Authentic Dads
By Junior & Art
Authentic Dads May 14, 2023
Here's One Thing Women Don't Want to Hear...
"For Every Single-Mom, There's a Single-Dad," said Kenneth Braswell (Founder) of Fathers Incorporated.
In this episode, Kenneth Braswell and I discuss:
- Why are some men more accountable than others
- The response Kenneth gets when he tells mothers, "For every single-mom, there's a single-dad."
- Should fathers earn back their relationship with their child
- Does child support position fathers for failure
- Would fathers be more willing to pay child support if they seen their children more
- Why is it so hard for fathers to share their personal stories
- What does the research show in regards to fathers being in their child's lives
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who want to hear how other men dealt with family court and child support issues
- Fathers who feel like giving up
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life
- Fathers who survived being a single-dad
If you'd like to be a guest on our show, feel free to contact us at authenticdads@gmail.com
Where to Find Free Therapy
Where to Find Free Therapy.
In this episode, Founder and Therapist of Pathway to Self - India R. Douglas shares where you can find therapy, questions you should ask a therapist, and how to discuss what type of therapy you're looking for. India has helped others reach a deeper understanding of past traumas and provide tangible tools to move forward. Whether you're in need of individual, couples, or family mediation, Ms. Douglas can be reached at Pathwaytoself.com. Oh, did we forget to mention... India offers a Free Consultation.
We discuss:
- Are men responsible for empowering our boys?
- Can therapy change a daughters feelings toward her father?
- How to deal with anxiety and panic disorders in the home
- How breakups affects our child
- The rise of abusive mothers
This episode is intended for:
- Men who are in need of a therapist
- Men who are feeling stuck
- Men who want help, but don't know where to find it
- Men who don't have a good relationship with their children
- Men who are feeling depressed
If you'd like to be a guest on our show, feel free to contact us at authenticdads@gmail.com
She Wants A Divorce. Now What?
We discuss:
- What to do once you find out she wants a divorce
- Whether you should tell your children about the breakup
- Who should move out if she cheated
- What to do if you decide to stay married
- The alternative to filing for divorce
This episode is intended for:
- Men who want a divorce
- Men who's wives want a divorce
- Men who don't know what to do next
- Men who want to avoid divorce court
- Men who don't want to spend time and money fighting for joint-custody
Feel free to contact us at:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
Be Heard. Talk Your S!@#. Use Journaling to Express Yourself. Here's How...
We discuss:
- How movies and music are affecting men's financial decisions
- Dads comparing themselves to other dads
- How men are defining their purpose
- Men's desire for approval
- The importance of men doing what they love
- The benefits of journaling
This episode is intended for:
- Men who are feeling stuck
- Dads who want to find an outlet to release their frustration
- Dads in search of growth, self love and balance
- Men looking for ways to improve themselves
- Men who don't feel comfortable talking about their problems
Contact us:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
Why It's Your Job to Coach the Lawyer, Don't Let Them Coach You
We discuss:
- How dads experience divorce differently
- Why it's important for you to coach the lawyer, don't let them coach you
- What happens when mediation is declined by your spouse
- Why it's important for dads to speak up in court
- How Jude won full custody of his daughters
- How divorce affects our children
- How to date after divorce
- Jude's steps and suggestions to survive the divorce process
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who are going through divorce
- How men can manage risk in dating
- How to avoid an expensive divorce
- How you can turn your pain into finding your purpose
- Dads who want help for their mental and emotional state
Contact us to share your story at: Authenticdads@gmail.com
The One Word That Holds Dads Back...
We discuss:
- How can father's speak up for what we need
- How fathers spend more time with their children
- Ways to find your passion during hard times
- How faith can help dads worry less
- The one word that holds dads back
- How to find support
- How fathers are living their purpose
- How fathers overcome the feeling of not being good enough
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who feel overwhelmed
- Fathers who want help but don't know how to find it
- Fathers who are going through tough times
- Fathers who feel like they have lost their purpose
- Fathers who feel like giving up on life
- Fathers who want inspiration
Contact us to share your story or sponsor an episode at:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
Can A Relationship Work If The Woman Makes More Money?
