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What the Dad Central Show is About

Dads love to see their kids grow into confident and successful adults. The problem is most dads feel unsure how to get there and lack trusted resources to help.

The Dad Central Show sponsored by Dove Men+Care connects and coaches you to be your best, while bringing out the best in your family. Our candid conversations with fatherhood role models, topical experts and real dads give you the tools you’ll need for the job.

Dad, you play a critical role in helping your kids succeed in life and your influence is needed right from the start. Listen and subscribe to join a community of like-minded dads on the adventure of fatherhood. When you do, you’ll leave feeling ready for dad life!

Picky Eater? Anneke Hobson Says Never Do This and It Will Help

Picky Eater? Anneke Hobson Says Never Do This and It Will Help

Welcome back to The Dad Central Show! Today, we have a very special guest joining us on the podcast. We're thrilled to have Anneke Hobson, a passionate nutritionist and dedicated parent, here to share her insights and experiences on fostering a healthy relationship...

How Nick Jonsson Overcame Addiction and Loneliness to Rebuild His Life

How Nick Jonsson Overcame Addiction and Loneliness to Rebuild His Life

In this episode, our host, Drew Soleyn, sits down with Nick Jonsson, a passionate business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and award-winning entrepreneur. Nick is also a loving father to a 14-year-old son. Nick shares his personal journey of...

How Coaching Transformed A Team and Led to An Army of Normal Folks

How Coaching Transformed A Team and Led to An Army of Normal Folks

In the second part of our conversation with Coach Courtney, we delve deeper into his experiences as a football coach and mentor. He enlightens us about the concept of creating an "army of normal" individuals, who come together to serve others in their communities....

Why This Oscar Winner Says You Need to be a More Present Dad

Why This Oscar Winner Says You Need to be a More Present Dad

In this thought-provoking conversation, Oscar winner Coach Bill Courtney shares his personal journey of breaking the cycle of fatherlessness and coming to terms with it later in life. He emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and one's family to avoid...

How Healthy Relationships and Co-Parenting Unity Helps Kids Do Better

How Healthy Relationships and Co-Parenting Unity Helps Kids Do Better

The hosts stress the significance of self-awareness and personal growth before inviting a partner to embark on a similar journey. They emphasize the need to recognize the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships, providing valuable insights for listeners.

Dr Vanessa Lapointe Helps Dads Know How to Discipline Without Damage

Dr Vanessa Lapointe Helps Dads Know How to Discipline Without Damage

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Vanessa shares her personal journey, reflecting on her own upbringing and the profound influence of her relationship with her father. Drawing from her extensive expertise, she provides invaluable guidance specifically tailored for dads.

How Dad Central is Solving the Top Five Dad Challenges

How Dad Central is Solving the Top Five Dad Challenges

In this short episode Ed and Drew talk about the top five challenges dads expressed in a recent survey. We know dads feel the pressure in these areas but also know there is a way to overcome them. We also know that dads face barriers and feel isolated in their...

Two Simple Secrets Adam Hart Uses To Retrain His Brain To Beat Stress

Two Simple Secrets Adam Hart Uses To Retrain His Brain To Beat Stress

In this episode Ed and Drew talk to Adam Hart, creator of Clear Impact - a self care community. He's also a father of two, an international speaker and best-selling author who's mission is to help busy parents transform their quality of life. We start the conversation...

Why Your Loving Presence as Dad is Enough to Parent Boys Peacefully

Why Your Loving Presence as Dad is Enough to Parent Boys Peacefully

Join hosts Ed Gough and Drew Soleyn on The Dad Central Show as they sit down with Tosha Schore, the creator of Parenting Boys Peacefully. With a passion for building community and creating a safe space for dads to engage in parenting, Tosha shares her personal story and journey to working with fathers.

Three Fundamental Skills For Dads to Guide Their Teens To Succeed

Three Fundamental Skills For Dads to Guide Their Teens To Succeed

On this episode of the Dad Central Show, hosts Ed Gough Jr. and Drew Soleyn talk with Jim White, author of "How to be the parent your teenager needs you to be." With over 40 years of experience studying personal growth, marriage and parenting, Jim shares his expertise...

A Father’s Heart: Young Han’s Quest for Stronger Family Bonds

A Father’s Heart: Young Han’s Quest for Stronger Family Bonds

In this episode of the Dad Central Show, we talk with Young Han, an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who also created The Girl Dad Show as a resource for working parents who want to be intentional in their lives. Young shares his personal story and how noticing...

How Moms and Dads Differ in Their Parenting and What Research Reveals

How Moms and Dads Differ in Their Parenting and What Research Reveals

This week Ed and Drew talk with Rachel Minkin, a research associate at the PEW Research Centre. PEW Research Centre is a fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.  Rachel's work included the recently published...

How to Go From Broken Body to Better Health In Just Minutes a Day

How to Go From Broken Body to Better Health In Just Minutes a Day

Welcome to The Dad Central Show, a podcast dedicated to helping dads be their best and raise confident and successful kids. Today we host Charlie Cates, a sports performance coach, personal trainer, and co-founder of the Exercise is Health method. Charlie shares his...

How to Stay Resilient and Do Dad Life Right With Ralph Anania

How to Stay Resilient and Do Dad Life Right With Ralph Anania

This week Ed and Drew talk with Australian entrepreneur award winner, international speaker and author, Ralph Anania. Ralph is an authority on business transformation as well as a business coach, in addition to being a father of three children.

How The Right Thoughts Help You Master Fatherhood

How The Right Thoughts Help You Master Fatherhood

This week we speak with Paul Sullivan, a journalist for 25 years, author of two books and founder of The Company of Dads. Paul left his dream job as a NY Times columnist to create The Company of Dads.

