I made a mistake. I let my boy make a decision I wasn't ready for him to make. I learned from this as I got the opportunity to help him make another big decision. As fathers, we must help our children make decisions and make sure we are not getting in the way but supporting them. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www....
Aug 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 179
Will Lewis is a father on a mission. Currently, he is a single father and has a perspective of fatherhood that not all of us have. During the process of gaining 50/50 custody of his little girl, he was exposed to some of the barriers fathers run into when working to be present with their children. Will is on a mission to change the fatherhood narrative. His work is intentional, important, and he lives what he believes...he shows up for his daughter! Enjoy. Instagram: @fathersareneeded https://ww...
Aug 24, 2021•55 min•Ep. 178
In this episode, I share a conversation I had at the dinner table with my 13-year-old daughter. It was a solid reminder that the effort I put into my marriage will have lifetime effects on my children. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits d...
Aug 24, 2021•10 min•Ep. 177
Greg Connolly is a Leader. First and foremost he leads himself, then his family, his company, and he is leading the world to think differently about their health. Greg doesn't waste any time or any of the days he has on this earth. He is highly intentional with his life and seeks to grow as a human being so he can show up for those around him. He is a relatively new dad, but he didn't show up on the scene unprepared for his role. He has been thoughtful about the man and father he wants to be for...
Aug 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 176
Dudes, we can't stop the conversations, with each other, with our spouses, and with our kids. That is when we will slowly cave into ourselves and die. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field no...
Aug 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 175
Warren Rustand is a father to 7, a grandfather to 19, and has been married for 57 years. Wow, this in itself is an amazing accomplishment. Warren is currently 78 years old and is waking up every day with the intentionality to live a life full of purpose. Warren is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, educator, speaker, and philanthropist. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona where he was an academic all-American basketball player. This conversation is s...
Jul 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 174
This past weekend we did our first annual family retreat. It was incredible, I feel on top of the world about it. In this episode I share some of my wins and takeaways from the weekend. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad a...
Jul 27, 2021•21 min•Ep. 173
Geoff Woods is the VP of The One Thing. Geoff Woods has designed his life. He is a growth-minded human being with years of wisdom. He has sought the wisdom of those who have lived life before him. He has embraced the idea that you are a comnbination of the 5 people you spend your time with. As he learns and grows he shares this with the world around him. This conversation is critical for fathers to listen to and implement. You will learn how to ask questions that will deepen you life and the rel...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 172
Whether or not you are a praying man this episode will resonate with you. Are you working to raise grateful kids that get along with those around them? if so this conversation is for you. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad...
Jul 21, 2021•16 min•Ep. 171
Although Brad may not admit to having this nailed down, he is being himself as he raises his kids. Many fathers struggle with their identity when they are fathers. Brad has made it his craft to take his love for life and adventure and pass this to his kids through their daily adventures. Many men go on vacation or go be with their friends to be themselves. Brad sees his opportunity to be himself with his kids. That is who his kids need! Dads, this is huge. Your kiddos need you. Take a listen to ...
Jul 14, 2021•59 min•Ep. 170
Ok so you can't really time travel, but! You were once a kid and you have memories from way back then...now as a father, you have the perspective of what you would have liked as a kid. With that knowledge, you can apply it to your own kiddos lives. What would you have liked done when you were a kid? Now you have an opportunity to implement those things or similar for your kiddos. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book...
Jul 12, 2021•11 min•Ep. 169
The past few weeks have been a bit stressful. I heard two of my kids say something that caught me off guard. They were both feeling stressed, that is all on me. We must pay attention to what we are passing down to our kiddos. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.c...
Jul 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 168
Jeff Lopes is a father, family man, entrepreneur, podcast host, and author. In this conversation, he shares how he accomplishes all he is passionate about without sacrificing time with his family. You will pull a ton of nuggets out of this conversation. Two items that are extremely powerful are to teach your children to believe in themselves, and to help them overcome their fears. https://www.jeffknowsinc.com/ https://www.jeffreylopes.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Dad-Successful-Busin...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 167
Roy Tuscany goes at life 100%, nothing can stop him. In 2006 he had a major ski crash at Mammoth Mountain in California which left him with some decisions about his outlook on life. His intensity didn't slow down. He took what he learned from his life-altering incident and started the High Fives Foundation to help other athletes who had found themselves in similar situations. Now as a relatively new father he is taking his "I can do anything outlook" and creating an incredible life exploring wit...
