Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Mollie Eastman is the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company she created after facing her own battles with sleep and insomnia that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral changes. You might be surprised to learn that roughly 33% of adults struggle with sleep. We dig into her expertise on issues like sleep apnea and the warning signs that both men and women should be aware of. We'll also talk about the benefit of naturally increasing melatonin to improve our overall wellness, in addition to a better sleep. Mollie also discusses some of the technology, tools, and wearables available, like Oura Rings, that can help us sort out our sleep issues and optimize our Circadian rhythms. Above all else, Mollie will help you understand that getting good sleep isn't something that just happens if we're lucky. It's a skill we can all learn and improve with the right tools and knowledge. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Fine tuning your Circadian rhythms  How 1/3rd of adults struggle with sleep A breakdown on diagnosing sleep apnea How falling asleep instantly could be a red flag How Circadian rhythm improves more than sleep Taking in sunrises and sunsets for better wellness The lights out bedtime routine for kids Why natural melatonin does more than improve sleep Available tech to track & change sleep behaviors  How alcohol destroys a good night sleep Mollie’s tips if you’re checking out Thailand Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/431 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Scott Donnell shares insights on building resilience in kids through 'healthy adversity,' advising against giving allowances. He emphasizes heritage over inheritance, mentorship, and family legacy. The podcast delves into financial literacy at the dinner table, highlighting the importance of teaching kids about finances early on.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Hal Runkel, discusses scream-free parenting and the superpower of pausing before reacting. Topics include keeping kids safe while letting them learn, dealing with conflicts, importance of taking a timeout, and finding the balance between overprotection and life lessons.

Rick Hupp is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, specializing in helping people heal from trauma and build better relationships. If your life ever feels like a broken puzzle with a few missing pieces, we'll talk about how you can put it back together today. In our conversation, we'll explore a few big questions: why do so many guys struggle to create peaceful, loving relationships? How does our past factor into our present relationships and "Internal Family Systems"? And how can we manage conflict, triggers, and resentment in better and healthier ways for our families. Rick shares some practical tools for easing tension in relationships and choosing our partners in ways that aren't just repeating the same old patterns. We'll talk about meeting vulnerability with more vulnerability when we'd typically release our anger on our partners and create guilt and shame instead of repairing and resolving our issues. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… The relationship is in the repair Anger is the last stop for hope & love  Managing intergenerational trauma Diplomacy with Internal Family Systems The stories we make up and tell ourselves Presenting your needs in a vulnerable ways Conflict is change trying to happen Meet vulnerability with vulnerability Is your relationship quid pro quo? Being in a state of power vs. connection Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/428 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Chris Emick is the CEO of Go Bucket Yourself, a community dedicated to living a bucket list life full of adventure, connection, growth, and creativity. If you check him out on Instagram, you’ll definitely get the whole picture. Chris invested in real estate early with his corporate job and has created enough passive income to buy his time back by going on epic adventures (solo and with the family) and is also helping others create their own. In our conversation, we’ll talk about the rewards of going on solo adventures to work on our ego, test our endurance and mindset, and practice gratitude. And, of course, you’ll definitely want to hear about the incredible 30-day adventure, hiking over 500 miles and climbing 6,000 feet of elevation on the Camino Frances. You’ll also learn a valuable lesson from his rain gear story, how it’s a worthy investment when adventuring, what happens when you don’t have a good one, and how he solved the problem. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Doing ego work on solo adventures Vacation>recharge>drop back into chaos Conquering the Camino Frances A better rain jacket sure would be nice Applying lessons to real life struggles Creating imaginary force fields for protection Practicing spirituality and gratitude on the mountain The power of exploring nature alone Why Front Row Dads is a great fit for some, but not all Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/427 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Today, I’m chatting with Jayson Gaddis. Jayson is an author, speaker, coach, and relationship expert with a knack for understanding human behavior. Jayson is the creator of the Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and the Founder of The Relationship School, and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries.  In our conversation, we dig into the wounds that are created from conflict in our relationships and how to repair them. We share some facepalm moments with our family, the times when we lost it with our partners or kids and ended up making things worse. Jayson shares thoughtful insights on why that might happen, pointing to those unresolved issues from the past that sneak up on us.  You’ll also walk away with some practical advice and strategies on how we can change those patterns, connect more deeply with loved ones, and do it all without sacrificing our self-respect. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Trauma, triggers and the silent treatment Getting to the root of relationship issues   Relationship conflict repair 101 Listen first, then take responsibility   Repairing conflict in front of the kids is a good thing Taking ownership and responsibility with empathy Feelings first, facts later It’s what you say, and how you say it Letting kids feel all the feels Wisdom on relationships, parenting, business, and health  Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/426 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Scott Burgett is a member of the FRD Brotherhood and the visionary behind Evolution Vegan Academy, an innovative online coaching program specifically tailored for vegans, empowering individuals to shed up to 20 pounds within four months.  Scott shares his journey from a meat-eating athlete to coaching as a high performing vegan. Most people know about Netflix and chill, but you’ll hear how Netflix and specifically documentaries led to a dramatic change in lifestyle for Scott and his wife.  Scott also talks about how prevalent online bullying is for vegans and he destroys the myth that “soy equals man boobs.” We’ll also get into the daily challenge all entrepreneurial Dads face by spending their phones, even when the goal is to be present at home. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Lessons from a childhood with divorced parents Greatness requires hard work Scott’s favorite things about his wife The struggle to be present at home is real When kids catch you on the phone Going from Netflix docs to a vegan lifestyle Health Benefits of a vegan diet Destroying the soy = man boobs myth Getting bullied for being vegan Considering going vegan? Here’s how! What the Evolution Vegan Academy is about Wisdom on parenting, fitness, health, and business Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/425 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Brad Pedersen is an angel investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and business coach. In 2008, he founded Tech 4 Kids, which later became the maker of some of the world’s most iconic toys. He later co-founded Pela, an innovative start-up specializing in sustainable phone cases which he grew to over $100 million. In 2021, Brad and his Pela team launched Lomi, a successful crowd-funding campaign that raised $9.8 million for the world’s first smart kitchen waste composter which is an incredible device if you haven’t heard about it.  In our conversation, Brad gives us a glimpse of his wild journey filled with epic highs and gut-wrenching lows, including surviving bankruptcy multiple times and how that prepared him to take on the world’s greatest challenges through his later ventures.  You’ll get to hear his tactics on hiring a dream team in your business, and why he’s not a fan of the “24/7” hustle mentality. He also shares a personal revelation inspired by his kids and why he’s now laser-focused on making every moment count with his loved ones. A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Fail fast and learn from your flops Creating a “don’t do” list Just keep moving If there’s no health, there’s no wealth! You’ll never wish you had more meetings  Hard work alone doesn’t cut it The “School of Hard Knocks” recruitment process  Aim for leadership that’s firm, fair, but fun Choosing discipline over regret How small a impact ripples and makes waves Brad’s advice on fatherhood, marriage, health, and business Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/424 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

