Resilient Dad Show

PATIENCE APPLIES TO ALL: What Do You Do Once Adversity Passes? with Justin Brown

EVEN THIS TOO SHALL PASS Justin Brown is the proud father of 3 beautiful children, a competing natural bodybuilder, and a lover of sports and art. Their eldest and only daughter passed in her sleep at 11 months and this passing led Justin to a journey of transformation. Justin talks about their lows during the passing of their first child and how much change and realization this brought about. He shares about experiencing adversity head-on and deciding to move with your own two feet past those c...

Episode 07 - CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Get Fit in Mind and Body with Matt Hamill

CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY TO MAINTAINING RESULTS. Matt Hamill is the proud father of 3 beautiful children and was the founder of 3 F45 Fitness franchises. Due to COVID, he has temporarily parted ways with impacting others' lives through health and fitness, but today he shares the valuable insights he gained on the men who join F45 and their mindsets and practices for success. How you motivate yourself is important. Matt observes that relying on internal motivations does not work all the time and th...

Episode 06 - FATHERPRENEURSHIP: Building Your Child’s Potential in the Future with Nicholas Soldo

RAISE YOUR CHILD WHILE BUILDING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE Being a resilient dad is not just about raising your kid right but also teaching them to build their future early on. Nicholas Soldo, the founder of Fatherpreneur, is a shining example of a father who had the courage and determination to start his own business in order to spend more quality time with his daughter and teach her valuable entrepreneurial skills. Through Fatherpreneur, Nicholas offers a diverse range of courses, workshop...

Episode 05 - THE SQUIRE PROGRAM: Breaking the Cycle of Fatherless Boys with Darnell Fontenot

BE THE CHANGE THAT TURNS BOYS INTO STRONG MEN. On this episode of The Resilient Dad Show, we speak with Darnell Fontenot , a husband, father of 3, and firefighter who served for 20 years. He talks about The Squire Program, a 12 to 15-hour course designed for fathers and sons to build a strong relationship together. The Squire Program involves physical and emotional activities to help fathers and sons get to the root of the issues that separate them. Darnell shares how he was able to determine th...

Episode 04 - ATTAINING BALANCE: What It Takes to Be Our Best Self

TIME, BALANCE, AND SELF-CARE Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we have a special Q&A episode with our guest host, Chris Decker, the CEO of Salescast. There are a lot of demands in a father's life that require us to have even more balance in our daily lives. We discuss how to balance the demands of parenting with our careers and how to continue maintaining strong relationships with your children. This all comes down to prioritizing time and essentially beco...

Episode 03 - DAD’S ROLE IN THE FAMILY: Develop Kids' Courage, Competency, and Confidence with Jeff Hamilton

BE THE DAD YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we speak with Jeff Hamilton , a pastor, coach, and founder of Dad Academy. Becoming a father and being the best at it is something that many men do not have any training in at all. Jeff shares some statistics: as high as 1 out of 4 men grow up without ever having a father in the house, a child who grew up with a father is 80% less likely to get incarcerated, drug addicted, and much more, a...

Episode 02 - SEE THE GOOD TO FEEL GOOD: Take Care of Men's Health in Body and Mind with Juris Skribans

YOUR EGO GETS IN THE WAY OF YOUR HEALTH Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we speak with Juris Skribans , a proven sports nutritionist and performance specialist. Growing up in the Soviet Union, physical sciences come naturally to Juris as this was a matter of survival that had become ingrained in him. He talks about the need to be physically active and how modern life is reducing testosterone levels in men. The pressures to survive caused men of previous gener...

Episode 01 - BE FREE OR BE A SLAVE: Choose to Respond and Overcome the Unconscious Mind with PJ

RESILIENCE IS ALWAYS A CHOICE Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we speak with PJ , an award-winning authority on resilience and overcoming obstacles. In the context of survival, PJ shares how he overcame the limitations of his disability and his learning that commitment is what gives birth to resilience. PJ talks about being free versus being a slave and how controlling your unconscious mind is what frees you. Pat then shares how his relationship with his form...

The Resilient Dad Show Season 2

Season 1 Episode 28 - The Resilient Dad Show Season 1 Highlights

This episode of The Resilient Dad Show recaps some of the most defining moments of the show's first season. From Pat's own reflections to his guests' real-world wisdom, we uncover their golden nuggets on fatherhood, love, career, and overcoming obstacles. Sit back and enjoy the show! SEASON 1 RESILIENT DADS: Lucas Marino, former Coast Guard and CEO of EAST Partnership Chris Decker, CEO of Salescast Ashley Cooke, Managing Director of Imperial Supplements Mathew Grace, former Navy rescue swimmer a...

Episode 27 - BUILD MOMENTUM: Harness Masculine and Feminine Energy with Emma Swain

BE A MAN IN LOVE, NOT IN FEAR Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we speak with Emma Swain , a certified holistic life coach, mind-body practitioner, and specialist in energy psychology. Emma teaches how to embrace vulnerability to get out of the victim mindset and become a visionary. She shares her ongoing journey of healing and how she rediscovered how to get unstuck from the confines of her own mind. Emma provides insights on allowing men to love those parts ...

