔥How you can develop and create a radical impact in your daughter’s lives that’ll help them be confident, bold, brave, and assertive

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com/045

Listen on your favorite player: https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast045

13/12/2021

Between career and family, how do you choose? Should you have to choose one over another?

After spending over 6 years of his life living as a corporate salaryman, husband, father, and now CEO, and Co-founder of the Marketplace Edge, Steven Pemberton, took a leap right in the middle of the pandemic and quit his corporate 9-5 job to pursue a life and a career built on intentionality.

Listen on the web: https://epicdadpodcast.com/044

On your favorite player:
https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast044
To achieve this ‘balanced life’ that we all strive for whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur, Steven shares how the concept of work-life integration has helped him live a life that has time for work, family, and all the things that exist outside of work that make you feel alive.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥Working through a joyful and lasting marriage
🔥Positioning yourself to look inward as you jump in with both feet
🔥Showing up intentionally and lovingly in difficult situations
🔥Serving as consistent and evolving role models for your kids
🔥How you can promote work-life integration around your relationships

07/12/2021

As men and as dads, we unknowingly hold onto a broad spectrum of beliefs that limit us and rob us of our potential — some stem from the way we were brought up, outside influences or our personal experiences.

We’re joined by Marine veteran speaker, and coach, Ben Killoy to talk about how these limiting beliefs tie back to our careers, independence, families and the relationship we’re building with our kids.

Ben shares the positive impact of a simple hello in his life leading him to being at home within himself and leading his family towards a purpose-driven reality.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥Giving yourself the full permission to just be instead of seeking outside validation
🔥How allowing yourself to see more views gives you depth
🔥The importance of connecting to yourself from the inside and how to do just that
🔥Living a bigger dream and letting it pull you (instead of being dragged by what you don’t have)

Listen on the website https://epicdadpodcast.com/43 or in your favorite player https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast043

01/12/2021

On this episode of the podcast, we have a very special guest, David Delisle

David has been a successful entrepreneur, financial advisor, marketing director, and real estate investor, and most importantly, a Dad.

Wanting to pass on his passion for financial literacy to his young boys, Will and Noah, David wrote the book, Golden Quest, by taking all of the elements that kids love in a book (beautiful illustrations, adventure, humor, suspense and fantastical creatures) and mixing in the 5 most valuable lessons about money.

He loves being outdoors with his family, laughing with friends, travelling the world, and connecting over a perfect cup of coffee; what he considers The Awesome Stuff.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast042

18/11/2021

In Episode 41 I’m talking with Mike Cameron.

Mike is a passionate father, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer, a big proponent of lifelong learning, and always believes that there is something to be taken away from every experience he enjoys writing and sharing ideas and inspiring others to find the best in themselves.

Mike’s talking with us about his success in business and the life events that led him to question everything. Join us as we talk about how emotional connection can help you be an epic Dad and live an epic life.

In this episode we talk about:

Questioning societal norms of being the “provider” and connecting with what your kids really need
The identities we wrap ourselves in (and how that can hurt or help us)
How healing your traumas can help your kids
Emotional fitness and the life-changing impact of community
Plus, Mike’s sharing his top advice for every dad.

https://epicdadpodcast.com/041

09/11/2021

Tim Mousseau is a survivor of sexual violence turned educator and advocate on this critical topic. At the age of 22, Tim faced an incident of sexual assault. Coming to terms with his experience, Tim recognized how it left him feeling powerless and ashamed. He vowed no one else should ever feel the same way.

A researcher at heart, Tim began to study how to help prevent violence. His work led him to interview and collect data from men to better understand the traumas we face, how we can effectively speak up about our past experiences, and our responsibilities in using our male identities to better care for the people around us.

For the last nine years, Tim has spoken with over 400 organizations, including Congressional offices, professional athletic teams, and Fortune 1000 companies worldwide.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast040 or epicdadpodcast.com/040

26/10/2021

In this week's episode, I talk with Stanley Dankoski.

