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#breakthestigma is our focus for the month of May. Mental Health is a topic that we do not shy away from. We hope that as you listen you know you have a place to feel safe to talk to others. Also as we share in the show there are great resources to aid you in positive ways.

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

988: https://988lifeline.org/

Danny and Brock are just talking about all the fun things going on in their lives. Who has seen a good movie lately?

Danny and Brock went on spring break adventures. What did you do for spring break?

This episode will hit very close to home. Burnout is real and most have experienced it. Jim Young has written a terrific book about how he survived burnout. 

Go to his website to buy the book or find other helpful resources. https://www.thecenteredcoach.com/

Life after a military career can be filled with many hurdles. How you choose to battle these challenges can determine how you persevere through life. Dennis Connors is an excellent example of striving through PTSD, TBI (traumatic brain injury), and a stroke does not have to keep a person from accomplishing great rewards.

Follow Dennis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dc_rides_trikes/

Check out his website: https://dennisconnorsusa.com

If you are interested in buying The National At-Home Jersey click here. The password for the team is NAH-DadNetwork

Danny sits back and laughs at Brock as he completely butchers the pronunciation of their guest John Badalament's last name. The conversation is about the importance of Dads being active in their kid's school and the ways to start up a program with the resources John shares about. 

 John can be reached at his email: [email protected]

https://fatheringtogether.org/

All Men Are Sons: Exploring The Legacy of Fatherhood Documentary

Sammy Chavin-Grant from Family Values @ Work talks discusses an excellent opportunity for parents to get involved in the Paid Family and Medical Leave conversation. Sign up for the upcoming town hall on Feb. 28th by clicking the link below. Enjoy the Show.

The webinar registration: bit.ly/fmlaat30

The blog on rest as a movement strategy: https://familyvaluesatwork.org/rest-is-a-movement-strategy-why-were-taking-the-week-off-together/

As parents, we have some really rough days mentally and physically. It is important to have at least one person you can reach out to. Brock tells about a recent situation where he needed someone. We hope this episode helps you understand being vulnerable to a friend is healthy.

Danny and Brock have a laid-back conversation around Brock's first experience attending a drag queen brunch. They then rabbit trail into the topics but land on how school clubs help our kids fit in with others. Also, why can't a giant cupcake cake be found anymore at Publix? Enjoy the Show.

Not to get too political but Danny and Brock talk about the newly formed Congressional Dads Caucus. Plus, they discuss the recently released That 90's show.

To read the article about the Congressional Dads Causcus click here.