Episode 26 - MATURE MASCULINITY: Teach Boys How to Be Men with Simon Smart

DESIRE DRIVES BOYS, DUTY DRIVES MEN. Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we speak with Simon Smart, a men's coach with a background in business, martial arts, and military combatives. He recalls growing up in Asia and his first exposure to rites of passage and growing into a man. Simon digs into a man's stages of growth, from being a baby to a boy and, finally, to a man. He talks about how a boy will grow in power, like in mobility and in strength, but also in d...

Episode 25 - RECLAIM YOUR HERO: Overcoming PTS Through Love and God with Matt Grace

EMBRACING THE SUCK DOESN'T WORK OUT. Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we welcome Matt Grace, a former Navy rescue swimmer, professional firefighter, author of Reclaim Your Hero , and father to 2 beautiful girls. He shares the trauma that began in his childhood and how he experienced substance abuse, neglect, and at times physical abuse. Matt discusses his later realization that his parents didn't have the tools to deal with their emotions growing up and how t...

Episode 24 - Throwback to 2022 and a Clear Vision for 2023

LIVE IN THE MOMENT TO GAIN CLARITY OF VISION. Welcome to the last episode of The Resilient Dad Show for the year 2022. Today, Pat looks back on his “why” for doing this show and the value of experiencing the moment to find the answers that you are looking for. Moving forward to 2023 and beyond, Pat challenges you to look at what it is that you really want in this life and gain clarity of your vision for the future. WORDS OF RESILIENCE Find the answers that are right in front of you - Pat : "Have...

Episode 23 - TAKE CONTROL: Empower Yourself by Choosing Your Life's Track with Robert White

PLAYING THE VICTIM IS EASY. EMPOWER YOURSELF BY CHOOSING THE LIFE THAT YOU WANT TO LIVE. Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we welcome Robert White, a speaker, author of Living an Extraordinary Life , and executive mentor who is recognized as an expert on mastering executive challenges. Robert shares his abusive childhood which pushed him to prove that he was better than his upbringing. However, even with fantastic success, he suffered several heart attacks and...

Episode 22 - CHANNEL YOUR ENERGY: Overcome Depression Through Exercise with Ashley Cooke

YOU CAN LET YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES DICTATE YOUR LIFE, OR YOU CAN OVERCOME THEM—THE CHOICE IS YOURS! Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we welcome Ashley Cooke, an accomplished business manager and entrepreneur with roots as a competitive swimmer. While he achieved amazing success in his career, he found his relationship with his family deteriorating. He gets vulnerable and talks about his struggle with alcohol and how it nearly destroyed him. However, by channeling...

Episode 21 - BABY STEPS: Child Empowerment And Building Independence With Carolina Behr

SOME KIDS HAVE MORE NEEDS THAN OTHERS, BUT ALL OF THEM ARE THE SAME, A CHILD WHO NEEDS A PARENT Welcome to another inspiring and educational episode of The Resilient Dad Show. Today we welcome Carolina Behr, an expert in parenting education and caring for children with special needs. Carolina will be discussing her story and tips for parents out there to help their children feel empowered, strong, and independent. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: Introducing Carolina Behr Working with children with special...

Episode 20 - THE ESSENTIALS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: How Do I Identify What I'm Feeling With Corey Gaidzionis

In this episode of The Resilient Dad Show, Pat is joined by Corey Gaidzionis, the founder of the Big Emotions Academy and creator of The Little Book of Big Emotions . Corey shares why he wrote the Little Book of Big Emotions and his experiences in helping parents and their children process their emotions more healthily. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: On the Little Book of Big Emotions Corey's journey of healing through helping others We should communicate whatever it is that we need to express An anecdot...

Episode 19 - A POCKET FULL OF GOLD: Unpacking The Values Of Honesty And Authenticity With Casey Jacox

Two of the best values we can ever teach our kids are AUTHENTICITY and HONESTY. In this episode of The Resilient Dad show, Pat welcomes Casey Jacox, a Keynote Speaker, Sales & Executive Leadership Coach, and Author. Casey will be sharing his life story where he learned the value of honesty and authenticity. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: Casey’s childhood and learnings from his parents. Be honest, set expectations, and own your mistakes. Making the choice to make time. The power of the golden rule. T...

Episode 18 - MEN NEED HELP TOO: A Realization On The Challenges Of Men Facing Suicide With Paul Withall

IT’S HARD TO GET HELP THESE DAYS Today, Pat welcomes Paul Withall, the founder of Zero Suicide, to talk about the common cause of men’s suicide and the difficulties men face in getting help in their dire situations. Tune in and learn more as Paul gives us eye-opening insights on this situation, only here in the latest episode of The Resilient Dad Show. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: Introducing Paul Withall How he started with Zero Suicide Suicide is not just related to mental health The most common ways...

