“Do you think there’s ever a time when emotions are not required in a situation?” Fleming asks in this conversation with Ms. Von. They discuss the myriad situations that require emotions and emotional restraint. Whether it’s being overly invested in the 24-hour news cycle during the pandemic, staying in relationships despite both parties no longer being emotionally invested, and having inappropriate emotional reactions at somber events. Part of emotional intelligence is knowing when to not let your needs supersede the other person’s. When a person doesn’t want to talk, leave them be. When they don’t have something to say, respect it. On this episode of FatherShould, the difference between a villain and a repeat offender, why it’s crucial for your body language to match your words, and which are the conversations worth having

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After finding out his divorce via publication, this week’s guest Stanley Thompson Jr. decided to make sure that the ending of his marriage would not negatively impact his children or well-being. He learned his rights, fought the court system and WON!! Tune into this week’s episode of FatherShould for an inspiring conversation on fighting for your rights.

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“The family court work is some of the most meaningful work that I've done in my time on the bench,” says guest Judge David Baker. For his first two years in the courtroom, Judge David was dedicated to family court, presiding over many child custody cases. With Fleming and Ms. Von, Judge David debunks false perceptions of family court and what goes into the process.

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“My personal motto is to be there for the ones that you love. Show up and walk your talk,” explains Diane Del Conte, host Fleming’s surrogate aunt, and role model. Years ago, Diane met Fleming’s mother while at work and they immediately became friends. Since then, Diane has been an enormous part of Fleming’s life and positively influences everyone she knows. Tune into this week’s episode of FatherShould for a heartfelt conversation about mother figures.

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“There's no manual for this thing called life,” says returning guest Dr. Siah. When he became a new father, Dr. Siah also became a caretaker to his mother before she passed. With hosts Fleming and Ms. Von, Dr. Siah shares the highs and lows of that time and the complicated emotions of gaining and losing the most important people in your life.

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Whether it’s sex or food, anything can look good if you haven’t indulged in a while, according to Fleming and Gerald. Although they understand that it’s not right, men will do anything, even lie, to fulfill their “hunger.” However, Dr. LaShauna and Ms. Von recognize that once people become adults, it’s time to take responsibility, not just in their relationships but for themselves. With this in mind, all sides can agree that you should have the love life you want, regardless of social conditioning.

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After experiencing the tremendous loss of their uncles, hosts Fleming and Ms. Von reflect on what it means to lose important father figures. By walking through their family dynamics, the hosts highlight how the people around us shape us.

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As humans we talk daily. However, how effectively are we communicating what our needs are...and hearing the needs of others? This week we talk with Life Coaches Terri Hase and Kenneth Mitchell on practical tools we can use to effectively communicate one’s needs.

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Ryan Bell of The Bell Effect talks about his experience with the court system, fighting for his rights as a dad to be in his children's lives.

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Micheal Cristal discusses the importance of being spiritually grounded and how the absence of his father has influenced his relationship with his children.

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