The Incredible, Lasting Power of Dad-Daughter Christmas Traditions

Hey Dad…If you’re ready to initiate a new Christmas tradition with your daughter, you’ll definitely LOVE today’s podcast where I share 17 fun ways to make incredible, lasting memories with her. And if you’re already celebrating in creative ways, I applaud you, Yet if you want to add a new idea or two to your repertoire, listen and share with other GirlDads. Merry Christmas and I look forward to connecting in the new year!🎄🎁🎅🏼

Direct Your Daughter to Do a Distraction Detox (Interview with Billie Jauss)

Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend, Billie Jauss. Her last name might sound familiar since her husband has been a professional baseball coach for over 30 years and currently is with the Washington Nationals. Billie and I talk today about how you as a dad can direct your daughter to do a "Distraction Detox,” which will help her identify emotional toxins that tear down and discourage while stealing joy and purpose. We invite you to join us and then lead your daughter in detoxing!

To find out more about Billie, connect with her on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or her podcast “Start Small BELIEVE BIG.”

What Dads Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It (Interview with Sam Black)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re “going deep” as I’m joined by my good friend Sam Black as he unpacks insights from his recent book, "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It.” If you’re a dad who struggles with porn and want to change this area of your life in order to be the father/husband/man you want to be, you’re invited to listen in to this important conversation. 

To find out more about Sam Black and his ministry Covenant Eyes, check out his website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

5 Better Ways to Have the Messy Conversation with Your Daughter about Gender Identity (Interview with Lori Wildenberg)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend Lori Wildenberg, who has more than 25 years experience working with parents and kids in secular and faith-based settings, as well as being a licensed family educator, and co-founder of I Corinthians 13 Parenting. She also is a mom to a daughter who wrestles with faith and identity, which sets the foundation for our conversation titled, “5 Better Ways to Have a Conversation about Gender Identity.” 

To find out more about Lori, check out her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Amazon Bookstore.

Leadership Without the Bible is No Leadership At All (Interview with Pat Garibay)

In our previous episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast we heard from Patti Garibay, founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls. Today we're privileged to hear from her husband Pat as the two of them are a power team who LOVE investing in young women so they can thrive and stand strong against the cultural tide. As a dad to four daughters, Pat shares today from his experience and wisdom with an episode titled, "Leadership Without the Bible is No Leadership at All."

A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter about Gender and Identity (Interview with Patti Garibay)

I’m beyond excited to have Patti Garibay joining me today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast to address this very relevant topic: A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter about Gender and Identity. Patti is the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls, which is a national Christ-centered leadership and character development program that has helped thousands of girls ages 5 to 18 to discover their identity and gifts through transformative programming. With over 52,000 members in all 50 states and 15 international countries, you’ll soon discover why Patti's wisdom is worth listening to as you soak in her wisdom throughout this powerful conversation. 

To learn more about Patti and her work, check her out on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or her website!

How a Dad Can Make the Bible Come to Life with His Daughter (Interview with Ben and Isabella Myers)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we have an incredible dynamic duo joining us——a dad-daughter team—-Ben (creator of the ActorsBible) and 13-year old Isabella. Ben has taken an active role in bringing the Bible to LIFE with his kids by having them connect with Bible stories by acting them out. Today you’ll hear from his teenage daughter about how she follows her dad's lead in learning to LOVE the Bible by creatively interacting with it in this way. If you’re ready to lead FUN FAMILY DEVOTIONS with the ActorsBible (which is an app that makes it practical and easy to follow), Ben will give you everything you need to know to get started! 

To find out more about Ben’s work, check out his Instagram, Facebook, or website!

Keys to Raising a Resilient Daughter who Embraces Life with Confidence (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)

It’s a joy to a have a return guest today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, my friend, Dr Kathy Koch, who is an author and founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc. If you’re a dad who wants to see your daughter grow in resiliency while building her confidence, you’ll love listening to this powerful interview. 

To find out more about Dr. Kathy, check out her work as the head of Celebrate Kids Inc., or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Transforming Pain to Purpose: How Daughters Can Overcome Their Father Wounds (Interview with Kia Stephens)

We have a unique twist on The Dad Whisperer Podcast today because this is all about equipping YOU as a dad to support YOUR DAUGHTER in working through her FATHER WOUNDS from you. I'm joined by my friend Kia Stephens who is sharing about her recent book, "Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love," and together we’re providing information + action steps so you can initiate conversations with your daughter that will lead to healing.

To learn more about today’s guest, check out Kia Stevens on her website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Dads are Like Waffles, Daughters are Like Spaghetti (Interview with Bill and Pam Farrel)

Pam and Bill Farrel bring their creative wisdom to The Dad Whisperer Podcast today as we have a fun conversation that springboards from their incredible insights on male-female relationships. The title of our interview is: Dads are like waffles, daughters are like spaghetti. Enjoy!

