Fathers Fire

What do you do when life hits you with unexpected storms?

For the past couple of days I've been troubled by a post that I saw on Facebook that basically said "Carry Your Own Burden". When I think about the fact that 70% of all suicides are men I think there has to be a better way than "Carry Your Own Burden" or "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps". I explore some thoughts about creating an environment were we can support and love each other through our dark moments and be there for each other.

I'd love to hear your thoughts

Have a blessed day! And be the blessing that someone needs.

Cheers

Jody Sedrick

This week I sit down with Ryan Griggs to talk about his journey of being a single dad, a girl dad, dating, working through addiction, getting married, and going to be a dad for a second time this summer. What are the key things he's learned along the way?

Show highlights:

• Being a girl dad of a 13 year old going on 30

• The challenges of being a single dad, dating, and getting married

• Being purposeful in your relationships with your kids and your wife

• Working through addiction - Being open with your addiction

• Working through expectations placed on us

• 3 keys things to become a better dad

Guest:

Ryan Griggs

Blue Line

Today I'd thought I'd share an experience I had as an 8/9 year old boy where I didn't get a present for Christmas, or at least that's what I thought. Sometimes the gifts are right in front of us, we just need to look up.

Wil and I got so many amazing interaction, comments, advice and questions in episode 247 "What is the difference going from one kid to two?" where Wil brought up the question "How do I make my wife feel secure?"

In this episode we dig deeper into his questions and some of the comments that were made.We'd love to hear your comments and advice.

Enjoy this very important conversation

Guest:

Wil Fosett

Hosts:

Jody Sedrick

A lot of us men struggle because we are trapped in the swamp of yesterday. We didn't have a father in the home. One of our parents had an addiction problem. ":Parenting" was administered by physical and emotional abuse and a myriad of other reasons that have left you destitute of a positive role model. How do you break the cycle? How do you change the trajectory?

We tend to act out of a place of pride, anger, or fear?

What triggers us?

Do we feel unappreciated?

Do we feel unseen?

Do we feel disrespected? Is that rooted in never having a voice as a child?

You can’t heal what you never reveal! Unveil the mask

A lot of times we are holding on to ill feelings and the other person doesn’t even know, is oblivious, or doesn’t care. So the animosity you feel is cankering your heart and soul

Be the change you want to see

This week I sit down with Wil Fosset to explore the difference in going from one child to two. Can it be that different? How are he and his wife managing the difference? We also explore what it takes to keep your relationship alive and thriving when you are juggling kids and a career. What has your experience been when you added a child to your family? Was it is going or a totally new experience. Guest: Wil Fosset Millenial Mentor Host: Jody Sedrick Fathers Fire

This week I give a shout out to Steve Thompson owner of The Detail Drs in Boise, Idaho. He and his family decided to do 75 hard together. They were doing really well as a family and one of his daughter's missed a day. So what did he do? Rather than let her fail he started over with her. What would you have done? Have a GREAT week! Jody

This week I share some thoughts about taking on the entire weight of the challenges of life on your shoulders and neglecting to include your wife who wants to be part of your life and finding the solution.

I also talk about running into a hurricane of problems and trying to control every aspect as well as stirring up the pot in the name of "solving the problem"

I'd love to hear your thoughts

Cheers

Jody

We tend to define our life by a single moment. When in reality it is a series of moments that lead to something tragic or something amazing. A series of moments define our character and who we become. A single moment can ruin a reputation, it can set us on a new trajectory. When we are purposeful in crafting moments we can create a life that is fulfilling and leave a legacy on our children that will last far into their life. What are you doing with the moments you've been given?CheersJody