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Ever wondered how the most devastating loss can become the foundation for the most meaningful life? In this profound episode, I sit down with Mick Wienholt, a father of four and podcast host who shares his extraordinary story about how losing his firstborn son changed everything - not just about fatherhood, but about faith, purpose, and what it truly means to raise children.

The Philosophy That Changes Everything

Discover why Mick believes the most important advice any father can receive comes down to just two words: "raise adults." Learn how this simple concept shifted his entire parenting perspective from managing day-to-day challenges to preparing his children for a lifetime of success and resilience.

Key takeaways:

• The mindset shift from "raise your kids or raise your grandkids"—why taking your eye off the ball creates overgrown children in adult bodies
• Why small, consistent corrections beat waiting until your teenager has a massive attitude problem
• How to balance being present without hovering—the difference between parenting and chaperoning

Remember, being a great dad isn't about having all the answers - it's about being willing to let God interrupt your plans and guide your steps. Are you ready to stop trying to raise happy children and start focusing on raising functional, happy adults who can change the world? Listen now and discover how one father's journey through unimaginable loss became the foundation for extraordinary faith and purposeful parenting.

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https://www.whenyoulook.com

https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwienholt

https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow

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Ever wondered how a simple moment of vulnerability can completely transform your relationship with your children? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Tracy Brinkmann, a father of four daughters, podcaster, and entrepreneur who shares his powerful story about the night everything changed between him and his dad - and how that moment shaped his entire approach to fatherhood.

Tracy opens up about walking into his house as a teenager to find his father crying after losing his grandmother, and how those raw emotions led to a breakthrough that lasted the rest of their relationship. We explore his philosophy of raising daughters who can "change their own oil but find a man who won't make them do it" and why he believes every communication with his children should end with "I love you."

Remember, being a great dad isn't about being perfect - it's about showing up, speaking love consistently, and setting standards so high that your children will know exactly what they deserve from others. Are you ready to become the Superman your kids need while teaching them to find their own strength? Listen now and discover how one father's approach to raising four daughters can inspire your own path to meaningful fatherhood.

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https://darkhorseschooling.com/newsletter

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Ever wondered how to raise kids who can handle whatever life throws at them without becoming paranoid or fearful? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Nick Taylor, AKA B Nick Energy, a father, security professional, and kidney donor who shares his unfiltered approach to preparing his 18-year-old daughter for the realities of today's world.

Nick opens up about watching his daughter head off to college in a party town and the sleepless nights that followed. We explore his philosophy of teaching kids to "look for the best in people while preparing them to handle the worst" and why he believes there's no such thing as preparing your children too much for life's challenges.

The Art of Balanced Preparation

Discover why Nick teaches his daughter to make friends with the biggest guy on the football team and how situational awareness becomes second nature. Learn the difference between raising warriors versus victims and why teaching self-defense to daughters isn't just recommended - it's essential in today's world.

The Social Media Reality Check

Uncover Nick's take on the "get ready with me" culture and why teaching kids that nobody actually cares how they make their toast is crucial for their mental health. Learn how to help your children maintain healthy boundaries and why knowing yourself alone is just as important as knowing how to be with others.

Remember, being a great dad isn't about sheltering your children from the world - it's about giving them the tools, awareness, and support systems they need to navigate it confidently. Are you ready to stop worrying and start preparing your kids to be the warriors they need to be? Listen now and discover how one father's security expertise translates into real-world parenting wisdom that could keep your children safe.

Nick Taylor Links:

https://nicks2cups1.podbean.com

https://www.instagram.com/bnickenergy_2025

https://www.youtube.com/@2Nicks1Cup-w8w

https://www.facebook.com/people/2Nicks-1Cup/61577112716482/

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In this powerful episode, Brent sits down with Meir Ezra, entrepreneur, educator, former Israeli submariner, and creator of the “Parent Academy” — a program used by over a million parents worldwide.

But this episode isn’t about money or business.

It’s about parenting — raw, unfiltered, deeply challenging, and radically empowering parenting.

