Fathers Like Me

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Fathers Like Me is podcast for parents, especially dads. The series follows Mathew Blades and the unique way he chooses to live his life and parent his children. If you are ready to OWN YOUR PIECE then come on in...In season 2 (in release now) we sit down with 8 different dads to get their stories on parenting. Some themes show up, and perhaps the most glaring? Each dad had it different, but all of our dreams our children remain the same.

Season 3 - Things get messy but we clean it up!

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30 episodes

DAVE HOLLIS & MATHEW BLADES (Leave your job?)

Mathew caught up with Dave Hollis and had a nice chat about leaving your job. Should you? Can you? We both did...His new book (BUILT THROUGH COURAGE) drops the same date as the release of this podcast.

32m
Oct 26, 2021
#LearnfrompeopleWHOlivedit promo

You've either learned it or you LIVED it. This podcast is the second of the two and has three goals: Help you feel less alone, encourage you to see help, and then when you are ready you can share your journey with us. Mathew Blades is joined by Troy DeSmet, Dr. Frank Bevauqua and an amazing group of warriors who are here to share their journey. Podcast coming soon.

2m
Oct 22, 2021
#LearnfrompeopleWHOlivedit (Karie)

A clip from his new series, #LearnfrompeopleWHOlivedit Karie lost her father early, then lost her son to an accidental overdose when he was 19.

51s
Oct 18, 2021
#LearnfrompeopleWHOlivedit (Sue)

A clip from his new series #LearnfrompeopleWHOlivedit Sue left her husband to take care of her parents, only to lose them both and feel responsible for one.

2m
Oct 18, 2021
After my Mental Health Retreat

After the retreat I asked two of the folks I worked with there to join me for a presentation on Facebook called, NEW THOUGHTS. It's a MUST LISTEN if you just finished the podcast, its packed with great tools to help.

19m
Aug 16, 2021
Stories from Sedona EP2

I had to STOP, take a leave at work and check into a mental health retreat. This 4 part series holds nothing back. If I told it to my therapist, its here. Together WE are going to heal and get back to KNOWING. Because we always have.

16m
Aug 02, 2021
Stories from Sedona EP1

I had to STOP, take a leave at work and check into a mental health retreat. This 4 part series holds nothing back. If I told it to my therapist, its here. Together WE are going to heal and get back to KNOWING. Because we always have.

14m
Aug 02, 2021
Stories from Sedona EP4 FINAL

The end. I had to STOP, take a leave at work and check into a mental health retreat. This 4 part series holds nothing back. If I told it to my therapist, its here. Together WE are going to heal and get back to KNOWING. Because we always have.

35m
Aug 02, 2021
Stories from Sedona EP3

This episode was the hardest of all to record. Probably the hardest to hear too. I had to STOP, take a leave at work and check into a mental health retreat. This 4 part series holds nothing back. If I told it to my therapist, its here. Together WE are going to heal and get back to KNOWING. Because we always have.

18m
Aug 02, 2021
FLM - The Book Behind Our Decision to Sell

My wife and I are selling our home. We've rewired our brains financially, and this book is the reason.

11m
Sep 16, 2020
Episode 8 - Lloyd Part 1

Welcome to the final two episodes of the season. We’re going to close this season out with my friend Lloyd. We met 5 years ago when his Million Dollar Teacher Project came into my life. Together we have big plans and want to see the world in a better place in terms of education. Please enjoy this episode and the next; and I’m really looking forward to next season.

33m
Jul 20, 2020
Episode 9 - Lloyd Part 2

The final episode! I truly hope you've enjoyed this season, and will join me next year as I delve deeper into the inspirational lives of more incredible Fathers Like Me.

25m
Jul 20, 2020
Episode 7 - Rico, His One-Two Combo Knocks Me Out

I work with this light, named Rico. Always present, a smile. He’s warm, seems loving and caring. He also has a edge. A toughness that says maybe he’s not the best person to pick a bar fight with. Turns out boxing is one of his biggest loves, and he found it at a time in his life where he was filled with the most hate, and rage. Teenage years were not easy for Rico. I can’t imagine being ripped out of my house at 14 and taken away from everything I knew. He HAS OVERCOME. He has a message of hope for anyone thinking they have limited options. Much love Rico for sharing so honestly.

27m
Jul 13, 2020
Episode 6 - Michael (Priscilla's Husband)

I was really excited to sit down with this dude. I had so many questions, there were so many things that he’s had to deal with that would break most. He’s not broken. He’s sure of himself, but open to learning more. He’s confident and has fully accepted his “NEW LIFE” after meeting Priscilla years ago. This is a great episode because we get to talk to a father about parenting his down child, and what its like to gain a daughter out of the gate. He is more proof that we can have something happen to us as kids, experience that,but set it down and not bring it into our future relationships.

