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.
Maintaining Balance During Times of Uncertainty
My guests are Doctors Richard Marshall and Berney Wilkinson from Florida. The current political and economic climates within North America are taking a toil on many people. Join us for a discussion on the psychological effects that this is having on parents,...
Fostering Children’s Emotions and Natural State of Wonder, with guest Dr. Emily Keller
My guest is Dr. Emily Keller, Play Therapist from California. In this episode, Emily discusses children’s natural state of wonder and their emotional world, along with what parents can do to foster a healthy state of wonder and emotional expression. Dr. Emily Keller:...
Silent Nights: Helping Kids Sleep and Stay Calm This Holiday Season, with guest Sammy Merritt
My guest is Sammy Merritt, Counselling Psychologist, Certified in Pediatric Sleep. In this episode, Sammy discusses the impacts that the holidays have on kids’ emotional regulation and sleep, and what parents can do to help their children regulate their emotions and...
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder for Parents, with guest Jessica Heil
My guest is Jessica Heil, Psychologist, Director, Supervisor, and Podcaster from Calgary. In this episode, Jessica talks about Borderline Personality Disorder and what parents need to know if their teenage or adult child has or is suspected to have this disorder. To...
Empowered Motherhood, with guest Vange Cain
My guest is Vange Cain, model, author, and women’s empowerment coach from Toronto. In this episode, Vange talks about her journey in motherhood, how moms can feel empowered in their role, and how dads can support them.
The Joys and Pressures of Sport Parenting, with guest Jennifer Spriddle
My guest is Jennifer Spriddle. Jennifer is a former competitive athlete. She has also parented athletes. She has a Bachelor of Physical Education, Masters (Sports Psychology), and is a Registered Psychologist who works with me at Associates Counselling Services In...
Navigating the Parent Child Dynamic in Adult Intimate Relationships
In this episode, I talk about a very common dynamic within romantic relationships. The Parent-Child Dynamic, when one partner takes on the Adult role and the other takes on the Child role. This dynamic happens between 2 adults of any age, sexual orientation, gender...
The Dads of Nitendo
Father's Day Special! My boys (Shea and Rhett) and I. The Dads of Nintendo. Check out our ranking of Top 5 Best Nintendo Dads and Top 5 Worst Nintendo Dads. We discuss their strengths and areas for growth. We include both bio dads (e.g., Donkey Kong-Donkey Kong Jr.)...
The Pitfalls of Fatherhood
My guest for this episode is . . . ME! I'm flying solo. Talking about the most common hiccups that dads experience (based on my personal and professional experience). What are they? How can dads deal with them?
Coming Back from the Edge; My Gift, with guest Valerie Furgason.
My guest is Valerie Furgason. Valerie shares her experience with being a suicide survivor and her journey of helping herself and others, through art.