7 Daily Actions To Help Your Kids Build Confidence

7 Daily Actions To Help Your Kids Build Confidence

In this episode Ed and Drew talk about Drew’s experiences that led him to identify and apply these 7 actions on a daily basis. By doing them consistently he’s built a rock solid connection with his kids.

The Insidious Dangers of Digital Devices and How to Protect Your Kids

The Insidious Dangers of Digital Devices and How to Protect Your Kids

Since Covid hit, screen time for children has gone way up. With increased remote learning, use of video chats to stay connected, growing numbers of social media platforms and the rise of live streaming technology, children are online and using their digital devices more than ever. Increased time online also means increased risks for children.

Surviving Toxicity and Abandonment as a Child to Become a Legendary Dad

Surviving Toxicity and Abandonment as a Child to Become a Legendary Dad

Larry had a very humbling beginning that could have derailed the rest of his life, had he let it. Larry is currently the father of four boys and married to his soulmate, Jessica for the past 18 years. When you hear about his early years, you see what it takes to face difficulty with courage and boldness.

Proven Practices to Improve as a Dad with JT Tsui

Proven Practices to Improve as a Dad with JT Tsui

In this conversation we talk with JT Tsui, a coach, leader, and host of “The Huddle” about his journey through fatherhood. JT’s mission is to help others identify what is possible and then take action towards achieving it.

Cam Hall: Learning How to Build A Healthy and Successful Life

Cam Hall: Learning How to Build A Healthy and Successful Life

In this conversation we talk to Cam Hall, Founder of Fight the Dad Bod and the Dads Making a Difference Podcast. Cam is a dad of two, husband, full time leader in education, and also built the Fight the Dad Bod brand while navigating his own personal challenges with image, identity, health and balancing life.

What Dads Need to Know From Our First 12 Shows

What Dads Need to Know From Our First 12 Shows

In this episode Ed and Drew review select moments from the first 12 shows. Each guest provided memorable takeaways that, when applied, can make a big impact in the journey of fatherhood. As the conversation evolves they add personal reflections, stories or research that aligns with the guests message.

Dr. Charles Daniels: Turning Pain into Purpose as a Father

Dr. Charles Daniels: Turning Pain into Purpose as a Father

Dr. Charles Daniels explores the reality of what men and fathers need to be involved in their children’s lives. Built off his foundational work in communities, he explores the importance of parenting structures and how they contribute to or create barriers for dads.

Dad Tired Founder Jerrad Lopes: Defining Success as a Dad

Dad Tired Founder Jerrad Lopes: Defining Success as a Dad

In this episode of The Dad Central Show we talk with Jerrad Lopes, a Christian author, speaker and founder of Dad Tired. Jerrad is a father of four who knows the challenges of being a husband and father while trying to juggle the demands of life.

Roger Dundas and Matt Prestbury: Black Fathers Raising Confident Kids

Roger Dundas and Matt Prestbury: Black Fathers Raising Confident Kids

This conversation explores the fatherhood experiences of Roger Dundas and Matt Prestbury. Roger Dundas is the Managing Director at Konvo Media and the Publisher/Co-Founder of ByBlacks.com. Matt Prestbury is the Founder of The Black Fathers Foundation.

From hearing about foundational childhood experiences that formed their perspective on fatherhood to the importance of structure and discipline to be at your best, this conversation is packed with insightful stories, humour and wisdom.

Niigaan Sinclair Talks About Resolving Anger Towards Your Father

Niigaan Sinclair Talks About Resolving Anger Towards Your Father

In the new episode of The Dad Central Show, we welcome a very special guest, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair. This conversation is about the revolution of vulnerability and love. We invite all dads and parents to “listen” in on this enlightening talk that touches on deep and meaningful elements of Indigenous cultural practices.

Derick Grant: How Losing Everything Helped Him Become a Better Dad

Derick Grant: How Losing Everything Helped Him Become a Better Dad

This week we’re joined by former Harlem Globetrotter and founder of coaching firm DGMindset, Derick Grant. In this conversation, we discover the power of being intentional as a dad; the importance of recognizing, processing, and communicating emotions; and how to connect with your children to help them build strong habits

Shannon Carpenter Talks About the Power of Showing Up as a Dad

Shannon Carpenter Talks About the Power of Showing Up as a Dad

Author of The Ultimate-Stay-At-Home Dad, Shannon Carpenter shares his humour and wisdom to help dads navigate everything fatherhood. Whether it’s the powerful story of his father, or the hilarious anecdote about helping his kids build a working guillotine, this conversation has something for everyone.

The Challenges of Being a Stay At Home Dad and How to Overcome Them

The Challenges of Being a Stay At Home Dad and How to Overcome Them

Members of the National At Home Dad Network share stories of becoming stay at home dads and the power of finding community. This episode explores the unique experience of five different stay at home dads – all current members of the National At Home Dad Network leadership team.

Sportsnet’s Donnovan Bennett On Being Very Intentional as a Dad

Sportsnet’s Donnovan Bennett On Being Very Intentional as a Dad

Sportsnet personality and author Donnovan Bennett talks about his father’s influence, important lessons learned from his dad and other important men in his life, and how he applies them to his role as a dad of two young children. Filled with his unmistakable wit, this episode drops important insights about what it takes to be an intentional dad while managing the rest of life’s demands.

What the The Dad Central Show is All About

What the The Dad Central Show is All About

Dads love to see their kids grow into confident and successful adults. The problem is most dads feel unsure how to get there and have nowhere to turn for help. The Dad Central Show coaches you to be your best, while bringing out the best in your family.