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Dad Up Podcast

by Bryan Ward

Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers.We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

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  1. Ep. 330 - Habits Of Confident Fathers | Christopher Brown and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Habits Of Confident Fathers | Christopher Brown & Bryan Ward | Ep. 330 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Christopher Brown. 👉 Christopher A. Brown is the President of National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI),...

  2. Ep. 329 - Balancing Personal Passions With Family Life | Dr. Corey Holmes & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Balancing Personal Passions With Family Life | Dr. Corey Holmes & Bryan Ward | Ep. 329 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Dr. Corey Holmes. 👉 Dr. Corey W. Holmes is a distinguished foreign affairs expert,...

  3. Ep. 328 - Ambitious Dads | Jeff Hittner and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Ambitious Dads | Jeff Hittner & Bryan Ward | Ep. 328 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Jeff Hittner. 👉 Jeff Hittner is an executive coach, leadership expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Ambitious Dads, a...

  4. Ep. 327 - Why Trauma Is Misunderstood | Veronica Thompson and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Why Trauma Is Misunderstood | Veronica Thompson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 327 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Veronica Thompson. 👉 Veronica Thompson, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Trauma...

  5. Ep. 326 - Dad Can You Not? | Chip Leighton and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Dad Can You Not? | Chip Leighton & Bryan Ward | Ep. 326 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Chip Leighton a powerful voice known for his bold humor, real-life storytelling, and unapologetic take on personal...

  6. Ep. 325 - When Fathers Lead | Jeff Hamilton and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 When Fathers Lead | Jeff Hamilton & Bryan Ward | Ep. 325 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Jeff Hamilton, pastor, championship coach, father, and founder of Dad Academy, to talk about what it truly means to...

  7. Ep. 324 - Leading As A Father Without Losing Yourself | Kenyada Meadows and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Leading As A Father Without Losing Yourself | Kenyada Meadows & Bryan Ward | Ep. 324 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I sit down with Kenya Meadows, 👉 Kenyada Meadows believes the old model of dominance, control, and self-sacrifice…

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  8. Ep. 323 - Raising Kids Beyond The Scoreboard | Harvey Araton and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Raising Kids Beyond The Scoreboard | Harvey Araton & Bryan Ward | Ep. 323 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I sit down with Harvey Araton, New York Times best-selling author, award-winning sports journalist, and co-producer of the…

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  9. Ep. 322 - The Mozy Story | Charlie Sherts and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 The Mozy Story | Charlie Sherts & Bryan Ward | Ep. 322 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Charlie Sherts, a seasoned medical device engineer and inventor with over 20 years of experience bringing innovative products to...

  10. Ep. 321 - The Warrior’s Way | Thomas Blottenberger and Bryan Ward

    👉 What happens when you achieve everything you were told would make you happy and still feel empty? 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I sit down with Thomas Blottenberger, founder of The Risk Reward Agency, to unpack why so many outwardly successful men feel inwardly stuck,...

  11. Ep. 320 - The GOAT Series | Steve Clair and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 The GOAT Series | Steve Clair & Bryan Ward | Ep. 320 👉 Today on the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by a guy who embodies what it means to chase excellence in every arena of life. 👉 Steve Clair is a powerhouse real estate broker with nearly two...

  12. Ep. 319 - 90% Of Men Are Metabolically Broken | Clifford Stephan and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 90% Of Men Are Metabolically Broken | Clifford Stephan & Bryan Ward | Ep. 319 👉 Today’s guest is Clifford Stephan, Founder and Chief Vacation Officer of Booze Vacation, a movement helping men rethink their relationship with alcohol, reclaim...

  13. Ep. 318 - How Brain Health Shapes Parenting | Dr. Rebecca Jackson & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 How Brain Health Shapes Parenting | Dr. Rebecca Jackson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 318 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with Dr. Rebecca Jackson — a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, Doctor of...

