Episodes

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Gigi Michelle Dennard, a speaker and author who shares her experience of growing up without a father figure and reconnecting with her father later in life. Gigi discusses the impact of not having a father present and how she created stories to fill the void. She also shares the emotional reunion with her father and the journey of building a relationship with him. The conversation explores the genesis of the book and the decision to write it. It de...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Gigi Michelle Dennard, a speaker and author who shares her experience of growing up without a father figure and reconnecting with her father later in life. Gigi discusses the impact of not having a father present and how she created stories to fill the void. She also shares the emotional reunion with her father and the journey of building a relationship with him. The conversation explores the genesis of the book and the decision to write it. It de...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Josip Pezer, founder of Fatherhood Dynamics, about the importance of embracing masculinity as a father. They discuss the four archetypes of masculinity (king, warrior, magician, lover) and the shadow sides of these archetypes. They also explore the crisis of masculinity and absent fathers in today's society. Josip emphasizes the need for rites of passage and the importance of focusing on self-care, fitness, and nutrition as a way to strengthen mas...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Rob Rohde, the Single Father Coach, about the unique struggles of single fathers and the importance of building meaningful relationships with their children. Rob shares his personal story of transitioning from a single parent to a solo parent after the loss of his children's mother. He discusses the challenges of balancing work-life harmony, establishing healthy boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations with his daughters. Rob also explai...

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Talking money Mindset, investing with and for your kids, and the value of money with @theawesomestuff This was a great conversation surrounding one of the 4 pillars of fatherhood... Finance We all know kids can be expensive so how do we deal with that and teach them how to have a positive relationship with money? Www.4fitfatherhood.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4fitfatherhood/support

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Nick Adams, author of the book 'Being the Dad You Wish You Had: Five Stones for Effective Fatherhood.' They discuss the different stages of fatherhood and the roles fathers play at each stage. Nick emphasizes the importance of being an effective father by helping children navigate the path to adulthood. He introduces the concept of the five stones of effective fatherhood, which include the power of being a father, modeling the way, being lovable, ...

Summary In this episode of the ForFit Fatherhood podcast, Rod Richard interviews Walter Tuokkola about navigating the challenges of fatherhood, particularly with teenagers, and achieving work-life balance. Walter shares his experiences with raising teenagers and the changes he noticed in their behavior and attitudes. He emphasizes the importance of open and honest conversations with teenagers and the need for fathers to adapt their parenting style as their children grow. The conversation then s...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Steve Anderson about the importance of community and support in fatherhood. They discuss the challenges of balancing work and family life, embracing imperfection, and finding humor in fatherhood. Steve shares his experience of building a supportive community and the impact it has had on his journey as a father. They also explore the long-term perspective of fatherhood and the importance of being the best dad in the moment. The episode concludes wi...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard interviews Danny Lehr, co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, about work-life balance and entrepreneurship. Danny shares his journey from being a PE teacher to starting a gym and a successful coffee and apparel company. He emphasizes the importance of time freedom and flexibility in his life and how it has allowed him to spend more time with his family. Danny also discusses the Perfect Week Formula and how he uses a calendar to manage his time effectively. He conc...

Summary In this episode, Rod Richard discusses work-life balance with guest Cam Thompson, who shares his experiences as a father and his journey to find harmony between work and family life. Cam talks about the challenges he faced as a military father, including deployments and time away from home. He opens up about his mental health journey and the importance of seeking help and finding the right support. Cam also discusses the transition to a structured schedule after leaving the military and...

In this episode, Rod Richard introduces the Present Provider series, which focuses on how to be a present and effective father. He discusses the changing role of men in fatherhood and the desire to be more nurturing and present than previous generations. Rod emphasizes the importance of fatherhood as a purpose and how it can shape other aspects of life. He introduces the Present Provider Bootcamp, an eight-week module designed to help men be more present in their lives without sacrificing their careers. Rod also explores the concept of work-life harmony and the need for all components of life to be in harmony. He encourages listeners to learn from other men's experiences and offers resources and affiliates to support their journey.

