Dads On Tap

How can we help dads be better dads? What does it look like to pursue a healthy relationship as parents? How can we support each other? 

In this special episode of Dads on Tap, I team up with Amanda Carroll to discuss some of the common pitfalls that prevent good co-parenting and derail marriages. Amanda is the host of “Brave Single Moms,” a podcast geared toward helping single moms navigate life. 

Join us as we talk about how the husband's role can contribute to successful parenting and share tips for single moms and dads to find emotionally healthy partners. Listen to learn what makes for an emotionally healthy individual (which leads to an emotionally healthy marriage).

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Common pitfalls in relationships that cause them to fail [2:37]
• How can a husband be a teammate vs an opponent? [4:58]
• How to recognize and avoid abuse in relationships [10:00]
• Keep your relationship strong by spending time together [17:39]
• The importance of dealing with unresolved issues [21:49]
• How can moms ask for more help? How can dads give it? [28:27] 
• How do we keep families together? [30:50]
• Single moms: How to find a healthy man [38:15]
• Single dads: How to find a healthy woman [46:08] 
• Dating apps to use (and apps to avoid) [48:52]
• Learn more about “Dads on Tap” and “Brave Single Moms” [54:23] 

Connect with Amanda Carroll

• Brave Single Moms
• Brave Single Moms on YouTube
• Connect with Amanda on Instagram

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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How do we protect our kids in the digital age we live in? What protections exist that parents can leverage to safeguard technology? Kristilee Cavoretto + Alicia Chandler joined us in the last episode to start the conversation about protecting our kids. 

Today, they share how we can protect our kids from the dangers associated with technology. The reality is that we can’t shelter our kids from the realities of this world forever, so we need to arm ourselves with the knowledge we need to equip them. Do not miss it. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• The real-life dangers of technology [2:29] 
• Where kids are commonly targeted [14:35] 
• The impact of social media on kids [22:30] 
• How to protect your kids [26:26] 
• Conversations dads need to have with kids [36:56] 
• How to have the tough conversations [41:20] 
• What platforms to limit access to [43:33] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• Gabb Phones
• Wait Until 8th
• Bark Technologies
• Qustodio
• Saving Our Sons

Connect with Kristilee and Alicia

• Millstone Collective 
• [email protected]
• Follow on Instagram
• Connect with Kristlee on LinkedIn
• Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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How do we protect our kids in a world that feels increasingly unsafe? As dads, what are practical things we can do to help them in sticky situations? Kristilee Cavoretto and Alicia Chandler are the co-founders of Millstone Collective, a training company. One of their specialties is child abuse prevention education. 

In this conversation, we take a deep look at ways we can protect your kids. We’ll dive into everything from when and how to start educating our kids to normalizing anatomical terms, behaviors to watch out for, and how to create a safe space for our kids. This is a can’t-miss episode.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• What Alicia and Kristlee learned from their dads [1:01]
• How to stay connected with your daughters [3:50] 
• Kristilee and Alicia’s background in law enforcement [5:48] 
• When and how to start educating your kids [14:15] 
• Why we need to normalize anatomical terms [20:29] 
• Watch out for a behavioral deviation [25:28] 
• How to help your kids out of sticky situations [32:46] 
• Creating a safe space for your children [35:53] 
• Common things that parents often miss [39:02] 
• What we’ll cover on our next episode [45:20]

Connect with Kristilee Cavoretto and Alicia Chandler

• Millstone Collective 
• [email protected]
• Follow on Instagram
• Connect with Kristlee on LinkedIn
• Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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When you’re working to pay the bills while raising a family, it’s easy to put your health on the back burner—but that’s a huge mistake. According to Dr. Deb Cirone, “You can’t serve out of abundance from a sick body.” But how do you take back your health? What first steps should you take to become a healthier version of yourself? Dr. Cirone shares her wealth of experience in this episode of Dad’s on Tap. 

