In this reflective conversation, Eric and Kevin discuss the lessons learned throughout the year in their journey as fathers. They emphasize the importance of community, being present with their children, and setting intentional goals for the upcoming year. The discussion highlights the accountability that comes with being a dad and the impact of their efforts on their families and communities. They encourage listeners to engage in meaningful conversations with their children and to focus on continuous improvement in their parenting.

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on the Year: A Journey for Dads
02:48 Key Takeaways: Lessons Learned in Fatherhood
06:01 The Importance of Community and Presence
09:10 Setting Goals for the New Year
12:02 Encouragement and Accountability in Fatherhood
15:04 Looking Ahead: Intentional Parenting Strategies

In this reflective conversation, Eric and Kevin discuss the lessons learned throughout the year in their journey as fathers. They emphasize the importance of community, being present with their children, and setting intentional goals for the upcoming year. The discussion highlights the accountability that comes with being a dad and the impact of their efforts on their families and communities. They encourage listeners to engage in meaningful conversations with their children and to focus on continuous improvement in their parenting.
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on the Year: A Journey for Dads 02:48 Key Takeaways: Lessons Learned in Fatherhood 06:01 The Importance of Community and Presence 09:10 Setting Goals for the New Year 12:02 Encouragement and Accountability in Fatherhood 15:04 Looking Ahead: Intentional Parenting Strategies

Building Community as Dads

Kevin and Eric discuss the profound impact of community and friendships on personal growth, parenting, and overall well-being. They emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences, the dynamics of friendship, and how these relationships shape our behaviors, mindsets, and ambitions. The discussion also touches on the necessity of encouragement and support in navigating life's challenges, particularly in the context of fatherhood.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Community
02:56 Friendship Dynamics and Their Impact
06:00 Mindset and Attitude Influences
08:55 The Role of Encouragement
11:55 Building Ambition and Vision
14:55 Creating a Supportive Network
18:09 Finding and Nurturing Friendships

Kevin and Eric discuss the profound impact of community and friendships on personal growth, parenting, and overall well-being. They emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences, the dynamics of friendship, and how these relationships shape our behaviors, mindsets, and ambitions. The discussion also touches on the necessity of encouragement and support in navigating life's challenges, particularly in the context of fatherhood.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Community 02:56 Friendship Dynamics and Their Impact 06:00 Mindset and Attitude Influences 08:55 The Role of Encouragement 11:55 Building Ambition and Vision 14:55 Creating a Supportive Network 18:09 Finding and Nurturing Friendships

Encouragement: The Key to Thriving

Eric and Kevin discuss the importance of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing world, particularly in the context of parenting. They emphasize the need to add value in various aspects of life and introduce five key principles for effective parenting: care, delivering positive moments, urgency, innovation, and consistency. The discussion highlights how these principles can help fathers create meaningful connections with their children and foster a nurturing environment.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Relevance
01:23 Adding Value in a Changing World
03:50 Five Principles of Showing Up
04:48 The Power of Care
08:58 Delivering Positive Moments
13:09 The Urgency of Presence
18:07 Innovating as a Parent
20:06 The Role of Consistency

Eric and Kevin discuss the importance of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing world, particularly in the context of parenting. They emphasize the need to add value in various aspects of life and introduce five key principles for effective parenting: care, delivering positive moments, urgency, innovation, and consistency. The discussion highlights how these principles can help fathers create meaningful connections with their children and foster a nurturing environment.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Relevance 01:23 Adding Value in a Changing World 03:50 Five Principles of Showing Up 04:48 The Power of Care 08:58 Delivering Positive Moments 13:09 The Urgency of Presence 18:07 Innovating as a Parent 20:06 The Role of Consistency

Showing Up: The Dad's Guide to Being Present

Eric and Kevin explore the complexities of modern parenting, focusing on the balance between being a fun dad and enforcing discipline. They discuss the challenges of re-entering family life after travel, the importance of emotional regulation, and the long-term impact of parenting styles. The dialogue emphasizes the need for intentionality in parenting, recognizing that while fun is essential, discipline and structure are equally crucial for raising well-adjusted children. They conclude that striving to be great parents, even amidst challenges, will ultimately lead to positive outcomes for their kids.



Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Tension of Parenting
03:10 The Balance of Fun and Discipline
06:26 Gradual vs. Sudden Parenting Approaches
09:55 Emotional Regulation in Parenting
14:28 Legacy and Long-Term Impact of Parenting
18:21 Final Thoughts on Intentional Parenting

Eric and Kevin explore the complexities of modern parenting, focusing on the balance between being a fun dad and enforcing discipline. They discuss the challenges of re-entering family life after travel, the importance of emotional regulation, and the long-term impact of parenting styles. The dialogue emphasizes the need for intentionality in parenting, recognizing that while fun is essential, discipline and structure are equally crucial for raising well-adjusted children. They conclude that striving to be great parents, even amidst challenges, will ultimately lead to positive outcomes for their kids.
 
