REAL DADS with Brad Moser

My guest is Valerie Furgason. Valerie will share her experience with being a suicide survivor and her journey of helping herself and others, through art.

My guest is Bosede Oyelakin from Lagos, Nigeria.

In this episode, we talk about the state of mental health in the world today. This will include the current impact of stigma on mental health and what is needed for positive change.

Bosede Oyelakin is a Certified Psychotherapist, Public Speaker, and Mental Health Therapist/Child and Adolescent Counsellor.

Her website is: https://www.bosede-christiana-oyelakin-services.org/

My guest is my colleague, Dylan Tait, Registered Psychologist at Associates Counselling Services in Lethbridge.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of fun and play for families and child development. We will also talk about how parents can incorporate play even when its difficult.

My guest is Stephen Douris from Ontario. In this episode, Stephen shares his personal journey with learning how to heal from depression and help others.

Stephen is a Safe Talk Trainer, Co-Founder of a men's support group, MenTalK, in Cornwall Ontario. He is also Co-Host of the Man to Man TV Show and a Big Brother.

My guest is Dr. Richard Amaral from Ontario. Richard is a Counselling Psychologist, Author of the book, The Promise Wheel, Speaker, Blogger, Father, and Husband. His website is https://psychologyforgrowth.com/

In this episode, Richard and I discuss how parents can stay balanced and grounded during the holidays.

My guest is Meera Duncan, Registered Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist. Owner of 3rd Eye Hypnotherapy. In this episode, we discus hypnotherapy, how hypnosis effects our everyday lives, and how parents and kids can benefit from its applications.

Meera received an Honorary Doctorate in 2022 (Honoris Causa) of Advanced Studies in Psychology due to her groundbreaking research and work with Bipolar Disorder and the development of Environmental Stress-Targeted Therapy, EVSTT, the first treatment protocol for patients with Bipolar Disorder to include clinical hypnosis and target the fight-or-flight stress response associated with this disorder with proven evidence-based results.

Meera is a Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist, Addictions Counsellor, and bestselling Author in private practice in Calgary, Alberta. She is registered with ARCH Canada, The Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists; with ACTA, The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta; and with RITMA, Therapists in Alternative and Complimentary Medicine Association, and studied Past-Life Regression with Dr. Brian Weiss in New York.

Meera is on the Board of Directors for ACTA, The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta and also on the Board of Directors for FACT-Alberta, Federation of Associations of Counselling Therapists in Alberta.

My guest is Randi Sager, an Indigenous Psychologist from Okotoks, AB. In this episode, we talk about the importance of healing and compassion for Indigenous Peoples.

Acknowledgement of the artwork displayed in this poster: Valerie Furgason, donated this drawing to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada.

My guest is Devon Wolfe from Kelowna, BC, Canada. Devon is the owner/operator of WolfeWisdom.ca. She helps parents and schools learn how to use an Emotion-focused approach to support children and teens’ development. 

In this episode, we discuss emotional development and what parents and teachers can do to support kids who are struggling.

Father's Day Special, with my boys (Shea and Rhett). Our ranking of Top 10 Cartoon TV Dads. We will include both bio dads (e.g., Homer and Fred Flintstone) and dad-figures (e.g., Splinter from Ninja Turtles and The Man in the Yellow Hat from Curious George). Will your favorite be on the list? A great show for dads, moms, and TV Cartoon fans.

My guest is Stephen J. Whitton from England. Stephen has been working in the automotive industry for 35 years. He started the Menable movement to motivate mental health awareness and prevention within the automotive sector. In this episode, Stephen and I talk about the importance of authenticity for men and dads and how to overcome obstacles that may get in the way of expressing our true selves.

How involved should parents be in their kids’ schooling? How much is not enough? Is it possible to be too involved? Does it depend on the ages and grades of your kids? These are some of the things we explored during this episode. My guest is Gus Wensmann, teacher of the Alternative Grade 9 Program at Victoria Park High School in Lethbridge.

Sara Dimerman is a psychologist practicing in Toronto. She is the author of several books about parenting and relationships, and the host of her podcast: Experts Connect with Help Me Sara.

 In this episode, we talk about how intimate relationships change when partners become parents, how parents can successfully integrate their parenting styles together, and how they can maintain their couple relationship while parenting together.

My guest is Dr. Caroline Buzanko, Psychologist, Clinical Director of Koru Family Psychology in Calgary, and Assistant Professor at Athabasca University.

In this episode, we talk about the struggles that parents of kids with ADHD often face, the shame epidemic of ADHD, and what parents can do to help.

My guest is Ashley Mielke, Registered Psychologist, Founder and CEO of the Grief and Trauma Healing Centre in Edmonton. In this episode, we talk about grief, how it can impact families, how to heal from grief and support our kids' healing as well.

My guest is Gwen Randall Young, Psychologist from Sherwood Park and author of many books and publications related to the exploration of one's self, spirituality, body, mind, and soul.

In this episode, we talk about the common struggles that families face during the holidays and how parents can cope.

My guest is Judy Arnall, best-selling author of several books on parenting, including Unschooling to University and Discipline without Distress. In this episode, we talk about non-punitive parenting, the importance of healthy attachment with both parents, and how parents can deal with disagreements.

My guest is Alethia Cadore, Mens Sana Coach and Psychotherapist. Join us for a conversation about the challenges that parents face these days and how they can achieve balance with their roles through a number of strategies, including mindfulness.

Real Dads is a self-help podcast for all dads, moms, and parents. It focuses on the importance of parental engagement in the healthy development of kids.

This first episode is my introduction. In some episodes, I will be flying solo and in others, I will have guests who are professionals, parents, or both. We will discuss how we can be better parents from different topics and angles, including preventing occupational and parental burnout, understanding kids and teens, managing kids’ screen time, coping with stress, healing from grief/loss, fostering resilience in our kids, navigating adult relationship dynamics, parenting kids with ADHD, and many more.

Please rate, review, share, provide feedback, and let me know of anyone, including yourself, would like to be a guest on the pod.

Take care and keep up the good parenting work!