  14. Ep. 317 | Leading With Intention At Work & At Home | John Gafford and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Leading with Intention at Work and at Home | John Gafford & Bryan Ward | Ep. 317 👉 In this inspiring episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with John Gafford is a husband, father, speaker, entrepreneur, and author who’s on…

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  15. Ep. 316 - Preparing Our Kids For A World We Can’t Yet See | Kepler Knott & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Preparing Our Kids for a World We Can’t Yet See | Kepler Knott & Bryan Ward | Ep. 316 👉 In this inspiring episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with Kepler Knott — a husband, father, teacher, entrepreneur, and veteran…

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  16. Ep. 315 - The Evolution Of Dad Up | Ron Haywood & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to the 6th Year Anniversary Special of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 The Evolution Of Dad Up | Ron Haywood & Bryan Ward | Ep. 315 👉 Welcome to a very special milestone episode of the Dad Up Podcast — our 6-Year Anniversary! 👉 To celebrate, I brought back Ron Haywood, the man who kicked it...

  17. Ep. 314 - Building A Life Of Purpose With Campire Gentleman | Clay Garrett and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Building A Life Of Purpose With Campire Gentleman | Clay Garrett & Bryan Ward | Ep. 314 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, host Bryan Ward sits down with Clay Garrett, husband, father of two, and creator of Campfire Gentleman…

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  18. Ep. 313 - Making It Up - Christopher Mannino and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Making It Up | Christopher Mannino & Bryan Ward | Ep. 313 👉 Christopher Mannino's writing journey began when he was stranded on the Cornish coast at the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. The experience inspired The Scythe Wielder's Secret....

  19. Ep. 312 - Work From Home Dads | Thom Gibson & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Work From Home Dads | Thom Gibson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 312 👉 Thom Gibson – Founder of WFH Dads & Creator of the 6-Hour Workday Playbook 👉 Thom Gibson is on a mission to help work-from-home dads reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and...

  20. Ep. 311 - The Preparation: Building Competence, Confidence & Real-World Skills | Matt Smith & Bryan

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 The Preparation: Building Competence, Confidence & Real-World Skills | Matt Smith & Bryan Ward | Ep. 311 👉 In this episode of The Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Smith, an American entrepreneur, economic commentator, and co-author of The...

  21. Ep. 310 - Bold Faith & Bold Healing | Featuring Elena Huggins and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Bold Faith & Bold Healing | Featuring Elena Huggins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 310 👉 Elena Huggins is a passionate communicator, musician, entrepreneur, and devoted follower of Jesus whose mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower others to…

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  22. Ep. 309 - One Step Changed Everything | Johnny Muresan and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 One Step Changed Everything | Featuring Johnny Muresan and Bryan Ward | Ep. 309 👉 Johnny Muresan is a husband, dad, and everyday guy who once weighed nearly 500 pounds, until he laced up his shoes and took one shaky, breathless step toward...

  23. Ep. 308 - Photo Memories Are The Bridge Between Generations | Angela Andrieux and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Photo Memories Are The Bridge Between Generations | Featuring Angela Andrieux and Bryan Ward | Ep. 308 👉 Angela Andrieux, MBA is a dynamic creative professional whose passion for capturing and preserving life’s most meaningful moments shines...

  24. Ep. 307 - Parenting With Creativity & Faith | Featuring Howard “Quiggly” Chang and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Parenting With Creativity & Faith | Featuring Howard “Quiggly” Chang and Bryan Ward | Ep. 307 👉 Howard “Quiggly” Chang is a legendary toy concept artist whose creativity helped bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures to life in...

  25. Ep. 306 - How Mindset Shapes Legacy | Featuring Jeff Vulpis and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 How Mindset Shapes Legacy | Featuring Jeff Vulpis and Bryan Ward | Ep. 306 👉 Jeff Vulpis is a mindset coach, speaker, and living example of resilience. He knows firsthand what it means to fight and comeback from rock bottom. 👉 After…

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  26. Ep. 305 - Preparing Your Kids For The Future Of College | Shellee Howard and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Preparing Your Kids For The Future Of College | Featuring Shellee Howard and Bryan Ward | Ep. 305 👉 My guest today is Shellee Howard, the founder and CEO of College Ready, a Certified Educational Consultant, two-time bestselling author,...

