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Dad Up Podcast

Bryan Wardwww.daduptribe.com
Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!
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Episodes

Ep. 180 - Don’t Let Your Weaknesses Hold You Back | Ian Kay and Bryan Ward

Ian Kay is a heart-led entrepreneur, athlete, coach, project manager, and product developer. Ian’s passion is to bring joy to and improve the lives of others by living an inspired life. He is on a journey to encourage people to take ownership for their life through fitness and healthy habits. Athleticism runs in Ian’s DNA. He played baseball for 14 years, all the way through high school. However, Ian was born with a congenital heart defect (Aortic Stenosis). With that condition thought, he does ...

Apr 02, 202347 min

Ep. 179 - How To Become A Fitness Freak Dad | Joel Staley and Bryan Ward

Joel Staley is an award winning fat loss coach for dads and the creator of the Shed Fat FAST program. He has helped transform the physiques and mindset of over 1300 men in the last 4 years and is changing the way men with children approach diet and exercise. Joel is passionate about improving the health and fitness of men, so they can show up with more energy and confidence to lead their families. Dad Up! Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.a...

Mar 26, 202347 min

Ep. 178 - The Method Is Education | Ian McCall and Bryan Ward

Retired Pro Fighter Ian McCall opens up about the use of Psychedelics for traumatic brain injury. Ian McCall is a Retired American MMA World Champion, Psychedelic Research Advocate, Decriminalize California Event Director, Psilocybin Advocate, Performance Coach & Mentor. He is an Elixicure Ambassador, also known for his podcast, “Story Time with Uncle Creepy” and has recently started a new podcast, “Intellectual Giants” Ian is also a Stand-Up Comedian. Since his retirement, Ian has become on...

Mar 19, 202350 min

Ep. 177 - Love Is The Only Memory One Never Loses | Travis Macy and Bryan Ward

Travis Macy is a finisher of over 130 ultra endurance events in over 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. Travis and his dad, Mark, co-authored the book; A Mile At A Time. An inspiring memoir about a their journey together competing in the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer’s. This book is set to release March 14th 2023. Travis is also the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Cor...

Mar 12, 202353 min

Ep. 176 - One Hand At A Time | Chris Welton and Bryan Ward

Chris Welton was born under the worst conditions, which you can hear more about it in my interview with him. Chris is the VP of Sales at Certified Mortgage Planners. He’s a Coach with ILC and has over 30 years of sales leadership. He’s a recognized speaker and speaks all over the country. In addition to all this, he is the creator or host of The One Hand at a Time Podcast. His podcast was created to share life changing conversations with inspiring people from all walks of life. Chris explores th...

Mar 05, 202343 min

Ep. 175 - Fit To Lead His Family | Travis Stoetzel and Bryan Ward

Before Travis Stoetzel started the 'Forged Father" movement, he was an athlete. He played college football and baseball, then went on to play a bit of professional football. When Travis realized he wasn't going to make a living playing football, that's when he decided to become a coach. In 2009, Travis started a gym, The Forged Athlete and for years, he had the pleasure of training 1,000's of different men from all walks of life. From your day to day desk jockey to Navy SEALS and Olympic level a...

Feb 26, 202348 min

Ep. 174 - The Impact Of Life Lessons | Shaun Leverett and Bryan Ward

Shaun Leverett is a Los Angeles based Muay Thai instructor and Certified Personal Train​er. Shaun is amazing at achieving long-term results through challenging and constantly varied workouts. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness training sessions. He is also the Co-Founder and President of Rooted Friends Project. Rooted Friends Project is a black and latinx founded 501c3 nonprofit. The mission of the...

Feb 19, 202353 min

Ep. 173 - Are You A Super Human Father? | Kyle Carnohan and Bryan Ward

Kyle Carnohan is a true Super Human Father. He’s a body and mind transformation coach, dedicated firefighter, dedicated to his wife for over 20 years and truly dedicated to his 5 kids. Kyle started Super Human Fathers as an instragram account a few years back. Kyle was, at times, short with his kids, sarcastic with his wife and lazy around the house. He would use excuses in order to get out of being his best self. He used the instagram to announce his shortcomings to the world. He put his true s...

Feb 12, 202359 min

Ep. 172 - How Would You Rate Your Dad Bod? | Kevin Torres and Bryan Ward

Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD is a father of 3 little girls and the founder and head coach of the Forging Elite Fathers Program. After having his first daughter and watching his gains diminish, what he discovered was short intense workouts are just as effective, if not more so than long strenuous ones. Kevin has made it his mission to help busy dads go from Dad Bod to Fit Dad without sacrificing family time while creating a legacy of health and fitness for their families and generations to come. K...

Feb 05, 202346 min

Ep. 171 - Life During & After Radio | Mark Thompson and Bryan Ward

Mark Thompson is a world-renowned radio host, one half of the infamous Mark and Brian, heard every morning for twenty-five years on the nationally syndicated Mark and Brian Show originating from KLOS Radio – the rock of Southern California. Mark recently released a book that delivers the story of a lifetime. Don’t Bump the Record, Kid: My Adventures with Mark and Brian, (hardcover, paperback, ebook and audiobook), is more than Mark’s personal memoir. You will be amazed at what he is doing with 1...

