In this episode I take the microphone solo and bring the top 4 takeaways I have discovered in 38 episodes of this podcast.

Thom and I unpack a lot of the stress and fear that comes with the territory of what to expect when you are expecting.  If you are a new dad you won't want to miss this episode as we deep dive into my experience as a dad and what it is like to start a family for the first time. 

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Thom and I unpack a lot of the stress and fear that comes with the territory of what to expect when your expecting. If you are a new dad you won't want to miss this episode as we deep dive into my experience as a dad and what its like to start a family for the first time.

Today we have a first on the podcast where Michael didn't serve but his dad was a Vietnam era veteran.  He opens up some deep topics about what it was like growing up being the son of a Military Dad and how that shaped his world view. 

His story has unfolded and the man he has become despite the story he has is really inspiring how he has shaped his life and the role of being a father to his son. 

Topics:

• Would dad show up at my practice?
• What memories do you hold on to of your dad?
• Creating those memories your kids hold onto when life gets tough.
• Teaching kids humility
• Am I repeating a behavior cycle and teaching it to my kids
• Getting the news your parents are splitting up.
• Becoming estranged with your dad
• How adversity can fuel your growth
• Burpee for Vets > https://burpeesforvets.com/
• If your dad called you right now, what would you say?
• Working out together as a family
• Masculinity

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Today we have a first on the podcast where Michael didn't serve but his dad was a Vietnam era veteran. He opens up some deep topics about what it was like growing up being the son of a Military Dad and how that shaped his world view.

His story has unfolded and the man he has become despite the story he has is really inspiring how he has shaped his life and the role of being a father to his son.

Today's guest drops some major value on a topic that Dads often don't talk about, Resilience.

Eric opens up about his story and what it is like raising teenage girls on his own. 

Topics Covered:

• Building a solid first floor to your life's skyscraper
• Enter your kid's imagination. 
• Being present mentally vs physically
• Truth or Fact is it your perception of something or is it a fact.
• The relationship you have your daughter matters
• Why everyone needs a good hug
• The relationship with Dad matters
• Why am I thinking this way
• Military Dads are some of the most capable dads to create a strong legacy

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Today's guest drops some major value on a topic that Dads often don't talk about, Resilience.

Eric opens up about his story and what it is like raising teenage girls on his own.

This was just one of those conversations that you wish could keep ongoing.  Rich shares so much of his life, even somethings he had never shared

#1 Problem: Daughter just started saying "I can't"

Problem He has Solved: Understanding traits in her daughter's choices.

Topics Covered:

• Not having a relationship with your kids
• Making the decision to make the family first priority
• Someday a bird will poop on you
• Be the first voice she hears on topics that are close to you
• Transition out of the service by looking at those slightly ahead
• Going from Superman to Clark Kent

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This was just one of those conversations that you wish could keep ongoing.  Rich shares so much of his life, even somethings he had never shared

This episode will break your heart, Sarrah opens wide up to share the story of her husband who took his own life with their daughter sleeping only 8 feet away. 

We learn a valuable lesson that suicide doesn't stop the pain you feel, it only passes it on to the ones who love you in your life. 

Topics Covered:

• Taking on to much after transitioning
• Falling in the pit of life
• How important it is to have that rope in your when you need help
• Take cries for help from others seriously
• Admitting failure to the ones closest in our life
• Waiting for someone in your life to say they are proud of you
• Giving through a community around you

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