Parenting Tips: Young Dad Podcast

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
 Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdad
Lastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

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

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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 Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdad
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
 Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod 

Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdad
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

56:14 outtro

Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're meal prepping for the week, stealing fries off your kid's plate, or just trying to survive snack time—thanks for being here and tuning in.

Today’s guest is Jessica Setnick, a leading voice in eating disorder care and nutritional psychology. She’s trained thousands of professionals, created Eating Disorders Boot Camp, and written Healing Your Inner Eater—a deep dive into how our childhood shapes our relationship with food.

Jessica is here to help dads understand how their words, actions, and own food stories influence their kids—while also helping us unpack our own inner eater in the process.To learn more or grab her workbook Food Fairy Tales, visit foodfairytales.com.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eating Disorders and Parenting

03:50 The Impact of Culture on Body Image

07:48 Understanding Body Confidence and Kindness

11:28 Navigating Clothing Choices and Attention

15:23 The Role of Parents in Body Image

19:05 Recognizing Eating Disorders and Their Triggers

22:43 The Influence of Peers and Media on Children

26:35 Addressing Bullying and Mean Behavior in Kids

30:13 Navigating Childhood Challenges

32:25 The Role of Parenting in Kindness

34:38 Balancing Busy Culture and Parenting

37:28 Understanding Children's Autonomy

40:10 Food Choices and Parental Influence

42:56 The Importance of Relationship Over Control

47:00 Creating a Safe Environment for Kids

50:18 The Journey of Feeding Kids

52:07 Rapid Fire Dad Zone

Keywords

eating disorders, parenting, body image, body confidence, body kindness, nutrition, mental health, children, dads, food choices

Today’s episode is one every parent needs to hear. Parenting is hard, and no matter how much we try to prepare our kids for the future, we sometimes feel stuck, wondering how to help them navigate life’s challenges, develop confidence, and handle emotions in a healthy way.

That’s where life coaching for kids comes in. Our guest today, Renaye Thornborrow, is the founder of Adventures in Wisdom and a pioneer in bringing life coaching to kids worldwide. Through her story-based coaching curriculum, Renaye has helped kids in over 30 countries build confidence, resilience, and self-leadership skills.

She’s also the author of “A Parent’s Guide to Life Coaching for Kids”, where she explains how coaching is different from counseling and parenting and how it can help kids develop mental fitness and emotional resilience.

"Make sure you grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let's jump into the conversation."

Check out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdad
Lastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod

Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're juggling joint custody, unpacking childhood baggage, or just trying to build a better foundation than what you were handed—thanks for being here and tuning in.

Today’s guest is Kent Darcie, a licensed counselor and the founder of Adults with Divorced Parents Ministries. Kent has spent two decades helping adults who grew up in divorced homes understand how those early experiences affect their adult lives—especially in relationships, parenting, and self-worth. His book, Choose a Better Path, and his work at Hope4ADP.com offer tools for healing that don’t blame—but instead empower.

Big thanks to Kent Darcie for being with us. If today’s episode hit home, make sure you check out his website at Hope4ADP.com for blogs, podcasts, and resources on healing from the ripple effects of your parents’ divorce. His book Choose a Better Path is a must-read for anyone ready to break the cycle.

Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
 Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdad
Lastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Impact of Divorce on Adults

02:33 Understanding Personal Experiences with Divorce

05:14 The Emotional Toll of Divorce

07:42 Anger and Its Roots in Divorce

10:11 The Loyalty Challenge in Divorced Families

12:34 Navigating Relationships Post-Divorce

15:08 The Gray Divorce Phenomenon

17:38 The Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children

20:08 Taking the High Road in Co-Parenting

22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Divorce

31:25 Navigating Gray Divorce

33:20 The Impact on Family Dynamics

36:28 Understanding Gender Issues in Relationships

39:44 The Role of Self-Reflection

46:45 Finding Resources and Support

52:07 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Dads

Today, we have a guest who holds no punches and takes no prisoners—someone who's built his career and life on hard work, resilience, and straight talk.

Joining us is Dennis Mark Interdonato, a New Jersey real estate expert, Army veteran, and former Drill Sergeant. With over 25 years of experience in home building, remodeling, and marketing, he’s not just selling homes—he’s helping people navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

But Dennis’s story is about more than real estate. He’s a bipolar depression warrior, choosing to face it head-on without medication. He’s also an MC club rider, an advocate for community and charity, and a man who values family above all else—especially his five-year-old niece, Gemma Mae, who keeps him grounded.

In today’s conversation, we’ll dive into: ✅ What every homebuyer and seller needs to know in today’s market ✅ How military service and the MC world shaped Dennis’s mindset ✅ Navigating mental health and resilience without medication ✅ The importance of community, charity, and family in business and life

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dennis Mark Interdonato

01:26 The Army Experience and Its Impact

04:51 Transitioning from Army to Real Estate

06:25 Misconceptions in Real Estate

08:40 Rent Control: Pros and Cons

10:44 The Impact of Property Taxes

12:57 Effects of Taxes on Homeowners and Renters

15:35 Current Real Estate Market Trends

16:50 The Role of AI in Real Estate

20:38 Family Values and Work Ethic

24:04 The Influence of Family on Personal Growth

25:17 The Joy of Family and Children

28:06 Lessons from Dad: The Importance of Listening

30:56 The Art of Listening in High-Stress Situations

34:47 Navigating Mental Health Without Medication

40:47 Finding Your Why: A Path to Healing

45:21 Real Estate Insights: Choosing the Right Agent

56:35 Closing Thoughts: Grit, Heart, and Unfiltered Truth

For listeners who want to connect with Dennis:

👉 Visit: Dennis Mark Interdonato’s Website

👉 Follow Dennis on Socials: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook

To all our listeners—if this episode resonated with you, made you rethink home buying, or gave you a new perspective on resilience, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected for more raw, impactful conversations.