This episode with Ryan is a banger! His family is as blended as you can get -- Ryan had a son in a previous relationship, met & married a woman with 2 children from a prior relationship, and then they came together and had their own. That's something!

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we sit down with Ryan, a two-time WNBA champion (assistant coach), former college basketball player, and father of four. Ryan opens up about his unique fatherhood journey, navigating a blended family, the challenges of parenting through ADHD, and the importance of consistency and communication.

Key topics in this episode:

✅Building a blended family: Ryan shares how he navigated fatherhood in a family with kids from different relationships and the importance of co-parenting. ✅Basketball & leadership: Ryan talks about how his coaching background as a point guard influenced his approach to parenting, from teaching consistency to balancing feedback with love.

✅ADHD in the family: Ryan discusses how ADHD impacts his wife and stepson and how understanding neurodivergence has shaped his parenting style.

✅Fatherhood lessons: From coping with a miscarriage to raising teenagers and a rainbow baby, Ryan talks about the hard moments that shaped him into the father he is today.

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Big feelings and vulnerability in this one with Joe! He really shared his story about the challenging parts of fatherhood and how he dealt with it.

In this episode, we sit down with Joe, an advertising executive and dedicated father, to dive into his personal journey of fatherhood. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced, including fertility struggles, a miscarriage, and his journey to sobriety, all while navigating the complexities of becoming a dad. From his early experiences with parenthood to his reflections on being a sober dad, Joe shares powerful insights on mental health, relationships, and the deep responsibility of fatherhood.

Key topics in this episode:

✅ Becoming a dad later in life

✅ The emotional and mental toll of fertility struggles and miscarriage

✅ Navigating fatherhood during COVID-19 and the isolation that comes with it

✅ The importance of self-awareness and being an authentic parent

✅ The role of sobriety in fatherhood and maintaining strong family relationships

Joe’s story is a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of fatherhood, filled with lessons about resilience, love, and growth. Whether you're a new dad or an experienced one, there’s something here for everyone!

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🔹 Follow Joe’s music journey: Listen to his latest album, Impasto Gardens, available on all streaming platforms.

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The OG Dad doesn't mean "Old Geezer"! Wiser words have not been spoken. Listen in, dads!

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Mark, a dedicated father, mentor, and advocate for conscious parenting. Mark shares his journey of becoming a father later in life, raising both biological and non-biological children, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From faith to affirmations, to raising strong and confident kids, Mark’s approach to fatherhood is all about intentionality and presence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ What it means to be an “OG Dad” and having kids later in life

✅ The reality of fatherhood: why it’s not 50/50, but 100% all the time

✅ How Mark became a certified conscious fathering instructor, mentoring 1,000+ dads

✅ Why taking solo dad time with your kids strengthens your bond

✅ Building strong family traditions and affirmations for kids’ confidence

✅ The importance of faith, presence, and leading by example

✅ Raising a Black daughter in America: challenges, empowerment, and resilience

✅ How to balance pushing kids to be great while letting them follow their passions

✅ The power of intentional parenting: “Presence Over Perfection”

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