Dad Saves America

There’s a mental health crisis among boys and men. The warning signs of depression and other mental health issues in males, particularly teenage boys, are not widely known, and so they often go overlooked. The first step towards reversing this concerning trend is learning to recognize when young men are suffering.

Dr. Warren Farrell has spent half a century researching and writing about the biggest issues facing boys and men. His most recent book, The Boy Crisis, provides an eye opening glimpse into the reasons behind the ‘purpose void’ afflicting many of today’s young men, its detrimental effect on their mental health, and how active and involved moms and dads can restore a sense of purpose.

Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position. His expertise on the challenges facing both sexes provides valuable solutions for parents to help us heal our kids and our nation.

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Warren's book, The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7Y

Warren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/

Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell

Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/

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Outline:

[0:00] Intro

[1:59] What is the ‘purpose void’?

[8:58] The rise of dad-deprived families

[13:22] Risk-taking, consent, and rejection

[18:11] ‘Toxic masculinity’ isn’t about privilege

[22:01] Today’s boys have opportunity without direction

[24:48] How video games stunt social skills

[33:58] Porn addiction is about avoiding rejection

[38:15] What depression looks like in boys

[47:27] How dads can help their sons find purpose

[52:11] Gender liberation for men

[57:06] Listen, don’t try to solve the problem

[1:01:19] Consider your child’s skills and motivations

[1:08:53] Parents should model healthy relationships

[1:18:08] The first step for young men in crisis

[1:21:32] Heroic intelligence vs health intelligence

[1:25:38] Men need to seek out balance in life

[1:26:26] Outro

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YEXBwSaPWZU

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Denisha Allen has some wisdom to share.

As a leader at the frontlines of education reform, and as a new mother, Denisha has a lot invested in the future of our country. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that.

Denisha founded an organization to tackle our dysfunctional education system head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. She is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand.

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Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather

Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-43Oet_IahU

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Quality education can be a great equalizer and a platform for success in life, but our current public school system may be the most regressive and unequal institution in our society.

Today’s guest, Denisha Allen, founded an organization that's tackling this issue head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education.

Denisha is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that.

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Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather

Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/

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Outline:

[0:00] Intro

[2:07] What is Black Minds Matter?

[6:00] Denisha’s upbringing and experience as a student

[12:38] The teachers’ union tried to defund her school

[18:03] Issues at home don’t have to doom a child’s education

[20:23] Charter schools do more for less

[23:36] Black Americans have a long history with school choice

[30:21] Families with money have always had school choice

[37:12] The public school-to-prison pipeline

[40:19] What is education freedom and why does it matter?

[47:03] Reasons to have hope for the future of schooling

[50:59] The NAACP puts politics above the needs of black students

[55:24] How Black Minds Matter is making a difference

[1:02:30] The political barriers to school choice

[1:07:04] Other organizations tackling the struggles families face

[1:11:15] Overcoming partisanship in education reform

[1:14:32] Male role models helped Denisha stay on the right track

[1:18:20] Denisha’s role in the American story

[1:19:43] Outro

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5GQ4zJ6OIE

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Jeff Sandefer has some wisdom to share.

After striking it big in the oil industry before the age of 30, Jeff set off on a path of discovering where true meaning and purpose can be found and how individuals can maximize their impact on the world. He’s applied the purposeful risk-taking of entrepreneurship to raising his own kids, going as far as to let his son start paragliding at age three!

Jeff is a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.

Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process.

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Learn more about Next Great Adventure: https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/

Learn more about Acton Academy: https://start.actonacademy.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jvDytxDsskXKyqjCxmcb733-e9TakqXC9fKYLAK_-XZxxojjKYl8hoCMagQAvD_BwE

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF7pL7Lkp1U

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

At one time, a college degree came with the legitimate promise of a better life. For generations of families it was part and parcel with ‘The American Dream.’ Unfortunately, the return on investment isn’t what it used to be.

Today’s guest, Jeff Sandefer, knows this issue inside and out and is working to provide parents with an alternative to educate their children. He’s a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.

Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process.

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Learn more about "Next Great Adventure": https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/

Learn more about Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/

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Outline:

[0:00] Intro

[2:32] Teenage lessons in working efficiently

[6:44] Jeff’s big break in big business

[12:33] Taking a year off to find a purpose

[14:23] Jeff becomes a top-tier business professor

[21:13] The 7 principles for running a good university

[28:37] What are the real benefits of college?

[34:00] Prestige vs competence

[39:17] Acton MBA was built by refugees from UT

[47:27] College has uses, but it’s mostly fraud

[49:24] The hero’s journey

[51:12] The elements of entrepreneurship

[56:16] You can be in the top 1% of something

[59:43] Transformation gets harder as you age

[1:02:49] Entrepreneurship training for kids

[1:06:24] Would you rather be right or surprised?

