Welcome back to The Dad Central Show! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us - the talented Bryce Kenny, a professional Monster Jam driver and author. Bryce takes us on a journey through his experience as a father, sharing heartfelt insights and valuable lessons along the way. In the conversation Bryce delves into the idea that many fathers are fatherly to others but not always to their own children. He opens up about wanting his kids to look up to him as a leader and a...

In our latest episode Drew Soleyn and Ed Gough Jr. shed light on the challenges and opportunities fathers face when it comes to being actively engaged in their children's education. They highlight the financial stress many fathers feel while striving to provide for their families, as well as the lack of support available to enable fathers to be involved in the parenting process. The study we reference in the episode finds that fathers have a unique role in their child's educational outcomes...

In this episode, we delve deep into the importance of parental role models and their impact on our children's development. Drew Soleyn and Ed Gough Jr.  discuss the significance of being a role model for our children. They share personal stories, reflections, and insights on how our own experiences with our fathers, or the absence of a positive role model, can shape our approach to parenting. The hosts touch on the importance of finding positive role models in our lives, whether they are...

Welcome back to The Dad Central Show! Today, we have a very special guest joining us on the podcast. We're thrilled to have Anneke Hobson, a passionate nutritionist and dedicated parent, here to share her insights and experiences on fostering a healthy relationship with food for children. In this episode, Anneke opens up about her own journey with food, starting from her experience observing a nanny who used forceful tactics to get children to eat, leading to problematic behaviors. This...

Welcome back to The Dad Central Show! In today's episode we have the pleasure of diving into the topic of mentorship with our special guest, Kevin Harris. Kevin is the President of Radial Mentoring, an organization that offers free resources on mentoring. Throughout the conversation, Kevin reveals the story behind Radical Mentoring and how it all started with the founder, Regi Campbell. Feeling overwhelmed by the individual needs he encountered, Regi discovered that spending more time with...

In this episode, our host, Drew Soleyn, sits down with Nick Jonsson, a passionate business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and award-winning entrepreneur. Nick is also a loving father to a 14-year-old son. Nick shares his personal journey of experiencing isolation and loneliness, reaching a rock bottom, and finding a way to rebuild his life. He opens up about the challenges he faced, from a successful career that left him feeling unsatisfied to a failing marriage...

In the second part of our conversation with Coach Courtney, we delve deeper into his experiences as a football coach and mentor. He enlightens us about the concept of creating an "army of normal" individuals, who come together to serve others in their communities. Coach Courtney's powerful podcast, "An Army of Normal Folks," showcases interviews with everyday people doing extraordinary things. It is a must-listen if you're looking for redemptive, inspirational, informative, and entertaining...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Oscar winner Coach Bill Courtney shares his personal journey of breaking the cycle of fatherlessness and coming to terms with it later in life. He emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and one's family to avoid frustration, strained relationships, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Coach Bill also challenges the notion of prioritizing other commitments over our own children, reminding us that if our kids feel like their needs are secondary,...

Today, we bring you an exciting podcast episode featuring Nick Scrivens, the creator and founder of Fore Fathers. In this episode, Nick shares his inspiring journey into fatherhood and the creation of Fore Fathers, a brand that celebrates and supports dads on their journey through parenting. He emphasizes the importance of being obsessed with fatherhood and being the best dad one can be.  Throughout the episode, Nick highlights the importance of support from family and friends. He expresses...

Welcome back to another episode of The Dad Central Show! In today's episode, Drew and Ed dive deep into the topic of healthy relationships. Drawing from their own experiences, they discuss the importance of understanding what a healthy relationship looks like.  The hosts stress the significance of self-awareness and personal growth before inviting a partner to embark on a similar journey. They emphasize the need to recognize the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships, providing...

On this episode of The Dad Central Show, Drew Soleyn and Ed Gough Jr. discuss various aspects of wellness and self-care for dads. They start by acknowledging the demands and responsibilities that can pull dads in different directions, making it challenging to prioritize physical activity and exercise. However, they stress the importance of investing in oneself to avoid frustration and strained relationships.  They discuss the factors that prevent men or dads from prioritizing self-care and...

On this episode of The Dad Central Show, we sit down with Anthony Palmer, the creator of Wake.Dad.Drink.Repeat, a podcast that challenges unfair stereotypes and discusses the experiences of fathers. Anthony believes in embracing both traditional masculine roles, such as being a leader and provider, as well as displaying gentleness and love. Being primarily at home with his kids while his wife is the main provider, Anthony shares the struggles he faces balancing his professional career and...

In this episode of Dad Central, we delve into the crucial topic of technology management and online safety with the esteemed guest Paul Davis, a renowned social media and online safety expert and educator. As our society becomes increasingly digital, it is imperative for parents to take responsibility in managing technology use within their homes. Paul sheds light on the significance of this parental role, emphasizing the need to cultivate good habits in children and shield them from the...