In this episode, Rod Richard introduces the Present Provider series, which focuses on how to be a present and effective father. He discusses the changing role of men in fatherhood and the desire to be more nurturing and present than previous generations. Rod emphasizes the importance of fatherhood as a purpose and how it can shape other aspects of life. He introduces the Present Provider Bootcamp, an eight-week module designed to help men be more present in their lives without sacrificing their careers. Rod also explores the concept of work-life harmony and the need for all components of life to be in harmony. He encourages listeners to learn from other men's experiences and offers resources and affiliates to support their journey.

In this podcast episode, host Rod Richard engages in a meaningful conversation with Nick, the founder of Fore Fathers, a brand and community focused on supporting fathers in their parenting journey. The episode covers a wide range of topics related to fatherhood, offering valuable insights and advice. Nick and Rod discuss the importance of acknowledging and addressing postpartum depression in fathers, breaking the stereotype of the "macho" man, and the significance of having open conversation...

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On this episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast, my guest is @seb.bates founder of the @warrior_academyWe talk about character development anti-bullying and how Seb is using Martial Arts to develop the character of over 30,000 children across 3 continents. Sebastian is the Founder of The Warrior Academy, an award-winning global Martial Arts organisation responsible for developing the character of 30,000 children across 3 continents. Social enterprise and philanthropy, through The Bates Foundation...

On this episode of the @4fitfatherhood podcast, my guest is @seb.bates founder of the @warrior_academy We talk about character development anti-bullying and how Seb is using Martial Arts to develop the character of over 30,000 children across 3 continents. Sebastian is the Founder of The Warrior Academy, an award-winning global Martial Arts organisation responsible for developing the character of 30,000 children across 3 continents. Social enterprise and philanthropy, through The Bates Founda...

Growing up, Jimmy Defalco had a very undesirable childhood. He grew up with a Wolf of Wall Street style father. His dad was a wealthy advertising agency owner, who abused drugs and was caught up in the Wall Street lifestyle. Growing up around drug and alcohol abuse, Jimmy was not in the most ideal situation, he was on pace to lose in life. Very quickly, Jimmy fell into the path of addiction. He imitated the actions his father had taken, minus the success in business. He had nowhere to turn, he w...

Growing up, Jimmy Defalco had a very undesirable childhood. He grew up with a Wolf of Wall Street style father. His dad was a wealthy advertising agency owner, who abused drugs and was caught up in the Wall Street lifestyle. Growing up around drug and alcohol abuse, Jimmy was not in the most ideal situation, he was on pace to lose in life. Very quickly, Jimmy fell into the path of addiction. He imitated the actions his father had taken, minus the success in business. He had nowhere to turn...

We have talked a lot about the how necessary fathering is. Whether it be your biological father or not fathering is necessary. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast our guest is Andy Vandagriff, host of the Fathering Our Future podcast. Fathering Our Future is devoted to the mission of fatherhood so that by helping men love being dads, equipping dads with wisdom that can help them be better dads every day, and building a community of dads, together we can better father our future. ...

We have talked a lot about the how necessary fathering is. Whether it be your biological father or not fathering is necessary. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast our guest is Andy Vandagriff, host of the Fathering Our Future podcast. Fathering Our Future is devoted to the mission of fatherhood so that by helping men love being dads, equipping dads with wisdom that can help them be better dads every day, and building a community of dads, together we can better father our future. ...

Alex Lange is a retired Navy Veteran turned men's coach. Focusing on Fatherhood and understanding childhood trauma. He is a married unschooling father of 4 living in the Dominican Republic. He helps fathers take more responsibility with their lives to show up relationally with themselves, their wives, and their children. www.4fitfatherhood.caard.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4fitfatherhood/support

Alex Lange retired Navy Veteran turned men's coach. Focusing on Fatherhood and understanding childhood trauma. He is a married unschooling father of 4 living in the Dominican Republic. He helps fathers take more responsibility with their lives to show up relationally with themselves, their wives, and their children. www.4fitfatherhood.caard.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4fitfatherhood/support

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