  27. Ep. 304 - Lighting The Way: Faith, Family & Filmmaking | Nathan & D’Lytha Myers & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Lighting The Way: Faith, Family & Filmmaking| Featuring Nathan and D’Lytha Myers and Bryan Ward | Ep. 304 👉 Nathan and D’Lytha Myers are a dynamic husband-and-wife creative team whose talents span acting, directing, producing, and teaching.…

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  28. Ep. 303 - From At-Risk Youth To Empowered Families | Richard Ramos and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 From At-Risk Youth To Empowered Families| Featuring Richard Ramos and Bryan Ward | Ep. 303 👉 Richard is an accomplished author, speaker, and parent coach with over three decades of experience in leadership development, family dynamics, and...

  29. Ep. 302 - Empowering Kids Through Song | Michael Hemsworth and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Empowering Kids Through Song | Featuring Michael Hemsworth and Bryan Ward | Ep. 302 👉 In this inspiring episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I sit down with lifelong music educator, author, and father, Michael Hemsworth. 👉 With over 20 years of...

  30. Ep. 301 - From Fatherhood To Ninja Warrior Stage | Brian Beckstrand and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 From Fatherhood To The Ninja Warrior Stage| Featuring Brian Beckstrand and Bryan Ward | Ep. 301 👉 This week on Dad Up, I’m joined by Brian Beckstrand. He is a husband, father of five, and the original ninja dad behind one of the most…

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  31. Ep. 300 - Emmy-Winning & Sesame Street Exec Gets Real on Being a Dad | Jordan Geary & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! This is episode 300!! 🟫 Emmy-Winning & Former Sesame Street Exec Gets Real On Being A Dad | Featuring Jordan Geary and Bryan Ward | Ep. 300 👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Geary, an Emmy Award-winning creative producer and former...

  32. Ep. 299 - Dads Who Lead | Thomas Pfanner and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you. 🟫 Dads Who Lead | Featuring Tom Pfanner and Bryan Ward | Ep. 299 👉 I am joined by Tom Pfanner, The Leadership Dad, a husband, father of three, combat athlete, and former Division 1 strength coach who’s on a...

  33. Ep. 298 - Parenting Teens With Purpose | Mike Barsamian and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you. 🟫 Parenting Teens With Purpose | Featuring Mike Barsamian and Bryan Ward | Ep. 298 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Mike Barsamian, widely known on Instagram as...

  34. Ep. 297 - The Power Of Presence, Pain & Purpose In Fatherhood | Kaleb Stoppel and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you. 🟫 The Power of Presence, Pain, and Purpose in Fatherhood | Featuring Kaleb Stoppel and Bryan Ward | Ep. 297 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Kaleb Stoppel. 👉 Dr. Kaleb Stoppel…

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  35. Ep. 296 - From Seal Team To Dad Team | Alden Mills and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you. 🟫 From SEAL Team To Dad Team | Featuring Alden Mills and Bryan Ward | Ep. 296 👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Alden Mills. 👉 He is a former U.S. Navy SEAL platoon commander,...

  36. Ep. 295 - Coparenting - Father’s Day Special | MTV’s Teen Mom Stars Maci Bookout & Ryan Edwards

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you. 🟫 Coparenting Success - Father’s Day Special | Featuring MTV’s Teen Mom Stars Maci Bookout & Ryan Edwards | Ep. 295 👉 In this heartfelt and raw Father’s Day Special episode Bryan Ward and his wife, Andrea…

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  37. Ep. 294 - Put Your Trust In Him - David Maus Jr. and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 Put Your Trust In Him | David Maus Jr. and Bryan Ward | Ep. 294 👉 David Maus Jr. is a dedicated content creator on a mission to help others make informed choices about their health and wellness. 👉 After a...

  38. Ep. 293 - The Best Job In The World | Andrew Stillman & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 The Best Job In The World | Andrew Stillman and Bryan Ward | Ep. 293 👉 Andrew Stillman is a devoted father of nine, entrepreneur, and now a published children’s book author. 👉 Hailing from Manatee County…

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  39. Ep. 292 - Writer To Warrior Dad: Lessons In Safety, Growth & Presence | Jason Brick & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 From Writer To Warrior Dad: Lessons In Safety, Growth & Presence | Jason Brick & Bryan Ward | Ep. 292 👉 Jason Brick is a devoted father, husband, and lifelong martial artist who brings a unique blend of real-world...

