Young Dad Podcast

• 258: Bedtime from a 1000 Miles Away- Randall S.

  Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you’re outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.Today, I’m joined by Randall Strain — Air Force veteran, father of two, children’s author, and the founder of Neil Marie Publishing. By day he’s a traveling salesman; by night, he’s a storyteller on a mission to help parents stay connected through the power of bedtime stories. His journey from writing goofy tales in hotel rooms to publishing books for families — and his mission to get them into foster homes — is one you won’t want to miss.Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump in.Randall, thank you so much for joining us today — your story is an incredible reminder of how small acts of connection can make a big difference.Listeners — you can check out Randall’s work and his mission at: 👉 Instagram: @neilmariepublishing 👉 Facebook: Neil Marie PublishingVisit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.For more info, Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bedtime Stories and Publishing01:12 The Journey of Writing and Publishing03:43 The Mission to Help Foster Kids09:07 The Importance of Storytelling in Parenting11:55 Creativity and the Role of Fathers23:20 Impact of Military Experience on Parenting26:33 The Evolution of Fatherhood38:32 Statistics on Father Absence45:22 The Importance of Connection and Support50:40 Advice for New Dads

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• 257: Dad Grind > 9-5 Grind- Jake S.

  Today, we’re talking business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of fatherhood with a guest who’s built a career on creating and scaling businesses while still making time for family.Joining us is Jake Sucoff, a marketing agency founder, B2B and healthcare marketing expert, startup veteran, and family man. He’s spent the last 15 years helping businesses scale, launching successful startups, and learning how to work smarter, not harder—so he can spend more time with the people who matter most.In today’s episode, we’ll cover: ✅ How to grow and scale a business without burning out ✅ Lessons from 15 years in startups, entrepreneurship, and marketing ✅ How to automate and delegate so you can focus on what really matters ✅ Fatherhood, family, and balancing the business grind with real lifeChapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Family Balance05:19 The Choice of Entrepreneurship Over 9 to 510:19 Understanding the Grind: Work Culture and Expendability15:18 Qualities for Successful Entrepreneurship20:00 The Importance of Mindset and Emotional Resilience25:20 Loving the Process: Building Infrastructure for Success33:04 The Burden of Expectations35:58 The Role of AI in Marketing45:49 Fatherhood's Impact on Business and Life50:38 Fun in the Dad ZoneFor listeners who want to connect with Jake:👉 Schedule a Free Marketing Audit:⁠ Meet with Jake⁠ 👉 Follow Jake on Socials:⁠ Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn⁠To all our listeners—if this episode resonated with you, gave you fresh business insights, or made you rethink work-life balance, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected for more raw, impactful conversation

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• 256: Leading with Love, Faith and Structure- Dr. John

  Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.Today’s guest is Dr. John Chanaca, a Licensed Family Counselor, veteran educator, and founder of MJChanacaPublishing—a company devoted to wholesome, values-based children’s books and parenting tools. With over 42 years of experience teaching and counseling in schools, he’s also the author of Power Parenting, The Super Student Series, and The Family Values Series, which are helping families raise resilient, character-driven kids in a distracted world.Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly, consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.Listeners, don’t forget to check out:📚 Power Parenting & All Books📺 Watch Book Videos on YouTube🧠 Explore Parenting Tools and Super Student SeriesChapters00:00 The Birth of the Young Dad Podcast00:10 Journey Through Parenting and Publishing04:21 The Importance of Balance in Family Life08:08 Navigating Modern Challenges for Fathers13:50 Legacy and Long-Term Parenting Strategies22:58 The Risks of Marriage and Parenthood27:31 The Commitment of Selflessness in Relationships33:50 Navigating Societal Pressures and Expectations40:09 The Role of Faith in Parenting and Relationships56:14 outtro

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• 255: Working WITH Picky Eaters- Jessica S.

  Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're meal prepping for the week, stealing fries off your kid's plate, or just trying to survive snack time—thanks for being here and tuning in.Today’s guest is Jessica Setnick, a leading voice in eating disorder care and nutritional psychology. She’s trained thousands of professionals, created Eating Disorders Boot Camp, and written Healing Your Inner Eater—a deep dive into how our childhood shapes our relationship with food.Jessica is here to help dads understand how their words, actions, and own food stories influence their kids—while also helping us unpack our own inner eater in the process.To learn more or grab her workbook Food Fairy Tales, visit foodfairytales.com.Check out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpodChapters00:00 Introduction to Eating Disorders and Parenting03:50 The Impact of Culture on Body Image07:48 Understanding Body Confidence and Kindness11:28 Navigating Clothing Choices and Attention15:23 The Role of Parents in Body Image19:05 Recognizing Eating Disorders and Their Triggers22:43 The Influence of Peers and Media on Children26:35 Addressing Bullying and Mean Behavior in Kids30:13 Navigating Childhood Challenges32:25 The Role of Parenting in Kindness34:38 Balancing Busy Culture and Parenting37:28 Understanding Children's Autonomy40:10 Food Choices and Parental Influence42:56 The Importance of Relationship Over Control47:00 Creating a Safe Environment for Kids50:18 The Journey of Feeding Kids52:07 Rapid Fire Dad ZoneKeywordseating disorders, parenting, body image, body confidence, body kindness, nutrition, mental health, children, dads, food choices

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• 254: Life Coaching for Kids & Raising Confident, Resilient Children with Renaye Thornborrow

  Today’s episode is one every parent needs to hear. Parenting is hard, and no matter how much we try to prepare our kids for the future, we sometimes feel stuck, wondering how to help them navigate life’s challenges, develop confidence, and handle emotions in a healthy way.That’s where life coaching for kids comes in. Our guest today, Renaye Thornborrow, is the founder of Adventures in Wisdom and a pioneer in bringing life coaching to kids worldwide. Through her story-based coaching curriculum, Renaye has helped kids in over 30 countries build confidence, resilience, and self-leadership skills.She’s also the author of “A Parent’s Guide to Life Coaching for Kids”, where she explains how coaching is different from counseling and parenting and how it can help kids develop mental fitness and emotional resilience."Make sure you grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let's jump into the conversation."Check out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod

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