Episodes about Politics

TDC 147: Intentional Happiness (ft. Wendi Dunford)

TDC 147: Intentional Happiness (ft. Wendi Dunford)

 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...

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TDC 142: Navigating Medical Decisions (ft. Dr. Gerry Tolbert)

TDC 142: Navigating Medical Decisions (ft. Dr. Gerry Tolbert)

Alex invites Dr. Gerry Tolbert, a licensed medical professional and family practitioner, back to the show to talk about the current state of politics, the uncertainty that parents face every day, and how to cut through the noise to make the right decision for you and...

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TDC 147: Intentional Happiness (ft. Wendi Dunford)

TDC 129: Handle Conflict with Compassion (ft. Wendi Dunford)

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.

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TDC 126: Christianity (Round Table Discussion ft. Audie Norman and Jordan Blythe)

TDC 126: Christianity (Round Table Discussion ft. Audie Norman and Jordan Blythe)

Alex invites 2 dads back to the show, Jordan Blythe & Audie Norman, to talk about raising their kids in their denominations of the Christian church. They talk about the current state of the church and its politicized and polarized views, racism in the church, and their positive outlook on the future for their kids and the direction of the church with this new generation.

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TDC 109: Listen with an Open Heart – J.J. Valentine’s Story

TDC 109: Listen with an Open Heart – J.J. Valentine’s Story

Alex is back with J.J. Valentine, a fellow podcaster and member of the community known as the Tadpool, to talk about his experiences as a father. First, J.J. shares how he rebuilt a relationship with his children after his divorce and successfully coparents his children with his ex-wife. He also talks about his experiences with his own father and repressed memories from his time as a child. And finally, the two talk about the difficulties of raising black children and how we should shift our conversations about systemic racism to being more understanding and empathetic.

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