  40. Ep. 291 - Catching Vomit & Other Acts Of Heroic Fatherhood | Maury Wood & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 Catching Vomit & Other Acts Of Heroic Fatherhood | Maury Wood & Bryan Ward | Ep. 291 👉 Maury Wood is a dad of four (two boys and two girls), a writer, former teacher, and self-proclaimed reflex ninja. 👉 Once...

  41. Ep. 290 - Purpose Driven Fatherhood - Leading With Humility & Heart | Jesse Anderson & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 Driven Fatherhood: Leading with Humility and Heart | Jesse Anderson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 290 👉 Jesse Anderson is a fatherhood coach and the founder of Purpose Driven Fatherhood. 👉 With a background in leading...

  42. Ep. 289 - Tech-Savvy Parenting: Launching Careers & Raising Kids | Jack Knight And Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 Tech-Savvy Parenting: Launching Careers & Raising Kids | Jack Knight & Bryan Ward | Ep. 289 👉 Jack Knight is a seasoned tech sales coach and the founder of SWORD Advisory, a company dedicated to helping…

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  43. Ep. 288 - How DJ Envy & Gia Casey Raise 6 Kids & Stay Strong In Marriage | DJ Envy & Gia Casey & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 How DJ Envy & Gia Casey Raise 6 Kids & Stay Strong In Marriage | DJ Envy & Gia Casey & Bryan Ward | Ep. 288 👉 Celebrity power couple RaaShaun “DJ Envy” Casey and Gia Casey are the very embodiment of partnership,...

  44. Ep. 287 - Why Dads Need To Master The Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. 🟫 Why Dads Need to Master the Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward | Ep. 287 👉 In this episode, we’re excited to welcome CJ Volkmann, better known online as Cooking with CJ. 👉 CJ is a cooking influencer…

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  45. Ep. 286 - Insights From A Successful Advisor And Devoted Dad | Jeremy Hill & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this important announcement! 🟫 Insights From A Successful Advisor And Devoted Dad | Jeremy Hill & Bryan Ward | Ep. 286 👉 Jeremy Hill as an only child, his early life was shaped by his parents’ divorce. 👉 Raised by his mother, who worked...

  46. Ep. 285 - Shutter Up: Capturing Life One Click At A Time! | Adam Belmont & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this important announcement! 🟫 Shutter Up: Capturing Life One Click At A Time! | Adam Belmont & Bryan Ward | Ep. 285 👉 Adam Belmont’s photographic journey began when his first child. 👉 He considered bringing home a child to be probably one of...

  47. Ep. 284 - Easy Everyday: Where Cooking Is A Piece Of Cake….Or Not! | Jessica Merchant & Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this important announcement! 🟫 EASY EVERYDAY; Where Cooking Is A Piece Of Cake….Or Not! | Jessica Merchant & Bryan Ward | Ep. 284 👉 Jessica Merchant is a dedicated recipe developer and passionate food writer whose love for culinary creativity...

  48. Ep. 283 - Hey Dad, How Do I…? Rob Finlay and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 Hey Dad, How Do I……? | Rob Finlay and Bryan Ward | Ep. 283 👉 Robert J. Finlay is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, seasoned entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and father of four. 👉 He is a successful...

  49. Ep. 282 - Total Body Band For The Total Parent | Blake McCoy and Bryan Ward

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 Total Body Band For The Total Parent | Blake McCoy and Bryan Ward | Ep. 282 👉 Blake McCoy has dedicated over 14 years to the fitness industry, starting out by managing personal training companies within…

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  50. Ep. 281 - Precision Performance Running | Co-Founders Bryan Ward and Michael Llamas

    🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode as we make an important announcement! 🟫 PRECISION PERFORMANCE RUNNING | Co-Founders Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward | Ep. 281 👉 Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a groundbreaking new company, Precision...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers.We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

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