The Present Father's Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of the Present Fathers podcast, Danny Lesslie shares his family's harrowing journey through his wife's battle with stage four cancer. He discusses the profound impact of illness on their marriage and family life, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the importance of being present for one another. Danny emphasizes the need for open conversations about mortality and the power of support from friends and community. Through his story, he highlights the resilience of love and the necessity of finding hope amidst struggles.

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Austin Allred, founder of BloomTech, discusses the concept of income share agreements and how his company is revolutionizing education. He also talks about the importance of AI in their curriculum and the challenges of parenting in the digital age. Austin shares his personal journey, including living out of his car and eventually founding a successful company. In this conversation, Austen Allred discusses the importance of immersive learning and the limitations of traditional education. He shares his experience of learning Russian and how being in the middle of the most exciting thing can accelerate learning. Austen also talks about the...

In this episode, Chrisman, the co-founder and CEO of Synthesis Education Company, discusses revolutionizing education through their innovative approach. They offer two products: Synthesis Teams, a team problem-solving game, and a superhuman tutor. The conversation covers topics such as the gender balance in their programs, the effectiveness of adaptive learning, the scalability of their model, the role of for-profit education, and the future of credentialing. Chrisman emphasizes the importance of transmitting knowledge efficiently, the need for creativity in education, and the potential for new forms of testing and credentialing. In this conversation, Chrisman Frank discusses the importance of decentralized...

In this powerful episode, Terry Wilson Jr., a retired Green Beret with over 20 years of service in the Special Forces, shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a Sergeant Major and finding his true purpose beyond the military.

Terry opens up about the sacrifices he made during his time in the military and the critical role his supportive spouse played in his success. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family and faith over career achievements, offering valuable insights into what it means to be an authentic masculine leader.

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Daniel Hickman shares his journey of rediscovering his competitive edge and prioritizing his family. He discusses the influence of his father, the role of competition in personal growth, and the moment that sparked a change in his life. Daniel emphasizes the importance of being uncommon and not settling for a normal, unfulfilling life. He also highlights the need for strong leadership in marriage and the value of having a supportive circle of friends.

In this conversation, Daniel Hickman shares his journey of personal growth and transformation as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of...

In this conversation, George Hayworth and Brendan Schlittler discuss the challenges faced by younger men in today's world when it comes to marriage and dating. They debunk the myth that younger men have no desire to get married and explore the reasons behind this perception. Brendan shares his personal experience of getting married at a young age and the intentional approach he took in finding a partner. They also discuss the negative stereotypes surrounding marriage and the importance of renewing the mind and filtering what goes into it. They highlight the need for older generations to meet younger men...

Chris Lee, a former Green Beret, shares his journey from being a youth pastor to joining the Army and becoming a Green Beret. He talks about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the importance of having a clear vision and purpose in life. Chris emphasizes the need to not shy away from difficult challenges and to constantly strive to become the best version of oneself. He also discusses the importance of maintaining strong relationships with family, even during long deployments.

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Jacob Peters is the Co-Founder and CEO at Superpower.com, the world's most advanced healthcare platform for prevention and longevity.

Prior to Superpower, Jacob started two companies worth over $500m by age 26 – all while overcoming a near-death health experience that left him without 3 major organs, a $2m hospital bill, and a prescription to medicate for life.

After an extensive healing journey that led him to the frontier of modern medicine, he realized there was an opportunity to build a new type of technology company that makes it easier to be healthier and disease-free.

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Dane Palarino is a husband and father who helps men reclaim their confidence and direction through fitness. He is the founder of Dad Bod Sculptors and is on a mission to help every man be fit and lead with confidence.

Dane shares his story in this episode overcoming years of bad habits and compromising his values for the sake of others. He shares how much he struggled to respect himself and to hold himself to basic disciplines. Eventually he made a change and in turn redirected his entire life.

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Dino, also known as The Art of Purpose, shares his journey from being an educator to becoming a successful social media influencer. He started his social media account during the COVID-19 pandemic to spread positivity and inspire others. Dino emphasizes the importance of defining one's purpose and staying true to it. He offers advice on starting a business while keeping a day job and the financial considerations involved. Dino also discusses the power of networking on X, a social media platform that connects individuals and allows for real-time business growth. The conversation explores the importance of fatherhood and the...