Dr. Deb Cirone holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta. She founded the AlignLife Chiropractic and Health Center in Suwannee, GA and recently co-founded the longevity clinic, Thryv Medical. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Learn more about Dr. Deb Cirone’s dad [1:48] 
• The importance of being a united front [3:30] 
• Being life partners and business partners [5:50]
• Why Dr. Cirone is passionate about health [10:16] 
• Are you thriving—or just surviving? [15:37]
• Dr. Cirone’s biggest concerns about health [20:18] 
• Dr. Cirone’s rhythms and practices for a healthy life [23:18] 
• Do the little things that matter long-term [26:46] 
• One conversation every dad should have [28:42] 
• The best and worst advice Dr. Cirone was ever given [34:07]
• What every dad can do (or stop doing) to improve their health [34:30] 
• Dr. Cirone’s favorite meal (and what she’ll never eat) [36:15] 
• How to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle [38:16] 
• Don’t procrastinate—make changes now, not later [41:28]
• The services they offer at their clinics [42:46] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• BrainTap meditation app
• Wim Hof Method
• The Enneagram
• The Road Back to You
• The Ed Mylett Show
• Dr. Pompa
• Dr. Joe Dispenza

Connect with Dr. Deb Cirone

• AlignLife
• Sugar Hill office: 678-482-4400
• Thryv Medical
• Connect with Dr. Cirone on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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Steve Kaloper is the Founder and CEO of the Kingdom Capital Group and the DoingGoodBetter Foundation. He’s also the author of the book “The Journey Into DoingGoodBetter.” And he’s passionate about empowering people to reach financial independence and give back in ways that align with their heart. He shares how he helped empower his kids to be financially independent in this eye-opening episode of Dads on Tap. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Steve shares his relationship with his dad [2:24] 
• Learn more about Steve’s wife and kids [5:22] 
• Steve’s experience growing up in poverty [7:00]
• Empowering your kids vs enabling them [9:34] 
• Loving equally vs treating equally [12:13] 
• What Steve would have done differently [15:14] 
• Steve’s passion for DoingGoodBetter [18:55] 
• How to talk to your kids about generosity [22:36] 
• Steve’s favorite memory about giving [26:42] 
• The best and worst purchases Steve made [27:41] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• Customize your own Monopoly Game
• The Journey Into DoingGoodBetter

Connect with Steve Kaloper

• DoingGoodBetter
• Reach out to Steve at [email protected]

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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How can you be a more intentional dad? What do you need to be mindful of as you’re raising your kids? In this episode of Dads on Tap, Jayson French shares how his church family compelled him to be a great dad. He also shares some unique strategies he’s used—and is using—to parent his kids. 

Jayson is a true believer in the power of the local church and has dedicated 15 years on staff to the local church over 20 years at Christ In Youth as its current President. He's also a proud husband to Janice and father to their four children: Justin, Levi, Sydney, and Cylis.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Jayson shares more about his relationship with his dad [1:11] 
• Learn more about Jayson’s wife and kids [5:53] 
• How Jayson learned to be a great dad [8:42] 
• Learn more about Christ In Youth [17:10] 
• What frightens Jayson and what inspires him [18:33] 
• What every dad needs to know about raising kids [20:22]
• You have to choose your hard [23:16] 
• Their five rites of passage [25:01] 
• The lightning round [30:15] 
• The best advice Jayson was given [34:26] 
• Don’t complain about what you permit [36:18]

Connect with Jayson French

• Connect on LinkedIn
• Christ in Youth

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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What impact do you want to have on your children? How do you figure it out? How do you help your kids gain clarity on their future? In this episode of Dads on Tap, Jay Parsons shares how to accelerate your personal growth so you can be more present in your kids' lives. 

Jay is the Founder and Owner of Hayah Consulting. He is a gifted and accomplished executive coach, a leader of leaders, and passionate about helping people discover who their best selves are. He also happens to be my personal executive coach.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• How Jay and I reconnected [1:27] 
• Learn more about Jay, his dad, and his wife [3:57] 
• Becoming a safe place for kids to turn to [7:22] 
• Jay’s passion for executive coaching [9:56] 
• How to decide where to focus your attention [14:45] 
• What keeps you from finding clarity? [18:25] 
• Be more selfish to be more selfless [20:29] 
• How to coach kids toward clarity on their future [24:20] 
• Jay’s effective life hacks for personal growth [28:14] 
• Why you need to build a strong support system [29:56] 
• One change you need to make in your life today [31:01] 
• The perfect day in Louisville, Kentucky [33:18] 
• Jay’s go-to brew + bourbon [35:15] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden 
• The Brown Hotel 
• North of Bourbon
• Louisville Slugger Museum
• Muhammad Ali Museum