To find out more about today’s guests, check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and their website.

Leading Your Daughter to Navigate AI, the Metaverse, and Other Digital Technologies (Interview with Dr. James Spencer)

How Dads Can Conquer Anxiety Elephants with Their Tween Girls (Interview with Caris Snider)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend, Caris Snider, whose new book is being released this week titled, “There’s an Elephant on my Chest.” In keeping with that theme, today she and I are talking about how dads can conquer anxiety elephants with their tween girls. If you have a daughter who deals with anxiety, this is one you definitely want to hear!

Find out more about Caris on https://www.carissnider.com/, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for more regular updates!

Intentional Fathering: A Dad's AWESOME Journey with His Four Young Daughters (Interview with Jeff Zaugg)

Hey Dads…If you’re ready for a power-packed dose of inspiration from a fellow dad who is super dialed in to his four young daughters, you’ll absolutely devour today’s interview with my new friend, Jeff Zaugg. Jeff hosts the dadAWESOME podcast and is one of the most intentional and adventurous dads I’ve ever met. You will be ready to take action and follow Jeff’s lead after hearing his heart and his wisdom. 

What It Looks Like to Champion Your Daughter (Interview with Brad Pelo)

It’s a joy to welcome Brad Pelo as my guest on The Dad Whisperer Podcast where he shares his heart for championing women----which includes his 12 children AND those he leads and works with in business. Brad is the president and an executive producer of The Chosen and has served as the CEO of many companies, including being the co-founder of Ancestry.com. You’ll LOVE hearing from him today because he is a man who walks his talk!

Preparing to Launch Your Teenage Daughter (Interview with Dr. Jackson Drumgoole)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I'm excited for you to hear from my friend, Dr. Jackson Drumgoole, as he shares real-life strategies that he’s set in place with his THREE teenage daughters as he prepares them to launch into adulthood. If you have a daughter who is ready to fly from the nest, you’ll LOVE learning more practical ways to empower her to step into her next season with confidence. 

For more inspiration fathering content, check out Dr. Jackson Drumgoole on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and his website.

How to Keep Your Daughter Out of Therapy

Hi Dad…today I’m shooting straight and presenting 26 specific ways—from A to Z—that you can positively invest in your daughter so she’ll have your support and perhaps not need therapy. In other words, all these things will make a HUGE, PROACTIVE difference by strengthening her mental health as you stand with her and give her what she needs. Go Dads!

Building a Bible-Based Bond with Your Daughter (Interview with Dr. Ken Canfield)

Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m excited to be joined by my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, as talk about how dads can build a Bible-based bond with their daughters. We both LOVE reading the Bible daily and are sharing practical ideas we’ve used, as well as other resources, to see the Bible come alive. If you’re ready for some down-to-earth, fun ideas to make the Bible more of a central part of your life, you’re going to love listening to our conversation!

10 Grounding Tools For Your Fathering Toolbox (Part 2)

Today is Part 2 of a two-part series titled, "10 Grounding Tools for Your Fathering Toolbox." And I want to highlight that these episodes aren’t just for dads this time. These resources will STRENGTHEN each of you if you practice and put them into action. I’m excited to share all of these PROACTIVE STRATEGIES with you from 27 years in clinical counseling practice because I believe they will make a POSITIVE difference in your lives and in the ways you interact with those around you. 

As I shared two weeks ago, just think of this as two FREE counseling sessions from my heart to yours! Let’s all join in taking responsibility for our own actions and walk together in supporting each other on our healing journeys. Let’s do this…together! 

10 Grounding Tools For Your Fathering Toolbox (Part 1)

This is one of my all-time favorite topics that I’ve ever recorded on The Dad Whisperer Podcast! And though I’ve titled this two-part series: "10 Grounding Tools for Your FATHERING Toolbox,” the resources I’m sharing here are definitely applicable to ANYONE AND EVERYONE. Just think of this as two FREE counseling sessions from my heart to yours!

In this series, I’m teaching you how to regulate your emotional intensity with PRACTICAL and PROACTIVE strategies from 27 years in clinical counseling practice. These tools will empower you to lower your arousal systems in proactive and positive ways that will lead you to be the person you want to be with an overflow of positivity to those around you. I look forward to hearing from you after you listen because at the end of the day, I believe we all seek to be healthier and more whole. Let’s do this…together! 

What Great Fathers Tell Their Daughters and Granddaughters (Interview with Jim Ramos)

I’m so excited to have Jim Ramos of Men in the Arena joining me today as he brings encouragement and hope by sharing stories from his childhood that have impacted him as a dad and now as “Papa” to one VERY LOVED granddaughter. I guarantee you’ll be inspired to follow his lead in becoming MORE COMMUNICATIVE as you share your wisdom with your daughters and granddaughters, just like he’s learned to do along the way!