In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young welcomes educator and author Lisa Danahy to discuss the importance of yoga, mindfulness, and emotional regulation in parenting. They explore the challenges faced by millennials in navigating identity and roles, the significance of movement and breath work, and the need for co-regulation between parents and children. Lisa shares practical techniques for managing energy and emotions, emphasizing the importance of reflection and accountability in parenting.

https://createcalm.org and grab her book Creating Calm in Your Classroom, published by Hay House. Whether you're a parent, educator, or therapist, her tools for nervous system regulation and emotional connection are a game-changer.”Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
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00:00 Introduction to Calm and Balance

02:31 Navigating Identity and Role Formation

05:28 The Importance of Mind-Body Practices

08:13 Energy Regulation in Parenting

10:59 Engaging Boys Through Movement

13:46 Interactive Techniques for Calmness

16:50 Practical Applications of Breath Work

22:56 The Power of Yawning and Breath Work

24:40 Breath Work Techniques for Kids

27:30 Finding Rhythm in Swimming and Life

30:36 Practicing Tools for Stressful Moments

33:21 Reflection and Accountability in Parenting

36:34 Embracing Imperfection and Mistakes

38:45 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

39:52 The Dad Zone: Fun Questions and Answers

 Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're mowing the lawn, flipping burgers on the grill, dodging Legos in the hallway, or finally enjoying five peaceful minutes—we’re glad you’re here.

Today’s guest is someone who lives at the intersection of the sacred and the stand-up stage—Michael Dennis. He’s been a pastor for over 20 years, married for 25+, and is a proud dad of two adult kids. And recently, he decided to chase something new: stand-up comedy… at 50.

From open mics to sermons, from awkward punchlines to deep spiritual insights, Michael brings humor, heart, and hope to every room he steps into. Whether he’s at a pulpit or a punchline, he’s got something to say—and we’re lucky to have him say it here on YDP.

Follow Michael and his stand-up journey over at Instagram: 👉 @michaeldenniscomedyVisit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
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00:00 Introduction to Michael Dennis: A Unique Journey

01:21 From Ministry to Comedy: A New Path

05:24 Balancing Two Worlds: Pastor and Comedian

10:42 The Intersection of Comedy and Faith

14:21 Navigating Challenges in Stand-Up Comedy

17:39 Redefining Life After Raising Kids

23:01 Pursuing Passion and Career Stability

25:07 Upholding Values in Comedy

32:18 Navigating Personal and Professional Life

37:55 The Intersection of Comedy and Ministry

38:42 The Dad Zone: Lighthearted Reflections

Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're mowing the lawn, flipping burgers on the grill, dodging Legos in the hallway, or finally enjoying five peaceful minutes—we’re glad you’re here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation.

Today’s guest is a man of many titles but one purpose—Yusef Marshall, also known as Mista Yu. He’s a minister, mentor, speaker, best-selling author, and the host of They Call Me Mista Yu. He’s survived near-death experiences, navigated the complexities of blended families, and now dedicates his life to helping others discover their accountability, value, and purpose.

He’s not just talking about living a life of meaning—he’s doing it, every single day. From fatherhood to faith, from leadership to legacy, this episode is packed with powerful insight for any dad navigating life’s twists and turns.

Visit theycallmemistayu.buzzsprout.com to access all of Mista Yu’s content, coaching, and conversations.

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00:00 Introduction to Mr. Yu's Journey

02:01 The Roller Coaster of Life Experiences

05:37 Family Dynamics and Male Influences

12:34 Navigating Fatherhood Without a Role Model

17:50 The Impact of Absentee Fathers on Children

21:29 Commitment in Marriage and Parenting Challenges

22:16 Navigating Family Dynamics

25:34 The United Front: Strengthening Marriage

28:44 Finding Purpose in Fatherhood

35:03 Understanding Identity and Purpose

39:53 The Dad Zone: Fun and Insightful Questions

In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young engages with Paul and Andrew, co-hosts of the Why Dad podcast, to explore the complexities of fatherhood and manhood. They discuss their personal journeys, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for connection among men. The conversation highlights the challenges of parenting, the impact of loss, and the significance of community support. Through humor and heartfelt reflections, they emphasize that being a good dad starts with being a better man, and that mistakes are part of the learning process in fatherhood.