Jun 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 166
How often do you pause and ask yourself what you want? ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Follow us: Inst...
Jun 25, 2021•12 min•Ep. 165
Kevin Timone is an intentional father with no limits. He is a growth-minded and humble man who continues to pursue life and all that it can teach him. As he learns and grows he shares it with the world around him, especially his daughters. He loves the outdoors and loves to teach his daughters how to be prepared and enjoy nature. If you are a dad looking to get your kiddos out in the wild more often this conversation will empower you to take the first step. Our daughters need strong men who are ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 164
Someday we will speak our last words to our children, we can't wait to tell them how we feel about them. We have the opportunity to speak life into them. As fathers, we have an extreme influence on their lives. Don't wait to affirm and confirm who they are. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.c...
Jun 18, 2021•11 min•Ep. 163
Britt Goetze is a man who is passionate about the Adventure of Fatherhood. He has fully embraced the journey and craft of fatherhood. He loves the journey so much that he started a blog to inspire, encourage, and join other fathers on the fatherhood path. His blog is full of family, food, how to fix things, and fun! Growing up his father taught him how to fix things, now he is teaching fathers how to be handy around the house! Make sure to check him out on Instagram and his blog - https://fullda...
Jun 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 162
There are two fathers inside of you. One that builds an environment of stability and security in your home, then one that builds an environment of frustration. Which one are you living as? ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a da...
Jun 11, 2021•14 min•Ep. 161
Brandon recently lost his father. He shares the process of grief as he lost his father. Brandon shares his experience in loosing his hero. There are moments of laughter when remembering his father, and times of deep sadness knowing that he will not see him on the day to day any longer. This experience is something that most of us men will go through. Hearing Brandon share allows us to enter in to his story and begin to think through what we will one day experience. ---------- This episode is spo...
Jun 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 160
We must be aware of the stories we tell ourselves. Specifically, when you think about your spouse and start to compare your roles, it is easy to get bitter and live with resentment - this is slavery for your mind. To be free you must be aware of the stories you tell yourself. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adve...
Jun 03, 2021•13 min•Ep. 159
Ian Castille and I have been lifelong friends. Ian shares how as a father you are uniquely equipped to be a guide to your children. As each of your kiddos are made up of 50% you - it qualifies you to know and understand them more than anyone else on the planet. This is critical for fathers to know as they love and serve their children. Many times the answer you seek for your kid can only be answered by you. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure o...
May 31, 2021•47 min•Ep. 158
I believe I have good self-awareness, however, there are a couple of questions I ask myself that have continued to help me realize I am not always showing up the way that I want to. My hope is that I show up as the man I want to be, and not as a man who has let the struggles of the day dictate my actions. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure o...
May 28, 2021•11 min•Ep. 157
Seth Garten is relentless for his family. In this fatherhood conversation Seth shares his life openly for you and I as fathers to grow from the life he has lived. Seth is constantly working on himself to ensure he shows up for those around him as his true self ready to love and serve. He is an intentional father, loving husband, and a guide to those on their life's journey. He and his wife run a Crossfit gym in Northern California where they love and serve people on their physical and mental hea...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 156
This week after talking to several dads I was reminded of the reality that we are all in seasons of life, they move fast, and they change. Many times we don't realize we are in a certain season until it is over. My hope is that as fathers we embrace the season we are in. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventure...
May 21, 2021•12 min•Ep. 155
Josh Patterson is an intentional Husband, Father, and Business Owner. He is a growth-minded human being on a journey to be the best version of himself as he loves and serves his family well. He runs an incredible outdoor technical gear brand called Off the Grid. https://offthegridsurplus.com/ ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 154
Recently I was speaking with someone about how important fatherhood was. I wasn't sharing my true passion about how I believe it can change the world. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field no...
May 13, 2021•13 min•Ep. 153
My cousin Paul was on episode 11 of the Fatherhood Field Notes podcast, it still stands in the top 5 most listened to episodes. Most of his life he did not want kids based on his own story of childhood. But now at 35 he has a son, and everything has changed. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood....
May 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 152
This was on my mind to share. I believe that as men and husbands the way we view our wife creates stability and structure for our children...dig in and let me know your thoughts. ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks...
Apr 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 151
John Francis stumbled upon an incredible idea...creating a Holiday for Dads...he created Fathers Eve as an opportunity for dads to get together with other dads and celebrate their adventures of fatherhood. You too can be a part of this amazing annual event. https://fatherseve.com/ ---------- This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www...
Apr 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 150
