In this riveting episode of the FatherShould Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dr. Nakeisha Savage, author of the self-published book, "Spoken Words Unspoken." Through her deeply personal narrative, Dr. Savage bravely explores the landscape of abusive relationships, fatherhood/parenting, and the transformational journey of learning to love oneself. This conversation uncovers the significant role of fatherhood in shaping a child's perspective toward relationships. We dive into the ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this emotional and inspiring episode of FatherShould, Fleming and Ms. Von speak with guest Carlos Buskey about his experience of being lied to by his mother about the identity of his father. Carlos shares how he always sensed that something was off, but it wasn't until he was an adult that he discovered the truth. It was a complicated journey, but ultimately Carlos found his biological father and established a meaningful relationship with him. He also talks about how therapy was an essential ...
Jun 16, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode of FatherShould, we explore the crucial role of parenting as a team effort. Sharing the challenges and rewards of working together to raise children while effectively communicating and collaborating with your co-parent. Listen as we discuss the importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries, the benefits of sharing responsibilities and decision-making, and the impact a strong parentship can have on your children's emotional and social development. Whether you're a new pa...
Jun 09, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We believe in breaking down the stigma surrounding male friendships, regardless of sexual orientation! It’s so important to acknowledge that platonic relationships between men, no matter their sexual identity, are just as valid and important as any other friendship. On this week’s episode, we welcome Keith, Maurice, and Tone to ask the question can a gay and straight man have a friendship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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May 25, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week on FatherShould Podcast, we sat down with Gerald and his wife, Felicia Williams, to discuss raising a child with a different ability. Although challenging initially, the couple focused on their son's strengths and interests. They found incorporating creativity and various sports into his daily activities helpful while fostering a supportive community, primarily through family and friends raising amazing kids with different abilities. Remember that every child with autism is unique and ...
May 11, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 2
FatherShould Podcast returns for its fourth season!!!! This week Fleming and Ms. Von discuss cryptocurrency, bad dad jokes, the need not to prove ourselves to people, therapy and strippers. We are back to bring you fresh perspectives and insights on the joys and challenges of fatherhood, co-parenting and surrogacy in #20Today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 3 finale of FatherShould, Karen Faustin joins the show, turning the tables on Fleming and Ms. Von to gauge their reflections on the latest season. Among other poignant and thought-provoking questions, she asks them both to summarize the season in three words, and has each expand on the other’s chosen words. They touch on the sacrifice and hard work of building a successful podcast, what they appreciate about each other, and what they’ve learned from their guests. It’s emotional. For Ms. V...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 20
“There’s nothing wrong with needing a time-out from your kid,“ says Ganell Lewis, who returns to the podcast to talk about the challenges of co-parenting, custody arrangements, and the influence of parents on children via both nature and nurture. Ganell argues that family courts work to keep children with their mothers regardless of the childrens’ best interest, and that the role of fathers is not taken seriously because it’s not recognized. Ms. Vonn argues that men don’t make the same sacrifice...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 19
“One thing’s for certain, there will not be a student that came out of Freedom Home Academy ill-prepared academically,” says Marcus Kline. After their first son was born, Marcus and his wife, decided to homeschool their son, developed the school’s original curriculum based on neuroscientist Glenn Doman’s flash method. The school opened in February of 2008, for parents who were looking for alternatives to the public schools in Chicago. Since then, they’ve welcomed hundreds of students through the...
Aug 25, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This week’s guest Fred Brown, is a father of three and raising his niece Nia in the wake of the death of both of her parents. While navigating her unique trauma, Fred and his village work to assure his niece that she’s not alone. Knowing he would be the one to raise Nia, Fred continues to instill in her the legacy of academic rigor that meant so much to her parents. On the firmer side of things are the whoopings they all endured that are no longer allowed and they trade stories from the trenches...
Aug 18, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 17
“I feel like the people who are loyal to us are about to throw us away,” Ms. Von manages to say while nearly crying with laughter, “I apologize in advance.” No apology is necessary for the hilarity that ensues. The episode opens with the term “boomerang baby,” which Fleming thinks he coined to describe an unexpected pregnancy resulting from a one-night stand. Ms. Von is quick to correct him explaining it actually refers to a grown child who returns home to live with his or her parents. This lead...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 16
“You two should lead seminars,” Fleming tells Virginia (Rita) and her ex-husband Victor of how they maintain a strong family unit and exemplary co-parenting since their divorce. And it’s a relationship that’s had perhaps more than its fair share of challenges. Having had their first son Victor at the end of high school, they credit both of their parents for helping them raise a new baby while just becoming adults themselves. Though they’d eventually realize they were better off as good friends, ...
