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It’s my joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts.
With 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and over 35 years working directly with teens and young adult women. Dr. Michelle Watson brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
Awarded ‘Best Podcast for Men’ by Spark Media.
It’s a joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts.
With 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and over 35 years working directly with teens and young adult women, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
Hi Dad…today I’m shooting straight and presenting 26 specific ways—from A to Z—that you can positively invest in your daughter so she’ll have your support and perhaps not need therapy. In other words, all these things will make a HUGE, PROACTIVE difference by strengthening her mental health as you stand with her and give her what she needs. Go Dads!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined again by Pastor Mike Novotny for the second of a two-part conversation. As we continue addressing complex topics from a place of biblical wisdom, our title is… “Transgender, Gay and God: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” Mike’s insights and approach will equip you as dads to lean in with grace AND truth as you connect with your daughters while keeping communication with her moving forward in proactive ways.
To learn more from and about Mike, check out his new book, podcast, blog, and website with Time of Grace Ministries, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Pastor Mike Novotny for the first of a two-part conversation where we’re talking about themes from his new book. Trust me when I say you definitely want to listen to this interview on “Depression, Sex, Porn, and Alcohol: Taboo Topics Dads Should be Talking About With Their Daughters But Don’t.” You’ll be inspired and equipped to lean into these intense subjects with your daughter as Mike walks you through them with wisdom and truth.
To learn more from and about Mike, check out his new book, podcast, blog, and website with Time of Grace Ministries, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Robyn Gobbel, a neuroscience and parenting expert, who will rock your world in the best of ways. If you’re a dad—or a mom---who is RAISING A DAUGHTER WITH BIG, BAFFLING BEHAVIORS (this is from the title of her best-selling book ), today’s episode will give you practical and powerful tools so you can be the best parent you can be!
To find out more about Robyn, check out her website, podcast, and book, and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Dad, do you struggle to understand your daughter’s emotions and have genuine empathy for her experiences? Difficult as it is, today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast will give you practical tips and help you reflect on why that might be, bringing the conversation full-circle to help you become more kind to not only your daughter, but to all others in your life. You won’t want to miss it!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my amazing friend Rhonda Stoppe who is a woman I describe as fierce, feisty, faithful-filled and funny! I can think of no one better than her to talk to dads about how to lead their daughters into vital conversations around dating. She vulnerably shares her own story and gives dads practical action steps. You don’t want to miss this one!
To learn more about Rhonda, check out her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by NFL linebacker-turned-actor (who has starred in over 20 movies!), Brian Bosworth----a.k.a. "The Boz." You'll appreciate hearing his story about a collision that changed him from being fatherLESS to FatherFULL. He's also a GirlDad who is intentionally engaging his daughter's heart from the overflow of his own healing journey.
To find out more about Brian, check him out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Hey Dad…If you’ve ever struggled in knowing how to support your daughter when she’s overwhelmed and emotionally flooded, you’ll LOVE today’s podcast because you'll learn proactive strategies that really work! I’ve titled this episode: "14 Ways a Dad Can be Supportive of His Daughter When She’s Triggered and Tapped Out.” Consider this your personal invitation to expand your skill set by joining me today!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by one of my best friends, Terra Mattson. She is a seasoned counselor, speaker, author, leader, and entrepreneur…as well as being a GirlMom to two incredible teenage daughters. The title of our conversation is: “It’s Time to be Addressing the Way Your Daughter is Dressing” and we give practical information to equip you as Dads (and Moms) to enter into this space with your girls. This is your personal invitation to join us today!
To find out more about Terra, check out her website, podcast, Facebook, and instagram!
Hey Dad…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by best-selling author and host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast, Laine Lawson Craft. We’ve titled this episode, "The Dad’s Battle Plan: Warfare Strategies to Win Back Your Prodigal Daughter." Laine has been through what she calls “a living hell” as she contended for THREE prodigal children who are all now walking in freedom with their relationships restored. For those of you who have been there or are there now, you need a battle plan and warfare strategies to fight for your daughter. You’ll receive just that and more today.
