Today's guest is Adam Burns. Who is Adam?
Adam is a communications professional, a basketball super fan, a horrible dancer, a lover of books, a hater of celery, and most importantly, a husband and father. He is also a co-producer and co-host of the Dads Group podcast, which helps fathers and families through positive, constructive, and inspiring conversations.
I want to mention that Adam and I had a blast recording this episode. He brought some great knowledge as well as fun to the conversation.
Adam talks a lot about both his dad and his bonus dad. Please listen to that part as it is very heartfelt.
Please check out Dads Group at https://www.dadsgroup.org/
(My grandmother Helen turned 100)
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx Loveland, Ignite Fort Collins and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he is a writing contributor to The Greeley Tribune.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://blendingthefamily.substack.com/
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
BIO - Jeff Wickersham is the founder and creator of The Warrior Dad Experience, designed for growth-minded, family-focused dads who want the best for their families and themselves. His mission is to help, lead and guide 1,000,000 dads and elevate 2,000,000 children by January 1, 2053. Jeff’s the dad to two amazing sons, Jackson and Carter. Jeff’s a mental toughness coach, #1 best-selling author, Tony Robbins award winner, podcast host, and speaker. He leads by example and has completed two David Goggins 4x4x48 Mile runs, meditated for 2,055 straight days, and taken an ice bath or cold shower for 1,716 straight days. His core values are energy, consistency, and accountability. If you have that itch that you can be more, do more, want more, Jeff can help get you there!
Links - Website – https://www.thewarriordad.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jeff_
Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/
Facebook Personal - https://www.facebook.com/
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx Loveland, Ignite Fort Collins and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he is a writing contributor to The Greeley Tribune.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
Michael is the author of ‘Who Knew?”, LinkedIn Top Ten in Gender Equity Voices 2022, Presenter, and Public Speaker but first and foremost a solo dad. Michael’s journey has encouraged him to break the mould of male stereotypes, overcome male stigmas, and allow men and fathers to focus on actively raising their children.
Topics:
- Being a unicorn
- Nightly Job Performances
- The real athletes in the house, and we are not talking about the male in the house.
LINKS:
| | MICHAEL Ray https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ray-574079183/ https://michaelray.com.au/ |
| An Ordinary Dad Having An Extraordinary Amount Of Fun! | |
Welcome to Blending the Family; I am your podcast host, Tommy Maloney.
What exactly is this podcast Blending the Family about? Great question.
Yes, the title might sometimes fool you, as I do talk about blended families, bonus parenting, and mental health. To name a few topics.
What is bonus parenting, you might ask? In our family, we believe the word step has a negative meaning versus the word bonus. Please email me and let me know if you agree or disagree with me.
Email: tommy@blendingthefamily.com
Guests on the podcast have spoken in the past about topics like marrying a narcissist, using technology for co-parenting, and even what is a good wine for a first date or having a budget meeting with your significant other. The answer is Pinot Noir, but I am more of a Tempranillo type.
You might be asking, who is Tommy Maloney? Well…
I am the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, and YouTube.
I have spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and the Everything Dad Convention. I have even won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me?" and "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". Plus, he contributed as a writer to other books, “The Expert’s Guide to Teenagers” and Father-Daughter Conversations.” He has written for The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and The Greeley Tribune.
Tommy enjoys a glass of red wine while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and dogs Duke (RIP) and Otis. A husband to Ann, where they live (when Tommy is home) in Greeley, Colorado.
Please subscribe to the podcast and the newsletter and share your thoughts by leaving ratings and reviews. My gift to you is when you sign up for the newsletter, you will receive my eBook, 25 Tips for Divorced Dads, as a thank you.
https://blendingthefamily.substack.com/
Thank you, and as Terry Crews says, “Your Success Is My Success.”
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Welcome to Blending the Family; I am your podcast host, Tommy Maloney.
What exactly is this podcast Blending the Family about? Great question.
Yes, the title might sometimes fool you, as I do talk about blended families, bonus parenting, and mental health. To name a few topics.
What is bonus parenting, you might ask? In our family, we believe the word step has a negative meaning versus the word bonus. Please email me and let me know if you agree or disagree with me.
Email: tommy@blendingthefamily.com
Guests on the podcast have spoken in the past about topics like marrying a narcissist, using technology for co-parenting, and even what is a good wine for a first date or having a budget meeting with your significant other. The answer is Pinot Noir, but I am more of a Tempranillo type.
You might be asking, who is Tommy Maloney? Well…
I am the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, and YouTube.
