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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.

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The Dad Whisperer Podcast

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.

Fathering From the Room of Grace (Interview with John Lynch)

Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm honored to talk with my friend, John Lynch, a man who walks his talk. As you hear him share about fathering from the Room of Grace, it will make sense to you in a way like never before. If you’re a dad who wants to glean from a seasoned father who fiercely loves his daughters and interacts with them from a grace platform, you won’t want to miss this interview!

The Power of Intentional Parenting (Interview with Diane and Phil Comer)

Michelle Watson

Phil and Diane Comer are dear friends and my “go to” experts when it comes to making the Bible come alive as the most relevant and practical guidebook we have for raising kids God’s way. Join us today for a powerful conversation about what it looks like to intentionally raise passionate Jesus followers. [And this one is for moms AND dads today so it’s one you definitely won’t want to miss!] 

Dad, Here’s What It Means to Turn Your Heart

Michelle Watson

Dad, do you ever wonder what your daughter needs from you when it comes connecting at a heart level? Of course you do, which is why I’m talking today about what it means to TURN YOUR HEART, not just your head, towards your daughter. Join me as we talk about “all things heart related” on this first week of Valentines month.

Strategies for Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership (Interview with Jerrad Lopes)

Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm joined by my friend Jerrad Lopes of DadTired who is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD, Dads, by giving you practical strategies for spiritually leading your kids in FUN and CREATIVE ways. If you’ve been wanting some refreshing input on what this whole concept of spiritual leadership looks like, you’ll definitely want to tune into our conversation.

For Dads Only: Living Today with the End of Your Life in View (Interview with Shaunti Feldhahn)

Michelle Watson

I’m so excited that my friend Shaunti Feldhahn is joining me again today on The Dad Whisperer. If you’ve ever read her books (e.g., For Men Only, For Women Only, The Male Factor, etc.) or listened to her speak, you know the WEALTH OF WISDOM she brings to relationships. And today she opens up about the journey she’s recently been on with walking alongside her dad through his failing health to now being in heaven. Join us today as she shares about living our lives with the end in view.

Dad, Your Presence is THE Present

Michelle Watson

As Christmas is right around the corner I encourage you as dads to give your daughter the gift of your presence this upcoming week. Tune in to The Dad Whisperer on my website or listen live to find out more!

Reprioritizing Fathering: Finding Hope and Healing from a Dad’s Absence (Interview with John Finch)

Michelle Watson

My good friend John Finch joins me again today as we continue our conversation about how he found hope and healing after his dad’s suicide and absence, a process that finally led him to reprioritize fathering in order to be more engaged with his three daughters. If you’re a father who could use a heart to heart conversation with a dad who has been through it and come out the other side, this is an interview you don't want to miss.

Unconventional Fathering-How One Dad Inspired His Daughter to Follow Him to the Ends of the Earth (Interview with Emily Hibard)

Michelle Watson

Hi Dads…If you’re ready to be inspired by a daughter whose dad invited her to join him in some crazy, out-of-the-box adventures, you’ll love hearing from my friend, Emily Hibard, producer of The Honor Project, a documentary that celebrates fathers. She and her dad have set a world record with kayaking at both poles, which is just one of many things that this unconventional father did to connect with his daughter! Join us today and hear more of her story.

It’s Never Too Late To Turn Things Around (Interview with Bill Dolan)

Michelle Watson

There is phenomenal power in a dad’s presence in the life of his kids. If anyone knows about this first hand, it’s my friend, Bill Dolan, of Spirit Media. As an author and Emmy-nominated producer and director, his priorities were dramatically rearranged after a death experience that put all of his relationships into perspective. Join us today on The Dad Whisperer as Bill shares his incredible story.

Principles of an Eternal-Minded Sports Dad (Interview with Mike Self)

Michelle Watson

Pastor Mike Self joins me again today to share “8 Principles of Eternal Prize-Minded Sports Dads." You’ll love hearing from this father since he’s an athlete himself, a coach, and is very involved in his kid's sports—which means that he gets this from the inside. I’ve never heard someone talk before about being a sports dad from this vantage point, which is why this is an interview you won’t want to miss!

Keys for Securely Attaching to Your Daughter (Interview with Dr. Tim Clinton)

Michelle Watson

Today on The Dad Whisperer we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, as he shares powerful truths regarding the way that secure attachment between a dad and his daughter builds a strong foundation in her life. His insights will lead you as fathers to better understand yourselves, which in turn can help you bond in deeper ways with your daughters.