The Dadhood Journey

Parenthood can be a overwhelming experience for any new dad and if you don't have support and guidance along the way, you can feel lonely, stressed and depressed. Jay Warren brings his own first-hand dadhood experiences as well as lessons learned by others to you every week so that you can learn, grow and improve yourself day-by-day as a man, a partner and a dad.

126: A Conversation with Jason Frishman 08/25/2021

126: A Conversation with Jason Frishman On today's episode, I sit down with my my friend and colleague, Jason Frishman, to talk about parenting, being the best man we can be (as well as being the best father) and Star Wars. -Why it's so challenging for us to see our kids as they ARE rather than how WE want them to be --How Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey has left the modern man feeling like if he isn't out slaying dragons, then his life is boring or useless ---A 3 step process to get Present in any moment that will allow you to be a better dad, a better spouse, a better person. Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/20252048

125: Shut Down, Restart, Reboot 08/09/2021

125: Shut Down, Restart, Reboot It's been a long time since I've published an episode of TDJ and here are the updates on what's going on at The Dadhood Journey (upcoming episodes and guests, how to join the FB group, meet-ups locally and virtually, courses, etc.) and what more is to come in the next few months... Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/20087540

124: A Look of Pride 11/28/2019

124: A Look of Pride Have you ever caught your son looking at you with pride in his eyes? It’s the best. I got one of those looks this weekend when I pulled out my guitar and played in front of his friends. It was a song we both loved and he was surprised I’d learned it. He was so proud of me he recorded it on his iPad. Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarrenLearn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/12178580

123: Teach Them To Be A Host 11/26/2019

123: Teach Them To Be A Host The Dude’s House had its first dinner party! Some of my oldest friends came over and I cooked for them. I wanted to use the opportunity to have a teaching moment with Niko about how to be a great host. He did his part, pitched in, and I think he learned some lessons he’ll never forget. Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarrenLearn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/12178559

122: Playing With The Big Boys 11/21/2019

122: Playing With The Big Boys This weekend I witnessed first hand, the benefits of young kids playing with older ones. It’s fun but also so great developmentally and expansively. The older kids Niko was hanging out with were great with him, and the experience built up his confidence and expanded his expectations of himself and what he’s capable of. Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/12089624

121: Let Them Learn 11/19/2019

121: Let Them Learn This week at school, Niko’s class is having “Invention Week.” The students are asked to come up with an invention, figure out how to build it, and present it to the class. I’m going to be honest and say that watching my kid build this project has me fighting the instinct to just take over and do it for him. Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarrenLearn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/12089399

120: Get Them Travel Savvy 11/12/2019

120: Get Them Travel Savvy I’ve been travelling a lot lately, and absolutely loving it. Thankfully, now that Niko is a little older, he’s been able to come with me which is fantastic, but also really highlighted the necessity of making sure that traveling kids are travel savvy. If you have kids and love to travel, this one’s for you. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/12003818

119: Moms Helping Dads 10/31/2019

119: Moms Helping Dads This one’s for the moms! Our last episode was asking dads to share their experiences as new fathers, and now I’m wondering if you could pass this episode along to the moms in your lives for the same reason. If you could find the time to answer a few questions, it would really help out! Listen in for more details. Thank you! Questionnaires: Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11834003

118: Dads Helping Dads 10/29/2019

118: Dads Helping Dads I am working on some projects aimed at helping new dads, and I’ve created a questionnaire, looking for any advice experienced dads may have given their pre-dad selves. If you could find the time to answer a few questions, it would really help out! Listen in for more details.Thanks! Questionnaires: Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11833979

117: Aloha, We're Going on a Trip! 10/24/2019

117: Aloha, We're Going on a Trip! As you’re listening to this episode, Niko and I will be living it up in Kauai! This trip symbolizes more than just fun and relaxation, it also represents a milestone in the relationship between Niko’s mother and I. It took some work, but she has agreed to allow me to take him, and today’s episode is about standing your ground for what you know is right. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11738258

