The Military Veteran Dad Podcast

Book: Beyond Normal on Amazon

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166 | Memorial Day

Ben Killoy — Mon, 30 May 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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164 | Living Through Adventure With Heidi Dusek

Ben Killoy — Mon, 23 May 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like you were living the wrong plan?

Today I am talking with Heidi Dusek who felt that same way in her early 20s and decided to do something about it.

She flipped the script on her life, starting living according to a new plan of her own design. Adventure was a keyword she decided to weave into her life as she rebuilt her life from the ground up.

Heidi is here to tell us about living as a family through adventure. As Military Dads we are trained to create an adventure, but often don't have the ideas to transition that skill into fatherhood.

Well, today we take care of that with a guide beyond normal.

Ordinary Sherpa Podcast

Topics Covered:

Living someone else plan
Perceptions of Success
Ping Pong Effect of life
Where do you find the money for adventure
How to make decisions when you have a lot of options

How to connect with guest

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164 | 5 Reasons to Love Being a Military Dad

Ben Killoy — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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163 | Connecting With Your Daughter’s Heart With Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

Ben Killoy — Mon, 09 May 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Do you have daughters?

When my first daughter was two years old, remember learning about the role I played in her life and it woke me up to the important responsibility that I have been her dad. And now the dad of two daughters and 10 years into this journey, I am still learning and making mistakes. But this is how we learn, we grow and improve.

The measure of the men she goes into the world to find will be compared to the kind of man I was to them.

Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, LPC, is a national speaker, author, licensed professional counselor of 27 years, and founder of The Abba Project, a nine-month group forum for dads whose daughters are in their teens and 20’s.

She writes guest articles regularly for journals and magazines (online and print), as well as her own bi-monthly Dad-Daughter Friday Blog, and has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs. Her best-selling book, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You: A Guide for Connecting With Your Daughter’s Heart, is followed by her most recent field guide for men, Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters (both available on Audible).

She has also written contributing chapters in Fathers Say and How to Disciple Men. Dr. Michelle is the radio/podcast host of The Dad Whisperer and The Dad Whisperer Podcast, which is available on her website and Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. She also co-chairs the Father-Daughter Initiative at the National Center or Fathering with her husband, Dr. Ken Canfield. They reside in Fayetteville, Arkansas near their tribe of 24, which includes five children, three son-in-law’s, one daughter-in-law, and 14 grandkids.

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162 | They Care About What I Do With John Spencer

Ben Killoy — Mon, 02 May 2022 03:30:00 -0500

To decide means one choice has to die.

I recently learned that we avoid making decisions because to decide means one choice has to die. That the word decide has the word -ide in it and similar words like genocide and suicide where it means death.

Today I am talking with John Spencer who is now retired from the Army after 25 years. John and his wife met in combat in Iraq in 2009 and were a dual military family for almost 8 years. His story and recent book "Connected Soldiers" are filled with depth of stories of struggle, triumph, and getting through it.

Connected Soldiers Book - Amazon

Topics Covered:

Joining looking for something else
Growing up through your military service
Searching for meaning in life
When your retirement feels more like a funeral
Lead by example
Having cancer hit the family and getting through
As a Team, we can handle everything

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161 | Deployment Series Part 4: The Legacy of Fatherhood

Ben Killoy — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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160 | Deployment Series Part 3: The Process

Ben Killoy — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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159 | Deployment Series Part 2: Building Bridges

Ben Killoy — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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158 | Deployment Series Part 1: The Honey Moon Phase

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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157 | Letters from a Father with Allen Carter

Ben Killoy — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0500

What will we leave behind?

This is a common theme of this podcast and today's guest goes right at the heart of the matter.

Our guest Allen Carter started a habit of writing his kids a letter each month in there teenage years

The letters cover an amazing array of life lessons that also show an intimate glimpse of one family's life journey. All families have the same challenges and it is this connection that makes the book endearing and relevant to all who read it. Christian faith and values are highlighted throughout, and stories from the bible are brought to life.

Book: Letters From a Father

Topics Covered:

Keeping marriage the priority in life
How to help your kids navigate life and give them width
Developing healthy mindsets with your kids
Being intentional with your time
Leaving the right kind of memories behind
Breaking the addicted to work mindset
Surrendering to the world in front of you

How to connect with guest

Instagram

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156 | Balancing Life as a Reservist with Michael Lee

Ben Killoy — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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155 | Healing Through Archery With Chris Hamm

Ben Killoy — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0500

What are you holding back?

Today I am talking with Chris Hamm and we dive into a deep conversation about family, archery, healing, community, and growth.

What we are holding back can often be the one thing that needs to be released in order for us to come home to our families. Doesn't matter if its war, service, or a really bad thought.

Chris is not a Veteran but archery has been a part of his life since he was a boy and now as a business owner he runs a non-profit helping Veterans find a tool to heal through what life has given them.

He has some amazing stories so far with the work they have been doing and the Veterans who are already becoming change makers passing it on because of what Chris and his events helped them learn.

Topics Covered:

The magic of firing an arrow down range
Benefits of Archery
Why is it important to always be learning a new skill
The Archery community
Healing through Archery
What the misconceptions around Archery
Finding people like passions
Creating anchor memories with kids
Leaving the tools with your kids on how to overcome trauma

How to connect with guest

Facebook
Instagram
Business Website
Non-profit Website

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154 | OnTrajectory with Tyson Koska

Ben Killoy — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Topics Covered:

Becoming a helicopter pilot
Everything is doable mindset
Missing the belief that you could do anything
Vulnerability in the Military
Not being a quitter
Why is it important to see the world
Changing Perspective
Staying on track with your dreams
Getting assumptions out of the way
Rejecting others opinions
Setting boundaries with kids

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153 | Remembering Those We Lost With Ryan Lonergan

Ben Killoy — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:30:00 -0500

How we live is how we will be remembered.

Today I am talking with Ryan Lonergan who has a story about living, pain, and legacy that we all need to hear.

Ryan grew up without a father and even joined the Army in the hope to find him. After finishing his military service Ryan's life was about to get harder. After a deployment to Iraq, he came home and started an internal war inside with himself. After two failed suicide attempts he is now the CEO of Wisconsin Veteran LLC where he is a friend to other Veterans that he knew he needed in his life and you will be hard-pressed to find a man second to Ryan.

The birth of his daughter and becoming a Dad has inspired him even more and his why is even stronger with her in his life.

Topics Covered:

What brought you into the Military
Facing evil in war
The voices in our head
Finding value in life
When is a Veteran forgotten
How to remember those we lost
What will be your legacy

How to connect with guest

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152 | Mr. New Dad With John Wayne Mullins

Ben Killoy — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:30:00 -0500

If you are a new Dad how is it going?

The standard answer is good and fine for most Dads, but often that is far from the truth. Our schedules are changing, we are tired, work still expects us to perform at the same level and we often are just running on fumes.

Today I am talking to John Wayne Mullins a leadership coach, he spent 17 years with the Coast Guard reserve, and is a new Dad who has taken what he learned in his career of coaching to help new Dads adapt as life changes rapidly that the first year.

Topics Covered:

Understanding identify while you serve
Learning to listen to your intuition for what comes next
Apply work leadership at home
Mindset as a Dad on Active Duty
Shifting priorities after you become a Dad
How Units can support Dads better
Setting Dad goals
Building trust with kids
Paying back the time credit card

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151 | Who is Mentoring Your Kids with Ken Wimberly

Ben Killoy — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:30:00 -0500

How are you going to be remembered?

With life being so busy these days, we often don't think about these questions unless someone in our family dies, and we, for a short few days, remind ourselves of the fragility of life.

But we often quickly get back to our busy lives and forget about making an intention to ensure we do something worth remembering.

Today I am talking with Ken Wimberly. Ken is the founder and visionary behind Legacy Journal. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children, Grace, Knox, and Kai, to whom he has been journaling monthly since 2003. He is passionate about personal development and helping others become the best version of themselves. He is active in his community and is proud of the nine years he served as a “Big” in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. Above all, Ken values family, the pursuit of passion, helping others, mentorship, and being impactful.

The Gift of My Love - Legacy Journal

Legacy Journal App

Topics Covered:

Rewiring your life to put time with kids first
Finding a bigger purpose in your story
10,000 hours to be good at something
Finding what problem do you want to solve
Finding meaning through the one thing
Leaving a Legacy of wisdom and stories
Curating the mentors, your kids receive advice from

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150 | It's Ok to Not Be Ok With Scott DeLuzio

Ben Killoy — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Not everyone comes home during War, what would you do if it was your own brother.

Our episode today is an emotional one and the story about relearning to live with a family member by your side. The movie "Saving Private Ryan" showed us the story of what this was like during WWII. This still shows up in war today just as it did then and Scott is going to share what that process was like for him and how he found purpose in the pain and now leads his own Podcast to help other Veterans Drive On.

Scott DeLuzio is an Army veteran, having served six years with the Army National Guard, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. Scott’s brother, Steven, was also deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Unfortunately, Steven was killed in action on August 22, 2010. After returning home, Scott struggled with coping with the stresses of combat, the loss of his younger brother, and adjusting back to civilian life. In the years following Scott’s deployment, he noticed other veterans dealing with their struggles in unhealthy ways. Scott started his podcast, Drive On Podcast, to connect with current and prior service members. Through the podcast, Scott hopes to let other veterans know that they are not alone in their struggles. He interviews veterans and civilians to discuss personal triumphs, life experiences, and emotional hardships to give hope and strength to the military community.

Scott lives in Surprise, Arizona, with his wife, Vicki DeLuzio, and their three children.

Book: Surviving Son: An Afghanistan War Veteran Reveals His Nightmare Of Becoming A Gold Star Brother

Topics Covered:

Losing your blood brother in War
Finding your rock bottom moment
The unfinished life
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
How our voice shapes what our kids hear

How to connect with guest

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149 | When with Jeff Wellen

Ben Killoy — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

What do you wish you knew when you first got started?

We spend way too much wondering how things could have been different, but we also don't spend nearly enough time learning from people ahead of us to make sure we don't repeat the same mistakes.

Our guest today Jeff decided to write a book titled When: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was STARTING OUT, STARTING OVER, and Trying To GET AHEAD.

Jeff has spent the last 38 years traveling a journey of success, failure, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. A journey that started with a desire to be a teacher that was put on hold by a new desire to become a leader of a company.

Now after a successful career as a senior executive for companies like Michaels, Fossil and Haggar, Jeff has come back to where his journey started. The desire to teach and mentor. He wants to help individuals and companies reach their full potential. His passions are two-fold.

First, is to help individuals realize how to get the most out of themselves. To help assist them with getting rid of all the anchors of doubt that weigh people down and stop them from finding their true passion. He wants you to find fulfillment in your life and career. His belief is not just to dream the impossible but actually do it.

Second, Jeff’s corporate experience can still prove invaluable for any company that is looking to make a change or trying to figure out how to get out of troubled waters.

Buy When on Amazon

Topics Covered:

Having the courage to leave home and start fresh
Balancing family time and career
Creating an epic connection with your kids
You don't have to have everything to be an intentional father

How to connect with guest

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Generational Trauma | Fatherhood Friday

Ben Killoy — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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148 | Rites to a Good Life with Frederick Marx

Ben Killoy — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Have you ever felt stuck?

We have felt stuck, unable to move past something at some point. For Veterans, this can often be feeling stuck in war, on active duty, or unable to transition out successfully.

Today is a powerful episode on how it's not our fault; for most of us, we have never experienced powerful rituals in our life to move from one state to the next.

Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award.

His film HOOP DREAMS (1994) is one of the highest-grossing non-musical documentaries in the United States history. The International Documentary Association named it “The Best Documentary of All Time.”

He recently has released a documentary only on Apple TV called a Veterans Journey Home: Leaving it on the Land

Warrior Films | Films | Warriors

Rites to a Good Life: Everyday Rituals Of Healing And Transformation

Topics Covered:

Why brotherhood is important
Why we are a victim to our patterns
Understanding Rites of Passage
How do you help kids understand who they can be
How Native American Indians welcome home a Veteran
Why our society has failed to welcome Veterans home

How to connect with guest

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147 | What Part of The Problem Is You With Jordan Montgomery

Ben Killoy — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Do your dreams match your values?

This is the question that our guest today Jordan Montgomery opens up with as he shares the story of where he went from having everything to having nothing.

Jordan Montgomery, the owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.

Jordan travels to speak and coach executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and salespeople from small-town Iowa to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry.

In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.

Jordan resides in Tiffin, Iowa, with his wife Ashley, and his three daughters, Audrey, Claire, & Olivia. When he is not writing, coaching, or speaking, Jordan spends time with his family and enjoys the outdoors. He is a lover of sports and all things Iowa Hawkeyes!

And today, he opens up his story for us to learn the hard lessons he has to walk through.

Topics Covered:

When dreams don't align with your values
Rebooting your life from the ground up
Learning to lead oneself while looking in the mirror
Helping your kids understand whom God made them be
Doing the Bible in a year program with your kids
Why learning to process your thinking out loud is important
How physiology affects the psychology

How to connect with guest

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146 | Why Not Me Mindset with Jim Crider

Ben Killoy — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

How are you making your big life decisions?

How often are we just running towards the next outcome in life. I find it often when I look back in my life that I didn't slow down enough before making a big decision in my life. Today I am talking with Jim Crider and he has a great story of having setting himself up right and spending the time to know where he wants to go.

Jim Crider is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the CEO of Intentional Living FP. Jim tells every client he works with that his job is to help them live the life they want to live. He understands that money is simply a tool, a resource that is there to help his clients live their dream lives. His role is to guide, to live where his clients’ lives and money intersect, and to help his clients make intentional decisions. Through thousands of hours of study, tens of thousands of conversations with clients, and countless financial and life goals planned for, Jim and the team at Intentional Living FP know and anticipate the planning opportunities their clients will face, and they serve as a guide to their clients as they navigate the inevitable decisions to be made. When he isn’t helping people make financial decisions that will help them spend time doing the things they enjoy with the people they love, Jim is busy being a husband, an outdoor adventurer, and a dad to 3 boys under the age of four!

Topics Covered:

Getting out of that place you just don't feel life is working
Why not me mindset
Understanding money goals
Working through money stories in our life
The lie that more money will make us less stressed
Working through the fearless nature of kids everyday
Breaking the rules when designing your life

Episode Sponsor: Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM)

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Why 2022 Might Not Be Your Year

Ben Killoy — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:30:00 -0500

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A Word of the Year

Ben Killoy — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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145 | Managing The Loneliness At the Top With Paul Huszar

Ben Killoy — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Are you good at taking your own advice?

I think most men struggle with this including myself. The military creates a culture where we have a large influence on others’ directions as well as reflecting and making sure we lead by example.

But the one thing that we can get wrong is that we often live in the bubble of the Military and forget how we influence our family.

Our guest today Paul Huszar talks about his blindness to prioritizing his marriage and how it cost him it in the end. What he had wrong with his thinking, and how we would do it over again.

He is the CEO of VetCore LLC a franchising agency helping Veterans start disaster restoration businesses. He has a 23-year career in the United States Army and achieved a lot.

Topics Covered:

Experience at West Point
Deciding when to get out
Managing priorities of family while serving
Following your own advice
Managing the loneliness at the top
When to challenge your command structure
Finding your purpose
Finding what your good at
Finding what you can get paid for
Freedom through Entrepreneurship

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144 | Positive Parenting with Debbie Godfrey

Ben Killoy — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Ever had those moments where the kid's emotions are at a 10?

