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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.

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The Dad Whisperer Podcast

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 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and over 35 years working directly with teens and young adult women, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.

Syncing a Dad’s Superpower with His Daughter’s Love Language (Interview with Dr. Gary Chapman)

Michelle Watson

It is truly an honor today to be joined by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the AMAZING 5 Love Languages book series, as he unpacks the powerful impact a dad has in his daughter’s life when he syncs his superpower (a.k.a. turning his HEART towards her) with speaking her love language. Dr. Gary warmly communicates practical action steps that dads can take to make a HUGE positive difference in how he relates to his daughter. You’re going to LOVE gleaning from his wisdom!  

Find Dr. Gary Chapman here on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

How a Dad Can Lead His Daughter to Have a Biblical Worldview in Our Turbulent World (Interview with Alex McFarland)

Michelle Watson

Alex McFarland is a national broadcaster on American Family Radio, an educator and author who has written over 150 published articles and 19 books on religion, culture, and youth. Today he shares his own story as we dive into discussing ways that a dad can lead his daughter to have a biblical worldview in our turbulent world. If you're in need of some coaching from a humble and wise dad, you’ll love listening to this interview! 

10 Ways a Dad Can Win His Daughter’s Heart This Valentine’s Day

Michelle Watson

Happy Valentines Dads! Here’s your 10-step plan of action to WIN your daughter’s heart TODAY on Valentine’s Day. And if you want to leave a lasting imprint, it would be a GREAT IDEA to do as many of these things as possible. There’s nothing better than showing EXTRA love on this day, and your daughter is worth every ounce of your EXTRA effort and TLC. Make this a day she will always remember! 

🎉 Your 1-2-3 Strategy for 2023 🎉

Michelle Watson

Hey Dads….To start the new year, I have a fun way to begin with 🎉🎉🎉 YOUR 1-2-3 STRATEGY FOR 2023 🎉🎉🎉 If you want a quick and easy way to set your focus AND connect with your daughter at the same time, you won’t want to miss today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast! 

12 Ways a Dad Can Give More Christmas Presence

Michelle Watson

Hey Dads…You’ve all heard of the 12 DAYS of Christmas. Here’s my variation on the theme for today's The Dad Whisperer Podcast titled: 12 WAYS a Dad Can Give More Christmas PRESENCE. If you’re ready for 12 practical action steps to give your daughter the Christmas gift of your time and doing memorable activities with you, then you’ll LOVE today’s episode. 

When Death Forces You to Face Life On Purpose (Interview with Benny DiChiara)

Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I have the privilege of interviewing Christian singer, Benny DiChiara, who not only opens up about his personal story of living life on purpose after a near-death experience, but tells how he connects with his two adult daughters. And as we’re less then three weeks from Christmas, Benny shares that BOTH of his daughters were born ON December 25th...so they’ve always been his extra special Christmas gifts!

The Activation of Appreciation

Michelle Watson

Happy Thanksgiving Dads! And as a way to celebrate this holiday, today’s podcast is all about highlighting what happens when there is THE ACTIVATION OF APPRECIATION. I’m sharing stories and stats to show the health benefits and family strengthening that come from doing this one thing: EXPRESSING APPRECIATION to those you love. Go Dads!

How to Increase Empathy When You Never Learned How

Michelle Watson

Dad, do you struggle to understand your daughter’s emotions and have genuine empathy for her experiences? Difficult as it is, today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast will give you practical tips and help you reflect on why that might be, bringing the conversation full-circle to help you become more kind to not only your daughter, but to all others in your life. You won’t want to miss it!

The Personal Fathering Profile (Interview with Dr. Ken Canfield)

Michelle Watson

Hey Dads…Today is part two of my conversation with my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield (founder of the National Center for Fathering) who is not only sharing about a POWERFUL tool for your fathering toolbox, The Personal Fathering Profile, but he’s highlighting the debut THIS WEEK of the PFP as an app. The National Center of Fathering is now making it’s research-based resources available for dads and small groups to strengthen fathers everywhere and he’s excited to tell you all about it!

The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers (Interview with Dr. Ken Canfield)

Michelle Watson

Hey Dads…I’m so excited to have my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield (founder of the National Center for Fathering) here for a two-part series where you’ll have the privilege of hearing his heart. Today we’re talking about his best-selling book that’s been translated into 10 languages titled, The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers. Join us today and learn these tried and true secrets based on years of research.  

How a Dad Can Integrate the Bible with His Daughter’s Real-Life Dilemmas (Interview with Nicholas Leone)

Michelle Watson

My guest today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast is Nick Leone, an entrepreneur and creator of the Business Bible. Having studied Private Equity and Corporate Governance at Harvard Business School, he believes the Bible holds strategies that give wisdom for every area of our lives. As a father of four, you’ll love hearing Nick's heart as he shares how a dad cam integrate the Bible with his daughter’s real-life dilemmas.

From Corrupted Kid To Connected Dad (Interview with Bob Borelli)

Michelle Watson

My guest today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast is a man you’re going to love named Robert Borelli. He spent over 22 years actively living the Mafia lifestyle of money, crime and drug addiction, which ultimately sent him to prison where he discovered truth, faith and purpose. Today we’re talking about his latest book and autobiography, The Witness, as well as the impact his daughter had on his spiritual rebirth

7 Keys To Raising An Empowered Daughter

Michelle Watson

Hey Dad…if you want a straight forward list of the top 7 things I believe will give you laser focus when it comes to raising an empowered daughter, you’ll love today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast. My goal is to make things CLEAR, CONCISE, and CONCRETE so you know exactly what your daughter needs from you. Take a listen and share with your friends!

When a Daughter Loses Her Dad to Suicide (Interview with Dawn Rae Mae)

Michelle Watson

Dawn Rae May is a national morning radio host at Moody Radio and is one of the most courageous guests I’ve ever had on The Dad Whisperer Podcast. She shares her RAW and REAL story of losing her dad to suicide only two years ago and invites us into a complex process that she’s still in the midst of dealing with. Dawn gives us a gift of her transparency and authenticity by revealing the impact that her dad’s choices have had on her life.

For more information and content by Dawn, check her out on Facebook, Instagram, or her fantastic radio program hosted with Moody Radio.

When a Grandfather is a Father (Interview with Sean Teis)

Michelle Watson

When a Grandfather is a Father I'm thankful that Sean Teis is joining us again today on The Dad Whisperer to share more of his personal story of fatherlessness, which sets the foundation for our title today: When A Grandfather Becomes a Father. If you know a granddad who has stepped into a fathering role, be sure and share this with them because it's sooooo good!

Preparing Your Daughter to Find Her Purpose and Passion (Interview with Justin Batt)

Michelle Watson

If you're a dad who wants a power-packed coaching session from a fired-up mentor dad who is championing and preparing his teenage daughter to FIND HER PURPOSE AND PASSION, you’re going to be inspired today by listening to my friend, Justin Batt.

Justin is the founder of Daddy Saturday and is fresh off his first Fatherhood Festival last weekend at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio. He is one of the most energized men I know who is giving dads some of the best ideas I've ever heard for engaging teen daughters!