116: Happy 6th Birthday, Son 10/22/2019

116: Happy 6th Birthday, Son It’s Niko’s birthday! The purpose of this podcast is to (hopefully) be useful, inspiring and comforting to other dads out there, but it’s also a bit of a journal for me. So today, I wanted to use this platform to send a great big birthday wish to my SIX-YEAR-OLD son! Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11738246

115: Preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/17/2019

115: Preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences I had my first parent/teacher conference and it went great. I took the time to prepare for it by asking a couple of family friends (both with PhDs in Childhood Education) and wanted to share their insights to help you prepare for you next parent/teacher conference. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11650838

114: Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire! 10/15/2019

114: Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire! How do you handle dishonesty with your kids? Niko has been testing his boundaries in terms of how far he can stretch the truth, and on this episode I wanted to share some strategies I’ve been using that have resulted in some progress. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11650817

113: Drawing Your Emotions 10/10/2019

113: Drawing Your Emotions Trying to understand your 5-year-old’s emotions can be tricky. I want to make sure that he’s telling me what he’s feeling, and not putting my own filter on it, so we have introduced a new medium for Niko to communicate his feelings with us, by asking him to draw them. Find out how it’s working at drjaywarren.com/113 Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11568890

112: Kindergarten - Life School 10/08/2019

112: Kindergarten - Life School Niko started Kindergarten this year, and he has been learning a lot in the academic field which is awesome, but he’s also been learning a ton about life - and that’s been hard. Between the long days, teasing and figuring out what to do in these new situations, we are figuring out how to help him through the transition. Listen in to find out how it’s going at drjaywarren.com/112 Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11568875

111: Having a Penpal - The BFG 10/02/2019

111: Having a Penpal - The BFG Niko has a famous penpal - the BFG. The BFG stands for Big Friendly Giant, and he is the central character in the Rold Dahl book of the same name. In the book, the BFG delivers dreams to children every night. After reading the book together, Niko had some lingering questions, so we decided to go straight to the source and ask the BFG himself in a series of notes. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11476301

110: Dads Not Bonding With Their Babies 09/26/2019

110: Dads Not Bonding With Their Babies It is actually a very common experience for dad’s not to feel as bonded to their babies as they think they should be or want to be. Most dads going through this, often feel like there’s something wrong with them, but that’s not true. This episode is about a whole lot of empathy, and a whole lot of hope. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11378540

109: Dads’ Group 09/24/2019

109: Dads’ Group I’ve been throwing this idea around for a while in my practice, and it has finally come to be! In my work at CAP Wellness Centre I noticed a lot of our specialized postnatal groups became general support groups for moms, and noticed a gap for dads. Tune in to hear how it’s going. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11378318

108: What Should Danny Do? Books 09/19/2019

108: What Should Danny Do? Books Niko received an early birthday gift - a book called What Should Danny Do? It is so great for kids and for parents. It’s a choose your own adventure book focused on honing his superpower which is “the power to choose”. It’s a great way for kids to start to understand the consequences of choices. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11277854

107: Wednesday Adventures 09/17/2019

107: Wednesday Adventures Wednesday's are Dad and Niko days, which Niko and I have affectionately named Adventure Days. THIS Wednesday, Niko has joined me as co-host for a little Q&A. Do you have adventure days with your kids? Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11277845

106: Just The Two of Us 09/12/2019

106: Just The Two of Us While driving with Niko in the car today, he turned to me and said, “Dad, I just love this car. I hope you have this car forever!” It’s not a super fancy car, but I agreed and added that the only people who are ever really in that car, are him and I. As I said it, it dawned on me that it's really just him and I, which is cool, but it was also kind of sad. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11197673

105: Adding a Little Color to Your Life 09/10/2019

105: Adding a Little Color to Your Life After dropping Niko off at his moms, it struck me how different my house is when Niko is in it, and when he’s not. Physically speaking, his toys, crafting supplies and general kid “mess” brings so much color into my home, and it dawned on me how that brightness and fun is such a reflection of the feelings Niko brings into my life. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11197658