Let's face it, if you are a parent and that has not been your case I would tell you to write a book as you have the holy grail of parenting.

Today on the podcast I am talking with Debbie Godfrey who started a blog called PositiveParenting.com in 1994 and 30 years later she is the leading voice on Positive Parenting techniques. Her kids have grown up and had kids of their own and watching the seasons of parenting change has been a real blessing for her.

If you have ever wondered what life is like in my home and what parenting challenges I face on a daily basis, wait no more. I open up with some of the big questions that I am facing and the challenges I am learning to walk through.

Topics Covered:

What was it like starting in '90s on this topic
Acknowledging the season of parenting you are in
Positive Parenting and Emotions
Helping kids get through a strong emotion
Learning emotions are a temporary state, this to will pass
How to help bring closure to kids for something hard to process
Finding the emotion behind behavior that is unrelated
Working through power struggles between siblings

How to connect with guest

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143 | The Entrepreneur Mindset With Ryan Estes

Ben Killoy — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Are you trying to start a business?

Starting a busines has a been a big theme of the post 9/11 veteran story and one that continues to see no end coming soon.

The idea of finding our next purpose and having us be in the drive seat of it has proven to the magic bullet to ignite that fire within a Veteran.

Today I am talking with Ryan Estes who owns Kitcaster a podcast guesting agency to talk about how he got started and why it became the only way he would go forward. And how to make sure your family is at the center of the conversation.

Ryan is the co-founder of Kitcaster, he has owned a media and marketing agency for the last 10 years. For eight of those years he hosted the founders podcast Talklaunch. Consistently ranked in the iTunes "Top 100" podcasts.

He is married and has two kids and has no intention of slowing down. He is always learning and creating more intention than ever to keep family at the center.

Topics Covered:

Collecting ideas for the future
Finding the courage to start
Finding the burning the ships moment
Teaching kids to start businesses
Building a business while having a family
Finding the right mountain to climb

How to connect with guest

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142 | Growing Mushrooms with Andrew Barnes

Ben Killoy — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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141 | Warrior Reunion Foundation With Charlie Williams

Ben Killoy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Are you still trying to find your place in the world?

You are not alone, Veterans all around the United States are in the same spot as you. We leave the Military behind, but we also feel we leave ourselves behind in the process, and that journey to get direction after is the real front lines of a transition effort.

Today, I am talking with Charlie Williams, a part of an organization called Warriors Reunion Foundation. They bring together combat units who served together to rekindle the friendships that were left behind in time. It's a process that helps us reconnect with the good in our lives, the lives we protected, the lives we saved, and remember who has your six.

Charlie served in the Marine Corps from 2003-2007, has served in law enforcement, and now is the Program Manager for the foundation.

This is a special interview in the history books as we dive into several topics that hit the core struggle that Military Dads are faced with.

Topics Covered:

Finding service after serving
Why reuniting units is important
Finding your place in the world after serving
Integrating your work with your parenting
Demonstrating grit to your kids
How to pass life lessons onto our kids

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Are You A Man of Courage | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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140 | To Protect And Serve with Scott Medlin

Ben Killoy — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Do you have those images that you can't unsee?

Our guest today shares his experience while serving in the Marines and continuing to serve in Law Enforcement. He had to learn how to heal, prioritize family, but also create systems to deal with what he had seen in war and on the streets.

Scott Medlin has worked a` s a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2005. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and earned his Bachelors Degree, Scott entered into law enforcement. Through deployments and time in law enforcement, Scott has done his best to inspire others and be a team player. Scott has helped fellow officers keep marriages together, pull through during hard financial times, overcome depression, and has provided encouragement whenever an officer needed it. He is also willing to share his mental health fights to teach others how to become aware, and overcome.

Book: Mental Health Fight of The Heroes in Blue

Topics Covered:

Setting yourself up with the character of service
Making the transition from Military service to Law Enforcement
Recovering from getting life priorities wrong
Finding happiness in the wrong places
Having the courage to change course in life
Helping our kids find there identity

How to connect with guest

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How I see PTSD | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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The Man In The Mirror (replay of Keynote)

Ben Killoy — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:30:00 -0500

FREE GIFT OF CLARITY

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How The Mind Works | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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138 | Navigating The Gap with Dr. Mike Haynie

Ben Killoy — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0500

We don't know what we don't know.

What is that one thing that we don't know, but if we did it would change everything.

As Veterans, we can often fall into the gap of not knowing the right path or resources to help through our transition.

Today we are talking with Dr. Mike Haynie.

Dr. Mike Haynie is Syracuse University’s Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, and also the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship.

In 2011, Haynie founded Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF), the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of America’s veterans and families.

Today IVMF programs serve over 25,000 veterans annually, and the Institute is widely acknowledged as the nation’s leading academic voice related to issues impacting veterans and military-connected families. In 2013, Dr. Haynie’s efforts on behalf of veterans were the subject of a feature story by the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes, titled “Succeeding as Civilians.”

sTopics Covered:

How to start running with an idea
Navigating the gap in transition
Changing belief systems
Navigating the sea of goodwill
The crisis of not having more shared experiences

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Dads On Duty | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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137 - Sleep Sense with Dana Obleman

Ben Killoy — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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Explore Who You Are | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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136 - The Monk Manual with Steven Lawson

Ben Killoy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

What is important right now?

With everything that we are facing in today's world it can often feel like everything is demanding of your time and in the end not getting anything done.

Today's guest Steven Lawson is with us to talk about the Monk Manual which is a journal that meets you in the middle of cultivating peace and balancing productivity for your day.

He is a husband, dad, and entrepreneur who decided to solve a problem he head with productivity.

10% off of the Monk Manual Daily Planner

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How It Happened | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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135 | Showing Them The World With Michael Gosselin

Ben Killoy — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Is curiosity alive and well in your kid's life?

As a Dad, I know that kids ask why way too many times to count, but I also know the importance of them continuing to do it. It can be really hard to just let your kids explore because often that means something gets broken if your house is anything like mine.

But I know one thing as a dad this is where our focus needs to be but with a measured effort to keep things from getting broken, and if it does teach them to do better.

Milkid Mailkit

Topics Covered:

Making the choice to home school
Benefits of homeschooling
Keeping kids curiosity alive
Why is it important to let kids be kids
Help your kids learn they have value to others
Becoming a stay at home dad

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This Week I Got Rejected | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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134 | Choosing Life with Jake Blanchard

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Why are you doing what you are doing?

We all start on a path in life, but we often travel to far before we change direction. Our guest today Jake Blanchard shares his story of finding his path in life and what things he had wrong and how he learned to get them right.

Topics Covered:

How did life look leaving High school
What changed after college
Brazilian Jujitsu
How the ego can show up
Modern Day Night Program
Letting go of who you were
Feeling worthy of love

How to connect with guest

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Purpose Driven Leadership | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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133 | Peace After Combat with Dr. Tiffany Tajiri

Ben Killoy — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Where is God in war?

Today's guest Dr. Tiffany Tajiri heard this over and over in our counseling sessions and little did she know that this would be an answer to a prayer for what should come next in her life.

She is a licensed, board-certified clinical psychologist, veteran U.S. Air Force officer and Special Operations-trained psychologist that has taken part in the selection and assessment of Special Forces personnel. She created Rhythm Restoration – an innovative, faith-based method that uses visualization and bilateral stimulation to help those who have endured psychologically painful life experiences.

Book: Peace After Combat - Dr. Tiffany Tajiri

Topics Covered:

Following what has been laid on your heart
Learning to say "I need help"
Being stuck in the present
Losing a friend in war
Where is God in war
Living a whole life

How to connect with guest

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Welcome Week - FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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132 | Leave No Man Left Behind with Dr. Tony Brooks

Ben Killoy — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Leave No Man Left Behind is a way of life in the Military, but we often don't hear the stories of those actions to rescue people behind enemy lines.

Dr. Tony Brooks talks about the story to search for Marcus Luttrell who was featured in the Mark Walberg movie Lone Survivor in Afghanistan.

We quickly dive into being a dad and how a lot like getting a satellite map before starting a mission the terrain is always different and has unforeseen challenges. And how this is so relatable to fatherhood and how the terrain of being a dad is different for everyone and always unpredictable.

After enlisting in the U.S. Army in 2003 at the age of 21, Dr. Tony Brooks attended and graduated from Infantry and Airborne school followed by the four-week Ranger Indoctrination program, officially checking in to the 2nd Ranger Battalion in Fort Lewis, Washington `, in September 2004. He deployed to eastern Afghanistan in April 2005, based at Bagram Airfield. His first mission was Operation Red Wings II. Tony subsequently deployed to the Ramadi region of Iraq in 2006-07.

He is now owner/operator of chiropractic clinics in Washington and Texas. He was featured on a Discovery Science channel episode of Black Files: Declassified and a Smithsonian Air and Space article as a subject matter expert on Operation Red Wings and is also featured in the Backbone docuseries.

Tony and his wife Heidi have two children and are currently on their way to Montgomery, TX.

Book: Leave No Man Behind

Topics Covered:

Mounting a rescue mission in war
Jumping into the unknown of fatherhood
Having good mentors
Learning to tell our own story
Survivors guilt and learning to ask for help
Kids and Nutrition
Learning to surrender to being Dad

How to connect with guest

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Simple Reminder | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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131 | The Longest Walk with SEAC(R) John Wayne Troxell

Ben Killoy — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

What was the hardest walk you have ever had to make?

John had to make that walk and it ended up being the 100 meters from his office to the Secretary of Defense and share some hard news.

John Wayne Troxell is a retired United States Army senior non-commissioned officer who served as the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This position made him the most senior enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces. He enlisted in the United States Army in September 1982.

Troxell's five combat tours of duty included making the combat parachute jump and service in Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Topics Covered:

The fall of Afghanistan
Losing purpose after leaving
VA Benefits
Why change is so hard for DOD
The longest walk
Raising Sons

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No BS Way To Change Your Life | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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130 | Having Personal Courage With John Gronski

Ben Killoy — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

Do you have the courage to do the right thing, even when it's hard?

You might remember John he was on the podcast last year and he is back to talk about his newest book "Iron-Sharpened Leadership." One phrase really stood out to me from our interview and it's our conversation on personal courage. Having the courage to do what is right, even when it might leave you alone.

As we dove into this topic it became clear from my own experiences and the world we live in today that this one trait of a great leader can make all the difference.

John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies.

John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others.

Iron-Sharpened Leadership Book

Ep. 75 - The Ride of Our Lives

Topics Covered:

Leading others for 40 years
Toxic Leadership
Treating people with dignity and respect
Emotional Intelligence
Iron Sharpens Iron
Leadership on the hard decisions
Resilience Leadership
Personal Courage

How to connect with guest

Sponsorships:

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13 Names | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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The Ones That Don't Come Home | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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Not Sure What To Say | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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Rewind Episode 90 | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0500

93 - Becoming a King With Morgan Snyder | Military Veteran Dad

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Rewind 10 Minutes Together | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0500

10 minutes | Military Veteran Dad

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Become The Commander-In-Chief of Your Life | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0500

BONUS EPISODE 3 - CHRIS HOFFMAN

EPISODE 13 - LEAD WITH YOUR HEART

GRAB YOUR COPY OF THE 10 STEPS TO PREDICTABLE SUCCESS OUTSIDE THE UNIFORM

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Being Stuck In the Present | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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A look back at Ep. 84 | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0500

EPISODE LINK

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Podcast Update | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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129 | How You Start Your Day With Jordon Hillstrom

Ben Killoy — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Topics Covered:

Believing new stories
How you can create opportunity in your life
The people that tear you down
The stigma we attach to PTSD
How do you set up your day for success
How we change the world, by changing our family
Foster kids

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-hillstrom-525a98162/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillstromjordan/

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Are You Worthy of Love? | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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Let's Talk About Ice Cream | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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A Successful Transition With David Trenholm

Ben Killoy — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Are you on the road to twenty years in the Military?

It can be the default road many who served fall into and it has many traps along the way that can have a big impact on your family.

David's story is one that starts becoming a Dad at a young age and learning a lot of lessons along the way pretty quickly. If you are looking for a different way to twenty, this episode will sure lend to giving some alternative ideas.

Topics Covered:

Being a young Officer and a Dad
Dinner time is important
Sacrificing time now to get time later
The example Dads give their daughters
Homeschooling your kids
Teaching kids how to earn money

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trenholm/

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Fathers Day | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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126 | PTSD Unplugged with Dr Pamela Hall

Ben Killoy — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500

What did we have wrong about PTSD?

This was one of my favorite questions from this interview and Dr. Hall's answer speaks to the lessons learned through the last 20 years of war and how they are being applied through treatment.

June is mental health awareness month and what a great episode to bring this all-important topic in the veteran community to the forefront of our lives.

You might be reading this and thinking, great another episode I don't need because I got it figured out. I challenge that narrative and ask you do you feel whole? Like do you really feel like a whole person? If you answered no, then you are lying to yourself about what you can handle. The people around you know the truth, when are you going to wake up and see it. If that was a little too in your face, I am not sorry, this issue is hurting too many veterans to not speak the truth.

PTSD Unplugged Book

Let Their Be Light Movie

Tribes - Sebastian Young

Topics Covered:

Why is now the right time
You can't solve it alone
Military One Source
What did we have wrong about PTSD in the beginning
How did PTSD work after WWII
How to know when to file a VA claim
When it won't be PTSD
Trauma Memory
How did war work in ancient culture

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/PTSDunplugged/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsdunplugged/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pamelahallphd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-j-hall-ph-d-221681143/
Website: https://laforensicpsychologist.com/

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Kids Want to be Seen, Heard, and Understood | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0500

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125 | We Can Do More With Jason Wood

Ben Killoy — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Are you doing enough?

We can often think we are doing all we can do, but then one day you meet someone who is living life at a much higher level, getting more results, and doing it with the same amount of time.

That is this kind of episode and the story of how Jason Wood rewired his life to become an ultra runner and a person of raising the bar every year.

Topics Covered:

Emotion Intelligence
The journey of looking in the mirror
Doing a Spartan Race
Running as a process of healing
How much world really does exist
Slowing down to be present as a Dad

How to connect with guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfloydwood/

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Have You Been To The VA | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:30:00 -0500

Find a Local VA Care Center

124 | Remembering with John Bird

Ben Killoy — Sun, 30 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Despite less than half of Americans (43%) understanding the true meaning of Memorial Day, and many confusing it with Veterans Day, the majority of Americans (83%) do believe it’s important to do something to commemorate Memorial Day. This Memorial Day weekend, USAA is bringing back its virtual Poppy Wall of Honor to give all Americans a unique opportunity to pause and remember the more than 645,000 military service members who’ve given their lives for our country since World War I.

USAA, a financial services provider founded nearly 99 years ago by military members and continues to serve the military community and their families, created the digital Poppy Wall of Honor to offer Americans a chance to honor and remember the fallen. The experience, found at PoppyInMemory.com, offers visitors the opportunity to dedicate a virtual poppy in honor of loved ones that they’ve lost in service to our country. Additionally, the website includes information about why the poppy has become a symbol of remembrance, the ability to learn about each military conflict and the losses suffered, and several other ways Americans can #HonorThroughAction this year.

This is the second consecutive year that USAA has held the virtual experience which, due to the pandemic, replaced the physical Poppy Wall of Honor that was installed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 2018 and 2019.