To find out more about Laine, check out her website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
If you’re a dad who has been divorced, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview. My guest coach today is David AR White, a movie and television producer, writer, and actor who is best recognized for his starring role in the GOD’S NOT DEAD movie franchise as Pastor Dave. He is also a founding partner of the leading faith and family film studio, Pure Flix and Pinnacle Peak Pictures. Today David opens up about how he has proactively navigates the dilemma of divorce with his two daughters while being an intentional father.
To find out more about David A.R. White, see his website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I have a guest joining me who has dialed in deep as a dad to FIVE DAUGHTERS! Pastor Jonas Hill is an intentional and invested father to his daughters who are in their teen’s and 20’s, as well as being a first time granddad to a GRANDDAUGHTER. You’ll love hearing his heart and wisdom in our interview titled, Five to Thrive: How a Dad Survives When He’s Outnumbered and Outdaughtered!
To find out more about Pastor Jonas, check out his website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Hey Dads….Today as we celebrate FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE as Americans, I want to celebrate YOU by highlighting "7 Ways a Dad Can Make His Daughter Feel Safe, Secure and Seen.” I invite you to listen to The Dad Whisperer Podcast with open hearts on this national holiday, especially if you’re needing extra encouragement and validation as a GirlDad. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🎉⚡️💥
Hi Dad…On this week’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast I offer you strategies for recovery when you drop the ball with your daughter. Fatherhood is full of ups and downs, and as a person we all experience failures, but it’s about how we recover and persevere that makes all the difference in your relationships. Tune in to find out more!
Hi Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tracy Taris. This conversation is powerful as we talk about how dads can guide their daughters to turn down the volume of other voices to tune into ONE VOICE---the voice of Jesus. When we stand in the truth of who we are to HIM and hear HIS voice over every other voice, we as women grow stronger and more confident in also hearing our own voice.
To find out more about Tracy, you can find her on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and her website.
I’m excited to share with you 25 things that daughters have told me they ABSOLUTELY NEED from their dads. Today is a summation of KEY things girls and women really long for from their fathers and I am sharing their hearts—and mine—with you today. GO DADS!
Hey Dad, if you are looking to learn how to embrace your daughter’s strengths and encourage her to be a strong leader, you’ll love today’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast. With me today is Christina Curtis, founder of Curtis Leadership Coaching, and she’s got several tips and tricks for you on how to support and cheer on your daughter as a leader and an entrepreneur in here generation.
To find out more about Christina, check her out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and her website!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast Karl Clauson shares 7 resolutions for becoming a great dad to your daughter. As a GirlDad himself, Karl has walked his talk as he’s championed his adult daughter to reach higher, which gives credibility to his words, “Never settle for too little. The time is now for humble dependence on God and a plan to walk in His power. It's time to come alive!”
To find out more about Karl, check out his radio program Karl and Crew Mornings, his book The 7 Resolutions, or follow him social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin
If you’re a dad who's ever felt overwhelmed by your daughter’s emotions when she’s going through a rough season, today’s podcast is for you. I’m sharing ways to understand what’s happening in her brain and emotional center---as well as yours---while giving you practical strategies and questions to ask her that will strengthen your bond. It’s possible to grow closer through the tough stuff and today you’ll learn how to do just that!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by one of my dearest friends, Laura Petherbridge, a.k.a. “The Smart Stepmom.” We’ve titled our interview, “Caught in the Middle: When Your Daughter Doesn’t Get Along with Her Stepmom,” which is timely for many of you who are experiencing the challenges of a blended family. You’ll definitely want to listen and share this episode with your friends who need practical wisdom on how to navigate life when you, Dad, feel the tension between your daughter and your new wife…and you want to see healing and harmony in your family.
