DAD Talks

On this episode of DAD Talks, I talk with Cory Jenks.

We discuss how the skills needed for Improv Comedy can help you be a better parent and how yelling repeatedly at your kid during a game can make them play better...

Cory Jenks is a convention breaking pharmacist, comedian, author, speaker, and dad from Tucson Arizona. Since earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of South Carolina, he has been on a mission to help people get off medications through lifestyle. Since 2013, he has taught, coached and performed improv comedy for thousands of people. And since 2022 when his 1st book Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture that Thrives in Chaos, came out, he has been making readers laugh out loud while reading.  His newest book, I Guess I’m a Dad Now, provides practical and hilarious tips, tricks, and stories to help new dads earn that "#1 Dad” shirt they will inevitably be gifted on Father's Day. With the little spare time he has, Cory enjoys harvesting rainwater, raising chickens, and attempting to play various sports with variable success. He is currently earning his Master’s Degree in Dad Jokes with the help of his daughter and two sons.

Connect with Cory:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12616017  

Instagram @pharmacomedian 

X:  @coryjenkspharmd 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-jenks-3ba17314/

Website: www.coryjenks.com

Email: [email protected]

Books:

I Guess I’m a Dad Now: https://rb.gy/zk1zgj

Permission to Care: https://rb.gy/4a8yoo

On this episode of DADtalks, Jeff Wickersham joins the show to share his heart behind starting the Warrior Dad Experience.

Jeff Wickersham is on a mission to impact, lead and guide 1,000,000 dads and elevate the lives of 2,000,000+ kids by January 1, 2053.  He’s the founder and creator of The Warrior Dad Experience which guides dads to actualize their potential and crush life both personally and professionally in less than 1% of their day, changing their family tree forever.   Jeff’s the dad to two amazing sons, Jackson and Carter.  Jeff’s a #1 best-selling author, Tony Robbins award winner, podcast host, and speaker.  He’s a practitioner, leads by example and his core values are energy, consistency and accountability.  If you have that itch that you can be more, do more, want more, Jeff can help get you there!

LlNKS:

Website – www.thewarriordad.com

Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-dad/id1440206125

LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wickersham/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeff_wickersham/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.wickershm

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffwickersham

YouTube – www.youtube.com/@jeff_wickersham

Any time I would share my story about my relationship with my dad or my divorce, afterwards people would say, "Oh I am sorry about that."

I then would say this phrase but I have had an epiphany and realized that this phrase is not helpful at all.

Here's what led me to this conclusion.

On this episode of DADtalks, Andy Schoepf joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.

We discuss

How this idea that we are not called to be comfortable has:

Led him to leave his job of 18 years to step into a field he knew little about

Serve the other parents while their child was in the NICU

And why he has a heart for the church, especially the youth

"There is more to 'time heals...'"

On this episode of DADtalks, Daniel Novak joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.

We discuss

-Daniel's childhood as a pastor's kid

-His career as a firefighter

-Dealing with the loss of their son

Make sure to listen to the end for bonus content!

"How can I make an impact like my dad did." -Caleb Mann

On this episode of DADtalks, Caleb Mann joins the show to share his story and insights from being a new dad.

In this episode:

-Caleb shares what he has learned as a new dad

-Building community through Pinball competitions

-The amazing legacy of his dad and how it impacts Caleb now as a dad

"If it (suffering) is avoidable, the meaningful thing to do is remove its cause...If, on the other hand, one cannot change a situation that causes his suffering, he can still choose his attitude." -Viktor E. Frankl

We can't always control what happens to us but we can control how we will respond.

"I wasn’t getting to their heart because I hadn’t logged enough quality time to earn the collateral to discipline." -Jamie Hopkins

On this episode of DADtalks, Jamie Hopkins joins the show to share his story and insights from raising 3 kids to entering the next stage of being a grandpa.

In this episode:

-Jamie shares his struggles of being a dad at 18 which included losing their first child to SIDS

-Working to improve as a husband and dad continually

-Life lessons from his love of drumming

S4 #006

On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Drew Burkamper. I brought Drew on to talk about fostering kids and the story behind "One More Arrow." We also discuss the need for dads to be in community with other dads and what the numbers on your toaster mean.

S4 #005

"Whatever standard you set for them, they will follow."

On this episode of DADtalks, I am joined by Nick Martin. As you listen you will begin to pick up on the theme of intentionality as we talk about how to be intentional with your spouse, kids, and in life.