Topics Covered:

Poppy and Remembrance
Serving and connecting with Family
The meaning of Memorial Day
Coming home to your family after deployment
Knowing when it's time to leave

How to connect with guest

Website: https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/memorial-day?akredirect=true

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Memorial Day | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:30:00 -0500

Link to Post: Memorial Day: Honor Those Who Didn't Return By Being Better Parent (citydadsgroup.com)

123 | PTSD and Moral Injury with Virginia Cruse

Ben Killoy — Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for the truth?

Most people aren't and today's episode with Virginia Cruse is an example of the no-BS truth about PTSD from the view of someone who helps people through it and recovers from it.

This episode is the longest and includes the most profanity in a single episode and I am proud that this is the topic that those two records were broken on.

Virginia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in Military Issues and Combat-Related Trauma. She provides crisis intervention and evidence-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Moral Injury, Depression, Combat Operational Stress, and other diagnoses.

Virginia is a certified clinician in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy and has 20+ years of experience serving Active Duty Military, Veterans, Military retirees, and family members.

She is a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) and active American Group Psychotherapy Association member. Virginia is an Army Reserve Officer, Combat Veteran, and published re-searcher.

Topics Covered:

Moral Injury
What is PTSD and what is it not
War Crimes
Evidence-based treatments
Trusting ourselves
Soul damage
Thinking about suicide
Abusing drugs
It happens so fast

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoldiersguide/
Website: https://militarycounselingsa.com/soldiers-guide-to-ptsd

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Coming Home From Deployment | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 21 May 2021 08:30:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

122 | Peak Performance Leadership with Scott McCarthy

Ben Killoy — Sun, 16 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Are you ready?

Today's episode focuses on preparing for transition and not letting it sneak up on you. Far too many Veterans not taking it seriously while they serve to prepare a solid foundation on the other side.

Scott McCarthy is an officer in the Canadian Army and has been preparing for his transition through podcasting for the last ten years. He took his lessons learned in Afghanistan and decided to dig deeper and see where it could take him.

He has prepared a business on what he has learned and is ready for when that day comes. All while doing this he grew his connection to his wife, kids, and himself.

Topics Covered:

How are you preparing for your transition
Using a podcast to prepare for transitioning
Achieving peak performance
Creating a high function organization
Getting clear on your thoughts for the future
You can't just expect life to happen
Take control and be deliberate with your life

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcmccarthy/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/leaddontboss
Twitter: https://instagram.com/leaddontboss
Website:
- Peak Performance Leadership Podcast: https://movingforwardleadership.com/
- Podcasting For Your Business: https://scottmccarthy.co/pfyb

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The Greatest Showman | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 14 May 2021 08:30:00 -0500

Today I share how this movie impacted me and help me dream bigger than I already was.

121 - Serving Others with Carry The Load

Ben Killoy — Sun, 09 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Does Memorial Day have a special meaning for you?

Today we are highlighting the 10 year anniversary of Carry The Load a non-profit organization with a focus on highlighting the stories of the veterans gave their life.

Stephen Holley, Carry The Load Co-Founder, President, and CEO. Stephen is a 2000 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He has five years of service as a SEAL officer at SEAL Team 5 and has completed four deployments to Iraq and Southeast Asia. He currently resides in Dallas and contributes to many non-profits and community-based groups in addition to Carry The Load.

Mark Elliott, Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Global Head of Military and Veterans Affairs at JPMorgan Chase. For the seventh consecutive year, JPMorgan Chase is the lead sponsor of the Carry The Load Memorial May Campaign. In his role, Mark oversees firm-wide, veteran-focused efforts in employment, entrepreneurship, education and workforce development, and community engagement. Mark served in the Army for nearly three decades, including two deployments to Iraq. Most recently Mark was Director of the Army’s Land Warfare Network at the Pentagon. Mark has been with JPMorgan Chase since 2015.

Edible Crayons - Marines Edition

Blue Star Families Link - www.militaryveterandad.com/bluestarsurvey

Topics Covered:

What was the genesis moment for Carry the Load
What lessons do you feel you're leaving to your family
Why is important for corporations to invest in non-profits like this
Letting go of old truths

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/whoareyoucarrying
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carrytheload
Website: https://www.carrytheload.org/

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Laugh A Little | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:30:00 -0500

A reminder to not take ourselves to serious

120 | The Dichotomy of Life Jeremy Knauff

Ben Killoy — Sun, 02 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

How many opportunities have you missed in life?

Today's episode is all about taking action, learning from it, and keep moving forward. Jeremy shares a really powerful story about a job that he had no business interviewing for, but ended up landing the job.

Topics Covered:

Learning to ask better questions
What the military gets wrong about self-care
How our self-care choices affect our kids
Falling down and learning to stand back up
The dichotomy of the Marine Corps and life
Knowing we can do better as a parent
How to handle rejection in life
When the answer seems to be no, and you try anyway

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyknauff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spartanmediainc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpartanMediaInc
Website: https://spartanmedia.com/

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The Loss of a Pet | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:30:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

119 | A Promise with John Lee Dumas

Ben Killoy — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500

John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. With over 2000 episodes, 1 million+ listens a month, and seven figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started.

But today I bet the story he shares is one you haven't heard of and it's one that will move mountains.

Topics Covered:

Not bringing everybody back

Book: The Common Path to Uncommon Success

How to connect with guest

Website: www.eofire.com

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When Kids Resist | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:30:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

118 | The Military Child an interview with Blue Star and USAA.

Ben Killoy — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500

This month is the 35th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child and I sat down with the CEO of Blue Star Families Kathy Roth-Douquet and joined with Justin Schmitt from USAA, to talk about the unique challenges military dads (and moms!) and their kids face when a parent is on active duty, as well as resources available to everyone.

Topics Covered:

30 Million Dollar Relief fund for military members
Job losses for military spouses
Stories from military families
How has the effort to connect military families changed since COVID
Silver lines from COVID to help grow stronger
Helping the military understand service members have a family

How to connect with resources

Websites:
- https://www.militarychild.org/
- Resources: https://bluestarfam.org/militarychild/
- School Quest App
- - Android
  - Apple

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Something New | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Check out The Business of Fatherhood Podcast a new daily podcast with a focus on fatherhood career-focused dads.

117 | Moving Forward with Victor de la Flor

Ben Killoy — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Is your life moving forward or backward?

This is the question we are presented with within today's episode. So often in the military, we get caught up in all that is daily military life we actually forget to set an intention with our direction.

When is the last time you set a goal with the intention to hit it?

When is the last time you knew what you wanted from the upcoming year?

The process of coming home begins with the understanding we need to have a direction in order for our lives to get better.

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Topics Covered:

Knowing yourself and seeking self-improvement
Be opening to listen to people
Goal setting with kids
How to teach our kids skills of life
Acquire knowledge as a kid
Carving out your calendar for your priorities

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://facebook.com/eatsleepdad
Instagram: https://twitter.com/eatsleepdad
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TO3pS__SSxFZqvwNwyDng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatsleepdad
Website: http://eatsleepdad.com/ | https://www.undercoverclip.com/

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The Shadows | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500

What is really holding you back in life?

116 | Self-Leadership with Roy Moore

Ben Killoy — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Are you a leader of people?

So often in life, we get hung up on leading other people, focused on leading teams, getting results, but after this episode, you might just see we missed one of the big pieces, us.

Roy Moore is an active duty Marine with a breadth of leadership experience and as we break down in today's episode we both had to learn to apply self-leadership in our life first before we could expect others to follow.

Topics Covered:

Valuing alone time
Find the right routine to transition home
New purpose for challenge coins
Learning to apply self-leadership
How One duty station can change how you see life
Raising daughters
How to use challenge coins
No one is going to care about my life more than I do

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roypmoore/
Podcast: What did it take?

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When Life Knocks You Down | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

HOME | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

5 Strategies For Having Better Connection With Your Family | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

Epitaph "When I Die" | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Today I share an update that interviews shows will be back April 5th and I will continue to release Fatherhood Friday's.

And a poem that was recently shared on a recent episode of NCIS

Epitaph By Merrit Malloy When I die Give what’s left of me away To children And old mem that wait to die. And if you need to cry, Cry for your brother Walking the street beside you. And when you need me, Put your arms Around anyone And give them What you need to give to me. I want to leave you something, Something better Than words Or sounds. Look for me In the people I’ve known Or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live on in your eyes And not your mind. You can love me most By letting Hands touch hands, By letting bodies touch bodies, And by letting go Of children That need to be free. Love doesn’t die, People do. So, when all that’s left of me Is love, Give me away.

115 | Have a Plan to Come Home with Joshua Johnson

Ben KIlloy — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever had to be the new team lead, manager, or director at work?

I bet it was scary and felt really uncomfortable, but in the back of your mind, you knew how to step into this new role and told yourself you got this.

Today's guest Joshua Johnson went through this process regularly while serving in the military going from unit to unit. He knew he had to be an observer in those first few weeks, and slowly step into the role and find his place.

While serving in the Army in the special forces his family adapted a similar process that they learned when followed it, it worked.

This episode is Joshua Johnson's story through a 30 plus year military career and how his family didn't just survive but thrived.

Reintegration Plan:

Week 1 - Your Guest
Week 2 - Your Family
Week 3 - Conversations about why
Week 4 - Shared roles

Topics Covered:

Knowing when to grow up
Finding your way home
Leading at work and at home
Leaving a blueprint for connection
Letting your kids know the kind of man you are
We are the standard our kids use in life
Raising adults

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafhijohnson/

Thank you for Listening to the Episode!

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The Title of Dad | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

114 | A Story of Anger and Redemption with Blake Mattocks

Ben Killoy — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Is your life happening to you or for you?

This question trips me up at least once a week when I hit a setback or run into a feeling that I can't shake.

A lot of those times those feelings are rooted in a deeper feeling that I haven't looked at or dealt with. And to quote Elsa, its typically something I just needed to "let it go."

Blake has a story that looking back with a 20/20 perspective of life, it is clear to me his life was unfolding in a way that was preparing him for bigger trials, bigger tests requiring larger acts of courage and integrity.

If you are at a point in your life where you are struggling to get through and find the right path, I am certain this episode will be a flashlight for you.

Topics Covered:

Joining the military because of angry
Losing a parent while on active duty
Letting angry govern your life
Taking off the masks we wear
Rising up and learning to fall down with integrity
The masks that we wear
Fathering through angry
Leaning into the community through trials and tests

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-mattocks-811452165/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/365christianmen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/365christianmen/?hl=en
Website: https://www.365christianmen.com/

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What if Marriage Is an Exercise in Maturity | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Screamfree Parenting Book - Hal Runkel

Screamfree Marriage Book - Hal Runkel

113 | Military Millionaire with David Pere

Ben Killoy — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel like you have tunnel vision in life?

We get so caught up in the race of life we often never slow down to really see where we are heading. It becomes all about the next thing, the next vacation, the car. COVID has forced a lot of people to really take an inventory of where they were headed.

David Pere asked some of those same questions while he was serving and looked at the choices people were making ahead of him after retirement and said that is not the path I choose. Through that choice, he found a passion for real estate investing and now has a platform to help others navigate this road and understand what they need to know.

Topics Covered:

Real Estate Investing
Putting your money to work
Breaking free from expectations
Your network determines your net worth
Using masterminds to change your thinking
Why travel is important
Helping kids understand how they fit into this world
Coming home after a deployment
Creating clarity in your life
Understand failure

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1735593999901619/
YouTube: https://bit.ly/37wVlPE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/military_to
Website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/

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Are We Raising Kids or Adults | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Are we raising kids or raising adults?

112 | Perfectly Imperfect with Gloria Rendon

Ben Killoy — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Do you hide your life stories from your kids?

Veterans live a very rich life, we have stories, we have the depth to our views, and we know how to connect with others. But on the other side of transition, we often don't see how life was happening for us and how we might be able to help others who went down a similar way.

We do this often becomes we are ashamed, worried of being judged, and afraid of what "they might think" of us after they really know my story.

Gloria Rendon has a story that has driven her to do more and be more in her life.

She has worked as an advocate for clients with mental health and substance use disorders for nearly a decade. She has progressive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

She has worked with agencies and organizations within North and South Carolina to provide evidence-based training to counselors, practitioners, non-clinical staff, agencies, organizations, and clients regarding mental health and addiction. She serves as a federal grant reviewer which allows for funding for both of these populations; specifically for underserved populations.

Has counseled and consulted on thousands of clinical cases she has proven leadership and supervisory experience. Gloria is a public speaker and has headlined symposiums on the East Coast. A Palm State of Mind was founded on Gloria's experience as a counselor and is focused on providing inclusive treatment by a representative staff.

Topics Covered:

The Military is a very revealing process
The GI Bill won't solve all your problems
Transitioning out starts day 1 of Bootcamp
It takes a village to raise a family
It takes a community to support veterans
Finding your place in the civilian community
Tearing out the tags we put on people
Do your kids really know who dad is?

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-rendon-5b56701a2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apalmstateofmind
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apalmstateofmind/
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCn_B3iXi5hWPk2CbYdtFlfQ
Website: https://apalmstateofmind.com/

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I Miss My Dad | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

I speak about a message I received on Instagram from a young teenager, who said "I miss my dad."

111 - Something Needed to Change with Brent Bowers

Ben Killoy — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Ever had that feeling your life is headed in the wrong direction?

I think we all get to that point where we start looking around at where we are and asking is this how I wanted my life to unfold.

This episode is rich with the wisdom of making that change and finding a better direction. A critical element that many dads struggle with isn't always a new direction, but a new destination.

We have such a narrow view of how we can fit into the world. As we talk about often on the podcast after your time is done your legacy will be the direction and destinations you were headed and what did you leave behind on that path.

Brent Bowers, is an investor and coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land. As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children.

Brent began investing in real estate as a way to support his family while having more time to spend with them. In a short period of time, Brent was able to expand his business, hire a team, and (most importantly) spend quality time with his family while still working hard and helping others. Brent now helps other investors learn the ins and outs of buying land.

Topics Covered:

Scheduling Vacation
Finding new roads for life
How legacy can shape us growing up
The Quitter Mindset
Investing in coaching
Slowing down in our 20's

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/brentlbowers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentlbowers1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentlbowers/
Website: http://thelandsharks.com/

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Steps in the Snow | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What kind of footsteps are you leaving behind?

Recently my four-year-old daughter laid down some sage wisdom on me and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to bring it to you.

The steps we take in our life will be the steps that our kids follow in theirs.

Are you leaving the right steps?

110 - Love The Life You Have With Josh Steffens

Ben Killoy — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

How much are you loving the life you have right now?

In our modern society, it can be easy to get caught up in the trap to always want more, but this mindset forgets one important step.

Loving the life we have, life won't give you more of something until you appreciate what you already have.

Today on the podcast Josh opens up his heart to share what his coming home story was like and it is not a conversation you want to miss. If you have deployed before this episode will hit pretty close to home.

Josh Steffens is a passionate father, veteran, and business owner. As the CEO and owner of Hollywood Powder Company, Josh has spent the last three years building a highly regarded brand. Josh and his team are focused on delivering high-quality products to hard-working men and women. In Josh’s current role within Hollywood Powder Company, he focused on emerging markets, growth, and places a large emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Throughout his fifteen-year tenure within the Wisconsin National Guard, Josh has built a reputation for developing service members both personally and professionally. His leadership style is focused on empowering those to achieve outstanding results no matter their rank or position. Josh currently serves in the guard in the role of a Master Sergeant and is the Senior Enlisted Advisor of Intelligence within the Engineer Regiment. Josh’s awards and decorations include; Purple Heart, Army Accommodation Medal with Valor 5th award, Army Achievement Medal 4th award, The De Fleury Medal, Valorous Unit Citation, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Gold Star.