Takeaways

Being a good dad starts with being a better man.

Manhood is a process, not a performance.

The podcast serves as an outlet for personal growth.

Connection over perfection is key in parenting.

It's important to take care of oneself to support the family.

Men often feel isolated and need community support.

Intentionality in parenting leads to better connections.

Mistakes in parenting are opportunities for growth.

Kids crave connection and want us in their lives.

Building a community of dads fosters support and understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Why Dad Podcast

02:22 The Birth of Why Dad Podcast

04:36 Conversations on Fatherhood

08:13 Coping with Loss and Finding Purpose

10:01 Building Community and Connection

11:33 Common Themes in Fatherhood Discussions

14:45 The Importance of Connection

17:23 Future Aspirations and Community Events

18:17 The Importance of Connection and Intentionality

20:51 Practical Steps for Intentional Parenting

23:49 Embracing Mistakes in Fatherhood

27:58 Fun and Lighthearted Moments in Parenting

33:08 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for Dads

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Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're mowing the lawn, grilling dinner, juggling dirty diapers, or just stealing five minutes for yourself—we’re glad you’re here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation.

Our guest today is Austin Davis, a visionary leader in teen behavioral health and addiction recovery. He’s the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, the go-to residential treatment center in Texas for teens battling mental health challenges and substance use. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Austin combines counseling, ministry, and faith to guide teens and families toward healing and hope.

If you’re a parent, educator, or someone who cares about the next generation—this episode is for you.

Visit ClearforkAcademy.com to learn more about their mission, programs, and how they’re transforming lives through faith, structure, and care. If you're a parent or educator seeking support—this is the place to start.

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00:00 Introduction to Teen Behavioral Health

01:03 Austin's Journey into Counseling

03:42 Integrating Faith and Counseling

08:43 Clear Fork Academy's Unique Approach

11:29 Understanding Family Dynamics

15:53 The Identity Crisis in Teens

19:58 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Self-Perception

24:53 Understanding Personal Accountability

26:28 Recognizing Signs of Distress in Teens

29:16 The Importance of Parental Involvement

31:52 Success Stories from Clear Fork Academy

36:30 The Journey of Healing and Identity

39:19 A Call to Action for Families

40:24 Lighthearted Moments in the Dad Zone

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.

Today’s guest is Drew Soleyn — a man on a mission to empower fathers, equip professionals, and strengthen families across Canada and beyond. As the Director of Dad Central, Drew leads one of the most powerful father-focused initiatives out there, helping dads build stronger bonds with their kids while developing as leaders at home and in life.

He’s here to talk real — about the pain and pressure of fatherhood, navigating false accusations, co-parenting after trauma, and why most dads get it wrong when it comes to presence, leadership, and emotional connection.

Listeners, if this episode hit home for you, check out: 👉 https://dadcentral.ca/ 👉 Dad Central on YouTube

There you'll find free courses, fatherhood toolkits, and one of the best dad-focused networks on the internet.

Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
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Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax—thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.

Today’s guest is Dr. Mort Orman, a board-certified internal medicine physician and 40-year anger elimination expert. In his 20s and 30s, Dr. Orman was a self-described hothead — think John McEnroe with a stethoscope — until he discovered a life-changing approach to eliminating anger, not managing it.

Now, 40 years later, he’s written 23 books, developed powerful frameworks like the Anger Internal Causes Framework, and helped everyone from doctors and lawyers to the FBI become anger-free. He’s also been happily married for nearly 40 years — so we know this man walks the walk.

His latest book, Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure, is available now on Amazon.

Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump in.

