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Fatherhood Field Notes

Fatherhood Field Notes is where we hear real stories from real men living real lives every week. Fatherhood is not only about being a dad, it incorporates providing and serving a home, loving and serving a spouse, engaging and serving in a community, as well as intentionally serving your children. Fatherhood is an adventure, one full of fun, wild, and messy stories. In this podcast, we will hear stories from real men who have found themselves living the Adventure of Fatherhood. The Craft of Fatherhood episodes are 5-10 minute episodes where your guide Ned Schaut shares stories on his own fatherhood journey.
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Episodes

EP299: How to be ANGRY? | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to be angry in a way that will not harm your family. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreate YouTube: https://w...

Apr 07, 20238 minEp. 299

EP298 with Matthew Sadler: Nature, Ninjas, and Trusting your Heart

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Matthew Sadler discuss what it means to live a life of service. When Ned asked Matthew about the Legacy he wants to leave behind he said he wants to leave a legacy of service....life is about serving others, not about what you gain or do for yourself. With that in mind, Matthew shared his thoughts on Mastery. When you want to be a master at your craft you don't get a lot of days off, you don't take time away from the game. This is important for life, careers, hobb...

Apr 04, 202359 minEp. 298

EP297: Do you feel Guilty or Shameful? | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on the difference between feeling shame and feeling guilt. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreate YouTube: https://ww...

Mar 30, 20237 minEp. 297

EP296 with Tony Bozzuto: Confidence, Insecurities, and Love of Work

In this episode, Ned Schaut and Tony Bozzuto discuss the everyday life of the man who is in pursuit of becoming the father he desires to be. We all wrestle with different insecurities - how as fathers do we become aware of those and not allow them to hold us back from our full potential? We must learn to be confident as our children are going to follow our example. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.c...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 296

EP295: Ideas on Teaching your Kiddos about Money | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on the importance of teaching our kids to SAVE MONEY and some tactics he is using. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcr...

Mar 24, 202312 minEp. 295

EP294 with PJ Brady: Raising kids to be BRAVE, SMART, & KIND

In this episode, Ned Schaut digs into PJ Brady's book on parenting children to be Brave, Smart, & Kind. The conversation is packed full of wisdom on how to show up as an engaged and present father. Learn more about PJ and Brave Smart Kind: https://bravesmartkind.com/about-us/ Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Kids-Brave-Smart-Kind/dp/1957048751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NXBN17DH9X36&keywords=brave+smart+and+kind+book+PJ+Brady&qid=1679014047&sprefix=brave+smart+and+kind+book+...

Mar 17, 202359 minEp. 294

EP293: The Doorway Question | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on what question a father should ask himself when he walks through any doorway. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreat...

Mar 16, 20237 minEp. 293

EP292 Mark Stanifer: Nothing to Prove and Nothing to Hide

In this episode, Ned and Mark discuss the identity of a man, father, and husband. They connect on rethinking the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our lives. Mark shares how knowing the season of life you are in helps us to show up for it appropriately. Lastly, they discuss the deeper meanings behind Rite of Passages for ourselves as men and our children ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate....

Mar 13, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 292

EP291: Do your children trust you with their HEARTS? | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to cultivate a relationship with your children where they will trust you with their hearts. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagra...

Mar 10, 20237 minEp. 291

EP290 w/ Brandon Byrnes: Breaking Unhealthy Generational Patterns & Deliverying your Son at Home

Brandon sits down with Ned to share his family's story on homebirth. He also talks about changing your family legacy and overcoming life obstacles. ---------- 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 Adve...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 290

EP289: Create Space to Connect & Don't React to Silly Fights | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to create space to connect with your wife and kiddos, as well as some fails in fighting with his wife and how to not react to a silly situation. ---------- 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 Advent...

Mar 03, 20239 minEp. 289

EP288 with Hector Santiesteban: Validation, Peace in your Home, & Creating Love.

Hector and Ned dig into rebelling against a can't attitude (for self and for kiddos). The two also connect on learning where to find our validation. Lastly, they dive into how to create peace in your home. ---------- 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 note...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 288

EP287: Friends, Encouragement, & Marriage | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares thoughts on how to encourage your friends, encourage your children and creating space to connect with your wife. ---------- 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: Instagram: www.ins...

Feb 24, 20236 minEp. 287

EP286 with Tyson Trevethick: Living in Two States & Never Giving Up

Tyson and Ned dig into the impact of living in one state and running a business in another. They also discuss wrestling with the emotions of losing your father. Then Tyson gets real about learning from past mistakes. ---------- 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 Fatherh...

Feb 19, 202356 minEp. 286

EP285: SPECIAL EDITION: Adventure of Fatherhood BOOK | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the timeline and story behind creating The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book and the purpose behind it. Thank you to all who supported the Kickstarter Campaign and helped bring this book to life! ---------- 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 ot...

Feb 16, 202312 minEp. 285

EP284 with James Millhorn: Knowing your kids and Communicating with them.

James Millhorn and Ned Schaut have an in-depth conversation about how to know your children and connect with them. As the father, it is your responsibility to know your children and learn how to best communicate with them. ----------- 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 ...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 284

EP283: Embrace the Inconveniences Thrown at YOU | Craft of Fatherhood

In this episode, Ned shares a win from his week and then a flop. He expands on how managing our expectations help us embrace the challenges that come our way. He also recaps his conversation with Kirby Garry and his take on children's sports culture as a university athletic director. Check out this week's Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast episode if you haven't already. "You are fighting to show up as the man/husband/father that you know is inside of you." "When an inconvenience shows up immediatel...