Josh Steffens is a husband, and father of two children. He is inspired daily by his family, Josh takes pride in being a father and watching his children grow every day. When Josh isn’t working he is often spending time with his family outdoors or taking a late-night/early morning run.

"Put down the devices and spend that quality time. It's better to love what you have before life teaches you to love what you lost." - Josh Steffens

Discount Code: MVD @ https://hollywoodpowderco.com/

Topics Covered:

Returning from deployment
Talking to new dads
Doing better as a unit to talk about family
The war within
Starting a conversation
Losing a friend
The masks we wear

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodpowderco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywood_powder_co/
Website: https://hollywoodpowderco.com/

Thank you for Listening to the Episode!

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Where are you going? | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Where are you going?

A Buddhist monk is walking a small trail along a mountain when a horse suddenly came galloping quickly down the road.

The horse was moving so quickly the monk had to jump out of the way.

It seemed as though the man had somewhere important to go. The monk who was now on the side of the road, shouted, “Where are you going?” and the man on the horse replied, “I don’t know! Ask the horse!”

This short (and confusing) story has an interesting meaning behind it. The horse is a symbol of our habits, which constantly pull us in the direction it wants to. It illustrates how most people usually live, at the mercy of their habits created by mindless activity and surrounding environment. If you stopped to ask yourself what you’re doing or why you’re running around so much, you might be surprised to learn how your actions are largely dictated by habits- not your free will.

And as much energy as we put into running around, a lot of the time it gets us nowhere. You have to realize you can take the reins and make your own destiny.

109 - Find New Roads with Brett Gibson

Ben Killoy — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Did you take the roads less traveled in your life?

So often we take the roads we see in front of us, or the roads cleared by our parents, but how often do we actually break free and find new roads.

As a veteran, we are told there is one way to find our path, get an interview, get a job, get a degree, and you find your place in the world.

But so many veterans don't fit into the standard model we never realize a difference is possible.

Brett had a similar journey and without any history of being an entrepreneur, he decided to see what this path would take him.

Topics Covered:

Expanding how our kids see the world
The roles are fathers play in our lives
Becoming an entrepreneur
Behind the scenes on beard oil
Owning a business
Finding a mentor in life

Discount Code: FIRST20 | https://www.gibbysbeardco.com/

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/gibbysbeardco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibbysbeardco/
Website: https://www.gibbysbeardco.com/

Thank you for Listening to the Episode!

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Say Yes | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

108 - The Value Equation with Joel Stewart

Ben Killoy — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with feeling valued?

Joel Stewart was in a similar spot in his life while serving where he had a medical disability take away his ability to move. His journey over the next five years and since is nothing short of inspiring.

I know many people who find that when life hits them hard, they feel immobilized to change the situation or find a path they can take. Joel breaks down for us what he calls the value equation and how it can help you find the right next step to take to lead you on a better path.

"It is not about what you can't do, it is about what you can do" - Joel Stewart

Books Mentioned

https://amzn.to/3nPscoi - Man Search For Meaning, by Victor Frankl

https://amzn.to/3bO7cMk - The Value Equation, by Joel Stewart

Topics Covered:

How life can change in an instant
How is my life happening for me
Confirmation Bias
Having the courage to act
The value equation
Helping your kids find their value

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelstewartmba/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelstewartmba
Website: https://www.thevalueequation.org/ | International Franchise Market

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Find Like Hearted Kings | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

107 - Reparenting Yourself With Rachel Duffy

Ben Killoy — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Do you find yourself in a loop of the same mistakes, different days?

On this episode of the Military Veteran Dad podcast we talk about how that to create the change externally in our world we seek, we must first seek to change the world inside first.

This has many angles to it, but at the core is understanding the blueprint you learned growing up is the one you default to when times get tough.

When times get hard and you have kids yelling and screaming and you feel like you are helpless to find control. Know that you are no alone. Millions of parents are feeling the same way and in many ways, the events of 2020 have brought to the surface more of our own insecurities.

Rachel brings a conversation rich on love, self-reflection, and taking a new direction.

As a former divorce attorney, she wanted to make an impact on families before they ever got to her. So like every entrepreneur she saw a problem, she felt like she could make a difference and started a coaching practice helping to help parents who feel success at work, but struggle to find that feeling in their personal life.

Topics Covered:

Reparenting yourself
Feeling success at work, but not at home
Feeling like a whole person
What kind of life do you want your kids to have
When fear shows up in parenting
It is never too late to start a change

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagacitylab/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SagacityLab-110939660484224/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rachelduffycoach_/
Website: https://www.sagacitylab.com/

Thank you for Listening to the Episode!

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Be sure to check out all the free courses available to help come home to a better tomorrow.

Schedule your Vacation |FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

This week on the podcast I talk about a trick I learned a few years ago to make sure you don't end up with vacation to burn at the end of the year in a big panic.

106 - Own Your Career, Own Your Life With Andy Storch

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Do you feel in control of your life?

So many dads today are running on autopilot and with a year like 2020 you might even being like the wheels have come off.

No one is going to care more about your life than you do, but we rarely take full responsibility to own our life and the choices that have got us to where we are today.

Andy Storch is a man who decided to take full ownership for his life and the results he was getting.

He is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same.

The author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures.

The host of two podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Andy Storch Show, and the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community as well as the host of the Talent Development Virtual Summit.

Andy has consulted and taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, the NBA, Oracle, Google, Box, Toyota, State Farm, Red Bull, HP, Sony, Cisco, and others.

Topics Covered:

Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?
The "that's not me" narrative in our head
Learning to follow your curiosity
Setting your life up on your own terms
Building your professional network
Finding adventure as a family
Raising kids with a growth mindset
How to believe in yourself more

3 Big Questions

What is great about this? Is there a silver lining
What can I learn from this?
What does this make possible

Book: Own Your Career, Own Your By Life Andy Storch (https://bit.ly/3pNcGe6)

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andystorch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158966054309355/
Website: https://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/ | https://andystorch.com/

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105 - The Legacy Letter with Blake Brewer

Ben Killoy — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

What will you leave behind after your time on earth is done? We talk a lot about legacy on the podcast and in this episode we talk about how a letter changed on man's life. A father's words can breathe life into a child in a few things can match in life. Blake Brewer lost his dad in paradise when he was 19 and in this episode, he opens his heart to share the story, what he has learned from the pain, and how he is making an impact. Topics Covered:

Losing your dad
The words our dads speak
Looking for the moments that mattered
Moving through pain
How does pain teach us lessons
Learning to put words to the pain

How to connect with guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theendurance1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theendurance_/
YouTube: https://rebrand.ly/52781
Website: https://www.legacyletterchallenge.com/

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Travel the Roads Less Traveled | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY
- https://link.militaryveterandad.com/rs5
The Hidden Story in Frozen | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY
- https://link.militaryveterandad.com/frozen-f4a0a
Into the Woods | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY
- https://link.militaryveterandad.com/rs5

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How to Explain Santa | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

104 - Be Kind to Yourself with Dr. Tommy Black

Ben Killoy — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Does your child have ADHD or mental health issues?

This episode dives deep into what Parents can do to help their child through a tough time even when if it's midnight and you need help.

Dr. Tommy Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in private practice since 1998.

Dr. Black has extensive experience and training in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, REBT, and DBT. He works with a myriad of life issues but has particular expertise in ADHD, Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD.

A veteran of the Gulf War (1990-1991) while serving in the U.S. Army, Dr. Black has years of personal and professional experience in understanding and helping others cope with the specific trials of military services for active duty individuals and their families. Today we’re talking about how he uses his ADHD, wisdom, and years of experience to help others. Enjoy!

Download Esteem on iOS: https://apple.co/3a4wzsl

Learn about the 90 day ADHD challenge

Topics Covered:

Kids diagnosed with ADHD
Parents need better information to act on
Kids and technology
Trauma and kids
Rebuilding trust with your kids
Show empathy with your kids

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-black-416a95b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chooseesteem/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chooseesteem/?hl=en
Website: https://www.chooseesteem.com/

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Control What You Can Control | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

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103 - Trust With Errol Doubler

Ben Killoy — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:17:32 -0500

Errol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at Seal Team ONE.

After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI’s New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI’s second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield.

Errol left the FBI after 13 years of service to begin his leadership consulting firm, Leader 193, in 2016. Errol has worked with executives and teams from Fortune 100 companies, professional sports organizations, small technical startups, and individual executives across a vast array of industries around the world as the Founder of Leader 193.

Topics Covered:

Letting go of trying to find the easy path
Figuring out what you stand against in the world
Creating emotional awareness
Being present for the little things in life
Find out where you are on the map of life
Starting with the end in mind
Managing risk
Identifying your gaps

Buy the Book: https://amzn.to/3gfNh9e

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/errol-doebler-b29ab338/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leader193/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leader_193/?hl=en

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Leader_193

Website - https://leader193.com/

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The Best Gift For Christmas | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

This is a short episode about a big hidden lesson I learned watching the Christmas Chronicles on Nextflix.

102 - Why We Do What We Do With Kirby Ingles

Ben Killoy — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Do you know your why?

Simon Sinek popularized the idea with his golden circle Ted Talk and book, "Start With Why".

Today I welcome back Kirby Ingles to talk about his new coaching practice to help people navigate their careers and find their mission, passion, and purpose in their career to realign who with they are.

Many Veterans and civilians get lost in this process of accepting a job and don't really create goals to stretch them to the next challenge or just make sure they get ot he destination they want for their life.

Topics Covered:

Do I stay or do I get out
The choices we make while serving
What does it mean to be coached
Coaching vs Counseling
Seeing your life through a different lens
Getting down to your why
Less is more
Creating real impact on your family and communities
Crafting a vision for your future
Letting someone else help you
Finding your strengths
Working towards a higher salary
Collecting direct feedback from peers

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyingles/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kirbyinglescoaching/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirbyingles/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/kirbyingles

Website - https://kirbyingles.com/

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Find The Joy in Being a Dad | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Today is a short and simple message about finding the joy in the everyday awesomeness that is being called a dad.

101 - Forgive and Forget with Dr. Jimmy Westbrook

Ben Killoy — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever tried telling your story as a Veteran in an interview?

If you said no, you are not alone, I myself have not really done a good job of telling my stories in the job interviews that I have had.

This interview will challenge you in a lot of way to start asking better questions, learn from those around you, and start to live your life again.

Dr. Jimmy as he is know in the online world, opens his heart and really gets to the root of what matters in our life and that is family. His story of how his health almost prevented him from starting a family and how he overcame to have two beautiful kids today.

Topics Covered:

Recovering from Injury
Recognizing you have a health problem
How life is always happening for you
Dealing with not knowing who you are
The big question, what do you want to do when you grow up
Nutrition for kids
Living in Italy
Supporting your Wife while serving

How to connect with guest

LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3nKXAVh

Website - https://drjimmy.com/

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Change | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

2020 has left us with a lot of things and one of those is the consistent need for change.

Today I open up about some new changes coming into my life with schooling.

What Season of Life Are You in | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Today I share a powerful question, what season of life are you in.

99 - Drive it Like You Stole It With Sean Lake

Ben Killoy — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

BUBS Naturals was founded in 2017 after a perfect confluence of events. The national tragedy of a best friend, eventually leading to a morning coffee meeting of Sean and TJ looking to make a difference, preserve a legacy, and have some laughs along the way.

The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.

Woven into the DNA of BUBS Naturals is that of professional athletes, top performers, rabble-rousers, and Navy SEALs. Through that, our goal is to exceed your expectations in everything we do, starting with our Collagen and MCT Oil Powder backed by scientific research and discovery; an endless pursuit to find the Fountain of Youth.

Topics Covered:

Glen Doherty and 13-Hours The Movie
What is it like to be friends with a Navy Seal
Drive it like you stole it!
Leaving a blueprint for life
Creating adventure with your kids
Use your life stories to teach your kids
Replacing a bad habit with a good habit

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Foundation - http://www.glendohertyfoundation.org/

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It's Time To Come Home Coaching | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

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98 - Figure it the F*** Out With Alex Witt

Ben Killoy — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Alex Witt is the CEO and partner at BattleBars. He served 4 years in the US Navy, where he completed a tour of service in Iraq. He led sales for a logistics startup which he helped grow to 250+ employees.

After 13 years, the business was acquired by a top ten 3PL in the country. Alex currently has an ownership stake in multiple businesses and donates regularly to military and first responder charitable organizations.

He has a passion for fitness and is the founder of 10.40.10 fitness, a military/first responder themed gym which provides affordable blueprints to transitioning veterans who want to build a career in fitness. He currently lives in Chicago with his wife and two kids.

Topics Covered:

Modeling entrepreneurship
Breaking through the ceiling in life
Learning how to figure it out
The real value of friendships
The legacy of our fathers
One it will be the last
Building trust with yourself

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Why You Are Worth It | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This episode is a featured blog post I wrote in 2017 and felt it was the right time to bring it back and share it on the podcast.

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97 - Authentically American With Dean Wegner

Ben Killoy — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500

As Dad it can be so easy to get lost in time, the time we are at work, the time we just want to watch TV.

The time chasing our career, the time we chasing the next big deal.

In today's episode I talk with CEO and founder of a great American Apparel brand Dean Wagner.

Dean opens his heart to share some of the missteps of his journey and how it was his three year old daughter that brought him home.

Topics Covered:

What is driving you
Raising good adults
Helping kids explore there curiosity
Being intentional in life
We are always making a choice with time
When is it time for a change
Leading your family
The commitments of life
Navigating masculinity with raising boys

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Be A Good Dad. | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This weeks it's just a friendly reminder, be a good dad.

96 - Out of The Storm With George Bryant

Ben Killoy — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Topics Covered:

Not being good enough
Being in a relationship with yourself
Separating the uniform from the person
Finding the gratitude in your military service
Staying stuck in the storm
Integrity and perfection
Learning gentleness as a leader
Being alone
Breath work
Reparenting yourself

Books

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Highspeed Daddy - https://bit.ly/31k3pjU

Use CODE 20% - mvd

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It Was All On Me | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode I share the roots of where being a stay at home dad began.

95 - The Military Money Expert with Lacey Langford

Ben Killoy — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Did your last PCS move send you into debt?

In this episode I speak with Lacey Langford who is The Military Money Expert. She has been a part of the Military almost all her life and in that time she has learned a thing or two about how to manage money in the family. Have difficult conversations.

In the military we are never really taught how to manage money, it is just something we get issued twice a month and typically spending it on things that are not building wealth.

This episode is part two of our mini series on Money. Be sure to check out Dan Hinz from Adulting with Money on Episode 94.

Topics Covered:

Creating a PCS proof career
Understanding your money language
Finding your money language in marriage
Finding compromise in a conversation
Avoiding mistakes in your next PCS move
The problems with debt
How to rewrite your story of money

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I Am Talking To You | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

It's time to get real, in todays episode I address one particular dad that I coach often and speak some real truths.

*This episode is probably the most I have swear on the podcast, so earmuffs for the little kids they are listening.

94 - Adulting With Money With Dan Hinz

Ben Killoy — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Do you feel like having a budget is a prison for your money?

This question and a lot more are things we are talking today about with Dan Hinz from Adulting with Money. He runs a successful YouTube channel and blog coaching adults on how to have better conversations about money and set clear goals.

A goal without a plan is just a wish and Dan talks about the budget being the perfect tool to execute that goal and make it happen.