Aug 04, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 15
“You only get one body,” Ms. Von reminds us on this episode of FatherShould, “Most people don’t realize it until it’s too late, until it's literally too late.” A large part of keeping our bodies in optimal health is knowing our genetic risks and predispositions. Both agree on the importance of self-advocacy, which includes knowing your body and paying attention to those changes. Besides genetics, our family influences our health by the habits they instill in us, habits we shouldn’t be afraid to ...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 14
“Self-care is about consistency, doing things routinely,” says Shanta Hayes, therapist and licensed clinical social worker. Structure and routine are the foundation of raising a successful child who practices their own self care. Creating structure doesn’t just make life easier for parent and child, it also builds bonds. This can be challenging particularly when co-parenting, but it’s vital to consistency. Shanta explains that parents shouldn’t be afraid to walk the child through the reasons, co...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 13
What starts off as a conversation about the quirky yet honest things children say, transitions into observations about how closely children pay attention to their parents. This means they know when adults are fighting, and need adults to confide in, whether it be a therapist, mentor or older family member. Fleming and Von are baffled by the clothing choices and hygiene practices of the young people in their life. Other challenges with children include how protective and territorial they get when...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Today’s guests, Tarasha and Ryan Bell, discuss the joys and challenges of raising a blended family, including their two daughters from previous relationships who are the same age. They highlight the importance of recognizing all the children as theirs, and making sure the kids are aware that no one is being replaced even as they adjust to having to share parents and living spaces. The same goes for the adults, who have to recognize that there are now other parents in the children’s lives who hav...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode of FatherShould, Fleming and Ms. Von discuss how more Dads have been vocal this year about how they want to be properly celebrated and what they want to receive for gifts. Men are beginning to embrace the tradition that some usually would have shied away from – or been shy about vocalizing it. They also discuss why children need to have a healthy fear of adults and why you should always remember that however a relationship ends, the children involved are innocent. Hosted on Acast...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
Ms. Von's father, Albert Tompkins joins the conversation to talk about his journey of fatherhood. He discusses how his daughters and life softened his rigid edges, as he approached being the dad he never had himself. Father and daughter look back on situations ranging from uncomfortable to tragic. But every situation only inspired togetherness, communication, and evolution both individually and with each other. On this episode of FatherShould, hear Albert describe the special relationship he has...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 9
“I was staying up very late on Sunday nights, because I didn’t want to face Mondays,” says Steve E. Ballard explains on this episode of FatherShould. This was more than just that “dreary Monday” feeling. Mondays represented reality, having to face the business he had built and the mounting decisions that came with it, fear of dealing with himself and with life. He was unable to make even the most basic decisions, paralyzed, like so many people, by the worry of how others would judge him. It near...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 8
“Do you think there’s ever a time when emotions are not required in a situation?” Fleming asks in this conversation with Ms. Von. They discuss the myriad situations that require emotions and emotional restraint. Whether it’s being overly invested in the 24-hour news cycle during the pandemic, staying in relationships despite both parties no longer being emotionally invested, and having inappropriate emotional reactions at somber events. Part of emotional intelligence is knowing when to not let y...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 7
After finding out his divorce via publication, this week’s guest Stanley Thompson Jr. decided to make sure that the ending of his marriage would not negatively impact his children or well-being. He learned his rights, fought the court system and WON!! Tune into this week’s episode of FatherShould for an inspiring conversation on fighting for your rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 6
“The family court work is some of the most meaningful work that I've done in my time on the bench,” says guest Judge David Baker. For his first two years in the courtroom, Judge David was dedicated to family court, presiding over many child custody cases. With Fleming and Ms. Von, Judge David debunks false perceptions of family court and what goes into the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
“My personal motto is to be there for the ones that you love. Show up and walk your talk,” explains Diane Del Conte, host Fleming’s surrogate aunt, and role model. Years ago, Diane met Fleming’s mother while at work and they immediately became friends. Since then, Diane has been an enormous part of Fleming’s life and positively influences everyone she knows. Tune into this week’s episode of FatherShould for a heartfelt conversation about mother figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
“There's no manual for this thing called life,” says returning guest Dr. Siah. When he became a new father, Dr. Siah also became a caretaker to his mother before she passed. With hosts Fleming and Ms. Von, Dr. Siah shares the highs and lows of that time and the complicated emotions of gaining and losing the most important people in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Whether it’s sex or food, anything can look good if you haven’t indulged in a while, according to Fleming and Gerald. Although they understand that it’s not right, men will do anything, even lie, to fulfill their “hunger.” However, Dr. LaShauna and Ms. Von recognize that once people become adults, it’s time to take responsibility, not just in their relationships but for themselves. With this in mind, all sides can agree that you should have the love life you want, regardless of social conditioni...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 2
After experiencing the tremendous loss of their uncles, hosts Fleming and Ms. Von reflect on what it means to lose important father figures. By walking through their family dynamics, the hosts highlight how the people around us shape us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 1
As humans we talk daily. However, how effectively are we communicating what our needs are...and hearing the needs of others? This week we talk with Life Coaches Terri Hase and Kenneth Mitchell on practical tools we can use to effectively communicate one’s needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Ryan Bell of The Bell Effect talks about his experience with the court system, fighting for his rights as a dad to be in his children's lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Micheal Cristal discusses the importance of being spiritually grounded and how the absence of his father has influenced his relationship with his children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 22
