Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Today’s guest is Laurie Handlers — Tantra educator, talk show host, and intimacy coach. She’s the author of Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy and leads programs through Butterfly Workshops, Inc. and the International School of Temple Arts. In this ~40-minute episode, you’ll learn: Why long-term sex gets better only with intentional effort (after the honeymoon & kids). The starter “effort stack”: schedule date night, learn to dance, have the conversation. How to decode complaints into clear requests—without hurting feelings. The training mindset: treat intimacy as a skill (courses/coaching > guessing). The presence playbook: breathe together, watch her face, phones down. The 10/10 framework women name: Presence, Connection, Safety, Communication, Skill. A simple boundary script and the repair rule: “First to return to love wins.” Listen now. ________________________________________________________________ 📚 Read what high-performing dads are reading. These are the most impactful books in our brotherhood. Tried, tested, and implemented. Grab them here: Https://frontrowdads.com/podcast-books  

When you lose your cool, it’s usually not about the moment—it’s about what’s underneath. In this episode, Josh Trent unpacks HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and shows you how to spot these triggers before they hijack your reactions. Learn how to pause, reset, and show up at your best for the people who matter most. ___________________________________________  📚 Want to win at home and in business? These are the books that helped high-performing dads create deeper relationships and stronger lives—without sacrificing success. 👉 Get the list: https://frontrowdads.com/books  

Schuyler Williamson, a leadership expert and military veteran, shares his insights from both the battlefield and the boardroom. He emphasizes military-tested leadership frameworks for parenting, advocating for modeling effective behaviors. Listeners can learn about practical routines to enhance children's confidence and the importance of adaptability in chaotic situations. Williamson's anecdotes from combat highlight how clarity and steadiness can transform leadership, making it applicable at home and in business.

Ryan Levesque, a 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO and 2-time #1 bestselling author, shares his expertise on running efficient family meetings. He reveals his 7-step agenda designed to foster connection and engagement among family members. Listeners will learn how to anchor discussions around wins, gratitude, and goals, making meetings something kids look forward to. Levesque also discusses transforming chaos into collaboration, showcasing the power of structured conversations to strengthen family values and wellness.

Nathanael Chawkin, a seasoned leadership coach, guides CEOs and teams through tough conversations with heart. In this insightful discussion, he shares four critical questions that act like ‘meditation on the go’ to uncover blind spots in relationships. The conversation emphasizes that much of our suffering stems from the narratives we create rather than external situations. Nathanael also explores the importance of self-compassion, active listening, and personal responsibility in nurturing emotional health and effective communication.

Rich Christiansen, founder of Legado Family, shares invaluable insights on raising resilient, values-driven children. He breaks down his family framework centered around values, symbols, and traditions. Discover the significance of age-specific rites of passage at 8, 12, 14, 16, and 18, and learn how entrepreneurship can empower teens. Rich offers practical strategies to combat entitlement and foster family identity, ensuring a meaningful legacy. His approach is both transformative and practical for modern dads.

Aaron Stupple, the father of five and author of "The Sovereign Child," presents a thought-provoking shift in parenting philosophy. He argues that traditional rules may hinder child development and advocates for fostering autonomy and trust. Stupple shares insights on handling modern parenting challenges like screen time and food choices. He emphasizes the importance of empowering children over strict rule enforcement, encouraging joyful discovery and open dialogue to strengthen parent-child relationships.

Bob Beare, a licensed therapist and founder of Deep Waters Recovery, unveils the transformative concept of reparenting. He discusses how many men unknowingly carry inner child wounds that hinder their growth. Bob explains the resistance men feel towards healing and shares actionable practices for connecting with their past selves. The conversation highlights the crucial link between healing and effective parenting, explores male archetypes, and emphasizes the coexistence of joy and grief. This insightful dialogue offers tools for emotional freedom and deeper understanding.

Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning series, and Justin Donald, the Lifestyle Investor, share their insights on redefining success after nine years of building a fatherhood community. They discuss the vital truth about prioritizing family over career ambition and the painful lessons learned through personal challenges like cancer and burnout. The conversation emphasizes vulnerability, the importance of quality time with loved ones, and how to cultivate a supportive community that nurtures growth in fatherhood and life.

“I’m a great dad… so why am I still losing it with my son?” In this powerful conversation, we unpack a question every high-performing man quietly wrestles with: Why do we keep repeating patterns we know aren’t serving us — as husbands, fathers, or leaders? This week I sat down with Dr. Bob Beare, PhD — licensed therapist, recovery leader, and founder of Deep Waters Recovery and The Creative Life Institute. Bob has spent over two decades helping men confront the emotional wounds they’ve spent a lifetime avoiding — trauma, shame, addiction, grief — and guiding them toward healing that actually lasts. Together we explore: Why your biggest parenting blowups have nothing to do with your kid How “doing the right thing” as a child can create a lifetime of pressure The dark side of positivity (and how it blocks real healing) How spiritual bypassing shows up in fatherhood and leadership Why healing your nervous system is the best thing you can do for your child How men can access deep emotional release without abandoning strength This isn’t theory. It’s two men telling the truth. About childhood wounds. Emotional reactivity. Shame. And what it looks like to repair with the people you love most