Topics Covered:

Money myths
Hitting rock bottom
Consistency is key
Budgeting
Habits to build a successful budget
Using your budget to save money
Celebrate the small wins
Paying off debt
Good debt vs bad debt

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Who Are You Becoming | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week I slowed down a little bit to highlight a key point from this week's episode with Morgan Snyder.

93 - Becoming a King With Morgan Snyder

Ben Killoy — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode we tackle one of the biggest questions that men attempt to answer, who am I becoming. I found that question at the core of this episode and the work that it takes to come home as a husband and a father and lead our family.

Morgan Snyder

Morgan Snyder is a grateful husband of over 20 years and a proud father of a wildly creative and witty daughter and a joyful and passionate son. He serves as a strategist, entrepreneur, teacher, writer, and speaker. His passion is to both be shaped by and shape the men and women who are shaping the kingdom of God. In 2010, he established BecomeGoodSoil, a fellowship of leaders whose global reach offers guidance for the narrow road of becoming the kind of person to whom God can confidently entrust the care of his kingdom.

Morgan serves on the executive leadership team at Wild at Heart and has contended for the wholeheartedness of men and women alongside John and Stasi Eldredge for more than two decades. Morgan goes off the grid every chance he gets, whether bowhunting in the Colorado wilderness or choosing the adventurous life with his greatest treasures: his wife, Cherie; his son, Joshua; and his daughter, Abigail.

The Path to Restoring The Heart Of A Man

Morgan Snyder’s Becoming a King speaks unabashedly to men, teaching them the life-changing truth about the power that God intends for them to responsibly step into for his Kingdom, while also giving women an honest peek behind the curtain into the lives and hearts of the men they know and love.

Topics Covered:

It takes a lot of shit to make good soil
We are all brothers in the eyes of god
We have to find our bottom
Using Humility to heal our wounds
If they could change, my life would be so much better
Who are you becoming
Marriage and deployments
Doing the impossible

How to connect with guest

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Website - https://www.becomegoodsoil.com/

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My Story | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

For a change of pace, this week I share a recent interview I did with Elevate Life Coaching on Facebook and wanted to share a full picture of my back story and how I got to where I am.

92 - Time and Intention With John Hawley

Ben Killoy — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Time is one of our most valuable resources, but it is typically the one we spend the least of our time being intentional with it.

In today's episode with John Hawley we talk about being intentional with time and family. He had to learn some big lessons along the way starting a family and being a dual military service couple.

Topics Covered:

Recognizing our reason for why we joined the military
Being the outlier in our military service
Learning who you are not in life
Finding gratitude in the negative moments of life
Recognizing that time is our most valuable resource in life
Where we get our best ideas from
Is there a finite amount of money in the world
Sharing your worst dad moment
A powerful lesson about dual service marriages

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this week's episode I talk about how we need to acknowledge the good the bad and the ugly of our life and find the gratitude in it to move forward.

91 - Nothing Worthwhile is Ever Easy With Guy Snodgrass

Ben Killoy — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Todays guest Guy Snodgrass has a long resume of accomplishments.

Ranging from being a husband, father to three, Top Gun Instructor, Director of Communications and Chief Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis.

He has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and BBC World News

And he has a new book that just launched Top Guns Top 10 Leadership lessons from the cockpit.

Book - TopGun's Top 10: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit - https://amzn.to/3mhTrIx

Topics Covered:

🎧 Identity and the first transition into the Military

🎧 Giving yourself a wider view of the American dream

🎧 Helping your kids break outside the comfort zone

🎧 Creating intimacy and trust with your kids

🎧 Telling stories to our kids from our life

🎧 Being a Navy Dad

🎧 Learning to come back home to the family

🎧 Using empathy to rebuilt intimacy

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Website - https://guysnodgrass.com/

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Dealing With Guilt | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode I share a story that hit me this week and how a lot of what holds us back is the guilt we carry with us and its time we address it.

90 - The True Cost of Mediocrity With Brian Pannuzzo

Ben Killoy — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for a change?

So many people adopt the path in front of them. They don't dream bigger for their life and just go on autopilot.

Todays guest Brian Pannuzzo is a former Wall Street trader turned health coach who brings a story that relatable in so many ways to the life of a veteran.

If you are ready to challenge the status quo that is your life, this episode will cut to the core and get you asking bigger questions of your life.

Topics Covered:

Why was sports so important growing up
The big question, what am I doing with my life
The moment you realize something has to change
Similarities between wall street careers and veterans
The compound interest effect in life
Making daily deposits in the bank of tomorrow
Is it possible to change my life moving forward
There isn't such a thing as a free lunch
The true cost of inflation

90 - The True Cost of Mediocrity With Brian Bannuzzo

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Podcast - Success Lift Podcast https://bit.ly/2ZdhT42

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Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/BPannuzzo

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Someday A Bird Will Poop On You | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode I read the popular children's book "Someday A Bird Will Poop On You."

Link on Amazon: https://amzn.to/352tF4T

89 - Fatherhood and Masculinity with Joseph Clark

Ben Killoy — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:30:00 -0500

In this week's episode I talk with Joseph Clark with Brazos Walking Stick. Joseph shares the story of how Brazos created its first Legacy Staff and also his story and how he found his way from California to Waco, Texas.

This story hits deep into he sole of what it truly means to be a man and have a relationship with god.

Topics Covered:

Seeking Wholeness
Fatherhood and the French Revolution
Fatherhood and masculinity
Leaving a legacy
The origin of the Legacy Staff
Men need to focus on good soil
Life will always have trials
Who is the father in your life

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A Big Win | Fatherhood Friday

Ben Killoy — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

A brief summary of this episode

88 - A Better Way With Robert Greene

Ben Killoy — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Warning: Some topics may not be suitable for children during this episode.

Robert is a US Navy Veteran (Hospital Corpsman) who was diagnosed with PTSD in Jan 2016. After a long battle with his internal demons, he decided to immerse himself in ancient practices as a means to master his mind. His first trip to India in 2016 he studied Yoga for Meditation.

In 2017 Robert decided to deepen his practice in yoga in India. In 2017 Robert ventured to China to immerse himself in traditional Kung Fu.

During that time he became proficient in Shaw lin Kung Fu, Robert also chose to balance his energies through the practice of yoga and mediation. Since then he has been incorporating aspects of yoga into his martial arts practice. He also ventured to Tibet to study Buddhist meditation practices. Robert likes to push and motivate others to get out of their comfort zones and develop a greater sense of self confidence.

Topics Covered:

The abundance of life
Feeling your not a man
Stress and suffering
Having a drinking problem
Having a drug problem
Losing your dad to suicide
Feeling a powder keg of emotions
Finding yoga as a better way forward
The ability to feel love for yourself
What you need to know about breath work
Masculine and Feminine

Yoga Article

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How Are You Leading Your Family | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode I share what I have started doing as we get ready to head back to school. You are leading your family in a direction, make sure its the one you want.

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87 - Neuroscience and PTSD with Dr. Erik Won

Ben Killoy — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Erik Won, Harvard trained doc turned Navy flight surgeon before becoming CTO of Boeing Aerospace.

He is the President and CMO of Wave Neuroscience. Erik and his team at Wave Neuro are the world leading experts in Brain Health, Brain Injuries, PTSD, Depression/Anxiety among others.

They pioneered tech that involves using computational analytics to solve problems that have never been tackled before in the mental health space and doing it with no medications of any kind.

They have partnered with organizations like:

- United States Special Operations Command

- Brain Treatment Foundation

- Infinite Hero Foundation (Oakley)

- All Eagles Oscar Foundation

- Texas A&M University

Topics Covered:

Why he does the work he does
What is Magnetic E-resonance Therapy
The inner workings of our brains neutrons
What happens when your are a high operating person
How to honor our biology
The deficit of blue light in our life
Starting the day with sunlight
I open up the opportunity to be coached by Dr. Won
Dealing with the emotions of kids
Having case of the coronas (loneliness )

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Treatment Centers > https://braintreatmentcenter.com/

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Who Do you See in The Mirror | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week I deep dive into the single biggest question that I have worked on this year and how it has helped me go from where I was on January 27th to where I am now on August 14th.

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86 - Loss & Legacies With Ian Iacobello

Ben Killoy — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we talk with US Army Soldier Ian Iacobello. He is a new dad with an 11-month son. This episode talks about a lot of things and it wouldn't be a dad podcast if we didn't talk about fatherhood and Ian opens right out of the gate with a commitment to be a stay at home dad when he retires from the Military in ten years.

Topics Covered:

Being a stay at home dad
Reversing the roles in a family after retirement
The roles of father is revolving
Add more kids to the family
Creating Anchor Memories
The legacy of our fathers
When is a veteran forgotten
Cultivating patience
Enjoying the micro moments

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A Vulnerable Story | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This weeks episode I pull back the curtain and share a big struggle I am facing in my life and the struggle that I haven't been able to fully shake.

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85 - A Soldier For Life with Olivia Nunn

Ben Killoy — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Did your dad help shape who you are?

That is the question we deep dive into today's episode with Olivia Nunn who is the host of the Soldier For Life Podcast an initiative from the US Army.

Topics Covered:

Parenting later in life
Living in your kids imagination
Trying to blend in as a military child
Growing as a Korean American
Self Worth
Exposing ourselves to diversity
The Legacy of Service

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Travel the Roads Less Traveled | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In today's episode I share a big lesson learned from my camping trip on how to dig deeper in who we are as men.

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84 - Consistency Builds Trust with Rod Olson

Ben Killoy — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Rod Olson or Coach O' is a catalyst and Coaches’ coach known for his ability to help high performing leaders see things others don't see and find their ‘sweet spot’ as they lead and motivate others in the 21st century. He is the founder of the Coaches of Excellence Institute and the Coach O Consulting Group. Rod is also the author of three highly acclaimed leadership fables: The Legacy Builder, Wisdom Lunch Warrior and Greatest Motivational Tool. After nearly 20 years as a college football coach, Rod has spent the last decade plus, working with elite teams and organizations while teaching, coaching, and mentoring some of the top coaches and leaders in our country. He is a nationally recognized speaker and leadership consultant specializing in high level leadership coaching and culture development. Rod has clients in the corporate sector, professional and collegiate sports and in our United States military special forces.

Topics Covered:

Work-Life Integration
Embracing the struggles of life
Legacy Builder
Learning How to Create Generational Change
Being On The Same Page as Parents
4 C of Parenting
- Coaching Stage Age 0-18
- Counselor Stage Age 19-23
- Consultant Stage Age 24-35
- Colleagues Stage Age 35- …
Build Trust in a Famil

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Why Do We Feel Lonely | FATHERHOOD FRIDAY

Ben Killoy — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this weeks episode I answer a question from a listener on why we feel lonely.

This is an episode directed at the core of what causes us to loose connection with family, friends, and our own life.

If you listen to this and you feel the need to talk, please reach out to me through email at ben@militaryveterandad.com

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83 - Patience and Love with Matthew Griffin

Ben Killoy — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500

When you become a dad you don't really know where the journey will take you. Matthew Griffin shares his story about going from Army Ranger to CEO and how raising two daughters changed his world and made him a more compassionate and empathetic person.

Topics Covered:

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Teaching your kids about the value of money
Raising daughters
Teaching your kids goal setting
Teaching your kids Entrepreneurship
Survivors Guilt
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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Into the Woods

Ben Killoy — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

I recently spent 6 days in the woods with a couple friends and in this episode I share some of my big takeaways I learned about myself.

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82 - Design to Perform with Andy Riise

Ben Killoy — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Andy Riise takes us into areas we haven't gone before. Relating service in the Military to life as a professional sports player.

He shares some great wisdom about these parallels and how there are tools out there to get through what you are feeling, but it requires you to reach out and ask for help.

Topics Covered:

The seasons of parenting
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
Trying to do to much in life
Learning to say no
It takes a village
Compare yourself to yesterday
Losing your identity
Our first transition when we joined

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | What is Your Truth

Ben Killoy — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today I want to challenge you to think about your truth. Not a fact vs fiction basis, but on a level that because you have lived your life how you have lived, there are certain things that you see true in this world, that could be holding you back.

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81 - What's Behind Our Emotions With Jason Matthews

Ben Killoy — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Jason Matthews is an honorably discharged US Army Veteran and Relationship Strategist. He teaches people how to overcome their personal challenges so they can create the relationships that make them feel understood, respected, and valued.

Download Jason's free eBook, "Create Life-Changing Opportunities Using 3 Secrets" at https://bit.ly/3giZk4q or connect with Jason on Facebook @jason.ian.matthews or email jason@relatem.com

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Why I Cry on The Fourth of July.

Ben Killoy — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

It's the day before the fourth of July and I wanted to share a message about why every year this day has a special feeling for me.

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80 - Creating Anchor Memories With Joseph Medina

Ben Killoy — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Topics Covered:

Balancing Military life with family
Recognizing when to pull back on career
Making sure your people have time with family
Hiding in your Military Service
How kids spell love … TIME
How you lead your life will be the model others use
When you wrestle with the pig you will get dirty
Vacation isn't something you sell, its something you use
How will your kids remember you?
Creating anchor memories with your family
The meaning behind challenge coins
Prioritizing what is important

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | How to Change the World

Ben Killoy — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, I bring a message about change, fatherhood, and community to help provide a path for dad to create lasting change in the circles around them.

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79 - Creating The Work From Home Lifestyle with Kimber Hill

Ben Killoy — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -0500

This week we dive into creating a lifestyle with remote work and how it can help you become a better dad.

Topics Covered:

The labels we use in society
Supporting your spouse to find her identity
Starting a family while having a business
Find your career with being a dad at the center

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Father's Day

Ben Killoy — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week's episode is all about Father's Day and what we really need as dads to feel on this day to help anchor us in the most important part of our life, family.

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78 - Honor Your Position as a Father with Mario Fields

Ben Killoy — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Mario Fields shares a humble story of learning to be a dad at the age of nineteen. He served 26 years in the Marine Corps where he learned how to be a dad while serving, deploying, and as a Drill Instructor.

Topics Covered:

Every kid is different
The role dads play in their daughter's life
List more to your wife's instincts
What not to do with your son
Being a former Drill Instructor and a Dad
Setting guard rails on their road to life
It's ok to cry
It's never too late to start a relationship with your kids
Giving the gift of time
Creating a space for talking about family in the unit
Your kids are changing every day

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | What Is Your Mindset?

Ben Killoy — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, I use the story of the three little pigs to break down how are you building up your mindset.

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77 - Conquer Anything with Greg Stube

Ben Killoy — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Have you faced a situation where your life changed in an instant?

That is what we dive deep into in today's episode with Greg Stube. He is a Former Green Baret who was wounded in Afghanistan and had to learn how to rise up and lead his son.

Topics Covered:

Redefining who you are
When will you be happy
The challenges of life
We don't all speak the same language
Growing more into your self
Living up to someone else image of yourself
Combat feeling sorry for yourself
Focus on your capabilities
Fatherhood is Leadership
Resiliency

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Top 5 Things I Learned from #75Hard

Ben Killoy — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

1. Create a never going back to day one mentality

2. Conditions for success are never perfect

3. Reprogram your mindset to get the important stuff done.

4. Digging Deeper into yourself to do more

5. It's only 75 Days to change your life

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76 - Get Into Your Heart With Anne Yatch

Ben Killoy — Sun, 31 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Are you stuck in fight or flight mode in your head?