Connect with Jay Parsons

• Hayah Consulting
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Hayah Consulting on Instagram

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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As dads, how do we empower our daughters to unlock their God-given potential? How do we lean in and encourage them through whatever they’re facing? How do we raise our daughters to be leaders in their church, workplace, and communities? 

Kadi Cole is a high-level leader in higher education, mental health, and local churches. She advocates for female leaders across the country as an author, speaker, and consultant. She helps organizations unlock the potential of female leaders. She answers these questions—and many more—in this powerful episode of Dads on Tap. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Kadi shares more about her dad [2:24]
• The lessons Kadi learned from her spiritual dad [3:47] 
• Learn more about Kadi’s family [8:52]
• Why Kadi is passionate about women in leadership [10:10] 
• How the sexualization of society impacts our daughters [14:45] 
• What Katie is excited about for our daughters [20:36] 
• Pay attention to the “sticky floor” [25:36] 
• How to raise your daughter in faith [33:29] 
• Why dads need to stay engaged with their daughters [40:04] 
• The lightning round: Social media, confidence, and listening [46:57] 
• How to navigate being a divorced daughter dad [48:13] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• How to Really Love Your Child
• The Power of the Other
• Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified

Connect with Kadi Cole

• Kadi’s Website
• Kadi’s book: Developing Female Leaders
• Follow on Instagram
• Connect on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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How can we raise healthy kids? In a world where preventable obesity has become commonplace and illnesses are running rampant, how can we take a more active role in our children’s health? Jordan Rubin joins me in this episode of Dads on Tap to begin a conversation about raising healthy kids. 

Jordan Rubin is regarded by many as the most respected and beloved natural health expert in America. His personal account of his battle and triumph over Crohn’s disease has resonated with millions around the world and is one of the most dramatic natural health stories ever told. 

A successful entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, international motivational speaker and television personality, Jordan’s message of health and wellness is a beacon to the masses who are looking for answers to help take control of their health.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Learn more about Jordan Rubin and his dad [2:02]
• Jordan shares more about his wife and family [7:52] 
• When a child is struggling with substance abuse [12:37] 
• How Jordan’s personal story drives his passion for health [16:50] 
• What concerns Jordan about the health of our children [22:59] 
• How can you raise healthier kids? [28:08] 
• Why sleep is important for children [33:21] 
• The impact of sugar and technology on our kids [36:07] 
• How to pay attention to the mental health of your kids [39:28] 
• One dietary change every dad should make [42:13] 
• Where to start with supplements and probiotics [43:01] 
• The importance of a spiritual life to our kid’s health [46:33] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• To Hell with Cancer
• The Joseph Blessing: Change the World with Your God-Given Dream

Connect with Jordan Rubin 

• Ancient Nutrition
• Garden of Life
• The Maker’s Diet
• Connect on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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How can you infuse joy in your home? How can you make every day with your children more fun, even through the mundaneness of everyday life? The world is stressed out. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. And when moms and dads are anxious and depressed, kids feel it in their homes. That’s why dads have to be intentional with the time they spend with their children. Chris Carneal—the founder and CEO of Booster—shares how he and his wife create fun lasting memories with their children in this episode of Dads on Tap. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Chris shares what his dad was like [2:08]
• Learn more about Chris’s wife and family [4:55] 
• What Chris is seeing in student’s lives [8:28]
• How to build Kairos moments with your kids [14:47]
• Practical ways to devote time to your kids [21:38]
• The importance of focused one-on-one time [25:36]
• How Chris handles the use of technology [28:31]
• Chris’s go-to brew of beer [32:06] 
• What can you do to create Kairos moments? [33:01] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
• DayCount app
• JH Ranch

Connect with Chris Carneal

• ChooseBooster.com
• Connect on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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