In this episode of Girl Dad the Podcast, host Madeline Anderson speaks with Joe Carr about his journey as a father and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of dedicated time with daughters, the challenges of balancing family and business, and the significance of building self-worth in children. Joe shares insights on creating lasting memories, the role of shame in parenting, and how fathers can set the bar for their daughters' future relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional parenting and the growth opportunities that come with raising children.

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: www.girldadnetwork.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Joe Carr and His Journey

02:52 - Building a Business with Family

05:59 - Balancing Roles in Parenting and Business

08:33 - The Importance of Dedicated Family Time

11:25 - Raising a Creative and Compassionate Daughter

14:38 - Creating Lasting Memories with Your Child

17:37 - Navigating the Digital World as a Parent

22:54 - Creating Engaging Environments for Children

28:18 - Building Self-Worth in Daughters

42:44 - The Impact of Shame on Parenting

45:51 - Final Thoughts on Growth and Parenting

Takeaways:

- Balancing parenting and entrepreneurship is challenging but rewarding.

- Dedicated time with children fosters strong relationships.

- Understanding and validating your daughter's feelings is crucial.

- Creating lasting memories outside the home is important for development.

- Building self-worth in daughters helps them navigate societal pressures.

- Shame can be detrimental to a child's self-esteem.

- Fathers should model the behavior they want their daughters to expect in relationships.

- Open communication and apologies strengthen parent-child bonds.

- Use parenting as an opportunity for personal growth.

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In this episode of the Girl Dad Podcast, host Madeline Anderson shares her journey of writing the book 'Girl Dad', launching Girl Dad: The Podcast, and building a supportive community for fathers raising daughters. She discusses her inspirations, the challenges she faced, including failures in branding and marketing, and her future plans for the Girl Dad Network. Madeline emphasizes the importance of genuine connections and the lessons learned along the way.

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: www.girldadnetwork.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to the Girl Dad Journey

05:00 - Failures in Building an Online Platform

10:27 - Marketing Struggles and Social Media Dilemmas

Takeaways:

- The podcast aims to support fathers in raising daughters.

- Madeline's inspiration for 'Girl Dad' came from her own father.

- Writing the book was a two-year journey filled with interviews.

- Failures in building an online platform taught valuable lessons.

- Branding challenges led to a significant rebranding effort.

- Marketing struggles highlight the balance between personal beliefs and outreach.

- Future plans include writing another book and expanding the podcast.

- Madeline values community feedback for her merchandise.

-The importance of genuine connections is a recurring theme.

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In this episode of the Girl Dad Podcast, host Madeline Anderson speaks with Wes Greenwood, a father of three daughters, about the challenges and joys of fatherhood. They discuss the importance of emotional regulation, the impact of breathwork and clean air on children's well-being, and the balance between work and family life. Wes shares his journey into fatherhood, the tools he's learned to support his daughters, and the significance of creating a safe and healthy home environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for fathers to be present and engaged in their children's lives while also addressing the importance of indoor air quality and its effects on health.

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: www.girldadthebook.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

Grab a Copy of Girl Dad:

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Wes Greenwood and His Journey

05:15 - The Importance of Breathwork in Parenting

10:30 - Emotional Regulation Techniques for Daughters

18:26 - Balancing Work and Family Life

26:22 - Nurturing Communication and Connection with Daughters

26:35 - Building Meaningful Connections with Family

28:36 - Redefining Work-Life Balance

33:04 - The Importance of Presence

39:26 - Creating a Healthy Home Environment

48:24 - Innovations in Indoor Air Quality

Takeaways:

- Breathwork is a powerful tool for emotional regulation.

- Creating a safe home environment is crucial for children's health.

- Daughters benefit from fathers who are present and engaged.

- Work-life balance is about quality time, not quantity.

- Indoor air quality significantly impacts children's well-being.

- Emotional regulation techniques can be taught to daughters.

- Fathers should share their work experiences with their children.

- Intentional moments create lasting legacies in parenting.

- Breathwork can help fathers manage their own emotional triggers.

- It's important to involve children in discussions about health and wellness.

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