Welcome to The Dad Central Show, where we are honored to host the incredible Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, renowned parenting expert and author of the best-selling book, "Discipline Without Damage." As a mom, counsellor, and international speaker with almost 20 years of experience, Dr. Vanessa has touched the lives of countless families through her nurturing understanding and compassionate approach. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Vanessa shares her personal journey, reflecting on her own...

In this powerful episode of The Dad Central Show, join us as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Aaron Solly, Founder of Engage Coaching Group. Aaron opens up about his personal struggles with mental health and depression, taking us through the challenging moments of his life, including his divorce and the emotional toll it took on him. Through candid and honest conversation, Aaron reveals his pivotal realization that he had been directing his anger inwards, ultimately hurting...

In this inspiring episode of the Dad Central Show, join us for a heartfelt conversation with John Francis, the visionary founder of Father's Eve, as he shares his journey and passion to empower fathers around the world. John Francis, a devoted father himself, reveals the accidental gathering that created the first "Father's Eve" get together. In his own fatherhood journey he recognized the need for a supportive community that celebrates and strengthens the bond between dads. Tune in as he...

In this episode we host special guest, Penn Holderness and have an engaging and energetic conversation about fatherhood. Penn Holderness is Chief Creative Officer of Holderness Family Productions, the business he created with his wife, Kim. Kim and Penn have been married for sixteen years. For seven of those years, they have chronicled their marriage and their family with funny music videos, vlogs, skits, and a podcast. Their videos have resulted in over a billion views and 4.5 million...

In this short episode Ed and Drew talk about the top five challenges dads expressed in a recent survey.  We know dads feel the pressure in these areas but also know there is a way to overcome them. We also know that dads face barriers and feel isolated in their parenting experience. This conversation gives dads a sneak peak at our new resource and invites them to our free training series starting June 7, 2023.  Their is value in knowing you're not alone in the challenges you face, so every...

Welcome to The Dad Central Show! In this episode, we sit down with Joe Rawlinson, the creator of Dad's Guide to Twins website, an author of two books, and the host of a popular podcast with a similar name. Join us as we dive into Joe's fascinating journey and explore the unique challenges and joys of being a twin dad. At 3:45, Joe Rawlinson introduces himself, giving us a glimpse into his life. From there, we delve into his childhood experiences at 4:57 and the characteristics he has carried...

In this episode we talk with David Waranch, a professional coach, practicing attorney, and the host of the Authentic Dad Podcast. Join us as we explore the "authentic relationship" movement and its impact on fatherhood. David shares his insights on how to integrate family into a busy life and reduce feelings of overwhelm. Drawing from his extensive experience as a coach and father, he provides practical strategies for creating meaningful connections with our loved ones amidst the chaos of...

In this episode Ed and Drew talk to Adam Hart, creator of Clear Impact - a self care community. He's also a father of two, an international speaker and best-selling author who's mission is to help busy parents transform their quality of life. We start the conversation by Adam sharing about his early sugar addiciton and how that eventually led to anxiety and depression. We also learn about the challenges he faced and the steps he took to overcome his unhealthy habits. He talks about the...

Join hosts Ed Gough and Drew Soleyn on The Dad Central Show as they sit down with Tosha Schore, the creator of Parenting Boys Peacefully. With a passion for building community and creating a safe space for dads to engage in parenting, Tosha shares her personal story and journey to working with fathers. The conversation delves into the two key areas of parenting boys peacefully: working on oneself and getting into "good enough" parenting shape. Tosha emphasizes the importance of taking care...

On this episode of the Dad Central Show, hosts Ed Gough Jr. and Drew Soleyn talk with Jim White, author of "How to be the parent your teenager needs you to be." With over 40 years of experience studying personal growth, marriage and parenting, Jim shares his expertise and offers practical advice for parents navigating the teenage years. Jim discusses his three fundamentals that every parent needs to have in order to parent their pre-teen and teens. He's very passionate about helping parents...

In this episode of the Dad Central Show, we talk with Young Han, an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who also created The Girl Dad Show as a resource for working parents who want to be intentional in their lives. Young shares his personal story and how noticing depressive symptoms and taking time for personal refelction helped him realize that he needed to make changes in his life. He also discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and how he found a balance between work and...

In this episode Ed and Drew talk to Mark Craven, Author of the book, Dads, Kiss Your Sons. Mark's book released in March 2023 and by March 31 became #1 on Amazon's bestseller list. This episode explores Mark's personal journey from childhood adversity leading up to his release of his new book. In this real, transparent, and authentic conversation, Mark opens up about the shocking twists in his story and how it has impacted his relationship with his own son. He shares how he overcame...