Stanley Dankoski is a dad to a 9-year-old daughter who just yesterday said she thought he was the most creative person in the world. They like building LEGO robots and coding with EV3, creating dollhouses and other artsy things out of cardboard boxes, going for hikes up a nearby mountain, planning their annual camping trip, and watching Star Trek while eating dinner. Stanley also channels such creativity into his work, helping heart-centered and purpose-driven nonfiction authors embrace their inner truth and get their book out into the world.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast038 or https://epicdadpodcast.com/038

20/10/2021

In each new stage, our kids have new experiences and face new challenges. And as parents, it can sometimes feel as though just as soon as we think we have this whole parenting thing figured out, everything changes.

In our family, we're in the early stages of the teen years. And while I think my kids are pretty amazing, I also want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to support them through this sometimes challenging stage of life.

So in episode 37 of The Epic Dad podcast, I'm talking with Richard Capriola about teen mental health and substance abuse.

Listen in as we talk about:

what warning signs to look for in your teen or pre-teen
how to start the conversation with your child (if you're concerned there is an issue)
the next steps to take if your child is having mental health problems or a substance abuse problem
And more.

Whether your child is in the teen years or that's several years now, listen in to episode 37 for valuable ideas on how to best support your child.

https://epicdadpodcast.com/037

13/10/2021

One of my favorite things about social media is that it's like putting notes in bottles and throwing them into the ocean. ⁣

You share something encouraging and never know when it's going to float back to your shores. ⁣
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I wrote that line on the photo years ago as a reminder for myself during all the times I felt scared to step out with some new goal, dream or adventure.⁣
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It helped me push through a lot of fear, doubt and stress.⁣
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But then I forgot it. ⁣
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Recently, I saw someone post it and I remembered, "Oh, that's right, it's scary to do things that matter, but you should still try them."⁣
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This was a helpful reminder for me. ⁣
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I hope it helps you, too.

12/10/2021

Even though my oldest just started high school, our family has been talking a lot more about college lately.

Suddenly those "someday" plans don't seem so far off.

And, as is everything with our firstborn, this is new territory. Even though my wife and I both went to college, a lot has changed since then and we want to make sure we're doing everything we can to set our kids up for success.

And this is why I was so excited to talk with this week's podcast guest, Emma Perez. Emma is a mentor who specializes in helping teens and young adults craft who they want to be and how they will impact the world.

Listen to episode 36 as we talk about:

- Questions to ask to help your teen clarify what they want to do
- The pros and cons of taking a gap year
- Various ways to save for college (and how to avoid surprise expenses)

And more!

Whether you have a teen or simply like to plan ahead, episode 36 is full of practical tips that can help you (and your teen) start planning today.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast036 or https://epicdadpodcast.com/036

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05/10/2021

One of the things I love most about The Epic Dad Podcast is having the opportunity to connect with amazing dads and realizing that even though our life experiences might look pretty different - when we're willing to open up, we actually have more in common than we realize.

This week I'm talking with Dan Faill, an accomplished storyteller and international speaker.

Dan shares personal stories that engage and inspire us to be our authentic selves and be brave enough to have the conversations that matter.

Listen in as we talk about:
- Dan's experience with divorce and co-parenting
- The questions to ask when a friend is going through a hard time (and you don't know what to say or do)
- how vulnerability can actually be one of our greatest strengths
- what negative coping mechanisms are and how they might be holding you back

And more! Join us for episode 35 now!

https://kite.link/epicddpodcast035 or https://epicdadpodcast.com/035

01/10/2021

This week's episode is a special one. I talk about some of the things that I learned from my dad and how they are serving me to this day.

https://kite.link/epicddpodcasat034 or https://epicdadpodcast.com/034

29/09/2021

As we're approaching our 16th anniversary, I can fairly say that my wife and I have had our fair share of ups and downs over the years.

More ups than downs, but one of our greatest challenges has been her mental health - first with postpartum depression, and then ongoing depression and anxiety.

Together, we make sure she gets the support she needs and she's become a strong advocate of speaking up about mental health so that others know they're not alone and it can get better.

At the same time, I know there have been times when I didn't understand her experience or how to best support her. And so I invited her on to the podcast to talk about mental health and how to support your partner if they're struggling.

Whether you're struggling right now or you just want to learn how to better support someone you love, I invite you to take a little time and listen now.

https://kite.link/epicdadpodcast016 or https://epicdadpodcast.com/016