[1:08:29] Markets are tools for human flourishing

[1:12:28] “Next Great Adventure”

[1:23:45] Forget the politics and starting fixing problems

[1:27:15] Outro

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8XqcaU2D1Y

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

What can we do as dads to keep our kids healthy? And how can we improve our own health to have as much time with them, and our future grandchildren, as possible?

Today’s guest, Chris Powell, is an expert on fitness and the psychological struggles that often come along with any wellness journey. He hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.

Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weight loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. We discuss everything from how weight lifting helped a young Chris build confidence to his struggle with substance abuse and financial ruin. His dedication to service has helped carry him through every obstacle he’s faced in life, no matter how daunting. Chris is a great example of how helping others overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives. 

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Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/

Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/

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Outline:

[0:00] Intro

[2:18] Food needs to be enjoyable

[6:56] Chris was the small kid in school

[9:48] Becoming an amateur trainer at the school gym

[14:25] Exercise science and human psychology

[16:19] Chris almost become a commercial pilot

[22:57] Local TV can change lives for the better

[29:08] How do you start an extreme weight loss journey?

[32:43] Every diet strategy kind of works

[35:27] The link between extreme obesity and sexual trauma

[39:37] Substance abuse and financial ruin

[43:17] You can’t run from your problems

[47:08] A victim mentality is the enemy of self improvement

[49:34] Why do men struggle to ask for help?

[50:48] Reality TV is ethically messy but still can do good

[56:53] Does “body positivity” do more harm than good?

[1:04:05] The pros and cons of working with your spouse

[1:07:39] How to minimize the harm of divorce

[1:16:54] Chris has found happiness in service

[1:18:32] Bringing together tech, fitness, and mindfulness

[1:22:18] Chris wants to help give people hope for a better America

[1:23:08] Outro

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BlbtEhH3NJI

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Chris Powell has some wisdom to share.

This father of four may be a health and fitness expert, but he also knows how to have some fun. Whether it’s flying planes with his dad or making his kids cringe with goofy jokes, Chris’s life is full of good memories. On top of that, Chris has plenty of great advice on how to support your children’s passions and set them up to explore the world on their own one day.

Chris hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.

Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weigh loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. He is a great example of how helping others to overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives.

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Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/

Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/

Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrispowell/

Chris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realchrispowell/

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBw9G0FYO8U

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Adam Carolla has some wisdom to share.

On the last episode of Pop Wisdom, I spoke with Dr. Drew, a father of triplets. In keeping with the theme, this week’s guest is a father of twins - and also was Dr. Drew’s co-host for ten years on KROQ’s long-running radio show Loveline. Despite their friendship, these two dads have very different perspectives on parenthood.

Adam is a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor.

Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.

Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!

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Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684

Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/

Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla

Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aJ_fLu7XlX8

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.

The current culture of fear has made our kids nervous wrecks and has wreaked havoc on comedy in the process. Not taking yourself or your fears too seriously is one of the best ways to overcome them, so we sure aren’t setting up kids for success. 

Today’s guest, Adam Carolla, isn’t afraid to tell his kids, and the rest of us for that matter, to toughen up, get over it, and move forward. He’s a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor. 

Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.

Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!

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Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684

Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/

Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla

Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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Outline:

[0:00] Intro

[2:38] Is it the worst era to be a dad?

[7:35] Boredom is an important part of childhood

[11:16] How kids learn to manage danger

[14:10] Adversity can be an opportunity

[20:34] Why don’t teens care about driving?

[27:50] Modern culture is like virtual reality

[33:47] Manual labor teaches you to assess risk

[38:46] Participation trophies and self-esteem

[45:11] The best and worst things about bullying

[50:21] How cancel culture works in Hollywood

[58:31] Why Dave Chappelle makes people mad

[1:02:42] Kids are being crate-trained

[1:05:52] Safe spaces and octagons

[1:09:58] Teach your kids through your actions

[1:13:05] Outro

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-hhNAEE6vU

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.

Dr. Drew Pinsky has some wisdom to share.

This father of triplets may be a well-known media personality, but he knows that in the end, fatherhood isn’t about being the cool dad or the best dad, and certainly isn’t about being a famous dad. It’s about being present and engaged so that your kids can reach their own potential, whatever that may be.

Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward.

Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla.

Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!

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It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Awkward-Hard-Talk-About/dp/0358396034

The Mirror Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Effect-Celebrity-Narcissism-Seducing/dp/B002NSLMUE

Ask Dr. Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjXRZQjbk&list=PLWNl59msikR1DLABN4ll9ZmHMiX4UyGpX

Dr. Drew After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuTEfmEQxA&list=PL-i3EV1v5hLfMRcYoJ3dSwzPLVKDCmgxE

Dr. Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdrew?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Drew's Website: https://drdrew.com/

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9czOOX2J2M

Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?

Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.