26m
Jul 06, 2020
Episode 5 - The Blaine Long "fuck em'" Episode

Blaine is a talented music man. That is not why he is here. He has the voice of an angel, that is NOT why he is here either. Parenting, is the subject at hand. Specifically being a father to two adopted kiddos. We’ll talk about his own parents and how they impacted his style. Plus find out why he chooses to not have them in his life. A courageous step in finding yourself. Too many of us stay in relationships with poisonous people. STOP. Even if they are your family, that is not a good enough reason to eat something that will kill you AND the others around you.

25m
Jun 29, 2020
Episode 4 - Dean, my Friend and Mentor

When I met Dean, we had instant chemistry. Its easy to be with him, he has an exciting life,and isn’t shy about sharing that, which I love. The real reason he’s here, is to bring prospective. His kids are older,so we get a chance to “Look Back.” Plus he told me when I asked him to be on Fathers Like Me that, “90% the things I’ve learned are because of the things I messed up.” In every aspect of the world, asking someone wiser that you can be helpful. Enjoy the talk.

25m
Jun 26, 2020
Episode 3 - Bobby Myers, the Flying Episode

He lost his father 10 years ago and it's still tough. He faked on him for everything. Now, he flat out makes shit up and tells his kids "Your Grandpa said this...". Plus we take a closer look at flying, he does that for a living.

32m
Jun 20, 2020
Episode 2 - Friend of 25 Years, Matt

Matt is perhaps the oldest friend in my life who I still talk with on a regular basis. We agree on some shit, completely disagree on other things, but at the core is a deep respect for each other. This is our only crying episode of the season; he goes first, then me.

26m
Jun 20, 2020
Episode 1 - My Father in Law, Rock Rockett

We have a lot in common, our dads both died when we were young, we love Niccoli... Okay so two things but they are BIG. It was fun to hear how my wife was raised and interesting to hear a veteran father talk about things.

28m
Jun 20, 2020
Season 2 is on the way, here’ the plan

Season 1 is in the books, parenting with a sense of urgency, owning your piece. Two critical pieces of being a good parent. This season is going to look al little different as I interview “DADS I DIG”

2m
May 23, 2020
I broke my OWN rule, plus my son is leaving the game I love, and I'm glad. (9)

In this final episode of series one, we cover a LOT of ground. I have to own my piece after I broke my own rule. Plus, this question, "What kind of father do you want to be, through your kids eyes?"

15m
Aug 06, 2019
Andy Grammer, Sinbad, & Mark McGrath on being Fathers (8)

This week we get a few look at parenting though the eyes of Sinbad, Andi Grammer and Mark McGrath. They all have a common thread and we'll explore that a bit more. Then my friend Kari Maughan drops by with her 4th and 5th tip to avoid YELLING AND SCREAMING and how we can do a better job of letting out KIDS do the learning.

26m
Jul 30, 2019
STOP SPANKING, try THIS instead (7)

Is spanking still a tool in your discipline toolbox? If so, I'd like you to listen to what Dr. Frank Bevacqua has to say about it. Then stop. Let me give you a MUCH better alternative, one that will bring you closer together and eliminate the yelling and screaming all together. You ready for some LOVE and LOGIC? Click it...

27m
Jul 23, 2019
How to Treat People + Stop Blaming Work (5)

In this episode, we get into part two of our: “Conversations you need to have with your kids.” The World is sensitive, a bit too much sometimes, but this is the world we live in. Do your kids know the rules? I’ll break down an easy way to check yourself. Plus, lately I’ve had two thoughts I can’t shake: 1) Parents that blame work as reason they can’t be more present with their kids, and 2) meditation, to train the mind to settle & relax, to serve and engage every aspect of your life.

19m
Jul 09, 2019
Sex, Kids & Addiction author Jeff Becker (4)

We kick off the first of three conversations you need to have with your kids, and the first one was "inspired" by my own son. Plus Jeff Becker joins us to talk about his dads Porn addiction and their new book TENDER LIONS. Get more from Jeff and find his book here: https://tinyurl.com/y4crvrf5

33m
Jul 02, 2019
Are Video games driving you crazy? (3)

Video games can drive parents crazy, but with a couple of easy tips you can have VIDEO GAME PEACE.

20m
Jun 25, 2019
Owning YOUR piece (2)

Before I can ask you to OWN YOUR PIECE I had to own mine. 2018 was hard. rough. emotional.

14m
Jun 14, 2019
A welcome + The story of WHY I parent with a sense of urgency. (1)

Before we jump in and start the process of owning our piece, and parenting with a sense of urgency, I wanted to let you into my world and give you a sense of who I am and why I tick the way I do. Thank you SO much for being here.

15m
Jun 14, 2019
Fathers like me INTRO

Coming June 16th, a new podcast series about parenting. This one is geared towards dads, but I think most parents will get something out of it.

1m
May 06, 2019