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Tension of Parenting 03:10 The Balance of Fun and Discipline 06:26 Gradual vs. Sudden Parenting Approaches 09:55 Emotional Regulation in Parenting 14:28 Legacy and Long-Term Impact of Parenting 18:21 Final Thoughts on Intentional Parenting

Balancing Fun and Discipline: Navigating Modern Fatherhood

In this episode, Eric & Kevin discuss the importance of being true to oneself, not working too hard, expressing feelings, staying in touch with friends, and allowing oneself to be happy. They emphasize the need for accountability and intentionality in order to avoid regrets in the future. The conversation ends with a reminder to cherish the present moment and create lasting memories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Legacy Makers
00:29 Date Nights and Routines
02:19 Living a Life True to Yourself
06:28 Balancing Work and Personal Life
10:17 Expressing Feelings and Communication
14:01 Nurturing Friendships
16:47 Finding Happiness and Prioritizing Self-Care
21:27 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, Eric &amp; Kevin discuss the importance of being true to oneself, not working too hard, expressing feelings, staying in touch with friends, and allowing oneself to be happy. They emphasize the need for accountability and intentionality in order to avoid regrets in the future. The conversation ends with a reminder to cherish the present moment and create lasting memories.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Legacy Makers 00:29 Date Nights and Routines 02:19 Living a Life True to Yourself 06:28 Balancing Work and Personal Life 10:17 Expressing Feelings and Communication 14:01 Nurturing Friendships 16:47 Finding Happiness and Prioritizing Self-Care 21:27 Closing Thoughts

Living a Life True to Yourself

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Hosts Eric and Kevin are joined by Heath Wilson & Joey Odom, the founders of a screen time solution called Aro. They discuss the inspiration behind creating Aro, which stemmed from personal experiences of missing important moments due to excessive phone use. They highlight the damaging effects of screen time on marriages and children, emphasizing the need for parents to model healthy phone habits. The founders explain that Aro is a beautifully designed box that helps users track their screen time and encourages them to spend more intentional time with their families. The app associated with Aro gamifies the experience and allows users to see their progress in reducing screen time. The conversation focuses on the importance of modeling healthy phone habits for children and creating intentional family time. The guests discuss the impact of technology on family dynamics and share practical tips for managing screen time. They emphasize the need for consistency, daily disciplines, and small gestures to strengthen family connections. The goal of the Aro app is to help families become more intentional with their phone usage and create a generation of intentional families.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context
02:40 Welcoming Joey and Heath to the Podcast
04:30 Sharing Personal Stories and Family Backgrounds
08:59 The Soccer Story and Realizing the Impact of Phone Use
12:19 The Inspiration Behind RO
19:37 Features of RO: Design, Gamification, and Family Engagement
23:19 Modeling Healthy Phone Habits
30:13 Creating Intentional Family Time
34:04 The Power of Consistency
37:09 Small Gestures for Stronger Connections
39:15 The Auro App: Helping Families Become Intentional
45:01 Taking the First Step: Downloading the Auro App

Hosts Eric and Kevin are joined by Heath Wilson &amp; Joey Odom, the founders of a screen time solution called Aro. They discuss the inspiration behind creating Aro, which stemmed from personal experiences of missing important moments due to excessive phone use. They highlight the damaging effects of screen time on marriages and children, emphasizing the need for parents to model healthy phone habits. The founders explain that Aro is a beautifully designed box that helps users track their screen time and encourages them to spend more intentional time with their families. The app associated with Aro gamifies the experience and allows users to see their progress in reducing screen time. The conversation focuses on the importance of modeling healthy phone habits for children and creating intentional family time. The guests discuss the impact of technology on family dynamics and share practical tips for managing screen time. They emphasize the need for consistency, daily disciplines, and small gestures to strengthen family connections. The goal of the Aro app is to help families become more intentional with their phone usage and create a generation of intentional families.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context 02:40 Welcoming Joey and Heath to the Podcast 04:30 Sharing Personal Stories and Family Backgrounds 08:59 The Soccer Story and Realizing the Impact of Phone Use 12:19 The Inspiration Behind RO 19:37 Features of RO: Design, Gamification, and Family Engagement 23:19 Modeling Healthy Phone Habits 30:13 Creating Intentional Family Time 34:04 The Power of Consistency 37:09 Small Gestures for Stronger Connections 39:15 The Auro App: Helping Families Become Intentional 45:01 Taking the First Step: Downloading the Auro App

Modeling Healthy Phone Habits for Children

During a conversation about Kevin's recent trip to the Olympics, several themes emerged related to being a dad. The first theme is about being prepared, courageous, bold, and confident, as demonstrated by the high jump event where the athletes had to make a choice between sharing a gold medal or doing a jump-off. The second theme is about the importance of execution and not missing moments, as seen in the relay race where a fumbled handoff cost the team a medal. The third theme is about the role of encouragement, both for spouses and children, as well as in the broader community of dads.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Olympics
02:03 Lessons on Being a Dad from the Olympics
06:38 The Importance of Preparation and Execution in Fatherhood
08:48 The Power of Encouragement in Being a Dad
17:35 Encouraging Spouses, Children, and the Community of Dads
22:07 Being an Encourager: Overcoming Stereotypes

