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Better Call Daddy

Reena Friedman Wattsbettercalldaddy.com
Reena loves a story, and she‘s fascinated by the people behind them. She loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the courtroom. From influential players to reality stars, nothing is censored here. Reena interviews people whose stories haven‘t been told, at least not through her unique lens, and then gets daddy‘s advice afterward like a good daughter does. Whether you have daddy issues or a father who‘s inspired your path, you will be able to tap into my daddy‘s wisdom, wit, and humor at the end of every episode. My daddy has been a guiding light my whole life and there‘s not much he doesn‘t know, as an entrepreneur for forty-plus years, a husband, a loyal son, and my number one supporter. He has learned lots of life lessons along the way and is here to share them with you. It‘s time to reminisce and reflect on the conversations you‘d like to have with your daddy and learn from mine. Come share in some good old-fashioned family bonding and help us up our wisdom rating. There is wisdom from four generations and I’m addressing what happens from childhood to adulthood!

Episodes

157. Achieving Super Bowl Level Success. Chukky Okobi

Success is simple. People are complex. Do you understand what fear means? How it makes you act? Are you misinterpreting your feelings? Your unconscious mind can be your best friend and help you overcome all kinds of obstacles. Chukky Okobi guides us through the basic instructions of reaching our highest self and how our minds and emotions work. He says we are in control of having Superbowl-level success in our life. What are your values? It's about how much you are working with up top and gettin...

Sep 03, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 157

156. The Social Doctor And Networker Dr. Darian Parker

Dr. Darian Parker says don’t try too hard to make friends! He’s connecting online with curiosity, intentionality, and influence! He talks about saying no to podcast pitches, what makes a good podcast topic, and that it’s okay to do taboo things like altered consciousness, exercise, yoga, reading, and mushrooms. We have a responsibility to do it, if you are successful. Believe in something bigger than you for recreation and spirituality. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Dr. Dari...

Sep 01, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 156

155. Tantric Sex And A Dominatrix. Dominique D’Vita

Dominique D’Vita left her job as a nurse to pursue being a dominatrix and explore the world of tantra. She knew how to be sterile while offering pleasure! From learning how to balance feminine and masculine energies, to meditation and manifestation to even offering sex tips, this week’s episode is eye opening and chakra engaging! Make sure to tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy! Connect with Dominique! Social Media @yestantra All Links: https://beacons.ai/yestantra Me an...

Aug 30, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 155

154. Rising Up With The Dragon! Dr. JC Doornick

It’s interesting to ask people what their goals are in life. Today’s guest says his role as a father is at the top of the list! Dr. JC Doornick “Dragon” comes from a fascinating life and family history full of pioneers in the entertainment industry and professional athletes. Later in life becoming a servant to the people as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Cofounder of a worldwide Humanitarian relief organization serving the third world with health, education, housing and food. Receiving awards such...

Aug 25, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 154

153. Sperm Donor Daddy. Adam Hooper

Adam Hooper started a sperm donor community in 2014. He’s indirectly helped thousands create families and has 21 children of his own! What are your thoughts around sperm donation? Does God play a role? Does culture play a role? Can complications happen? Tune into today’s episode to find out! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy...

Aug 23, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 153

152. I Have A Gay Dad. Alison Wearing

What does it feel like right before you come out? Especially, when you are married and have kids to tell that you are gay. Alison writes the story of her daddy coming out, her mom’s response, and what the neighbors thought. What happens a generation later when grandpa is gay? What gets released? What does freedom offer? What’s the process of character development? Find out how she changed it from her story to a story that happened to her. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Alison...

Aug 18, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 152

151. The Film & Musician Dad. David Melbye

Most musicians want to live and work in Los Angeles, but not David! His music journey is definitely not traditional at all. From playing rock concerts to teaching film, to then entering the music industry off the stage, he’s done it all. His music has been in some of the biggest shows including Queer Eye For the Straight Guy and Friday Night Lights. He even plays a small piece for Reena! Tune into this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy for more! David Melbye, or...

Aug 16, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 151

150. Unmatched Strength. Zion Clark

From Foster Care to Fighter. Zion wants to make the world more inclusive and he’s doing it through advocacy. He almost didn’t get the chance! His father figures came in the form of coaches. Born with no legs, given up at birth, and now a pro-athlete, Guinness World Record Holder, Netflix star, and Ellen Degeneres show participant. Winner of two Sports Emmy's and nominated for Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Zion Clark and his girlfriend Tei in this special 150th episod...

Aug 13, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 150

149. A Turkish Healing Hand, Burcu Onaranel

“We can change the way we see the world, ourselves, and what happens to us.” One single comment made at 7 am changed Burcu’s life forever. This one comment was a catalyst for her career and passions today. What was the comment about? Joy. What’s so important about joy? How did she learn from Tony Robbins in-person? Will she share the secret to great Turkish coffee? Tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy find out! Connect with Burcu! Instagram: @joyyburcu Postcast: Coffee O’...