Meir shares the philosophy that shaped his three children into grounded, purpose-driven, exceptionally capable adults. His ideas flip conventional parenting wisdom on its head and force us to confront what we really want for our kids:

Do we want obedient children…

or able, self-determined humans?

🔥 Big Takeaways

• Behind every “bad action” is a good intention. Your job is to find it.
• Children don’t learn from what you say. They learn from what you model.
• Fear destroys ability. Confidence is built through confrontation, not avoidance.
• Your child’s body, room, and possessions are THEIRS — because self-determinism is sacred.
• Never make your child an effect. Teach them to be cause.

🎯 Why You Should Listen

If you want to raise kids who:

• think for themselves,
• bounce back from adversity,
• take responsibility,
• and grow into high-character adults…

…this conversation will alter your entire approach to fatherhood.

This episode will challenge you. It will stretch you.

And it just might make you the father you’ve always wanted to be.

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Ever wondered what it truly means to raise a child with respect while maintaining your authority as a father? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Gal Ezra, a brand-new dad from Cape Town, South Africa, who shares his fresh perspective on fatherhood and the unconventional wisdom passed down from his father.

The Power of Redefining Childhood

Discover why Gal believes most parenting problems stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of what a child actually is. Learn how viewing children as "human beings with small bodies" who always have good intentions but sometimes bad results can transform your entire approach to fatherhood.

Celebrating Help Over Perfection

Explore how Gal's family celebrated every attempt to help, even when it resulted in broken vases or bigger messes. Understand why rewarding the intention behind your child's actions - rather than focusing solely on the outcome - builds confidence and creates kids who want to contribute rather than rebel.

The Sacred Nature of Self-Determinism

Uncover the concept that changed Gal's upbringing: preserving your child's ability to govern themselves. Learn why "what's yours is yours" became a cornerstone principle in his household and how giving children real ownership over their possessions teaches responsibility without control.

Are you ready to examine the fake realities you might be operating under and discover what happens when you treat your kids as the capable human beings they truly are? Listen now and prepare to have your parenting perspective completely shifted.

Connect with Gale Ezra

• https://www.gprosperity.com
• https://www.facebook.com/GProsperityNow
• https://x.com/GProsperityNow
• https://www.youtube.com/c/MeirEzra
• https://www.instagram.com/meirezraofficial

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Ever wondered how to create psychological safety for your children while managing your own struggles as a dad? In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Evan Sanchez, a father of two who shares his raw journey of discovering his daughter was neurodivergent during her college years - and the painful realization of how his own unhealed patterns affected their relationship.

Evan opens up about years of not understanding why his daughter was a picky eater, couldn't handle transitions, or needed to wear baggy clothes. Most heartbreaking of all, he shares the moment she told him she'd been afraid of him because of his anger. This conversation gets real about the hidden costs of not taking care of ourselves as fathers and how that ripples through our families.

The Wake-Up Call Every Dad Needs to Hear

Discover how Evan's world shifted when his daughter finally received her neurodivergent diagnosis in college. Learn why understanding that being different doesn't mean being broken became a cornerstone for their healing journey, and how this revelation changed everything about their relationship.

When Your Own Mask Isn't On First

Explore the airplane oxygen mask analogy that hits different when you're a father. Evan shares his honest reflection on showing up angry and reactive because he wasn't taking care of his own mental and emotional needs. Find out why those five to ten minutes of daily self-care aren't selfish - they're essential for creating the calm presence your kids desperately need.

Creating Calm Waters in Choppy Seas

Understand why your emotional state sets the tone for your entire household. Evan explains how we're either creating calm waters where our kids can swim safely or choppy seas that make everything harder. Learn practical ways to find your own path to calmness, whether that's meditation, journaling, exercise, or something completely different.

The Power of Psychological Safety Beyond Your Home

Uncover how the concept of psychological safety transforms not just your parenting but your leadership at work and in every relationship. Evan shares insights from his corporate experience about why people perform better when they feel safe to be themselves and make mistakes.