Episode 17 - A WRINKLE IN TIME: Nurture Your Kids By Focusing Your Time And Attention

TIME LOST IS A CHUNK OF LIFE LOST Welcome to another solo episode with Pat as he talks about limits and time. Pat explains that as humans our growth is limited by the amount of attention and time we have. He also discusses the importance of really spending time with your kids. Learn more about Pat’s insights in this latest episode of The Resilient Dad. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: The grass is greener wherever we water When we don’t fully invest ourselves into something, we don't get the maximum reward...

Episode 16 - THE WORK: A Documentary Reflection About Openness And Vulnerability with Chris Decker

CLOSE YOUR EYES. BREATHE DEEP. LET IT GO. In this episode of The Resilient Dad, Pat is back with Chris Decker. Things will be a bit different as Pat and Chris will be reflecting on a documentary entitled “The Work”, where they unpack the importance of being able to be open and let out frustrations and pain. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: We are all more alike than we are different Everyone has the desire and the need to be loved How to get angry without doing anything illegal The best thing we can do is ...

Episode 15 - ONE WAY OR ANOTHER: Learning From Parents Regardless Of Their Ways Of Upbringing

YOU WILL LEARN FROM YOUR PARENTS, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. Nick McGowan, the host of The Mindset & Self-Mastery podcast, is no father at all, but what he has to share about his upbringing from his father, or both parents for that matter, is a unique way of looking at resiliency as a parent. Tune in and join Nick as he shares his life story with Pat and how his upbringing gives him the light on fatherhood. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: Introducing Nick McGowan Understanding the different paths that parent...

Episode 14 - THE RIGHT KIND OF FOCUS: Defining Depression And The Resilience To Overcome It

“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience.” ― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas In today’s episode of Resilient Dad, Pat talks about how depression brings toxic habits, and how you can get out by focusing on what you want and who you want to be. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS : Pat's own struggle with depression Developing toxic habits Our response to life is the only thing we control Pain will give you growth Focusing on becoming a role model Stick to what you want and who you want to be WORDS OF R...

Episode 13 - 75 HARD CHALLENGE: A Touch base With Pat And Chris Decker

In one of our previous episodes, Chris Decker told us about being inspired by Pat’s 75 hard challenge and decided to take it on. Today, Pat will be taking Chris’ insights on his journey throughout the challenge and how it impacted him physically, mentally, and in relationships. So tune in with The Resilient Dad show. RESILIENT HIGHLIGHTS: Chris Decker's experience in the 75 hard challenge Chris's greatest insights from the challenge What lies ahead after the 75-hard challenge? It's about having ...

Episode 12 - WE NEVER LOSE: We’re Always Learning

TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST, BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO. Pat is back with an inspiring story in this solo episode of The Resilient Dad. As a father, it is important to teach our kids about resilience at an early age, and that’s exactly what Pat did as he shares the lesson he taught his own son on weekends they spent together. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: The clash on the battle beam Getting tangled with anger and frustration You didn't lose, you learned You only lose if you give up Compete with yourself, not with other...

Episode 11 - YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE: You Are Not Worth Less With Chris Decker

”My strength is made perfect in weakness” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 Chris Decker is back in another wisdom-filled episode here in The Resilient Dad. In this outing, Chris talks to Pat about the value of vulnerability, what makes it important in fathers’ journeys, how it is more of a strength than a weakness, and how accountability comes into play in your strive for getting better. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Chris Decker is back! The vulnerability that leads to resilience The challenges a father faces with the ...

Episode 10 - WHERE AM I? Finding Where You Are Now And Choosing Where You Want To Be

There are times when we feel lost especially in the downward spirals of our lives, but it will always be our choice to keep losing our sight, or we choose where we want to be and take action to go there. Tune in and be inspired once more by Pat’s personal story of being lost and finally deciding to choose where he wants to be and going for it. So make a choice today and discover more about this in this latest episode of The Resilient Dad. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Where are you now? The incident that cha...

Episode 9 - FIT FOR FATHERHOOD: Former Athlete Michael Curcio’s Quest To Be A Man Fit To Be A Father

From the hardships of his upbringing to the challenges of becoming a man fit to be a father, Michael Curcio is not a stranger to the difficulties in life. Michael joins Pat in this latest episode of The Resilient Dad to share his story of hailing from a merged family, growing up being different from others, and his quest to be the father he always wanted to be. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Michael's upbringing in a merged family The hardships of being different The story of marriage and divorce It's not abo...

Episode 8 - DIG DEEP: Unleash The Power Within

Pat is back with another inspiring solo episode where he encourages everyone to look within for your power is inside you, and only you can unleash it and achieve your breakthrough. Tune in and learn about the 6 basic human needs and why it is important to always think about your actions before doing something you will regret. All these, are only here in the latest episode of The Resilient Dad. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Pat's breakthroughs The 6 basic human needs What causes addiction Don't jump, don't at...