This question is the center of this week's episode and one that Anne lays it out beautifully on how Anne and Larry have had to reimagine their marriage in order to move the twelve inches from their head to their heart.

You will be forever changed after listening to this episode.

Topics Covered:

Understanding the roles of masculine and feminine play within a Marriage in the Military
Creating a safe space in your home
Define how to talk about the hard things
You can't be right and love at the same time
How to cook bacon properly
Letting go of the past
Old resentment in a relationship
Authenticity + Vulnerability + Trust
Polarity of relationships
Six things to do to come in your Marriage

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Are You Sitting on The Bench?

Ben Killoy — Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today I share a story from Sophmore year of high school that up until two weeks ago was still playing out in my head.

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75 - The Ride of Our Lives with John Gronski

Ben Killoy — Sun, 24 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Are you on the ride of your life? That is the journey we dive deep into on this episode and talk about the bike ride John took with his wife and 15-month old son across the country.

Topics Covered:

Talking to your kids about Military Service
Learning to value other perspectives
Taking a cross country bike trip
Leaderships lesson learned on the trip
Losing your mom three days after you were born
The strength of a family can lift the heaviest loads
The struggle of life doesn't end
Finding your challenge
Asking for help
Leading with Vulnerability
Honor the people who come into your life
People are genuinely good
Creating anchor memories with your kids
How to create a rich life

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | What Memorial Day Means to Me

Ben Killoy — Fri, 22 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Memorial Day is a time where we cookout, enjoy time with friends and probably enjoy a beer. But how often do you really reflect on the reason for Memorial Day?

Today I share what it means for me and how my podcast has deepened my understanding of what Memorial Day really means.

74 - Prepare in Peacetime, Train for War with Remi Adeleke

Ben Killoy — Sun, 17 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500

You might know Remi Adeleke from the movie Transformers, as an author of his book Transformed, but today you will know him as a father.

He unpacks an amazing story of how he looks at fatherhood, the responsibility he recognizes, and how he leads his family.

Topics Covered:

Putting in the work to achieve your dreams
What you leave behind on this earth
Leaving a blueprint to your kids
Loving the journey that we call life
Being open to new opportunities
Finding that untapped potential
Running towards better opportunities
Finding your identity after serving
Being able to adapt and learn quickly
Prepare for peacetime train for war

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | The Hidden Story in Mary Poppins

Ben Killoy — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Do you walk in the door to your home and feel like you don't belong? What about a dad who finds his purpose in his work and doesn't engage with his kids or wife.

In today's episode, I unpack what the real meaning of the Mary Poppins movie is and how Mr. Banks is more like us than we think.

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73 - Keep an Open Heart with Jen Amos

Ben Killoy — Sun, 10 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Do you keep an open heart? That is the advice that Jen Amos today's guest talks about in this episode. As fathers, we have many roles, and in Jen's case the way her father showed up in her life, he left clues for her to find herself in the future and grow into the strong young woman she is.

Jen lost her dad while he was serving in the Navy when she was a young girl, her story will mountain for someone who is at a similar crossroads or had to deal with loss in a similar way.

She is our first gold star daughter and I honored to share her story with you.

Topics Covered:

Abandonment issues
Living on without your dad
Toxic relationships
Getting close to someone again
Finding your voice
Take your mess and make it your message
The relationship with dads and daughters
How to keep your heart open as a dad
Post-Traumatic Grow
Being ok with not knowing what happened
The Power of Story Telling

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | In the Game of Life, be a Barrel of Monkeys

Ben Killoy — Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Life has many layers to it and often it can be overwhelming, but there is one tried and true method of getting ahead.

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72 - The Roles We Play in Life with Greg Storch

Ben Killoy — Sun, 03 May 2020 23:00:00 -0500

I say it every week that this is going to be a great episode and it becomes harder and harder too because every week's episode becomes your new favorite each week.

Today we have Greg Storch who is in a season of life we haven't heard much from on the podcast and I am glad we have a chance to do it today. Greg lives in Northern Italy on the other side of a 23-year commitment to the US Navy, he runs an amazing leadership organization helping change the world, one person, at a time.

As a society, we spend very little time collecting the wisdom of people ahead of in life and in this episode, you will get some great wisdom that you can incorporate immediately into your business and life.

Topics Covered:

The roles we play in life
Not being ready to receive advice
Priorities in life
Creating Generational Change
Building trust within your relationships
You never know it all
Knowing when it's time to transition out
Becoming Servant Leadership
Leadership issues in the workplace
Creating the life you get to live vs have to live

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Are You Falling Out of The Run Called Life?

Ben Killoy — Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today I share a story and a lesson I learned from consistently falling out of formation during morning PT (Physical Training) runs.

For almost all of my Marine Corps service, I never felt good enough as a runner and always felt it was easier to fall out of the run than dig deeper and hang in.

Today I unpack why I think that is looking back after 13 years since I left the Marines.

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71 - The Knucklehead Moments of Life with Stephen Colon

Ben Killoy — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:19:28 -0500

Today's guest is the host of the popular Knucklehead podcast. He is a Marine Veteran with an amazing story about becoming a father and like what happens for all dads it changed him forever how he lives his life.

Topics Covered:

How we see our emotions
Our Military Service is not our life it’s a chapter of a book
We all do the best we can with the information we have
Learning how life happens for you
Facing our darkest demons

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Liar Liar

Ben Killoy — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:10:42 -0500

Have you ever been accused of being a liar? This week I use the hit 90's movie classic Liar Liar to share a point that a lot of men and fathers struggle with. Keeping our word with our wife, kids, and co-workers.

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70 - Are You The Owner of Your Life with Daniel Lorenzo

Ben Killoy — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0500

This episode we talk heavily about being accountable to your own life, about being the owner of your own life.

Daniel specializes in helping people discover the right franchise opportunity for them to help create the time freedom they desire.

Topics Covered:

The power of coaching
When you hit rock bottom, what next?
Why Franchise is an option for many Veterans
Making the most of the little moments with family
Coming back home to your marriage
Creating clarity in your life
Being a force multiplier
Changing your family tree

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | The Hidden Story in Frozen

Ben Killoy — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

If you are a dad you probably have seen a Frozen move once or twice or maybe even 200. But did you hear the story written inside Frozen that gives us a message to use in our own life?

A message to step into our best life, and let go of what holds you back and realize what you were always meant for?

This is a little bit longer, but I know this message will hit home to Military Dads who might not be acknowledging some of the hard truths.

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69 - Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell

Ben Killoy — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort and his story growing up, being a veteran, and lessons from 51 years of marriage is really good.

I am excited to get you this episode and share some of the wisdom he has from the depth of his life.

Topics Covered:

Using Leadership to lead your home
Family can you get you through the hard times
When your career can get the best of you
Creating a strong legacy of being a teacher
Everyone wants to be loved and feel loved
Kids know more than you think
Getting outside of your village

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Overcoming Fear in Your Life

Ben Killoy — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:03:23 -0500

Today we talk about fear, we talk about how to overcome it, why we need to overcome it, and most importantly how can we step through it and into our best life.

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"Do one thing every day that scares you" Eleanor Rosevelt

"Courage is resistance to the fear, mastery of fear, not the absence of fear" Mark Twain

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68 - Enjoy Life with Anthony Brinkley

Ben Killoy — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is all about resilience and living the life we desire. But as we dive deep into this episode if you are not acknowledging something in your life you can't move past it.

Emotions are the center of this episode and if you are feeling a feeling that you don't understand or maybe you are holding back a feeling from coming to the surface, this episode is for you.

I loved the depth that Anthony brought to this episode and you get to hear what life as a dad and podcaster sounds like in the background a few times.

Topics Covered:

It's not what you give someone it's what you deposit with them
Why Veterans love having a mission
We have an application problem
You can't google who you need to know
How you handle the pop quizzes in life
Time is a lot like a credit card
How we process our feelings
Self-care is wisdom on display

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Kids Spell LOVE ... TIME

Ben Killoy — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today I talked about the core idea of this podcast, its mentioned in almost every interview because it's that important.

As we work to make our life a dad integrated life, remember that your kids don't understand why dad has to work.

When you think about how you can show up for your kids with a gift of TIME each day, you can anchor yourself in a positive way as the day gets going and hopefully, you can end feeling like you had a good day, even if normal has been canceled.

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67 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction with Dr. Ben Nordstrom

Ben Killoy — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500

April is National Alcohol Responsibility Month in the United States and today we get to talk to the Executive Director of Responsibility.org. Responsible drinking is something that is a dark area of American culture and a lot of it not talked about in the world of parenting or being an adult.

We touch on a big idea here in this episode about being responsible for your own life and the choices you make and don't make have a direct correlation to the success you experience in life.

As parents, we need to understand that the only wrong thing to do when it comes to having this talk with our kids is NOT HAVING IT.

The #1 influence on a kid's choice to drink responsibly is their parents, and if we don't talk about it they will watch our actions or someones elses.

Topics Covered:

Planting the seeds of responsibility when they are young that carry over into being an adult.
Kids have a curiosity to learn and understand the world around them.
The emotional connection to alcohol and drug use
The patterns of your behavior will repeat with your kids
Drinking is not a coping mechanism
Tools for veterans facing alcohol and drug issues
Difference between Mental Health and Mental Wellness
Breaking the behavior groove of your habits to change the direction we are headed
Is letting your kids drink in your presence good or bad?
Having the talk with your kids > https://bit.ly/2WTfyLe
The many things that come from dad and we need to be active in their life

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY - Dads Its Time for Action!

Ben Killoy — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today, I push the envelope, I challenge each dad who listens to this podcast to dream bigger for there life, to use this time during coronavirus to transform from you are today, to the person you see when you close your eyes.

Its time to come home and the time has never been better.

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66 - Masculinity with Ryan Michler

Ben Killoy — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Ryan is a man that is well known in the podcast world, but what a lot of people don't know is he is also a Military Veteran Dad. He brings some major value today and as a man who has interviewed over 300 guests on his podcast, he has a great perspective on life and shares some insights today that I know will resonate with a lot of listeners.

Topics Covered:

The DNA of Masculinity
The current state of men in our society
Defining Masculinity
Taking more risks in life
The structure and discipline at work
The many hats fallacy
The Leave It the Beaver Fatherhood model
How do you measure success in your life
Emotions and Masculinity
Emotions and Stoicism
Let your emotions serve you
Dealing with external circumstances in your life

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | 4 Things to Help Get Through COVID-19

Ben Killoy — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Well, we are here, we are in the land of the unknown where we don't know what we will wake up to each morning. Each day presents new challenges.

You have the inner desire to get back to normal, but you are slowly realizing each day that normal has been canceled.

Here are 4 things you can do to help get through COVID-19

1 - Let go of control

2 - Lean into growth

3 - Value family first

4 - The value of a schedule

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65 - The Legacy Code with Armando Cruz

Ben Killoy — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500

This week we have a guest who knows a thing or two about legacy. Armando Cruz is the author of the book The Legacy Code. We have a very rich conversation about life, struggle, and the pursuit of happiness. How the teachings of our father can carry on well beyond our own life.

Topics Covered:

Your families legacy code
How to recognize what we have control over in our life
Find that next right step in your life
That moment you feel stuck and trapped by the life you created
Are you standing in the dark?

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Do You Know Who You Are?

Ben Killoy — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Today we dive all into the all-important topic of do you know who you are? When you show up in people's lives do you know who exactly to be? Maybe you were like me never confident in that person and always pulled back when the universe said lean in.

Maybe being yourself is an extremely scary thought to have, maybe you have a DOD firewall around who you are as a protection mechanism to survive.

If this sounds like you will love this episode and at the end, I give a call to action to jump on a call with me to help pull out some of the gold that is YOU!

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64 - A Wild Ride Called Life With Annette Whittenberger

Ben Killoy — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:59:55 -0500

We all have things we hide from the world and in today's episode we go all-in on the conversation so letting it go. Annette has taken her story and be able to be a voice for others to help walk through the trauma and get back to living life.

Topics Covered:

The invisible wounds inside
Being thanked for your service
Helping veterans open up and let go
Supporting your spouse going through this
Giving your spouse space and listening.
On the other side of healing, how important it is to be present
It's ok to have bad days
Use writing as a tool to heal

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FATHERHOOD FRIDAY | Dad 2.0 Summit

Ben Killoy — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A quick roundup from my trip to Washington DC for the Dad 2.0 conference.

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63 - Family First with Shaston McNaspy

Ben Killoy — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:33:05 -0500

Today's episode is with Shaston McNaspy, he is just a regular guy living his Husband & Dad dream, while chasing the dream of entrepreneurship, so he can have more time for his wife and two kids.

Topics Covered:

Living with a family motto of "the family first"
Kids make you better
Put down the PlayStation
Slow down and enjoy the time

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FRIDAY SOLO | What Shovels Are in Your Life

Ben Killoy — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

What shovels do you have in your life? This is a metaphor for having a bunch of stuff that you walk by every day but never do anything with. It just sits there and rusts, things grow around it. And then it just becomes part of the landscape.

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62 - The Heart of a Marine with Jared McGowen

Ben Killoy — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Today we talk with Jared McGowan, a Marine, husband, and father. He has an amazing story about coming back home from war and starting a family. The best part of this story is that holding his daughter for the first time changed his life and trajectory forever. After that moment he started to define how he was living his life in a way that his kids could be proud of their dad.

Topics Covered:

Being a competitive person
Taking the hard road
Setting yourself up to be a successful dad
Setting up internal accountability
Using fitness to focus your mindset.
Choosing where your time goes

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FRIDAY SOLO | Budget Your Time Like You Budget Your Money

Ben Killoy — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with time management in your work life or family life? This episode came to my mind this past week as I tackle my first week on the other side of employment. This strategy has helped me stay on track but also not get overwhelmed.

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61 - PTSD Nearly Killed Him With Bobby Grey

Ben Killoy — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Do you question who you are as a Veteran? Do you question your purpose in living? Today's episode Bobby and I deep dive into identity, transition, suicide, PTSD. Bobby has an amazing story of getting a second chance on life after attempting to take his own life.

Topics Covered:

The fight for Fallujah
The identity of Marines
Create anchors in your life
Growing flowers from the mess that is your life
Getting labeled with PTSD
Hating the person in the mirror
You have everything you need already

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FRIDAY SOLO | A Plane is Designed to be in the Air

Ben Killoy — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about what comes next after this pivot and where my mindset is going forward.

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60 - Angels of America's Fallen with Joe Lewis

Ben Killoy — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This an episode you don't want to miss, we talk today with Joe Lewis the founder of Angels of America's Fallen, an organization that supports and helps children of military families purchase an activity like swim lessons or soccer to give the kids a sense of purpose.

We dive into what made him a great military dad from traveling to all 50 states but also understand how to gift to your kids a depth to the world so they can understand how they fit into it.

Topics Covered:

Taking your kids to all 50 states
Raising kids with depth
Using your military experience to shape your kids
Let your family be your therapy
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59 - Legendary Couples with Lance Salazar

Ben Killoy — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We are just a few weeks away from Valentine's Day and this episode shares an amazing story from the edge of divorce to thriving marriage.

Topics Covered:

Recognizing your own programing
What model are you leaving for your kids to copy
How the miracle morning starting a shift
Putting your marriage on the shelf
Living your life in integrity
Learning to cry and express emotion
Lessons from a Military Dad (Marine Drill Instructor)

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FRIDAY SOLO | My Next Pivot

Ben Killoy — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:00:48 -0500

In today's episode, I talk about my next pivot as I lost my job this past week and on to looking for new opportunities.