I have spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and the Everything Dad Convention. I have even won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me?" and "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". Plus, he contributed as a writer to other books, “The Expert’s Guide to Teenagers” and Father-Daughter Conversations.” He has written for The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and The Greeley Tribune.
Tommy enjoys a glass of red wine while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and dogs Duke (RIP) and Otis. A husband to Ann, where they live (when Tommy is home) in Greeley, Colorado.
Please subscribe to the podcast and the newsletter and share your thoughts by leaving ratings and reviews. My gift to you is when you sign up for the newsletter, you will receive my eBook, 25 Tips for Divorced Dads, as a thank you.
https://blendingthefamily.substack.com/
Thank you, and as Terry Crews says, “Your Success Is My Success.”
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
This episode is sponsored by my new book "My Dads Advice At 5:04 AM," and you can get it here or here.
Our guest this week is the Founder of Project Helping, Justin Kruger. A bit more about Justin.
BIO:
Justin is the Founder and CEO of Project Helping, a Denver-based mental wellness organization. He grew up in a ridiculously small town in Iowa. He studied finance and economics, which he now doesn’t use. He instead played golf professionally before starting a career in the golf industry. Over 15 years, he did all the jobs one could find in this industry, most notably staying with PING golf for almost 10 years. His struggle with mental wellness led him to leave the golf business behind to start Project Helping and provide purpose, connection, and mental wellness through kyndfulness.
SOCIAL:
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
This episode is sponsored by my new book "My Dads Advice At 5:04 AM," and you can get it here or here.
Rupesh is the Founder of Cool Dads' Club, a business leader, but more importantly, he is a Dad.
A few topics we talk about:
* Cultural difference in parenting.
* Going from the corner office to working from home.
* Dads and fitness.
I hope moms will listen to this episode to hear how dads are trying to make a positive shift in parenting.
You can find Rupesh on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupeshbhambwani/
Cool Dads' Club
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
This episode is sponsored by my new book "My Dads Advice At 5:04 AM," and you can get it here or here.
Welcome to another episode of the podcast "Blending The Family."
Mike Thompson and I go way back, and I am honored to be on his show.
https://www.youtube.com/@thefathershowwithmikethomp9331
www.thefathershowwithmikethompson.com
Mike Thompson hosts The Father Show, a half-hour talk show focusing on, but not limited to, men's issues. He is CEO/Founder of The Father Show Resource Program (TFSRP) launched in November 2004, providing resources to help men be better fathers and men overall. He is an outstanding speaker who covers motivational/inspirational topics on fatherhood, leadership, parenting, and more. He conducts a K-12th grade school program called the Choice Program where he mentors, motivates and inspires young men to make better choices as they go through life.
He has had articles written about him and The Father’s Show Resource Program in The Body of Christ, Denver Post, Denver Weekly, and the Urban Spectrum.
He has won awards for his community service.
He is an actor, model, singer, public speaker, mentor, activist, father, and grandfather.
He has a wide range of interests, such as Music, Golf, Jet Skiing, Snowmobiling, Art, Cooking, and Wine.
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr
My guest is Denise Boehler, who is my hero when it comes to serving the fur baby community.
BIO:
Do you need help getting a homeless animal's story out there? Would you like to impart the happy ending to your donors, of a successful adoption story for your website? Do you need help writing a grant and lack the time and skills needed to get your mission and needs across?
Research and writing is what I do. Deep listening, processing, inquiry and creating through the written word is all part of the process of human communication. Whether it's writing from the heart, immersing in the intellect, or combining it to convey your needs in the clearest possible language, I am honored to be of service.
After years of writing legal publications, I now spend my days writing about animals in need -- of a voice for their rights, of a word for their situation. I draw from the ground of ecopsychology, which allows me to infuse my work with the Buddhist philosophy of compassion and a return to a holistic, more connective relationship with nature.
What are your needs?
· Are you a nonprofit in need of a passionate, experienced and ecopsychology trained animal advocate?
· Are you a rescue dog organization who just needs to get the story out there, but you don't have the time to write it?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colorado-animaladvocate/
This episode is sponsored by my new book "My Dads Advice At 5:04 AM," and you can get it here or here.
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio.
Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and was a Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM,". He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann.
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with someone live on its Website.
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Contact him at
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/azG2K47iz4Q
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhju6cCeHC9xphoWbN3frA
Blog: http://blendingthefamily.com/blog/
Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tommy-maloney/id958223196?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tommy-maloney/blending-the-family
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetommymaloney
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/author/tommy-maloney/
Medium: https://medium.com/@thetommymaloney
Calendly: calendly.com/thomasdmaloneyjr