Jan 29, 20231 hr 2 min

Ep. 170 - It Starts With A Strong Marriage | Seth & Melanie Studley and Bryan Ward

Seth and Melanie Studley are marriage experts, high-performance coaches and motivational speakers. Seth Studley, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and his wife Melanie, are changing the face of relationship advice with their podcast, Anatomy Of Us. Seth and Melanie know first-hand what it takes to change and heal, and they are using their knowledge to make the resources they wish they had 13 years ago when Melanie gave Seth a black eye...yep, you read that right! They merge hard-earned...

Jan 22, 20231 hr 7 min

Ep. 169 - How To Teach Through Music | Daniel Martin and Bryan Ward

Daniel Martin is a music producer, songwriter, and musician with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Formerly the Founder of ReAmp Recording Studios, and co-owner of Hourglass Independent Records, he now runs and operates Cali.Co Music Group based out of Temecula, California. Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist who studied music production at both Fullerton College and UCLA. His confidence in the recording studio brings a sense of security and creative reinforcement to the artists that trust him to b...

Jan 15, 202343 min

Ep. 168 - The BluePrint To More Sleep and Energy - Dr. Erik Korem and Bryan Ward

Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance thought leader that introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience and holds a doctorate in Exercise Science. Erik is also the Founder and CEO of AIM7. AIM7 is a health and fitness app that unlocks the power o...

Jan 08, 202346 min

Ep. 167 - Howdytoons Music For Kids | Mike Whitla and Bryan Ward

Multi-award-winning musician Mike Whitla is the wizard mastermind behind Howdytoons, known for its heavy metal-inspired “dinosaur rock” songs and animated videos for kids. There are now four YouTube channels under the Howdytoons brand, featuring work in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Across the brand on YouTube, Howdytoons has had more than a BILLION views, with 10 million more added per month, and currently has more than a million subscribers. Mike’s wife, Lisa, died by suicide in 2019, leav...

Jan 01, 202354 min

Ep. 166 - How Can We Find Joy & Purpose Again? | Link Forester and Bryan Ward

Link Forester possesses a rare blend of humility, faith, and a good sense of humor — all of which have enabled him to grow through the trials of becoming a parent much earlier than planned, a risky career change, and the tragic death of a son. After graduating from Auburn University (B.S. Building Construction, 1987), Link began his career in sales at IBM. Five years later he took a leap of faith into the financial services industry, where he continues to lead a thriving financial planning and w...

Dec 26, 202231 min

Ep. 165 - How To Protect Your Family | Josh Brisbane and Bryan Ward

Josh is a fighter, an entrepreneur, a surfer, and a protector… but above all, he is a husband of 14 years to his wife Alicia and a father to his 9-year-old son, Kingston. His family is the number one reason Josh strives to be the best at everything he sets his mind to. Josh has been an entrepreneur since 2011 owning multiple successful businesses. His background is in Sales and Marketing, so he knows the importance of building relationships and delivering a brands message to the right target mar...

Dec 18, 202252 min

Ep. 164 - What Is Your Legacy? | Joe Perrone and Bryan Ward

Joe Perrone is a strategist who helps business owner Dads reclaim their time freedom. He believes that your business should run itself, it shouldn’t run you into the ground. Joe has been helping his ideal clients find full enjoyment in everything that they create and do it without burning out. Joe—an entrepreneur and Dad himself—owns and operates two successful automotive repair shops. He does it on about 4 hours per week. Joe’s favorite way to invest his reclaimed time is by building strong rel...

Dec 11, 202256 min

Ep. 163 - Don’t Be Defined By The Circumstance | Jon Gordon and Bryan Ward

This is a special episode that you are absolutely going to enjoy. Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 26 books including 12 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Ca...

Dec 04, 202243 min

Ep. 162 - Where Do We Begin? | Lawrence Lotze and Bryan Ward

Lawrence Lotze has always had a passion for helping to connect people through similar life experiences and challenges. He found that creating a podcast was the best way to do this. Over the last 24 months Lawrence has focused on building & promoting a brand that enables him to do what he loves. Through the support and guidance of his new found network, he has managed to create a successful platform which enables him to reach out to views across all nations. During this success, Lawrence was ...

Nov 27, 202245 min

Ep. 161 - How To Get My Child More Active | Anthony Mendez and Bryan Ward

Anthony Mendez is an Entrepreneur with 12+ years of experience in the health & fitness industry and 8+ years as a marketer & social media specialist. He is also a Puma Athlete & the Co-Host of the Sweat It Out Podcast which highlights conversations about Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship, Business, & Mindset. On top of that, he is a business coach and marketing agency owner for the health & fitness professionals looking to start, grow, and scale their online fitness business, helpi...

