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🟫 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 is broken and it’s costing men their families, their health, and their humanity.

👉 Kenyada is a financial services executive, governance expert, board member, and leadership coach with over 25 years leading audit, risk, and compliance across some of the world’s most demanding Wall Street institutions.

👉 He’s a Harvard Business School alumnus, author, and Master Certified Executive Coach, holding CPA, CIA, and CFE credentials.

👉 Kenyada mastered the traditional playbook, outworking, outlasting, outperforming, until life forced a reckoning.

👉 As senior leadership responsibilities collided with fatherhood and caring for an ailing parent, he confronted the hidden cost of success and questioned whether well-being could survive on the margins.

👉 That turning point led him to develop The New Alpha, a powerful framework built on three pillars: Home, Work, and Self.

👉 This approach redefines leadership through balance, emotional integrity, and presence, where vulnerability becomes strength and wholeness becomes the true measure of success.

👉 Today, we’re talking about how men can lead with purpose, show up fully at home, and succeed at work, without losing themselves in the process.

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🟫 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 ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “When The Garden Was Eden.”

👉 With over 25 years writing for The New York Times and ten powerful books behind him, Harvey brings unmatched insight to sports, life, and legacy.

👉 Now, Harvey is speaking directly to young readers and families with his upcoming middle-grade novel, “The Goal of the Game,” releasing December 2025 through Koehler Books.

👉 We dive into how storytelling impacts youth, what sports can teach parents today, and how resilience shows up on and off the field.

👉 If you’re a dad, coach, athlete, sports fan, or parent wanting to raise resilient kids, this conversation is packed with perspective you won’t want to miss.

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🟫 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 market.

👉 But Charlie’s most meaningful invention didn’t start in a lab, it started on the sidelines of his kids’ outdoor sports games, watching his own mother shiver through cold, windy afternoons just to support her grandkids.

👉 That moment sparked the creation of Mozy, a patented, weatherproof thermal wrap that uses the laws of heat transfer and thermodynamics to keep you up to 500% warmer than traditional blankets, without batteries, cords, or external heat sources.

👉 Drawing from his deep background in medical device engineering, Charlie designed Mozy to be:

• ​ Safe (no external power or electronics)
• ​ Reliable (durable and weatherproof)
• ​ Intuitive (30-second setup)
• ​ Simple (powered by your own body heat)

👉 Mozy has since been featured in Rolling Stone, Outside Magazine, and Today Show, proving that some of the most impactful innovations are born from deeply personal family moments.

👉 This conversation dives into fatherhood, problem-solving, empathy, and what happens when dads use their skills not just to build products, but to build legacies.

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👉 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, disconnected, and unfulfilled.

👉 After a 15-year career as a financial advisor, Thomas realized something most men never slow down enough to confront: money doesn’t fix fractured marriages, unprocessed trauma, or a loss of identity. Success can hide the problem, but it can’t heal it.

👉 We dive deep into:

• Why financial success often masks emotional disconnection

• The hidden cost of validation-driven leadership

• How unprocessed trauma shows up in marriage and fatherhood

• Radical honesty, responsibility, and emotional mastery

• What it truly means to lead yourself before leading your family

• The difference between achievement and alignment

• Why men must rise emotionally not just professionally

👉 Blending insights from neuroscience, the Warrior’s Way, and his own story of emotional and spiritual rebirth, Thomas shares how men can reconnect, rebuild trust, and lead their homes with clarity and purpose.

👉 This conversation is real, raw, and deeply necessary for any man who wants more than surface-level success, especially husbands and fathers committed to breaking cycles and building legacies.

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🟫 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 decades of experience navigating two of the most competitive markets in the world, New York and Miami.

👉 Known for his creative marketing and relentless drive, Steve has built a reputation for not just closing deals, but elevating the entire experience for his clients.

👉 Whether it’s luxury homes or smart investment opportunities, he’s the guy people turn to when they want results.

👉 But Steve’s impact stretches far beyond the world of real estate.

👉 He’s also the visionary behind The G.O.A.T. Series, a children’s book franchise dedicated to celebrating the legendary athletes who inspire generations.

👉 Through these stories, Steve brings the magic of greatness down to a level kids can connect with, fueling imagination, resilience, and big dreams.

👉 He’s also the host of Self Starters, a podcast where founders, creators, and industry leaders pull back the curtain on their journeys to success.

👉 Steve has a gift for drawing out the real lessons behind the headlines, the grit, the creativity, the setbacks, and the unwavering belief that pushes people forward.

