Real Dads Podcast
Parenting is hard but also very rewarding. Real Dads Podcast is all about connecting, self-reflection, and self-improvement for all dads and moms. We explore engaged parenting and how to maintain strong relationships with our kids, other important grown-ups in our lives, and ourselves.
Borrowing Your Calm: Helping Kids Regulate Big Emotions, with guest Angela Jans
I'm honored to chat with my long-time colleague, Angela Jans, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. Join us for a discussion about emotional regulation; what it looks like, how it affects kids ‘development, and what parents can do to help their kids learn how to...
When Everything Feels Like Too Much: Anxiety and Today’s Youth, with guest Leanna Santangelo
My guest is Leanna Santangelo, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. In this episode, we discuss the anxiety that teens and young adults face, with a special look at young athletes. We also talk about what parents can to do help their kids cope with anxiety. Leanna...
Diapers, Dishes, and Dignity: The Power of At-Home Fatherhood. With guest, Gerard Gousman
My guest is Gerard Gousman from Seattle Washington. Gerard is a member of the National At-Home Dad Network TM. In this episode, we discuss: -The benefits of being an at-home dad -The struggles of being an at-home dad and how to work through them Links: National...
Dad, Don’t Forget Yourself: Coping, Compassion, and Holiday Healing. With guest, Bethany Ashley Smith
My guest is Bethany Ashley Smith from the UK. In this episode, we discuss: -healing during the holidays for parents -helping kids cope with complex trauma -coping with feelings of loneliness -practicing self-compassion Bethany Ashley Smith’s Website:...
Holding Space for you and your kids: The Importance of Emotional Health. With guest, Dr. Tara Quinn.
My guest is Dr. Tara Quinn from Sussex, UK. In this episode, we discuss: -holding space: what it is and how parents can hold space for themselves and their kids -how parents can address and promote the emotional and mental health of their kids Dr. Quinn’s Website:...
Unpacking the Pressure: Parenting Without Perfection
My guest is Alannah Frank-Wilson, Registered Provisional Psychologist. Alannah works at Lethbridge Counselling Servies and has 10 years experience working with at-risk youth and families. In this episode, we discuss the various pressures put on parents nowadays and...
You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Through Connection, with Guest John Thompson
My guest is John Thompson, Supervisor of Outreach and Education at Lethbridge Family Services. John has worked in the area of suicide prevention since 1989. In this episode, we talk about suicide prevention and why connectedness and resources are important. September...
Wait, Who’s Raising My Kid? How parents can maintain influence in today’s world, with guest Michael Gurian.
My guest is Dr. Michael Gurian. Michael is the New York Times Bestselling Author of 32 books published in 33 languages, including: -Boys, A Rescue Plan (2025) -The Wonder of Girls (2002) -Saving Our Sons (2017) Michael s also co-founder of the Gurian Institute, which...
Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario
Father's Day Special. Me and my youngest boy: Rhett. Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario. Mario has Power-Ups: mushrooms make him bigger; fire flowers make him shoot fire balls; feathers make him fly; stars make him invincible. Dads have Power-Ups too....
Game On: Healthy Minds and Spines for Kids, with guest Dr. Brett Hill
My guest is Dr. Brett Hill, Chiropractor from Calgary. In this episode, we discuss the effects of modern gaming on children’s development, and what parents can do to promote healthy use of gaming and brain/spinal cord development for their kids. Dr. Brett Hill...