During a conversation about Kevin's recent trip to the Olympics, several themes emerged related to being a dad. The first theme is about being prepared, courageous, bold, and confident, as demonstrated by the high jump event where the athletes had to make a choice between sharing a gold medal or doing a jump-off. The second theme is about the importance of execution and not missing moments, as seen in the relay race where a fumbled handoff cost the team a medal. The third theme is about the role of encouragement, both for spouses and children, as well as in the broader community of dads.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Olympics 02:03 Lessons on Being a Dad from the Olympics 06:38 The Importance of Preparation and Execution in Fatherhood 08:48 The Power of Encouragement in Being a Dad 17:35 Encouraging Spouses, Children, and the Community of Dads 22:07 Being an Encourager: Overcoming Stereotypes

Lessons on Being a Dad from the Olympics

Being a dad is hard and can take a toll on our self-worth and mental health. Legacy Makers is a conversation for dads to discuss the highs, lows, and learnings of fatherhood. The conversation explores the challenges of leading in a world with five generations in the workforce and the shift in values between baby boomers and Gen Z. The statistics show a decline in optimism and trust in institutions. The hosts emphasize the importance of accepting reality, stopping blame, identifying problem areas, and addressing them with our children. They encourage dads to start within their sphere of influence and make a positive impact on their own families.



fatherhood, challenges, values, generations, optimism, trust, institutions, parenting, influence

Being a dad is hard and can take a toll on our self-worth and mental health. Legacy Makers is a conversation for dads to discuss the highs, lows, and learnings of fatherhood. The conversation explores the challenges of leading in a world with five generations in the workforce and the shift in values between baby boomers and Gen Z. The statistics show a decline in optimism and trust in institutions. The hosts emphasize the importance of accepting reality, stopping blame, identifying problem areas, and addressing them with our children. They encourage dads to start within their sphere of influence and make a positive impact on their own families.
 
fatherhood, challenges, values, generations, optimism, trust, institutions, parenting, influence

Legacy Makers: Zoom In

In this conversation, Keith and Eric discuss the challenges and emotions that come with turning 40 and how it can impact their roles as fathers. They explore the concept of a midlife crisis and the different paths one can take in response to it. They emphasize the importance of being constructively discontent and making intentional decisions to navigate this stage of life. They also discuss the need to prioritize oneself while also focusing on building a lasting legacy for their children. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of self-reflection and taking action to be the best fathers they can be.



fatherhood, midlife crisis, turning 40, legacy, discontent, achievement, decision-making

In this conversation, Keith and Eric discuss the challenges and emotions that come with turning 40 and how it can impact their roles as fathers. They explore the concept of a midlife crisis and the different paths one can take in response to it. They emphasize the importance of being constructively discontent and making intentional decisions to navigate this stage of life. They also discuss the need to prioritize oneself while also focusing on building a lasting legacy for their children. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of self-reflection and taking action to be the best fathers they can be.
 
fatherhood, midlife crisis, turning 40, legacy, discontent, achievement, decision-making

Legacy Makers: Half Time

Legacy Makers is a podcast where two dads have conversations about the highs, lows, and learnings of being a dad. They aim to encourage dads on their journey to build a lasting legacy for their children. In this episode, they discuss the importance of just starting and not overthinking fatherhood. They also talk about the obstacles that prevent dads from starting, such as perfectionism, exhaustion, pride, and feeling inadequate. They emphasize the need for dads to have a clear purpose, prioritize themselves, surround themselves with supportive people, be willing to pivot, and persist in their journey as dads.

fatherhood, legacy, starting, obstacles, purpose, priorities, people, pivot, persistence

Legacy Makers is a podcast where two dads have conversations about the highs, lows, and learnings of being a dad. They aim to encourage dads on their journey to build a lasting legacy for their children. In this episode, they discuss the importance of just starting and not overthinking fatherhood. They also talk about the obstacles that prevent dads from starting, such as perfectionism, exhaustion, pride, and feeling inadequate. They emphasize the need for dads to have a clear purpose, prioritize themselves, surround themselves with supportive people, be willing to pivot, and persist in their journey as dads.
fatherhood, legacy, starting, obstacles, purpose, priorities, people, pivot, persistence

Legacy Makers: Just Start

"Welcome to 'Legacy Makers: A Conversation for Dads,' where we explore the profound impact of fatherhood on shaping the legacy we leave behind. Join us as we delve into meaningful discussions, heartfelt stories, and expert advice on how to be a positive influence in our children's lives. From nurturing relationships to instilling values and creating lasting memories, we're here to inspire and empower fathers to become true legacy makers. Tune in to 'Legacy Makers' and join the journey of building a meaningful and lasting legacy.” 

"Welcome to 'Legacy Makers: A Conversation for Dads,' where we explore the profound impact of fatherhood on shaping the legacy we leave behind. Join us as we delve into meaningful discussions, heartfelt stories, and expert advice on how to be a positive influence in our children's lives. From nurturing relationships to instilling values and creating lasting memories, we're here to inspire and empower fathers to become true legacy makers. Tune in to 'Legacy Makers' and join the journey of building a meaningful and lasting legacy.”

Legacy Makers: A Conversation For Dads

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