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58 - The Secret to Turn Up The Heat in Your Marriage with Karen Brody

Ben Killoy — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Does your marriage seem like its missing something? As men, we spend a lot of time on how to make our wife happy. It’s a struggle sometimes to get to a point where you feel it is thriving.

We desire for connection, for touch, and for sex, but there are those days that life has pushed it so far away that you can't imagine how to get it back.

And as Military Dads a Marriage is tested in ways that we often don't know how to handle.

Today on the show we cover all of this and more. Its time to come home!

Topics Covered:

Horse trading in your marriage
Gain control of your masculinity
Feel what you need to feel
Standing strong in a storm of emotion
How to have sex more often
Treating yourself as a leader vs a victim
What if this is not about me
Moving through an emotion
Connecting with your wife after a deployment
Keeping the drawer clean

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FRIDAY SOLO | How heavy is a glass of water?

Ben Killoy — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode I ask a silly question where the answer could be that one thing you were missing to come home to your family.

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57 - Airman to Mom with Amanda Huffman

Ben Killoy — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Today we flip the coin and head to the other side, the Military Spouse. Amanda shares what was like transitioning from Airman to Mom and what it is like being a stay at home mom while her husband currently stills serves in the Airforce.

Topics Covered:

What's it's like for your wife when you come home
Life as a stay at home mom
Communication is key
What would have helped at TAPS class
What I the host enjoy most about doing the podcast
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FRIDAY SOLO | Stop Yelling at Your Kids

Ben Killoy — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Do you struggle with not yelling at your kids? Welcome to fatherhood, in this episode I talk about what I have learned on this topic and how I approach it with my kids.

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56 - Surviving an IED Blast with Aaron Hale

Ben Killoy — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:54:23 -0500

Today's guest is both blind and deaf, runs an online business is a husband and a dad. You won't want to miss this story about coming back home after being hit by an IED and letting life find a way.

Topics Covered:

Dropping out of college
Transitioning from US Navy to US Army
Surviving an IED
Losing your eye sight
Living a good life while blind
Finding new systems
Have a ropes team
Fighting for your life a second time
Being Blind and Deaf
Becoming a resilient man
Being a Dad with disabilities
Give up electronics

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FRIDAY SOLO | The First Step to Change your Life

Ben Killoy — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

The first step to change your life is realizing you have the power to do it.

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55- Leave No Marriage Behind with Daniel Faust

Ben Killoy — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

According to Pentagon statistics in 2018, 30,000 military marriages ended in divorce. Today's guest Daniel Faust share his story coming back from the edge and how we need to get a PHD in our wife to build a thriving marriage.

Topics Covered:

Prioritize the bedroom over the boardroom
Recognizing your primary human need
Being sexually traumatized as a child
Working with the feeling of being broken
Breaking through your own firewall
Communicating change clearly to the family
Working through coming back after a deployment

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FRIDAY SOLO | Are You Weak Killoy ...

Ben Killoy — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A story from July 2004 from my days in the Marine Corps

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Ben Killoy — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:11:09 -0500

Top Episodes of 2019

1. 46 - Survivors Guilt with Jon Macaskill > http://bit.ly/2QyVyIS

2. 02 - Kick the Dad Bod with Chris Hughes > http://bit.ly/37vIE5s

3. Bonus Episode 01 - 10 Minutes Together > http://bit.ly/2MKQe4b

4. 19 - Raising a Family and Being a Navy Seal > http://bit.ly/2MNgavV

5. 12 - Learn to Love your Wife with Ian Landstine > http://bit.ly/2F884tE

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54 - Exposing your heart with Jason Van Camp

Ben Killoy — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Today we have Jason Van Camp on the podcast, to say this man has a lot going on is an understatement, he is a husband, a father, and running multi businesses.

Topics covered:

West Point
Essential Oils
Living an Adventurous life
Working from home with your family on the other side of the door
Letting your kids make their own choices
Making time to be with friends

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53 - Perspective is Everything with Matt Kuchera

Ben Killoy — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Matt Kuchera is our guest today and I am excited to share this episode with you. Matt served in the Airforce and recently transitioned out and has a common story that I think a lot of dads will relate to.

He has one of those personalities that you can't help but feel like you have been friends forever and that you don't always want to say goodbye.

Being an Airforce Military Training Instructor while being a Dad with young kids.
Perspective is everything
Teaching your kids to be responsible
Your not perfect, always be willing to learn
Alexa dance music
The responsibility of raising girls
The only gift our kids ever need
Journaling with your kids
Teaching your kids to mentor
Being extraverted
Prioritizing your wife as #1

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52 - Tell Your Wife You Love Her with Brian Dougherty

Ben Killoy — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Today's guest was a fan of the podcast and wanted to give back to the community. Brian and I talk about a lot of different things on the podcast and it’s a great example of two friends sharing a conversation.

Topics Covered:

Tell your wife you love her
Building an empathy bridge
The honeymoon phase of coming back from deployment
Keeping your emotions on lockdown
Talking to Strangers
Spending time with family

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51 - SOLO | Bedtime

Ben Killoy — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 01:36:56 -0500

If you struggle with bedtime routine you are going to love this episode. I talk about the various approaches we have had at bedtime, whats worked and what hasn't.

Reading to our kids is a simple thing, and it doesn't seem like it can do a lot for our kids, but over time compounded with interest, those daily choices add up.

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50 - SOLO | Meet Daniel

Ben Killoy — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This is a special episode for a couple reasons.

One, it is our 50th episode and means we have passed that first big milestone as a podcast.

Two, in this episode we talk to a listener who has been with us since the beginning.

Three, we talk about a recent blog post on the website about what the perfect gift is for our kids!

Netflix – Christmas Chronicles Movie

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49 - SOLO | Friendships and Why We Need Them

Ben Killoy — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

As I look back on my life, friendships are the one thing that have moved my life forward. As we talk about in this episode it all started with dads at the park.

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48 - SOLO | Emotions; What To Do About Them

Ben Killoy — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Emotions, love them or hate them they are pretty much here to stay. But, then what do we do with them?

What do you do to process emotions that are often hard to digest and typically end with the feeling of worry it has to repeat over again next week.

For me I write, it has helped me so many times over the years walk through those emotions and put words to them.

So many times in my head my thoughts get so loud I am desperate to feel something different.

For me I really sit in what I am feeling, process it. Understand it and see if there is anything else that I can do.

I am learning to also focus in on my kids more because we are already heroes to them and that feeling of being accepted for exactly who you are is a really nice feeling to combat maybe what you felt during the week.

Those feelings we choose to not understand or work through is where a lot of dads build up and come out in our life in all sorts of way.

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47 - SOLO | Leaving a Legacy

Ben Killoy — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:58:08 -0500

In this episode, we go into the weeds on an important topic, legacy. We cover some basics steps to take your life from where it is today to where you want it to be in the future.

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46 - Survivors Guilt with Jon Macaskill

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Get ready for this week's episode with Navy Seal Jon Macaskill. We dive deep into fatherhood, marriage, deployments, and survivors' guilt.

Topics covered:

Empathy bridge
What it means when I get upset
Why loving your daughter matters
Speaking a common language to your kids
Running from an emotion
Decompressing after a deployment
Legacy of family
Two commitments that never change

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45 - Having The Patience with Ian Roth

Ben Killoy — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ian Roth is our guest today and we dive into the life of being a dad on active duty at the same time being the Commanding Officer to his company.

Ian has three kids under three and shares a lot of the daily struggles he faces making the transition from solider to dad each day.

Favorite Line: "The only person you should be competing with is who you were yesterday"

Topics Discussed on this Episode:

Battling the feeling of being lonely
Using vulnerability to show strength
Remembering the ones we lost
How to come home after a long day
Lead by example
Listen for the small things, so they bring you the big things

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44 - I Love Being A Dad With Adam La Barr

Ben Killoy — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:23:16 -0500

Today on the podcast we have a dad who describes himself as someone who loves being a dad and as he shares in the episode it was something he started to look forward to at the age of 13.

Adam La Barr is a part of Active Duty Passive income which is an organization that teaches how to leverage real estate to create a passive income either on active duty or after as a veteran.

Topics Covered:

Kids Entering School
How siblings learn
That moment you become a dad
How do you define your role as a father
Spanking your kids
Apologizing to your kids
Letting the house burn sometimes
Always be at their level
Put yourself in their shoes
Defining Freedom

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43 - Love The Season of Life You Are In with Tom Schwab

Ben Killoy — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:45:52 -0500

Today on the podcast we have a seasoned father who is now a Grandpa Tom Schwab. He shares a perspective that we don't get very often on the podcast and what it's like looking back on the early years of the fatherhood.

Topics Covered:

Raising our kids to be good adults
The value in being a military kid
Being a global citizen
Vacations don't have to be complicated
How kids see problems
Create leaders not followers
The richness of your life comes from the richness of your relationships
Work life balance vs work life integration

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It's Your Ship by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff > https://amzn.to/2OU12Pp

How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie > https://amzn.to/33wk7ev

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42 - I Will Be The Best Dad I Can Be with Greg Boudah

Ben Killoy — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:39:33 -0500

Today's episode comes to us all the way from Thailand. Greg Boudah is a Marine Veteran who currently lives in Thailand with his wife and son.

He has an interesting story about how he ended up in Thailand and how he is crafting a life with his son and how he is committed to the break the cycle of abuse that he was raised with.

Topics covered:

Thoughts when your first holding your son
Gaining an identity through service
Will I be a good dad when my son is a teen
Your kids need a safe place to talk about what they are thinking.
Book: Someday a bird will poop on you > https://amzn.to/30VrRER
Have mentors in your life
Be ok with being a hugger
Making sure you always have a relationship with your son
Giving your son a wide view of the American dream
The moments you don't plan can be the ones that change everything
Giving booze enough time and saying no more

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41 - Redesigning What Is Possible With Chris Kaag

Ben Killoy — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today we have Chris Kaag on the show who has redefined his life in a way to still make an impact in this world.

It's an inspiring story of how his father prepared him for a life well before his life changed and how much that made an impact. His story about how the Marines prepared him with the mindset of improvising, adapting, and overcoming.

Corps Fitness and the IM ABLE Foundation is to inspire others to look inside themselves to push forward despite their challenges.

You won't want to miss this episode.

Topics Covered:

No Excuses
Figure it the hell out and move on
It's on us to move our life forward
Having strong supports
Creating a new identity
Dedicating your life to a new purpose
Using the Gym to do life
Putting in the reps

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Bonus Episode 03 - The Ambitious Vet with Chris Hoffmann

Ben Killoy — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:10:42 -0500

Today's bonus episode is with my good friend Chris Hoffmann. Chris is the primary reason that this podcast exists and he is here today to share what he has been working on and is launching in October.

The Ambitious Vet Sprint program takes your burning desire to do more in this life and over 90 days creates the traction you need to move your life forward.

Topics Covered

Not growing up with a dad
Battling addiction at an early age
Not feeling good enough
What story are you telling yourself
Book: Think and Grow Rich
Learning to invest in yourself
Pay to Play
Setting goals for what you want most
What is your personal mission statement

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40 - PTSD; Why Is Dad So Mad with Seth Kastle

Ben Killoy — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today's episode is our first episode devoted to PTSD and family. Seth is the author of the popular children's book "Why is Dad So Mad" where he unpacks PTSD in a way that kids can understand.

Topics We Covered:

Having a fire inside your chest
Being surrounded by fog in your mind
Taking that first step towards getting help
Posturing yourself to hide something from someone
Talking to someone is ok
Not every dad came home

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39 - SOLO | Top 4 Things I Have Learned On The Podcast

Ben Killoy — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:38:00 -0500

In this episode I take the microphone solo and bring the top 4 takeaways I have discovered in 38 episodes of this podcast.

#1 Legacy

#2 Ego

#3 Community

#4 Always Kiss Your Wife First

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38 - An Expecting Father with Thom Hart

Ben Killoy — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:34:45 -0500

Thom and I unpack a lot of the stress and fear that comes with the territory of what to expect when you are expecting. If you are a new dad you won't want to miss this episode as we deep dive into my experience as a dad and what it is like to start a family for the first time.

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37 - Having a Military Dad with Michael Bulloch

Ben Killoy — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today we have a first on the podcast where Michael didn't serve but his dad was a Vietnam era veteran. He opens up some deep topics about what it was like growing up being the son of a Military Dad and how that shaped his world view.

His story has unfolded and the man he has become despite the story he has is really inspiring how he has shaped his life and the role of being a father to his son.

Topics:

Would dad show up at my practice?
What memories do you hold on to of your dad?
Creating those memories your kids hold onto when life gets tough.
Teaching kids humility
Am I repeating a behavior cycle and teaching it to my kids
Getting the news your parents are splitting up.
Becoming estranged with your dad
How adversity can fuel your growth
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If your dad called you right now, what would you say?
Working out together as a family
Masculinity

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36 - Fact or Truth with Eric Rittmeyer

Ben Killoy — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today's guest drops some major value on a topic that Dads often don't talk about, Resilience.

Eric opens up about his story and what it is like raising teenage girls on his own.

Topics Covered:

Building a solid first floor to your life's skyscraper
Enter your kid's imagination.
Being present mentally vs physically
Truth or Fact is it your perception of something or is it a fact.
The relationship you have your daughter matters
Why everyone needs a good hug
The relationship with Dad matters
Why am I thinking this way
Military Dads are some of the most capable dads to create a strong legacy

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35 - I Choose Family with Rich Cardona

Ben Killoy — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This was just one of those conversations that you wish could keep ongoing. Rich shares so much of his life, even somethings he had never shared

#1 Problem: Daughter just started saying "I can't"

Problem He has Solved: Understanding traits in her daughter's choices.

Topics Covered:

Not having a relationship with your kids
Making the decision to make the family first priority
Someday a bird will poop on you
Be the first voice she hears on topics that are close to you
Transition out of the service by looking at those slightly ahead
Going from Superman to Clark Kent

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34 - Suicide; The Pain Doesn't Stop You Just Pass it on With Sarrah Roberts

Ben Killoy — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This episode will break your heart, Sarrah opens wide up to share the story of her husband who took his own life with their daughter sleeping only 8 feet away.

We learn a valuable lesson that suicide doesn't stop the pain you feel, it only passes it on to the ones who love you in your life.

Topics Covered:

Taking on to much after transitioning
Falling in the pit of life
How important it is to have that rope in your when you need help
Take cries for help from others seriously
Admitting failure to the ones closest in our life
Waiting for someone in your life to say they are proud of you
Giving through a community around you

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Bonus Episode 2 - Moving Past Mediocre with Nick Matiash

Ben Killoy — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:12:41 -0500

Nick Matiash is a husband, father, Men’s Life Coach and author of the recently released book, Moving Past Mediocre: Unlocking Your Mind to Create the Life You’ve Always Imagined. He deeply believes in human potential and strives to help husbands, fathers, and all men become the man they desire to be.

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Being a parent and not there friend
You don't have to hit rock bottom to start climbing up
Your life doesn't have to be a default state of rinse and repeat
Turning your emotions back on
Stockholm syndrome with our emotions
Find your purpose
Organizing your life in season

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33 - Military Transition with Matthew Louis

Ben Killoy — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:55:54 -0500

Matthew Louis opens up with a lot of stories that will hit home in a lot of categories. He has been a father for 15 years now and he shared a perspective on raising his three boys that will resonate with many dads.