Nov 20, 202253 min

Ep. 160 - Steps To Improving Mental Health | Simon Rinne and Bryan Ward

Simon Rinne is a husband and father of 2 from Queensland's Sunshine Coast. He is also a social worker with a private therapy practice dedicated to supporting men to open up about mental illness and disability. Simon is passionate about men's mental health because he has also experienced mental illness (OCD, depression, anxiety, burnout) over 30 years and it took him 20 years to finally get the help he needed. This year marks 10 years since he first got help for mental illness, and he loves shari...

Nov 13, 202253 min

Ep. 159 - From Prison To Successful Entrepreneur and Dad | Zach Babcock and Bryan Ward

Zach Babcock grew up in psych-wards, rehabs, juveniles and did over 5 years in prison as an adult, then earned his first million and scored his family’s 3 acre dream home by 33 and he did this just 6 years after getting out of prison. Truth, order, excellence, alignment, and freedom is who he is and what he stands for. Zach helps alpha entrepreneurs build dominant brands with podcasts by getting shows launched and ranked in 5 weeks or less and at least 1,000 targeted subscribers in 90 days or le...

Nov 06, 202236 min

Ep. 158 - 30 Days To Higher Hopes | Cher Kretz and Bryan Ward

Cher Kretz is a licensed educational counselor, certificated solution-focused life coach, mindset teacher, author and speaker. She is the host of the podcast ‘Parenting with The Focused Mindset’® and the author of 30 Days To Higher Hopes. Cher has helped thousands of people to live hopeful and more fulfilling lives through living with intention and compassion, allowing them to decrease their stress, anxiety to have healthy habits, patterns and mindsets. Her products and services help people find...

Oct 30, 202249 min

Ep. 157 - Teach Your Kids About Money | John Puritz and Bryan Ward

John Puritz is on a mission, and he’s calling out men in the 21st century to stand up and lead. With over 30 years of teaching, mentoring, and coaching experience, John wants to educate, equip, and empower today’s men to “Man Up, Already!” and learn how to become the amazing man God created them to be! John is author of the book “Man Up, Already!”, host of the “Man Up, Already!” Podcast, and just launched the “Man Up, Already!” Coaching Platform, where he provides individual and group coaching f...

Oct 23, 202242 min

Ep. 156 - Discovering Your Fierce Empathy | David Waldy and Bryan Ward

David Waldy has become one of the world's leading voices and high-performance coaches on emotional intelligence, business psychology, & empathy-based solutions that create transformational results in leadership, business growth, and systematic personal development. He empowers leaders with what they need to lean into aligned abundance by learning how to master their emotions, cultivate internal peace and joy, and lead their teams with vision, clarity, and passion. This transformational proce...

Oct 16, 20221 hr 17 min

Ep. 155 - Creating Calm In The Chaos | Sid McNairy and Bryan Ward

"He Who Brings Peace" Sid McNairy sparks peace wherever he goes. The warrior within only allows for peace in any space he enters. Winning follows naturally as Sid transforms every part of his life to mirror that of Divine perfection. He's won as an internationally bestselling author of several life-changing books. He's won as a football and life coach who guides NFL, NBA athletes and others into successful lives in the game of life. He also wins as a warrior-monk leader on the stage and in the y...

Oct 09, 202252 min

Ep. 154 - The Reality Of Dad Life | Bilal Hazziez and Bryan Ward

Aside from being on a well-known reality television show, Bilal Hazziez is also a luxury real estate agent, investor, and national public speaker. He is known for his fashion, style, charming smile, and his win-win negotiating skills leaving all parties involved feeling great! Being a Realtor and helping other people achieve financial freedom through the power of real estate has definitely been a passion of Bilal's! From an early age Bilal always wanted to help others and make an impact on lives...

Oct 02, 202246 min

Ep. 153 - Mindset & You | Jeff Vulpis and Bryan Ward

As a MindFitness Coach, Jeff Vulpis has always believed that your mindset is the steering wheel for your life. His coaching has been crucial to helping countless dads improve their mindset to help them be the dad they are meant to be! Through his coaching, Jeff helps teach his clients, “where your mindset goes, your life will follow.” He does this through his cutting edge and proven systems to strengthen your mindset and dominate your life. This tailored mindset training systems helps his client...

Sep 25, 202248 min

Ep. 152 - Are You All In? | Carlos Reyes and Bryan Ward

Carlos Reyes came to this country illegally as a little boy and was raised by his single mother. His mom worked 2 jobs both paying $8.25 an hour to raise 3 kids. Carlos later became a US citizen, thanks to his mother’s effort. He then decided to quit a 14 year corporate job in 2014 to pursue the dream of building his own Real Estate investment company. By 2020 his organization achieved multiple 8-figures in gross profits. He now owns 31 businesses across the real estate, software, E-commerce, me...

Sep 18, 20221 hr

How Do We Build Awareness? | Zack Blakeney and Bryan Ward | Ep. 151

Zack Blakeney is a Consciousness and Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs and purpose-driven men permanently transform their business, marriage, and life. He teaches a unique blend of science-based methodology, and consciousness. Zack uses a style of context that helps the men, he coaches, to eliminate self-sabotage and creates lasting personal and financial freedom. Zack struggled with porn and drug addiction for 16 years of his life. After losing his ex-wife, his former business, and himself...

Sep 11, 202237 min
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