This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.  

This Monday’s guest is Ruslan Vasyutin of Ukrainian who currently lives in Solihull, England and who is the father of a daughter with Cerebral Palsy, who is unable walk or talk. 

Ruslan and his x-wife, Olga, divorced two years ago, shortly after they fled Ukraine in March of 2022, weeks after the Russian invasion.  They are the proud parents of Alice (12) who has severe Cerebral Palsy and is unable to walk or talk.

Ruslan has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for four years.  He's done two SFN Dad To Dad Podcast interviews one in May of 2021 and a second in March of 2022, just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  He is one of the first members of the London SFN Mastermind Group and attended the 2024 SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat in Chicago.

It’s an uplifting conversation about a father's love for his child, perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Notes -
Phone – +44 757 817 0700
Email – [email protected]
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rvasyutin/
Previous SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts –
May 2021 – https://21stcenturydads.org/148-ruslan-vasyutin-of-kiev-ukraine-has-a-daughter-with-cerebral-palsy-is-an-outspoken-advocate-for-special-needs/
March 2022 – https://21stcenturydads.org/191-special-report-ukraine-with-sfn-mentor-father-ruslan-vasyutin/  
Favorite SFN Mastermind Group Book – Zero To Hero by Allen Lynch

About the SFN Mastermind Group –

WHAT- 
SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:
◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week,
◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,
◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and
◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. 

WHO - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:
◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,
◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,
◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and
◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.  

WHY - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:
◦            realizing they are NOT alone
◦            having better relationships with their spouse,
◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren),
◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,
◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and
◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves

21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.