Alex invites returning guest, Wendi Dunford, to talk about practical ways we can be more intentional with our time and have a better relationship with social media, especially given the challenging rhetoric in today's political environment in the United States. As a...
Alex and Deanna enjoy a day on the beach with the start of summer vacation. They share some thoughts on the importance of slowing down every once in a while and what they’re up to while hanging by the ocean with the kids and Deanna’s parents.
The world needs a little more empathy and compassion, especially with the divisiveness we’re experiencing. That’s why Wendi Dunford, a licensed therapist, joins the show today to talk about how we, as parents, can set the right example for our kids by approaching conflict with compassion.
Alex invites fellow podcaster and father, Stephen Adams, to the show. Stephen has a very interesting story to share involving his son’s chaotic delivery, his wife’s battle with postpartum depression, and how he’s supporting his son to grow into the person he truly is.
Seasonal Depression usually rears its ugly head in the fall and winter seasons! But what does it mean and how can you fight it? Alex shares some ways he’s approaching it and offers some advice on some easy ways parents can implement it into their own day to day activities.
Alex invites an old coworker of his, Chris Howe, to talk about his journey through fatherhood, alcoholism, and climbing the corporate ladder to find himself as an entrepreneur and recovered alcoholic. He shares some of the ways he was able to turn his life around and brings a great perspective of having hope and control over everything going on in your own life.
Alex invites a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Daniel Camarillo, to talk about in home child support for children with autism. They talk about what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is, the benefits it can have for families and children with autism, and how the world of Telehealth is affecting in home child support.
Alex invites Jamie Brand, also known as TMS Mashups, to join the conversation. They discuss the challenges that Jamie faced in building a bond with his son when he was born compared to his daughter and how Jamie works hard to reinforce the love that he has for his son. Jamie also brings the conversation full circle when discussing how he sees a lot of his parenting style influenced by how he was raised by his own father.
Alex speaks with therapist and new father, Eli Weinstein, to discuss how important the topic of therapy is for new parents, especially fathers. Eli talks about his experience becoming a father and how he didn’t expect to feel the way he did. He also talks about “de-stygmatizing” therapy for men and what that can do for your relationship with your partner. And finally, Eli shares his really fun experience being on The Kelly Clarkson show.