Fatherhood Field Notes

Ned has an unfiltered conversation with Braden Rubey, a father, CrossFit coach, and cancer fighter. Braden shares his journey into fatherhood, his battle with stage four melanoma, and how his faith, …

Ned invites fathers to think about how they’re showing up in their kids' lives by simply asking, "How have you spoken to your kids this week?" He talks about the power of silence and self-reflection,…

Ned sits down with longtime friend and fitness coach Josh Seykora to dive into the realities of fatherhood. They talk about the importance of presence, self-control, and guiding children to make thei…

Ned opens up about the importance of self-reflection and honest questioning in the journey of fatherhood. After a conversation with a friend that sparked some deep thinking, Ned explores the power of…

Ned sits down with Scott Groves for an honest look into the realities of fatherhood and balancing family with demanding careers. Scott opens up about the challenges and pivotal moments that shaped hi…

Ned reflects on the profound impact fathers have on shaping their children’s identity and future. Drawing from personal experiences and conversations with mentors, he explores the idea that fathers a…

In this replay episode, Ned revisits a powerful conversation with Chris Bruno about the true meaning of marriage vows and the challenges of staying committed through tough times. Chris explains how u…

Ned shares a story about a weekend camping trip with his 11-year-old daughter. He talks about the importance of making time for one-on-one moments with our kids, even when life gets busy. Through sim…

Devon Lind opens up about his journey of healing from sexual brokenness and addiction, and how it impacted his role as a dad and husband. He talks about how important it is to face personal wounds, b…

Ned shares a personal story about spending time with his teenage daughter and the unexpected lessons that came from a simple dinner. He talks about the importance of creating space for real conversat…

Michael Diamond joins Ned to discuss the role of a father beyond just providing for the family. Michael talks about how fathers are meant to be grounding forces, bringing order and protection to thei…

Ned is talking about how important it is to witness the small moments in fatherhood. He shares a recent experience where there was tension between coaching and criticizing his teenage son. By choosin…

Sergio Duarte shares how he lost 100 pounds, not just for himself but for the sake of his family. He talks about the challenges he faced with his health, balancing work, and being present for his two…

Ned is discussing insights from the book Lovable by Kelly Flanagan, focusing on the importance of teaching kids how to set boundaries and say no. Ned talks about his own experiences as a father and e…

In this episode, Gary Cucchi shares his personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom on what it means to be a father. He talks about the importance of making time for your family, being fully present,…

Ned is discussing the practice of blessing your children, drawing from both his own experiences and traditions like Shabbat. He shares how simple, intentional words from a dad can deeply shape a chil…

Dale Alexander is an employee benefits broker, Certified Financial Planner®, and founder of Alexander and Company. He and Ned talk about the very important role fathers play in teaching their kids ab…

Ned shares how he’s teaching his teenage son responsibility and discipline. He talks about the tension between giving his son more freedom while also preparing him for the challenges of adulthood. Ne…

Kevin Baker, a life coach for teens and tweens, shares advice for parents on how to better connect with their kids and guide them toward independence. Kevin talks about the importance of understandin…

The focus of this episode is on what it truly means to be a father beyond the spotlight moments. While society often celebrates the hero dad who swoops in to save the day, Ned goes into the real impa…