It finally happened! I've got Giovanni Marsico with me on the pod today. Gio is a 2x EMMY® Award-Winning Producer, TedX Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Archangel, a global community of superhero entrepreneurs and game-changers on a mission to impact millions of people together.   We had a lot of fun digging into how Gio believes we can manufacture serendipity if we allow ourselves to stay present and tune in. You'll also hear Gio talk about when his teachers realized he was gifted at a young age and how it wasn't as fun as you'd imagine. But when he discovered the X-Men comic books, it changed his definition of what being gifted meant, and now he wants his and all kids to be encouraged to share their own superpowers with the world. Gio has been creating EPIC events since he was 16 years old. And you won't want to miss the story he shares of the HUGE event he put on when he was SEVENTEEN, at North America's largest nightclub at the time with thousands inside and thousands more lined up to get in. It's a jaw-dropper. Lastly, the next Archangel Summit is happening on September 21, 2024. For more info, check out ArchangelSummit.com. It's sure to be another EPIC event. You'll understand why when you check out this episode. Enjoy! A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Manufacturing serendipity Discovering your gifts turns into X-Men superpowers Sharing your talents with the world How a teaching moment turned into a family mantra Archangel Summit: An interactive and transformational event Finding inspiration and creativity in movie theaters Role playing with your kids 10 years from now Creating moments of surprise and awe Gio creates an EPIC event at 17 y/o for thousands The secret for creating epic events Favorite movies EVER with Gio and Jon Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/423 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you’re reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify

Hear wealth coach Mike Brown, a former NAVY fighter jet pilot, discuss strategies for swapping limiting beliefs about wealth with empowering narratives. He shares insights on boredom and laser-sharp focus as game-changers to wealth accumulation, his first million and an 8-figure exit, co-parenting after remarriage, and the importance of making an impact over leaving a legacy.