Where My Dads @?!

Where My Dads @?! We’re right here building and working to get better!! On this episode we revisit a real life incident that we’ve previously discussed, but this time we name names! But it’s all for growth and entertainment!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms and Mother figures out there that support us and help us to improve ourselves! We dedicate this episode to y’all!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here talking road tripping with the family, honoring the culture of others, and more!!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here, seeking balance and peace through giving and learning about oureselves!!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here, working towards equanimity. Equanimity is a state of mental or emotional stability, composure, or calmness, especially under tension or strain. It's characterized by the ability to remain calm, composed, open, and non-reactive in the face of challenging or distressing situations. Equanimity can help us: Be more resilient to the effects of external events, Regulate intense emotions, and Prevent impulsive reactions.

Where My Dads @?! We're right here with Team Marco member, Ashley Soskin! She's a Realtor, Mother, Fittness enthusiast, and so much more! We talk to her about about some of her journeys through life, how Team Marco impacts her wellbeing, and how being active can benefit us all!!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here getting colonoscopies!! And since I couldn't take y'all with me I figured I'd share every detail on the Podcast. Just kidding!! I did actually get one and I talk to my son about the procedure and how important preventative care is!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here, poolside, celebrating the 50th birthday of the music that was the sound track to our lives! And while other genres might have come and go, there's only one that not only stood the test of time, but also gave us classics and life lessons. Happy Birthday Hip-Hop!!!

Where My Dads @?! We're right here...with my 10 year old son!! We sit down and talk about school, summer plans, and a few of his favorite things!! Check it out!

We continue our conversation with Marco about his days at sea! You'll never guess what Marco had to get for a mystery celebrity to perform!! Check it out!

Where My Dads @?! We'er right here, on a boat...a cruise ship to be precise!! Ok, so we're actually in the Valuable Minds Loft with Fitness Trainer Marco Barnes who took his training talents on the high seas and brought back some very interesting experiences to share with us!! We also get to hear from the heir to Marco's fitness kingdom, his son! Join us we set sail! Stay tuned for part 3!!

When the dadding gets tough, the tough Dads listen to this podcast!! Listen to me try my best to overcome technical difficulties and find meaning in the struggle. There's always a lesson to be learned and a Fatherhood muscle that we can strengthen through the tough times!! Where my Dads @?! We're right here Yo!!

I talk pride and how it has literally broken my back. Why is it so hard to ask for help? Why do we insist on carrying loads alone?? Sometimes our biggest strength is our weakness. Where My Dads @?! We're right here Yo!!

Episode 1 of season 2 is sure to get your blood pumping as we sit down with fitness expert and trainer Marco Barnes, the creator of Team Marco!! We talk about how Marco helps people to meet there fitness goals and find a fire within that goes far beyond working out. His story is one of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to follow his calling and spans the globe from Germany to Virginia, Florida, Bosnia and Back!!! All of this while being a father!!! Sheesh!! If this doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will!! For training and motivation in the Hampton Roads area check Marco out here: https://www.facebook.com/teammarco757?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/team_757_health_and_fitness?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==

As Dads we get a lot of our purpose and pride from our role as physical protectors of our families. How do we handle the fact that we can't always protect them? If you are anything like me, that thought can keep you up at night, and the older I get, the more I turn to my faith to help me through those moments of doubt and uncertainty. All we can do is show up and be present the best way we know how, and that always means learning and growing as parents.

Yes....I had a meltdown, and it went a lil something like this.... Most parents will experience overwhelming moments where it seem like everything and everyone,including the dog, are conspiring against us. They probably aren't, but in the moment its hard to see that, so we have to be aware of these moments before they have us sitting in the corner crying with a teddy bear or yelling fire like a dragon from a storybook. As dads we have the opportunity to be an example of patience and grace, while doing our best to get everything under control.

Let's talk Legacy and what it means to leave one that's lasting and valuable to all. We'll talk about one of the greatest individual legacies ever, as well as one that's still being written, and one that is personal to me.

Getting back into the groove with a short episode about continually growing as a dad. Where my dads at?? We right here yo!

Father's day has come and gone, but we can continue to be present and cherish every Dad moment. As fathers we often find ourselves lost in the "to-do" list ,missing out on the things happening around us, and failing to see the peace in those moments. On this episode I talk about striving to find peace and contentment in the little things and our little ones.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers and mother figures out there. Your role in helping to develop future fathers is priceless and this episode is dedicated to you for that reason! On this episode I talk about the importance of honoring the mothers of our children for our children's sake.

As fathers we have the opportunity to influence our children in many ways. By taking the time to share our lives with our kids we build them up and instill life lessons that are priceless. In this episode I talk about the importance of taking time to share a hobby or interest with your kids, whether it's yours or theirs.