Duwayne Decided to Challenge the Judge and This Is What Happened...
We discuss:
- The challenges you'll face when representing yourself in court
- What Fathers may want to do after being served child support papers
- Why it's important to seek expert advice
- Expecting the unexpected
- Child support percentages for each additional child
- Paying child support after being incarcerated
- The results of never giving up
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who have an upcoming court date
- Fathers who are having a hard time communicating with their ex
- Fathers who want their voices to be heard
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life
- Fathers who feel the courts are unfair
- Fathers who feel angry about the situation
- Fathers who don't trust lawyers and judges
Contact us:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
Why Judges Don't Have Time To Hear Your Whole Story
We discuss:
- Who a Mediator is and why they are important
- How to get your ex to agree with mediation
- How judges encourage both parents to learn about mediation
- The advantage of a mediator over a lawyer
- How mediators and lawyers work together to come up with parenting plans
- Free or low cost mediation offered by the courts
- Why parents shouldn't talk bad about each other in front of the child
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who have an upcoming court date
- Fathers who want to talk it out with their ex before going to court
- Fathers who want to find the best way to communicate with their ex
- Fathers who want the courts to hear their full story
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life (physically and financially)
- Fathers who feel the courts are unfair
Contact us:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
Is the Child Support System Unfair? or is Your Child's Mother Unfair?
In this episode, Reggie explains the mistakes he made so other Father's can avoid them.
We discuss:
- How working overtime can affect your child support payments
- What happens when you choose the wrong lawyer to represent you
- Why you as a father should file for visitation as soon as possible
- What happens when you overpay child support
- Why you can't take court orders seriously
- How to prevent getting into confrontations with your exes new boyfriend
- The age your child can make a decision on what home they want to live
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who have an upcoming court date
- Fathers who want to know what paperwork to bring to court
- Fathers who want advice on their upcoming case
- Fathers who want access to lawyers they can trust
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life (physically and financially)
- Fathers who feel the courts are unfair
Contact us:
Authenticdads@gmail.com
If Child Support Court Orders Are Set, Why are Father's Giving More?
We discuss:
- Should a Father give more than his set child support payment?
- Is there a time when a man needs to stop chasing sex?
- If a Father isn't active in their child's life, should their Child Support payment increase?
- Fathers being taken back to court after accepting a new job offer
- Should Mothers take Fathers off of Child Support?
- If a Father pays Child Support, should a Mother be forced to grant Visitation?
This episode is intended for:
- Fathers who are unsure whether they should give more than their set Child Support order
- Fathers who want access to dads who can help
- Fathers who want to hear different perspectives
- Fathers who have accepted a new job offer
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life (in-person and financially)
- Fathers who doubt the courts will be fair
- Fathers who are confused about Child Support / Family Court
Negotiating Child Support And Visitation While In The Military
We discuss:
- How Tony avoided Child Support court
- What visitation days Tony agreed to
- Virginia inmates being charged interest on Child Support payments (while in prison)
This episode is good for:
- Fathers who want to learn how to negotiate their Child Support and Visitation battle
- Fathers who want access from dads who can help
- Fathers who don't want to be cheated and taken advantage of
- Fathers who want to be in their child's life (in-person and financially)
- Fathers who doubt the courts will be fair
The Effects of Men Choosing Work Over Family
Men use to strive to be the breadwinner in their home.
In today's society, the cost of living outweighs a one paycheck household, making it difficult for a man to achieve this role on his own.
Social Work expert Michelle Gentle (of Los Angeles "Welcome Baby Program") understands the importance for men to provide, yet urges them to be more conscious on how much they are needed in their home.
Join us as we discuss the importance from a child's viewpoint. (and Michelle Gentle's research studies)