Dear Dad Podcast

From the moment I became a dad, my fear of the world started changing. I started to think more about what might happen to my family if I were gone. What will happen to my son if he said the wrong thing or move suddenly around a police officer. Will I or my son make it back home when we step out of this house?

When I first became a dad, I made a lot of mistakes. I wish someone would pull me aside and told me what I was getting myself into. Here are some tips for first-time dads

From an early age, I was told I have the Sickel Cell trait. I was told countless times to be careful of who I have kids with and certain activities I could not partake in, but what I didn't know there was a whole book of things I should look out for. Farron Dozier talks about the importance of getting yourself check out especially if anyone of you family member have the Sickle Cell or the Trait. Guest: Farron Dozier For more information please click on the links below CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/traits.html Farron Dozier website: https://wdconsct.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-247-8255

If I were ever to find myself on the side of the road, with a flat tire, I know I would be ok. Because, my dad taught me not only how to change a tire, but how to be completely independent Guest: Jes

After the terrible loss of his son, Anthony Brown had to redefine who he was. The expectation and the hope of being a new dad had to dye as well. He was comforted after a call from the one person he saw and heard from the least, his dad. Guest: Anthony Brown

I want to thank all my guests for coming through and sharing their journey of parenthood, their journey of dad hood. Please enjoy a few snippets of season 3.

In my journey in life, I have learned True Succes is when my successors succeeded. Mike is a man that wears many hats but doesn't stop his momentum for helping and inspiring others to become their great self Guest: Mike Dorsey https://www.iammikedorsey.com/ https://www.blackfathersnow.com/

No matter how old I get, I still see myself as a dad's girl. Guest: Katherine Phanor

I don’t know where I would be if it wasn’t for the things my dad have instilled in me from a very young age Guest: Daniel Marcellus

My dad was a man of three things: He loved God, He loved his family and he was passionate about Christian education. Guest: Maurice Ojwang Jr

My dad took me on a dad-and-daughter date to teach me the value of becoming a woman. It has to be one of the most memorable moments I have of my dad Guest: Jessica Ballerstein

Imagine having a dream so vivid and so clear. A dream that shows you things you can never forget. A dream of past memories of people you've never even meant

It took two injuries and getting fired, in order for me to learn to appreciate my wife and my kids. Guest: Ya JaKatted

Growing up, I was a daddy's girl. But, somewhere in the middle of growing up, I lost that connection. The emotional connection with my dad was lost. Guest: Ericka Walters

I had friends and family members told me about knowing the cries of their children. I could never understand that until I had my son and understood the meaning of catering to each cry. Guest: D'Anthony Ward --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The birth of my daughter brought so much joy to my life, but months after she born, I just had a pit of fear in my stomach that I've never felt before. I was afraid to go back to work even though knowing she was safe with her mom. Guest: Frank Meyers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I embrace dad-hood with both hands. I literally jumped in there without ever looking back Guest: Mario Charles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thank you, everyone, for supporting and continuing to partake in this Dad journey with me. This episode is a wrap-up of season 2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Looking toward the future, I want my kids to know I was the best father I could be. I did everything in my power to provide and support their dreams --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I always wanted to be that dad who was so close to his kids, you wouldn't able to know if we were father and son --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app