Dr. Orman’s approach isn’t just different — it’s effective. If you’re tired of trying to manage your anger and ready to eliminate it for good, check out his new book: 👉 Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure

Connect with him and explore more at his website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

Thank you, Dr. Orman, for sharing your wisdom with us. And to all our listeners — let’s aim for connection over perfection, every time.

Until next time: keep showing up, keep growing, and keep leading with love.

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Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you’re outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.

Today, I’m joined by Randall Strain — Air Force veteran, father of two, children’s author, and the founder of Neil Marie Publishing. By day he’s a traveling salesman; by night, he’s a storyteller on a mission to help parents stay connected through the power of bedtime stories. His journey from writing goofy tales in hotel rooms to publishing books for families — and his mission to get them into foster homes — is one you won’t want to miss.

Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump in.

Randall, thank you so much for joining us today — your story is an incredible reminder of how small acts of connection can make a big difference.

Listeners — you can check out Randall’s work and his mission at: 👉 Instagram: @neilmariepublishing 👉 Facebook: Neil Marie Publishing

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Lastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.For more info, Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bedtime Stories and Publishing

01:12 The Journey of Writing and Publishing

03:43 The Mission to Help Foster Kids

09:07 The Importance of Storytelling in Parenting

11:55 Creativity and the Role of Fathers

23:20 Impact of Military Experience on Parenting

26:33 The Evolution of Fatherhood

38:32 Statistics on Father Absence

45:22 The Importance of Connection and Support

50:40 Advice for New Dads

Today, we’re talking business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of fatherhood with a guest who’s built a career on creating and scaling businesses while still making time for family.

Joining us is Jake Sucoff, a marketing agency founder, B2B and healthcare marketing expert, startup veteran, and family man. He’s spent the last 15 years helping businesses scale, launching successful startups, and learning how to work smarter, not harder—so he can spend more time with the people who matter most.

In today’s episode, we’ll cover:

✅ How to grow and scale a business without burning out

✅ Lessons from 15 years in startups, entrepreneurship, and marketing

✅ How to automate and delegate so you can focus on what really matters

✅ Fatherhood, family, and balancing the business grind with real life

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Family Balance

05:19 The Choice of Entrepreneurship Over 9 to 5

10:19 Understanding the Grind: Work Culture and Expendability

15:18 Qualities for Successful Entrepreneurship

20:00 The Importance of Mindset and Emotional Resilience

25:20 Loving the Process: Building Infrastructure for Success

33:04 The Burden of Expectations

35:58 The Role of AI in Marketing

45:49 Fatherhood's Impact on Business and Life

50:38 Fun in the Dad Zone

For listeners who want to connect with Jake:👉 Schedule a Free Marketing Audit:⁠ Meet with Jake⁠

👉 Follow Jake on Socials:⁠ Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn⁠

To all our listeners—if this episode resonated with you, gave you fresh business insights, or made you rethink work-life balance, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected for more raw, impactful conversation

Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.

Today’s guest is Dr. John Chanaca, a Licensed Family Counselor, veteran educator, and founder of MJChanacaPublishing—a company devoted to wholesome, values-based children’s books and parenting tools. With over 42 years of experience teaching and counseling in schools, he’s also the author of Power Parenting, The Super Student Series, and The Family Values Series, which are helping families raise resilient, character-driven kids in a distracted world.

Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
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Lastly, consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

Listeners, don’t forget to check out:

• 📚 Power Parenting & All Books

• 📺 Watch Book Videos on YouTube

🧠 Explore Parenting Tools and Super Student Series

Chapters

00:00 The Birth of the Young Dad Podcast

00:10 Journey Through Parenting and Publishing

04:21 The Importance of Balance in Family Life

08:08 Navigating Modern Challenges for Fathers

13:50 Legacy and Long-Term Parenting Strategies

22:58 The Risks of Marriage and Parenthood

27:31 The Commitment of Selflessness in Relationships

33:50 Navigating Societal Pressures and Expectations

40:09 The Role of Faith in Parenting and Relationships

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