Shifting from Advice-Giving to Question-Asking

Learn why asking "what" and "how" questions instead of giving advice can revolutionize your relationship with older kids and teens. Discover how this simple shift helps your children develop their own problem-solving skills while feeling heard and supported.

Whether you're parenting neurodivergent children or simply want to show up better for any child in your life, this conversation offers hope for fathers who've made mistakes and want to do better. Evan's story reminds us that it's never too late to change how we show up, even when we can't change the past.

Remember, being a great dad isn't about perfection - it's about being willing to look at yourself honestly and make the changes needed to become the safe harbor your children need. Are you ready to put on your own oxygen mask first and create the psychological safety your kids crave? Listen now and discover how one father's journey from reactive to responsive can inspire your own transformation.

Evan Sanchez Links:

· https://newgradlaunchpadcoaching.com

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanssanchez

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 - Evan's heartbreaking realization: "I was afraid of you"
• 00:12:17 - Discovering neurodivergence: When everything finally made sense
• 00:24:34 - The comparison trap: Why we judge ourselves and others
• 00:36:51 - Creating psychological safety: Lessons from business and parenting
• 00:45:18 - Evan's essentia

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Ever wondered how to build the kind of relationship with your kids where they genuinely light up when they see you? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Brian Kurian, a ghostwriter, business owner, and father of two boys, who shares his incredible transformation from someone who never thought he'd be a dad to creating the exact relationship he always wished he'd had.

Brian opens up about his deepest fears around fatherhood and how his wife's simple wisdom changed everything. We explore his journey of building a thriving business while being the present, engaged dad he never had growing up. This conversation gets real about:

Overcoming the Fear of Becoming Your Father

Discover how Brian confronted his biggest insecurity about fatherhood and why understanding that "my son is not me and I am not my dad" became the foundation of his parenting approach. Learn how past experiences can actually guide you toward becoming the father your children need.

Building Genuine Connection Through Presence

Understand why your children crave your time and attention more than anything else. Brian reflects on how showing up consistently - from school pickups to bedtime routines - creates the foundation for trust that will carry through their teenage years and beyond.

The Reality of Dad Guilt and Self-Doubt

Learn why questioning whether you're good enough as a father is actually a sign that you care deeply. Brian shares his honest moments of feeling like he's failing and why that self-awareness is what makes great dads keep growing.

Remember, being a great dad isn't about having all the answers - it's about being present, patient, and willing to keep learning. Are you ready to embrace the beautiful responsibility of fatherhood and create lasting bonds with your children? Listen now and discover how one dad's journey from fear to fulfillment can inspire your own path to becoming the father your kids will always be excited to see.

Connect with Brian Kurian
https://www.briankuriansbusinessservices.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kurian-84485384

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Ever wondered how to navigate the choppy waters of high-conflict custody battles? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Alex R. Dane, a father who's been through the trenches of family court and emerged with valuable insights to share.

Alex reveals his journey through a challenging divorce and custody battle, offering invaluable advice for dads who find themselves in similar situations. We explore:

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Custody Battles

Discover why managing your emotions is crucial during legal proceedings. Alex shares his experiences of staying composed in the face of adversity and how it impacted his case.

Navigating the Legal Maze

Uncover the complexities of the family court system and how to work effectively with your legal representation. Alex offers practical tips on managing costs and making informed decisions throughout the process.

The Power of Support Networks

Explore the vital role of having a strong support system during challenging times. Alex reflects on how connecting with other dads helped him maintain perspective and resilience.

Remember, being a great dad isn't about winning every legal battle - it's about showing up, staying resilient, and creating meaningful connections with your children, no matter the circumstances. Are you ready to approach your custody challenges with a new mindset? Listen now and discover how to protect your rights as a father while nurturing your most important relationships.

Alex R. Dane Links:

https://howtowinyourdivorce.com

https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-R-Dane/61579995072284

https://www.reddit.com/user/AlexRDane

https://howtowinyourdivorce.substack.com

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