Feb 10, 20239 minEp. 283

EP282 with Kirby Garry: Youth Sports, Unstructured Time, and Unconditional Love

Kirby Garry is a father to four, married to his wife Jody for 20 years, and the Athletic Director of Cal State Monterey Bay. He is rebelling against the traditional American youth sport culture (travel teams, sport specific training, at too early of an age, etc.) with the goal of exposing our kids to many activities and allowing them to find their passion along the way. He is working to empower his kids to find their identity by not putting too many of our expectations onto them. He is driven to...

Feb 06, 202353 minEp. 282

EP281 Creating Evening Family Journal Time and Daily Huddle | Craft of Fatherhood

On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares how a nightly journaling practice with his family has helped deepen connections within his family. He discusses how journaling about wins, fails, and intentions for the day has allowed for deeper conversations with his kids. He also shares something he's learned recently from identity based habits. The podcasts mentioned in this episode: Tim Ferris and James Clear on The Tim Ferriss Show James Shrader on Fatherhood Field Notes...

Feb 03, 20239 minEp. 281

EP280 with James Schrader: Be a Guide, Learn Along the Way, and Take Breaks!

This week's conversation with father, James Schrader, is full of wisdom from a dad who is driven to raise a daughter who is equipped with the courage to pursue things that fill her heart and soul. He is a divorced, single dad, comedian, actor, and writer. He talks about how taking on a stepdad role early on in adulthood and what it is like being a single dad today. He shares the joy of getting to spend most of the day with his daughter and how his comedian career set him up for it. Shares about ...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 280

EP279: What do you need to become AWARE OF? | Craft of Fatherhood

In this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares a realization he came to after a miscommunication with her kids. This story is worth sharing because it reminds us of the importance of being aware of our expectations for our family. He also shares a win from the week in the gym and what bringing his kids into that environment has taught him. ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/...

Jan 27, 20239 minEp. 279

EP278 with Mike Wagner: Define Success for YOURSELF

Mike Wagner, the father to three, is here to share his journey to find success. After Ultimately, he reminds us of the importance of redefining success on our terms despite what the world around us tells us it should look like. Instead, Mike made a pretty dramatic shift and quit his full-time job to turn his life around. He shares how he and his wife have set up their lives to stay at home and be present while raising their children. We discuss how our roles as a father is not to turn our childr...

Jan 23, 202357 minEp. 278

EP277: Who Do You Allow to SPEAK Into Your Life? | Craft of Fatherhood

What books are you reading? What videos are you listening to? It is important to reflect on the content you're consuming in your day. Take some time before the new year to look back at this time and see what ideas and input you've put into practice from those you allow to speak into your life. Books discussed in this episode: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620 ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https:...

Dec 23, 20229 minEp. 277

EP276 with David Waldy: The Fierce Empathy Coach

For David Waldy, his number one strength is empathy. He strives to speak the hard truths in love matter what discomfort may follow. He is rebelling against apathy, confusion, resentment, and anger in our men. It is evident in our daily lives, social media, and television. Instead, he is looking to inspire men to be faithful and do what they say they're going to do. He is doing it and it is evident in how he leads his family and his life. "Life is a mirror. Kids are a mirror. Your wife is a mirro...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 276

EP275: What TRIGGERS You? | Craft of Fatherhood

This week Ned dives into triggers - how to recognize them and how to tackle them when they show up. He gets real about something that triggers him in his life and shares practical tips on how he is handling it. ---------- 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. F...

Dec 16, 202210 minEp. 275

EP274 with Dr. Kelly Flanagan: Illusions, Transformations, & Understanding

This week's guest is an exceptional storyteller - Dr. Kelly Flanagan. This father-to-three shares how he's rebelling against the dichotomy of providing for your family while pursuing your passions. How many men out there are not responding to a call that they have felt for a while out of fear? He has the desire to teach men that carrying the burden of providing for their family does not have to come at the expense of that other thing they're interested in. Dr. Kelly shares how this showed up in ...

Dec 12, 202258 minEp. 274

EP273: What Illusions Are You Living in With Kiddos? | Craft of Fatherhood

What illusions are you living in with your kiddos? What blindspots may you have? How can you avoid these? What is your role? ---------- 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: Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Dec 12, 20228 minEp. 273

EP272 with Nick Branon: See your Children

Nick Branon, a married, father of two, and a business owner, shares about how strict his father was growing up and how it has impacted his parenting. The role of the father is to lead them, protect them, and see them for who they are and who they are growing into. Our kids won't waiver who they are and it is important for us to truly see who they are inside. Nick talks about his strong conviction for rebelling against a broken family. He reminds us that our kids need to see healthy marriages and...

Dec 06, 202246 minEp. 272

EP271: Kill your EGO and Inspire | Craft of Fatherhood

We talk about marriage as being an adventure as a battle to fight for. It can sometimes show up as the ego's desire to win the battle - even if it is against our wives. This battle should be seen as an opportunity to fight alongside our wives and not just letting our ego win. This can force our wives to show up in the masculine form to protect her heart. Men, we are to provide and protect our wives. Look back at your week and see if there were places you needed to show up more in this area. Stop...

Dec 02, 20229 minEp. 271

EP270 with JR Parker: Embrace Each Stage of Fatherhood

This conversation with JR Parker is rich with wisdom from a man who knows the impact he has on not only his children but future Parker generations. He realizes how his commitment goes beyond just parenting until his children are 18. Ned and JR discuss the importance of finding friends and mentors that help you level up. They talk about how to cultivate it if that is something you're seeking and foster that for other men. JR talks about how fathers have so many roles throughout the lives of our k...

Nov 27, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 270
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