Topics:

Dedication to PFC Brandon Jay Kreischer and SPC Michael Isaiah Nance who died in Afghanistan on July 29th
Prioritize time commitments with your family
Seven habits of highly effective families with Steven Covey
Managing time commitments with kids sports
Let your voice as a father be the first one your kids here on a topic
Being remembered for a legacy of love
What would dad do?
Looking at your reflection in the mirror?
Continues improvement as a Dad
Going from Superman to Clark Kent

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32 - Foster Parent; Taking a Different Road with Luke Zitzman

Ben Killoy — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Luke has a big heart and it's easy to see why they felt called to become foster parents. Luke is a pilot for the US Coast Guard and opens up about what drew him to it, how the experience has shaped who he was.

Community is not something we often think about, but Luke brings up how it is something that has anchored him in who he is and helped him choose the road less traveled. He knows he has the mentors and friendships to hold him true to himself.

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31 - When Tragedy Happens with Ashely Bugge

Ben Killoy — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is a first for the podcast, Ashley is our first gold star family on the podcast. She shares a powerful story about moving past losing her husband to a diving accident and what life was like on the other side.

This is a hard episode to listen to and got me in tears a few times as I reflected on her kids never getting to hug dad anymore.

Let this episode be a reminder to what we have and what we leave behind if we did take our own life or if we don't come home and be the dad and husbands our family needs. On this episode we talked about:

Advice about coming home after deployment
Simple things that her kids love
Losing a spouse while 6 months pregnant and two young kids
Doing live without a bucket list and moto of "just live"
Choosing experiences for memories as she travels Europe visiting 7 countries in two months.
How she has chosen to share and memorialize his life so her kids know some sense of who dad was.
Ways to help remember dad so the kids have a way to connect and honor the person they don't get to hug anymore.
How the Bugge legacy will live on through her kids and by teaching her kids how he lived his live life, they will have a way to connect to his memories in the future.

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30 - Your Desired End State with Brad Ritter

Ben Killoy — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This week's guest has been a good friend who is not a veteran but feels pulled to serve them in a powerful way.

He shares where he was at in his life that sparked a massive change and stepping up to close gaps in his life that he knew he needed to close.

Check out this free PDF Brad has provided our listeners. > http://bit.ly/2GaUKp8

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29 - Semper K-9 with Chris Baity

Ben Killoy — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today's guest Marine Veteran Chris Baity opens up a lot about what it was like early in his life starting a family, going through a divorce and starting over after he transitioned.

He now is the operator of Semper K-9 a nationally recognized 501(c)3 providing service dogs for wounded service members.

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28 - Suicide, It Is Not The Only Way with Bob Martin

Ben Killoy — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:14:05 -0500

Suicide, Divorce

Today's episode is going to crack your life wide open and you will most likely shed a tear as you hear Bob Martin open up about his life after transition. He went from a man who thought he had it all to a man that was in the deepest of pits in his life.

This is the story of a man who almost didn't live to tell this story and can only be described as a voice from God that it wasn't his time.

What I love about this episode is that he shared his story in a really vulnerable way that if you are in this moment right now, it will hit you to the core.

We were not mean to do life alone, for 3,000 years we have done life in tribes, we shared the load of what life gave us.

He also opens up about what he saw his role as a father before the divorce and how that role changed after. It opened up a good question to ask yourself, "What do you see your role as a father?"

Mortgage

My connection to Bob comes from the oddest of places, Bob is also my Mortgage guy and we first met last year when I moved into our new home.

At the 49 minute mark, we switch gears and I take advantage of Bobs Mortgage experience when dealing with VA loans and also why his tag line is that it's not just a mortgage it’s a relationship.

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27 - Alcohol; It Is Never Too Late to Quit with James Royer

Ben Killoy — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:07:00 -0500

James Royer shares a simple but powerful story about going through life always needing a drink and has his kids started to grow he woke up and decided no more. He has been alcohol free for four years now and never looks back.

If you are struggling with alcohol this episode with hit home about what you might be missing out on with your family.

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Exceptional Every Day - Jason Valadao

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26 - Exceptional Every Day with Jason Valadao

Ben Killoy — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:11:50 -0500

Jason hit it out of the park with some basics steps we can do to incorporate our work life into our family life. Jason is still on Active Duty doing some great things with his new book, speaking engagements, and also the sports medicine research he is doing with the Navy.

I didn't really know Jason before this interview, but by the end like a lot of my interviews, I felt like we had been friends for years.

He didn't have the best childhood but through adversity, he rose from the past created a new legacy and changed his family tree forever.

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25 - Kids don't have to be complicated with Anton Chumak Andryako

Ben Killoy — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This episode was a blast to record, Anton comes across as that friend you wish you always had and so easily relates to a story.

His story is incredible for how he rose from the ashes of his past, joined the United States Marines, and was able to move his life forward and create a legacy he can be proud of as a dad.

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24 - Navy Paddles with Kyle and Melinda Nyseth

Ben Killoy — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Today we got a special episode where we don't just hear the story from Kyle, but also his wife Melinda for what life is like coming home while serving and how they now have created their life together creating memorable gifts to document the legacy of one's service.

What I loved about this episode is the work they now do with NavyPaddles.com, they really have something special and we dive into their business deep and share some impactful stories they have made paddles for.

If this would have been a video you would have seen me drop a few tears.

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23 - Losing your Dad with Dr. Paul Henning

Ben Killoy — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we talked about coming home from deployments, connecting with your kids, and losing your dad.

Paul has such great stories with depth that are easily relatable and his story of how he got started in his fitness business and helping others work through what is holding them back.

This is just a great all around good episode about how to ensure we continue to make an impact in our families legacy.

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Chef Ronaldo's Sabores de Cuba: Diabetes-Friendly Traditional and Nueva Cubano Cuisine

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22 - Family Time Starts in the Kitchen with Ronaldo Linares

Ben Killoy — Sun, 19 May 2019 21:48:07 -0500

This was a new area for the podcast, we really hadn't hit the kitchen area of being a dad and Ronaldo was the perfect guest to bust this topic wide open.

He is a celebrity in the Latino community for his role in building community conduits to drive a change in our relationship with food.

Ronaldo's Cookbook

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21 - Always Kiss Your Wife First with Philip Oblak

Ben Killoy — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:00:00 -0500

You have to hang on to the end of the podcast but Philip drops a great story about what coming home means and how he demonstrates the priority to his wife and then his kids.

Philip is a dad I was introduced about two years ago well before I had a podcast or a name for a business. Really thankful for the introduction so long ago that made this podcast episode happen.

He is just a great everyday dad that helps you feel like you have been friends for years.

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20 - When Your Life Changes Over Night with Reece Lodder

Ben Killoy — Sun, 05 May 2019 23:00:00 -0500

The conversations Reece and I had during this interview were game-changing. We talked about what it was like when his wife was diagnosed with brain cancer, how to transition out with an identity, starting with the simple things in life, and just overall life as a Dad in 2019.

This is a very well rounded episode for so many areas in our life as Military Veteran Dads and I am confident that we brought a lot of Dads home with this episode.

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19 - Raising a Family and Being a Navy Seal with Andy Stumpf

Ben Killoy — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This was my first interview with a Navy Seal and it didn't disappoint. I have heard many seals on other episodes and they always share some great wisdom. How to approach struggle, life, and most importantly how to take action towards a goal.

Andy is the host of the Cleared Hot podcast he has several hobbies, speaking, base jumping, and most importantly a father.

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18 - Zero Xcuses with Kenyon Zitzka

Ben Killoy — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Kenyon brings us a dynamic story of falling down a few times coming home, transitioning out of the Military into a successful career. He is an ambitious veteran like me, he has his own podcast called Zero Xcuses where he helps people wake up to the world that waits for them.

Being the host of a podcast with a title like Zero Xcuses we dive into the key ways Kenyon has cleared the path for himself and his family to start moving to the future they want to create.

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17 - It Was Time to Come Home with Dan Evans

Ben Killoy — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Are you on the road to your twenty years in the Military to get to that retirement package? Dan shares a powerful story right out the gate about that moment he said enough was enough and at thirteen years he decided to leave the Marine Corps.

His story of coming home is a powerful one where he goes deep into what it felt like when he started to wake up to the idea that he wasn't going to have a family in seven years. He realized that if he continued down the path he was on it wasn't going to be a place he recognized.

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16 - Crafting Your Family Vision with Kirby Ingles

Ben Killoy — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This was such a good conversation with Kirby. We talked about having a blended family, raising a family in the military.

What I loved most about this conversation is our discussion on a legacy. Crafting a vision for your family to understand where you want to go so you can ensure you get where you're going.

Kirby is active in the community her serves in and this has enabled him to have roots where ever he goes, giving the words coming home a different meaning.

Book Recommendation

One Life Solution - Henry Cloud

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Rabbit Listened - Cori Doerrfeld

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Bonus Episode 01 - 10 Minutes Together with Alisa Van Langeveld

Ben Killoy — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:20:57 -0500

We all hear those parents that tell you, make sure you enjoy the time when they are young. I am convinced that is just another way to say I was too busy to slow down and enjoy the small things.

What I really enjoyed about this conversation with Alisa is she talks about that all it takes is just 10 minutes to make that connection with our kids.

She lays out a simple to follow seven step process to make those 10 minutes matter.

We go further with her strategy as it relates to punishing kids and offer an alternative to the standard of time outs.

We dive into how to validate your kids feelings and how to help walk them through what they are feeling.

Do you parent with the struggle with not being your kids friends? How do you be firm, but tender, we dive deep into this topic. Good news is its easier than you think.

Alisa Van Langeveld is a university professor, researcher and mom to 4 children. She studies child development, family processes and parenting and is currently passionate about inspirong parents to spend 10 minutes a day, connecting with their child, one-on-one. You can hear more from her on Instagram @10MinutesTogether.

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15 - Drug Addiction; Not Letting Your Past Define You with David Mike

Ben Killoy — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0500

David takes us through a journey what it was like for him to fall all the way to the bottom and getting a second chance on life.

David wrote a book called "Dishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption". He details the story of life as a soldier and falling in with the wrong crowd and a before he knew it he was dealing drugs on and off base.

His rock bottom was turning himself in and taking the small steps towards redemption. He served 3 out of his 5 years at Leavenworth and now a Cosmetologist at a local college where he has three beautiful daughters and a wife.

He tells his story to anyone who is willing to listen and does local outreach to those in prison who could benefit from his message.

If you have a family member or struggled with some form of drug addiction in your life, this episode will rock you to your core.

Your past does not have to define you.

Book Recommendation

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - Meg Meeker

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14 - Doing Life the Non-traditional Way With Branden Vaughan

Ben Killoy — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 22:00:00 -0500

We dive into a new topic today on the podcast, entrepreneurship. Branden runs the very successful Come Take it Coffee Company shipping perfectly roasted beans across the county.

We dive into what coming home means when you're starting a family business.

His daughter is only three, but he is already preparing her with the entrepreneur mindset and that you can create anything if you have the commitment, discipline, and the heart.

I am a big fan of his coffee and even have it running on subscription getting three bags of his Alliance roast a month.

Lots of things to enjoy in this episode coffee, entrepreneurship, and the story of a man with a mission to deliver good coffee.

He supports 10% of all proceeds to veteran organizations.

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13 - Quality Time with Adam Braatz

Ben Killoy — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Adam is a man I first met on LinkedIn but instantly knew it was a man I needed to have on the podcast and the conversation didn't disappoint.

Adam served in the Airforce and now is working as a veteran to help Veterans connect on LinkedIn.

We dive into love languages with our spouse, our kids, and how we craft memories with our families that last.

Our actions speak louder than our words and our kids our always watching.

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12 - Learn to Love your Wife with Ian Landstine

Ben Killoy — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:00:07 -0500

I really loved this episode with Ian, he shares some vulnerability about becoming a dad.

He and his wife did something very few couples do, they went on a yearlong road trip with nothing but a car and a trailer.

It was having a new one on the way that they decided to come home back to Washington to start their family.

The way that Ian describes his relationship with his wife really had an impact on me and I am sure it will have an impact with you.

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11 - Operation: Fit Dad with Reden Dionisio

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:53:59 -0500

Waking up to my own health almost a year ago this episode hits close to home. Reden is currently serving on active duty in the United States Navy where he is a fitness coach helping dads drop the gut and wake up to the dads we are and need to be to keep up with our kids.

If you have any fitness goals in 2019, this is an episode you want to hear.

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10 - Let Your Kids Fail with Tony Buchanan

Ben Killoy — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 23:00:00 -0500

n this episode we dive into our first episode with a firsts responder. Tony shares some deep stories about his relationship with his son, his daughters and his wife.

Two stories stand out to me from this episode:

Telling his kids every day about going out to the world and being leaders and being a champion.

Learning how to be a parent and let your kids fail, he sees a lot of things he would have done differently.

It’s a raw episode about life, failing forward as a day, and creating a legacy with his family.

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09 - Raising a Modern Day Knight with Michael Mapes

Ben Killoy — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:44:24 -0500

Michael is a father to four sons, he is currently serving on active duty in the Air Force. We talk about a lot in this episode, about what is like coming home from a deployment, raising boys to be strong Christian men, and about the struggles coming home to your marriage while serving.

This is about as raw and authentic of an episode you can get when it comes to family.

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08 - Become a Winner by Failing with Richard Kaufman

Ben Killoy — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Richard Kaufman has one of those stories that will stop you in your tracks. His road home includes drug addiction, alcohol, being homeless, a and bumpy career as a soldier.

It was 1989 when he had his last drink and has been on the road to tell his story and help others take that first step to come home.

He is now a husband, dad, a writer, a speaker, and an inspiring human being.

His e-book on Amazon is quickly spreading among the veteran community to help other veterans tap into their own story and come home.

"A Hero's Journey ... From Darkness to Light" - Amazon

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07 - Living with Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency with Steven Kuhn

Ben Killoy — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:14:19 -0500

Steven Kuhn in today's episode shares a side of his life he doesn't often open up about, his family.

What I enjoy talking to Steven about is what he calls quality of life (QOL). He lives by his brand of H.I.T, Honest, Integrity, and Transparency.

He shares his story about coming home, but not in the military sense, but coming back from a life of being a road warrior in his business. He had to re-learn how to enter the family and crafting the space to rebuild the family to work together again.

You are not going to want to miss this episode!

Book Recommendation - The Warrior Kid - Jocko Willink

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06 - Love the life You Have with Jeffrey Lodick

Ben Killoy — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This week like every week our guest brings a great story of what life is like as a dad after serving. He is the host of the podcast "On the other side, leadership after transition" and he shares what his life is like right now.

He has walked through a divorce, fell down a few times, learned how to pick himself back up and rebuild the life he has now.

If you are a dad looking to come home and connecting to the little moments this will be a great episode to understand the impact those moments can have on you and your kids.

How do you help kids be comfortable with who they are?

This a topic we dive into a lot and how you can help your kids walk through the feelings they go through on a daily basis.

Have you had to re-enter your marriage after being deployed for a long time?

We dive deep into this topic, share some of Jeffrey's lessons learned, what resources are available, and what does the MilSpouse look like in 2019.

Book Recommendation - "Life Matters" by Rebecca Merrill

Podcast Link - On the Other Side, Leadership After Transition

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05 - Never Quit with Ernest Gonzales

Ben Killoy — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:00:00 -0500

This was a great episode with my good friend Ernest Gonzales who shares some deep stories of his past mistakes and what they taught him.

Ernest talks about his love of cooking with family and how his dad always taught him to never quit and that life is a lot like baseball.

Book Recommendation - Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey