Episodes
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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 ParentingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
www.goaro.com
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 AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 StereotypesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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
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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
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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
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In this conversation, Kevin Scott and Eric Blumenthal discuss the baggage that fathers carry and how it affects their role as dads. They explore three common types of baggage: the desire for affirmation, high standards and expectations, and imposter syndrome. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing these issues in order to be better fathers. They also discuss the need for open and honest communication with spouses, children, and a supportive community. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own baggage and take steps to repack and leave it behind.
fatherhood, baggage, affirmation, high standards, expectations, imposter syndrome, communication, community
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In this conversation, Eric and Kevin discuss the importance of prioritizing and balancing different aspects of life as a dad. They explore the concept of priorities and how it has evolved over time. They also discuss the need to define success and make intentional choices in order to maintain balance. The conversation touches on the challenges of juggling work, family, health, friends, and spirituality, and the importance of not dropping the 'glass' balls. They emphasize the need to communicate and align priorities with spouses and family members.
Keywords
dad, priorities, balance, success, juggling, family, work, health, friends, spirituality
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Our calendars are full and as dads we need to be able to manage the tension between being busy and finding time to make an impact as a dad. In this episode Kevin and Eric discuss this dynamic and talk through ways to manage.
www.legacymakerdads.com
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One of the key ingredients to success at anything in life is finding the inspiration to do the work necessary to garner the success. Kevin and Eric breakdown the importance of keeping inspiration as dads.
www.legacymakerdads.com
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Building an impactful legacy for your family starts with a simple, yet profoundly important action…being there. Join Kevin and Eric as they talk about this seemingly simple idea.
www.legacymakerdads.com
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On this second episode of Legacy Makers, a Conversation For Dads, we talk about what a community is and why do we need a community. This becomes prevalent for those who are dads. Enjoy the conversation and learn about to improve your community.
www.legacymakerdads.com
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Leaving a legacy is important to us all, especially if you have children. In this episode, Kevin and Eric discuss how to approach, and what it means to build a lasting legacy as a dad.
www.legacymakerdads.com
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Coming April 1, 2024 is a new podcast about dads for dads. Learn what men think about being a dad and how that affects their daily lives.
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