Aug 11, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 149

148. Kintsugi: Healing With Gold. Miri Dolinger Grunhaus

Have you ever followed the rules and protocol, even when you thought you had a better way? Have you ever felt unable to speak up for yourself and what you wanted? Have you ever been dismissed when you advocated for yourself or others? Miriam’s gut instincts saved her husband's life… when doctors failed to do so. Everyone can learn from her experience. From the relationship between emotional and physical pain to what a patient advocate is, you will learn so much on this episode of Better Call Dad...

Aug 09, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 148

147. Having Courage As CEO Of YUM Brands And Taco Bell, Greg Creed

Where are my rebels at? Today I speak to the former CEO of Taco Bell and Yum Brands who got his love of marketing from his daddy. As an only child, he learned quickly from the adults around him and was drawn to others who were not afraid to take chances. In fact, he hired them! What happened when KFC ran out of chicken? What happened when someone tried to sue him? Tune into the Better Call Daddy Show to find out! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Greg Creed was Chief Executive O...

Aug 04, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 147

146. Real Life 40 Year Old Virgin. Anonymous

On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to a 40-year-old virgin about his experience dating. Despite being in relationships in the past, nothing ever worked out. He’s ready to find love and he’s met with many matchmakers… So what's the hold-up? Why has he chosen to remain a virgin? Has he ever had an orgasm? What does he look for in a woman? Tune in to find out! You might even know someone you can set him up with. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Me and My Daddy would...

Aug 02, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 146

145. The Miami Building Collapse. Chiam Naiditch

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 1:25 a.m. EDT, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, United States, partially collapsed. As of July 22, 2021, a total of 98 people are confirmed dead, all of whom have been identified. Chiam Naiditch traveled to Florida to aid in the efforts. Chiam Naiditch a founding member of CCL Shul Members, and a Certified Firearms instructor. Chiam has a strong passion for training and holds 7 Flight ...

Jul 30, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 145

144. Disable The Word Disabled. Lilian Brasch

Lilian Brasch was diagnosed with centronuclear myopathy at a young age. Similar to muscular dystrophy but not the same. She was told she wouldn’t live past 3 years old. But she survived. She was told she couldn’t lift weights. 2 pounds used to be impossible for her. Today, she lifts 20. But she hasn’t just gained physical strength, she’s gained emotional and mental strength as well. Self love is a daily practice. How did she go from silently suffering to encouraging questions? Tune in to find ou...

Jul 28, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 144

143. The Love Rabbi Part 2.

The Love Rabbi who prefers to be called the People’s Rabbi is here on Tu B’Av! It’s like Valentine’s Day, a Jewish holiday reflecting on the values love and friendship. It feels so good to be loved! Isn’t that why were created? “Humans, all of us, were not meant to be alone. Those relationships can take many forms, but at the end of the day, it just is better to be with others.” Love just takes that one level up. Today we have "the Love Rabbi" from the hit documentary series, Kosher Love. In the...

Jul 23, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 143

142. Kosher Love’s Rabbi Yisroel Bernath Part 1

Today we have "the Love Rabbi" from the hit documentary series, Kosher Love. This episode is cut into part 1 and part 2 so be sure to tune into part 2 next. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath knew from a very young age he wanted to be a rabbi! He loves people and believes in marriage. He’s made many matches and today we are talking about how and why he believes marriage is a lost art! Does marriage really matter in the 21st century? What am I going to get out of it? Tune in to find out! Better Call Daddy: Th...

Jul 21, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 142

141. Addicted to Perfect. Vitale Buford

Did you know that YOU probably struggle with perfectionism? People-pleasing, procrastination, advice-seeking, imposter syndrome, avoiding difficult conversations, needing control, indecision, stress, and anxiety are all symptoms of perfectionism. On this episode of Better Call Daddy, award-winning speaker, and author of Addicted to Perfect: A Journey Out of the Grips of Adderall. Vitale Buford, is here to talk about something that 97% of people struggle with: perfectionism. What does perfectioni...

Jul 19, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 141

140. No More Mr. Nice Guy! Jason Bradberry

Do nice guys really finish last? Jason Bradberry was the nice guy, the doormat, the pushover, and now he’s teaching couples the relationship dance! His ex-wife started cheating on him the day they got married, and continued to do so their entire marriage. The reason? Because he was bad in bed. After their divorce, Jason went through a personal journey in which he explored his sexual identity. Today, Jason works as a spiritual intimacy expert who helps couples that are going through what he went ...

Jul 16, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 140

139. Is Your Relationship A Sham? Shlomo Jesmer

Going from parties, alcohol, hating school and hanging out with friends to becoming extremely focused, religious and spiritual through a year of combat in the military? This is the story of this week’s guest, Shlomo Jesmer who talks to Reena about his personal development journey and his advice on relationships and happy marriages. This week’s episode of Better Call Daddy is eye opening and very educational! Make sure to tune in! Connect with Shlomo! Twitter: @jesmershlomo Facebook: Shlomo Jesme...

Jul 14, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 139

138. Secrets Of Sex And Love Addiction. Brianne Davis

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a sex and/or love addict? On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Brianne Davis talks to Reena all about her addiction and how it affects her life and relationship! Another relationship that is very important to her is with her father who drastically changes after serving in the military with his struggles with PTSD. This led to a lifetime of trauma and something she actively works on fixing with her son! Although she has gone through a lot in her life, sh...