104: A Sibling to Play With 09/05/2019

104: A Sibling to Play With I was 41 when Niko was born, and that made me a little hesitant to have more kids. Because Niko is an only child, his mother and I are often asked why Niko doesn’t have “another sibling to play with?” It’s a common question for parents of only children. Tune in to hear my answer. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11087090

103: Sometimes the Show Does NOT Go On 09/03/2019

103: Sometimes the Show Does NOT Go On Niko has really been into putting on skits lately, and recently I was invited to his Super Famous Garbage Truck Show at his mom’s house. At the last second, Niko decided he was too nervous to go on. This gave me a great opportunity to pass on a tale of nervousness that my father told me as a kid. Tune in to find out why it’s so important to relate to your kids. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11087081

102: Going, Going, Gone! 08/29/2019

102: Going, Going, Gone! This morning, Niko left for a two-week trip with his mom. This is the longest I’ve ever been away from him, and the first trip he’s taken since his mom and I have separated. I’ve got some mixed feelings (and mixed feelings about having mixed feelings), but acceptance will help me to take advantage of the time I have alone. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11005349

101: This is Us, This is Me 08/27/2019

101: This is Us, This is Me We are 100 episodes into the Dadhood Journey Podcast! Sharing my stories on the podcast has deepened my personal learning, and I am so grateful that I’ve been able to share my Dadhood Journey with you. I hope I’ve been able to bring some support and laughs to your Dadhood Journey, and on this episode, I’ll catch you up with what’s been going on. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/11005328

100: Training for Dadhood 08/22/2019

100: Training for Dadhood I have been LOVING the Orange Theory Workouts. It’s a varied, total body workout, that makes working out easy. I’ve found that the mental and physical benefits of working out effectively, have made me a much better dad in some surprising ways. We’re talking about training for Dadhood on the podcast today. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/10924819

099: Uh Oh, I Lost the Kids 08/20/2019

099: Uh Oh, I Lost the Kids If you’ve ever lost track of your child, even for a split second, you know the instant panic that takes hold of your whole body. What you may not know however, is that you’re not alone, and it happens to a lot of parents all the time. That’s what we’re talking about today on the podcast. Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/10924733

098: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith 08/19/2019

098: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith Something different today Dads - an interview with the author of my favorite book on fatherhood! Guest: Michael Byron Smith is the author of “The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs”. He has dedicated himself to “Helping Fathers to be Dads”, the name of his Dadhood blog. In this episode, we will cover: The real difference between being a father and being a Dad. The 7 Characteristics of a Successful Dad and what it takes to become better at each one. The “Dad’s Self Inspection Checklist”, created out of Mike experience of being an USAF Colonel and how to use it to regularly take an inventory of how you’re doing as a dad and where you can improve. Resources mentioned in the conversation: The Power of Dadhood book His website: Dr. Jay’s article on The Transition to Fatherhood: Dr. Jay’s other podcast: About Michael Byron Smith: Michael Byron Smith is an advocate for healthy families with an emphasis on fathering. He is a 69-year-old father of three and grandfather to four, a retired USAF Colonel and a former B-52 pilot. Michael is the oldest of a family of six that struggled. His alcoholic father was irresponsible in his role as a parent. The impact this had on Mike’s siblings, and two generations after that motivated him to be the best father he could be. Michael broke the cycle of dysfunctional families by earning a college scholarship and joining Air Force ROTC. After retirement, he dedicated himself to “Helping Fathers to be Dads”, the name of his Dadhood blog. He is also the author of “The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs”. /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/10906535

097: Happy Father’s Day-Again! 06/16/2019

097: Happy Father’s Day-Again! It was a year ago today that I launched The Dadhood Journey podcast. It's been A WHILE since I've posted anything new and today is kind of a "re-boot". Happy Father's Day again, brothers! What are you doing today? A Star Wards Nerf gun fight like me?!?! Links to check out: Sign up for updates: Join The Dadhood Journey Follow Jay Warren on : @doctorjaywarren Learn about Men of Iron: /episode/index/show/thedadhoodjourney/id/10168610

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