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It’s my joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts.
With 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and over 35 years working directly with teens and young adult women. Dr. Michelle Watson brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
Awarded ‘Best Podcast for Men’ by Spark Media.
It’s a joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts. With 30 years of experienced as a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in Psychology and over 40 years working directly with teens and adult women, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
Dad, if you knew you had a life-threatening illness, would you change anything as a father to your daughter? I imagine you would. Join me and my courageous guest today, Jay McKenney, as he shares about ways that his current medical challenges shape his perspective in strategically dialing in as a dad to his two daughters.
Dad, do you ever wonder what your daughter needs from you when it comes connecting at a heart level? Of course you do, which is why I’m talking today about what it means to TURN YOUR HEART, not just your head, towards your daughter. Join me as we talk about “all things heart related” on this first week of Valentines month.
Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm joined by my friend Jerrad Lopes of DadTired who is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD, Dads, by giving you practical strategies for spiritually leading your kids in FUN and CREATIVE ways. If you’ve been wanting some refreshing input on what this whole concept of spiritual leadership looks like, you’ll definitely want to tune into our conversation.
I’m so excited that my friend Shaunti Feldhahn is joining me again today on The Dad Whisperer. If you’ve ever read her books (e.g., For Men Only, For Women Only, The Male Factor, etc.) or listened to her speak, you know the WEALTH OF WISDOM she brings to relationships. And today she opens up about the journey she’s recently been on with walking alongside her dad through his failing health to now being in heaven. Join us today as she shares about living our lives with the end in view.
Hey dads! For my last episode of the year I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, Randy Hemphill of LIFE Ministries who will be sharing some amazing and practical ways to connect with a pre-teen daughter since he walks his talk on a daily basis with his 8-year old girl. I know his insights will encourage and guide you in new ways as you head into 2020!
As Christmas is right around the corner I encourage you as dads to give your daughter the gift of your presence this upcoming week. Tune in to The Dad Whisperer on my website or listen live to find out more!
My good friend John Finch joins me again today as we continue our conversation about how he found hope and healing after his dad’s suicide and absence, a process that finally led him to reprioritize fathering in order to be more engaged with his three daughters. If you’re a father who could use a heart to heart conversation with a dad who has been through it and come out the other side, this is an interview you don't want to miss.
Today’s interview is one that will touch your heart deeply as my friend John Finch shares about his dad committing suicide when he only 11 years old, leading to years of numbing his pain with alcohol and hiding behind a mask. If you want to hear how he moved through the forgiveness process, join us for our raw and real conversation.
Hi Dads…If you’re ready to be inspired by a daughter whose dad invited her to join him in some crazy, out-of-the-box adventures, you’ll love hearing from my friend, Emily Hibard, producer of The Honor Project, a documentary that celebrates fathers. She and her dad have set a world record with kayaking at both poles, which is just one of many things that this unconventional father did to connect with his daughter! Join us today and hear more of her story.
Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer I’ll be sharing FIVE ways to let your daughter know that you're fighting FOR her instead of AGAINST her. If you want some tips on how to communicate with more precision and truly show your daughter how much you care about her, tune in! #thedadwhisperer
Dad, have you ever wished for a mentor dad to coach you in your fathering journey? Today my friend and BoldIdea podcast host, Leary Gates, is just that man and is joining me to share FIVE TRIED and TRUE PRACTICES FOR RAISING HEALTHY DAUGHTERS that he has used with his now-grown daughter. Trust me…you don’t want to miss this one!
If you listened to my interview with Bill Dolan of @spirit_media_marketing last week on The Dad Whisperer, you’ll definitely want to listen again today as he shares more of his heart about the importance of dialing in intentionally as a father. Join us for an unscripted, honest conversation about what it means to LIVE ON PURPOSE while LIVING WITH PURPOSE! #thedadwhisperer
There is phenomenal power in a dad’s presence in the life of his kids. If anyone knows about this first hand, it’s my friend, Bill Dolan, of Spirit Media. As an author and Emmy-nominated producer and director, his priorities were dramatically rearranged after a death experience that put all of his relationships into perspective. Join us today on The Dad Whisperer as Bill shares his incredible story.
Pastor Mike Self joins me again today to share “8 Principles of Eternal Prize-Minded Sports Dads." You’ll love hearing from this father since he’s an athlete himself, a coach, and is very involved in his kid's sports—which means that he gets this from the inside. I’ve never heard someone talk before about being a sports dad from this vantage point, which is why this is an interview you won’t want to miss!
My friend, Pastor Mike Self, is a dad to a teenage daughter and is passionate about equipping dads to strongly engage with their daughters. Join us today as Mike shares what a daughter really needs from her dad. His insights will blow you away!
Today on The Dad Whisperer I have a guest who shares his raw and real story of having an affair, including the intense impact it had on his daughter. You'll be inspired as you hear how they walked through the messy process together to be where they are today.
Today on The Dad Whisperer we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, as he shares powerful truths regarding the way that secure attachment between a dad and his daughter builds a strong foundation in her life. His insights will lead you as fathers to better understand yourselves, which in turn can help you bond in deeper ways with your daughters.
Today on The Dad Whisperer I’ve titled the show, “I Don’t Speak Car,” where I’ll be sharing some communication challenges I’ve had with men while inviting you as dads to look at similar dynamics you have with your daughters. And for an extra special treat, my friend Lauree Austin will be opening up about similar experiences she’s had to mine. It’s going to be a fun show and we’d love you to join us! 🚗🚕🚙
If you’re a dad whose daughter is doubting her faith or wrestling with God, you’ll want to listen in to my interview today with author and Pastor Dominic Done. He will be sharing insights from his recent book, “When Faith Fails” while giving a clear roadmap for navigating this tricky topic.
Hey Dads…Are you in a season where your daughter's emotional intensity levels have you lost without a road map for navigating the rocky terrain? If so, you’re going LOVE hearing today from my wise friend, Marc Schelske, who is a dad himself and lives out the things he teaches. We’d love you to join us as Marc shares FIVE STEPS TO DIFFUSING EMOTIONAL BLOW-UPS WITH YOUR DAUGHTER!
