Dad Genes: Exploring the DNA of Healthy Fathering

Dad Genes: Exploring the DNA of Healthy Fathering

By Dedan Bruner, Harris Tay & Bryan JacksonParentingKids & Family
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Dad Genes: Exploring the DNA of Healthy Fathering episodes

  • Hip Hop & Fathering

    Over the years, our relationship with Hip Hop has taken many forms -an outlet for our creativity, a voice when we could not find the words, and always, as a soundtrack for our highs and lows.

    In this episode, the crew welcomes
    Dr. Raphael Travis, Social Worker, professor, father and author of The Healing Power of Hip Hop to join in our exploration of Hip Hop culture and its place in our lives as fathers. For additional information, and for a listing of all the music mentioned in the episode, visit the show notes.

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Representations of Black Women and Girls in the Media

    How do the depictions of women we ingest in our daily doses of media impact the way we see our daughters? More importantly, how do they impact the way our girls will see themselves? In this episode, we welcome nationally syndicated radio personality Tyrene "TJ" Jackson to the pod. We talk about some of the moments when we, as fathers, realized that the music we listen to, had to change,  TJ discusses her journey to becoming a radio producer and on-air personality, and she talks about a few of the times her dad stepped out of his comfort zone in his best efforts to show up for her.  Check her out Monday - Friday on Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, on Instagram at @tjlivedst and on Facebook at TJ Live.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • What's Stopping Us From Showing Up Whole?

     These days we're all being pulled in different directions. At times, showing up can be a challenge. When we do, how often are we able to be our full selves? The fellas welcome Dr. Leone Lettsome to the pod to discuss some of the obstacles that challenge our ability to show up whole. Leone shares her HBCU pride, the challenges of raising a Black son to be his full self, and introduces us to her new podcast, Follow the Crown.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • The Anatomy of Freedom

     In this episode, we welcome Mallory Tay back to the pod, this time in the guest host. We discuss what it means to raise "free people" and some of the challenges that comes along with it. Additional show notes.

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    1 hr 33 min
  • My Covid Valentine

     In this episode, love and Covid-19 are in the air. The Crew reminisces on our worst dating experiences, Bryan and Harris talk about romance from married perspectives, and Dedan shares why he's scared of sunflowers. 


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Leaning Into Grief

     In this episode, Bryan checks in from paternity leave, and Harris and I welcome friend of the pod DeMetrius Kee to sit in as a guest host. We talk about grief, some of the various ways it impacts us, and our approaches to coping teaching, and using it to make a difference. Additional show notes.


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    1 hr 31 min
  • How Far Are You Willing to Go?

    The Dad Genes Crew welcome Rick "Big Man Walks" McCray to the podcast to discuss his decision to walk 500+ miles in an effort to lose weight, see more of his community, and maybe even beat his sons in a race.

    Check out this must-see highlight of LeBron the Father at work https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl3CVNgQR9/?igshid=kqjaqf27j21l

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Dads In Development - Tech

    Dads In Development is a new series in which we welcome dads from various arenas to discuss how their walk of life impacts their families and their fathering journey. Today we welcome William Mapp, III. Will is an author and father of two who uses technology to solve problems professionally, tap into his children's creativity, and as the subject of his books. Additional show notes.

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Pandemic Pro Tips - Halloween Edition

    With Halloween around the corner, the crew gets nostalgic about costumes past and discusses ways to safely celebrate in the midst of the Coronavirus.

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Toxic Fatherhood

    In this episode, the Dad Genes Crew discuss the impact of Toxic Masculinity on their journeys as fathers and their efforts related to identifying and addressing their potentially harmful impact. Additional show notes.

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    1 hr 30 min

About Dad Genes: Exploring the DNA of Healthy Fathering

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Each episode, the Dad Genes Crew discusses fatherhood, current events, and health from their unique perspectives as fathers and Black men.