👉 But at the core of everything he does, Steve is a family man first.

👉 A devoted husband and father who approaches life with gratitude and intention.

👉 He’s navigating the same challenges, hopes, and joys that so many dads in this community experience, and he brings a refreshing honesty to that journey.

👉 Today, we’re diving into fatherhood, ambition, leadership, creativity, and what it really means to build a life that matters, both personally and professionally.

👉 This is an episode full of insight, inspiration, and heart.

👉 Let’s welcome Steve Clair to the Dad Up Podcast.

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🟫 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 their health, and unlock elite levels of energy and clarity.

👉 By his mid-40s, Clifford realized his “normal” drinking habits were quietly steering him toward more doctors, more prescriptions, and a future of declining performance.

👉 Instead of accepting mediocrity, he took a bold step: a full year off from alcohol, a reset he called his booze vacation.

👉 That one decision changed everything, his health, his mindset, and his mission.

👉 Now, Clifford helps men step away from destructive patterns, rewrite their habits, and show up stronger for their families, careers, and long-term legacy.

👉 He’s also the founder of OneCompensation, holds a degree in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly SLO, and has completed over a dozen long-course triathlons.

👉 Clifford is a powerhouse of discipline, self-awareness, and longevity, committed to kicking ass well into his 80s and helping other men do the same.

👉 This is an episode every dad needs to hear, especially if you’ve ever felt the quiet pull of unhealthy habits interfering with your purpose, performance, or family leadership.

👉 Let’s jump into this powerful conversation with Clifford Stephan.

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🟫 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 Chiropractic, author, speaker, and one of the leading experts in brain health and human performance.

👉 With over 15 years of experience, more than 1,000 clients served, and her current role as Chief Program Officer for Brain Balance, Dr. Jackson brings deep insight into how the brain develops, adapts, heals, and thrives. expert on improving brain health, development, and cognition.

👉 Dr. Jackson’s work has appeared in Mayo Clinic Press, Forbes, Psych Central, Business Insider, and more. She has also appeared on such shows as The Doctor’s Show, NBC’s Nightly News, and more.

👉 Dr. Rebecca Jackson has extensive post-graduate training in: neurodevelopment disorders, clinical translational research, functional neurology, nutrition, and cognitive optimization.

👉 Her passion for helping others maximize their human potential comes from years of clinical work, hands-on experience with thousands of children and adults, and her own journey as a mom.

👉 Dr. Jackson is also the author of Back on Track and a frequent expert guest featured in: Mayo Clinic Press, Forbes, Psych Central, Business Insider, NBC Nightly News, The Doctors, and many more

👉 Together, we unpack the tools, strategies, and science-backed principles that help kids AND adults enhance their cognition, emotional regulation, focus, and overall well-being.

👉 If you’re a parent who wants to help your child succeed…a dad trying to perform better at work and at home… or someone who wants to better understand your own brain.

👉 This episode will open your eyes to what’s truly possible.

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🟫 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 a mission help people build more income, more impact, and more intention into their lives.

👉 From John’s early days on The Apprentice to building Simply Vegas into a powerhouse brokerage, he has always believed in betting on yourself.

👉 He’s been featured on the TODAY Show, leads one of the top per-agent production teams in Nevada, and is known for high-signal, high-value conversations.

👉 Today, John runs multiple businesses across real estate, title, and mortgage, mentor ambitious agents, and speaks on stages to help people break free from average.


👉 He created Escaping the Drift to challenge people stuck in mediocrity, not because they’re not capable, but because they’re not honest with themselves.

👉 John’s core message in Escaping the Drift is about getting off autopilot and aligning your time with your values, which is how he parents as well!

👉 He teaches that as a leader at work and as a dad at home. Here’s a how those get used at home:

* No drifting at home. A simple weekly family huddle and a daily 10-minute check-in that lowers anxiety and keeps you connected to your kids.

* Make time real. Put kids on the calendar like a board meeting. Two protected hours a week per child plus one small daily ritual so they feel seen.

* Accountability without nagging. A kid-friendly spin on his “$50 Fit Club” idea. Tiny stakes and daily proof that build consistency for chores, reading, ect

* Model mental health. Name feelings out loud, use a 90-second reset, and practice “own it, fix it, learn it” after mistakes so kids copy healthy behavior.

* Ownership for teens. A one-page plan for any goal with one weekly metric. Teaches agency, follow-through, and confidence.

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