Jul 12, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 138

137. Playboy Opens Every Door. Deborah Driggs

Forty, broke, single and three kids? Who’s gonna want me? Deborah Driggs is practicing aging gracefully and she’s here to share her tips! Her Tell-All Memoir is coming out soon, and she tells Reena what it was like to write a book during a pandemic. She also talks about intentional social media posting, what it was like to shoot for Playboy and meet Hugh Hefner, and what the audition process is like for an actor (turns out, it’s all about who you know!) How did she handle rejection? What celebri...

Jul 09, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 137

136. Lessons From A Lap Dancer. June Morrow

At 26 years old, June Morrow moved to Toronto with a man she had known for one month to become a stripper. While it was a lot of fun at first, she soon realised how lonely her clients were. In fact, while there was the occasional bachelor party, many of her customers were married. Today, June works as a copywriter and business coach. Her journey from stripper to coach is incredibly interesting, and June shares the life lessons she’s learned along the way. How did her attempt to become a motivati...

Jul 05, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 136

135. Beat To Your Own Drum. Brynner Agassi

This week's episode of Better Call Daddy features the talented drummer, producer, and podcaster Brynner Agassi that beats to his own drum! Brynner and Reena talk about the power of art and the people who create it, how he owned the word “sensitive,” how social media has affected his world as an artist, what it’s like to grow up with a famous celebrity father, and that’s barely scratching the surface! Tune in for an episode filled with interesting stories and insight into the LA music scene. Conn...

Jun 28, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 135

134. Prostitution, Pregnancy, And Prayer. Sariah Hastings

Sariah Hastings has gone through so much in her life from being human trafficked as a prostitute to being pregnant from her pimp to abandoning her own son and now asking for forgiveness, following Jesus and taking care of human trafficking survivors. She talks to Reena on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy about how Jesus has taken care of her throughout her entire life, to her views on mental health, same sex relationships and distinguishing between real and fake Christians. This episode ...

Jun 25, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 134

133. The Animal Advocate. Linda O'Herron

Better Call Daddy was born out of a curiosity of people. Everyone around us has interesting stories, Linda is no exception as she makes her podcast debut on this episode of Better Call Daddy Show. From her love of animals and her work rescuing them (she has rehomed 89 animals!) to dating advice, parenting, and meditation to the moment she became a true New Yorker, Linda talks about it all. This episode is for all animal lovers! Connect with Linda! Instagram: @cowdog.panda Me and My Daddy would l...

Jun 23, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 133

132. Meditation Is Medication For The Mind. Bill O’Herron

Bill O’Herron is stepping into positive energy, sitting in gratitude, and practicing intentionality. He’s coming up on 9000 hours of meditation and encourages you to try it as well. We are all interconnected! He says focus on being soul rich! He believes in continual learning and moving the needle. Invest in experiences and choose to be of service if you want a shift! Bill O’Herron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been studying, teaching, and counseling for the last 16 years. His wor...

Jun 20, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 132

131. Prescription Drugs Can Kill. April Rovero

April Rovero experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the death of her son. After a dirty doctor prescribed her son opioids, mixing them with alcohol was fatal. He was only 21 years old. Disgustingly, April’s son was not her first patient to die. People overdosed in her bathroom and she didn’t stop. She would get calls from the coroner's office and didn’t stop. While she ultimately went to jail, what came out in trial makes it shocking to believe she was able to run her practice for so many y...

Jun 18, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 131

130. Mental Mastery On A Submarine with Moussa Mikhail

How can we create a culture where it’s okay to talk about mental health and isolation?! It takes a community to succeed! Moussa Mikhail lived on a Navy submarine where 150 people had to share 90 beds. Talk about uncomfortable! Right after Moussa left the military, his friend, who struggled to adapt to life on the submarine, killed two people and then himself. This incident and all that lead up to it highlighted how the Navy neglected the mental health struggles that people dealt with. And it was...

Jun 16, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 130

129. Step Into The Law of Attraction Ring. Andrew Kaplan

Why do we get cool ideas and not act on them? How do you put gratitude and ease into your day? Find out why your ego might actually be keeping you from succeeding in your life! Andrew Kap holds one goal above all others through his various projects: Genuine and Sustainable Impact. He’s the former Marketing intern for WWE, Host of Shatter The Mold Podcast, and his latest offering, “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read” offers readers a never-before-seen understanding of the to...

Jun 14, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 129

128. Sales, Sex, and Standup Comedy . Raylene Taskoski

Raylene Taskoski is a speaker, comedian, podcaster, and a direct sales consultant. She's also a wife, a mother, a Grammy, a winery enthusiast, and a beekeeper. She had an after-school detention for talking every single day for 3 years. Over the past decade, she's talked to over 10,000 women about sex & from those conversations created a stage show called “Stand Up Comedy Sex Ed” and a motivational keynote called “Let’s Talk About Sex: The Value of Open, Honest Discussions about Women’s Sexual He...

Jun 11, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 128
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