Fatherhood/Parenting Episodes
April 22, 2025
Midlife Success Strategies: How to Reclaim Energy, Focus & Purpose
Midlife Success Strategies! In this special "Ask Me Anything" episode of the Driven to Thrive broadcast, Brent Dowlen tackles real-life questions submitted directly by listeners, diving into topics like balancing work, family, and health, overcoming guilt about wanting more from life, breaking thro…
Nov. 22, 2024
Raising Resilient Kids: 10 Essential Life Skills Every Parent Must Teach Before 18!
In this episode of the Fallible Man podcast, host Brent outlines 10 essential life skills that all parents should teach their children to ensure they grow into functional and thriving adults. These skills include manners and polite interaction, basic cooking and nutrition, home maintenance, sewing …
Oct. 29, 2024
Raising Neurospicy Kids: Parent to Parent on Raising Kids that Think Differently than the 60%
Are you navigating the complex world of parenting a neurodivergent child? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Andy and Cassi, parents of four children, including two who are neurodivergent. They share their raw, honest experiences and offer invaluable insights for parents on this uniq…
Oct. 25, 2024
The Magic of Traditions: Spooky Season and Beyond
The costumes are picked out and readied. The pumpkins are acquired and will be carved very soon. Or they might already be by the time this comes out. The candy is purchased. The decorations are up. Well, mostly because I'm bad about doing that. We're only a few short days away from the greatest hol…
Oct. 22, 2024
Nurturing Unique Minds: Parenting Beyond Labels
Are you struggling to understand and support a neurodivergent child in your life? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Kim Pomares from Mendability, who sheds light on the often misunderstood world of neurodivergence and offers practical strategies for parents and caregivers.
Oct. 18, 2024
Balancing Act: Work-From-Home Dads Navigating Parenting
In this episode of the Fallible Man podcast, host Brent delves into the distinctive challenges faced by work-from-home dads and offers crucial strategies for integrating professional duties with parenting. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from other dads, Brent discusses common pitfal…
Oct. 8, 2024
Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Ideologies: A Father's Guide to School Activism
Are you aware of what's really being taught in your child's classroom? As parents, we often assume our kids are receiving a balanced education, but recent events have exposed a concerning trend: the infiltration of Critical Race Theory (CRT) into school curricula across the nation.
In this eye-o…
Sept. 20, 2024
Fatherhood in the digital age: parenting advice for modern dads.
I was blessed to have an amazing father as an example, but there were new dragons to slay that my father couldn't prepare me for a new frontier that's evolving in incredible speeds, even as you listen to this episode, that's the digital age. Now, as a professional computer nerd, let's talk about fa…
Aug. 28, 2024
The Show Up Framework: Empowering Parents of Preteens
Are you bracing yourself for the preteen years? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Marcus Higgs, a presence coach for parents of preteens, who reveals why this stage isn't something to fear, but an opportunity to forge an unbreakable bond with your child.
Aug. 23, 2024
Unlock the Power of Presence: Transform Your Fatherhood and Life
In this episode of The Fallible Man podcast, host Brent discusses the importance of simplicity in fatherhood by emphasizing the transformative power of being present. He explains that being truly focused and attentive, whether while working out or spending time with children, can lead to massive ga…
Aug. 7, 2024
Raising Remarkable Daughters: Insights from a Dad of Six
Strap in for an unfiltered exploration into the profound depths of fatherhood – a realm where the challenges of raising daughters collide with the unwavering determination to forge an unbreakable bond. In this candid dialogue, renowned entrepreneur Gino Barbaro doesn't mince words as he peels back …
July 26, 2024
Navigating Fatherhood: Essential Insights for Expectant Dads
Our Happily Ever After Is Expanding 👶 Boy or Girl???
June 28, 2024
Building a Legacy: How to Be a Better Man, Husband, and Father in Today's Political Climate.
In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, Brent delves into the concept of legacy, its significance, and how men can leave a lasting impact on the world. Drawing inspiration from a blog post by Joshua Becker, Brent outlines 35 important traits and actions that contribute to a meaningful legacy.
June 21, 2024
The Dad Experience: The Greatest Gifts of Fatherhood
In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, host Brent shares the profound and transformative experience of being a dad. From the simple joy of being called 'dad' to the nine greatest things about engaged fatherhood, Brent delves into personal stories and reflections.....
May 29, 2024
Dads, You Have What It Takes: Embracing Your Calling as Father
As dads, we all want to show up as the heroes our kids need, but why does it often feel like an uphill battle? The demands of work, social media's incessant pull, and the weight of our own baggage can leave us disconnected from the very people who matter most.
In this raw, insightful conversatio…
May 24, 2024
Parenting Myths Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction
In the latest episode of The Fallible Man Podcast, we debunk 20 common parenting myths to help new and soon-to-be dads navigate fatherhood with confidence. From conflict resolution and setting boundaries to understanding your child's needs, this episode is packed with practical insights and advice.…
April 26, 2024
The Power of Apprenticeship in Modern Parenting
Have you ever wondered about the lost art of apprenticeship and how it's changed over the years? Join Brent as he dives deep into the fascinating history of apprenticeship and its relevance in today's world. From generational businesses to life skill...
April 17, 2024
Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent/Teen Guide to Communication and Connection
Want to create stronger, more meaningful communication with your teenager? Get ready to discover the solution that will help you achieve just that. In this episode, we're diving into the key to improving parent-teen communication, and you won't want ...
April 10, 2024
The Power of Perspective: Reframing Hardship and Finding Meaning with Coach Randy Brown
Want to learn the powerful secret to rebounding forward after adversity and becoming scarred but smarter? Randy Brown has the solution to help you navigate life's challenges and emerge stronger. In this episode, he shares the key to resilience and ho...
March 29, 2024
Navigating Parenthood: The Key Question Fathers Should Address for Their Children
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Fallible Man Podcast! In Season 5, Episode 26, we dive deep into the profound journey of parenthood and explore the pivotal questions fathers must address for their children's emotional and psychological w...
March 6, 2024
Nightmare Fuel: Confronting The Horrific Reality Of Child Sex Trafficking
If you're feeling overwhelmed and powerless about the prevalence of human trafficking, thinking it's a problem that happens elsewhere, then you are not alone! Despite thinking you're not contributing to the problem, the reality is that inaction allow...
March 1, 2024
The New Dad's Guide to Navigating Parenting Challenges. | 10 Tips
Welcome to the Fallible Man Podcast! In this episode, Brent dives deep into the raw and unfiltered reality of fatherhood in "A New Dad's Guide to Navigating Parenting Challenges." From unexpected twists to unscripted moments, Brent shares invaluable ...
Feb. 28, 2024
Gun Room Therapy: How Donald Dunn Uses Media to Heal Veterans
Are you ready for a shocking revelation? Veterans struggling with mental health post-military are finding unexpected support through a groundbreaking initiative. The surprising twist? It's not just about mental health - it's a whole new world of crea...
Feb. 16, 2024
Stop Complicating Your Relationship with Women
In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, host Brent dives deep into the age-old question: What do women really want in relationships? Drawing from cultural references like "What Women Want" and insights from Sigmund Freud, Brent uncovers the simp...