1 JUL 2024 · This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.   This Monday’s guest is Shane Madden of Collierville, TN who is an operations analyst at Pfizer and the father of a son with cerebral palsy.   Shane and his wife, Emily, have been married for 8 years and are the proud parents of Marshall (8) who has cerebral palsy.  Shane has been involved with SFN for four years, part of the Wednesday night SFN Mastermind Group for two years, has attend the SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat and was featured in episode #154 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in June of 2021.  Show Notes - Phone – (615) 556-9333 Email – https://aol.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-madden-cpf-62956b18/ SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #154 – https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2825002/dashboard Shane's favorite book reviewed as part of the SFN Mastermind Group: One More Step by Bonner Paddock. About the SFN Mastermind Group –  WHAT-  SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.  WHO -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.   WHY -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦            realizing they are NOT alone ◦            having better relationships with their spouse, ◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.    Curious to learn more? Are you looking to meet like-minded dads? Do you feel like something is missing?   SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/   Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/

28 JUN 2024 · In April 2024, our host David Hirsch traveled to Cuba with Joni & Friends, as one of 12 U.S. volunteers participating in a Wheels For The World Program, to fit and distribute 200+ wheelchairs to youth and adults, who might not otherwise experience mobility.  During his visit, he recorded two interviews with individuals connected to the disability community in Cuba. This is the the second of the two interviews. Toady's guest is Noel Fernandez Collott of Ciego de Avila, Cuba an 82 year old retired Baptist pastor who led seven churches during his career, who is one of the country's most well respected disability advocates and himself, went blind at age 30. Noel and his wife, Ornara, have been married for 58 years.  We also learn about how Retinitis Pigmentosa took his dad and grandfather's sight as well. Thirty years ago, Noel was the initial point of contact with Joni & Friends, the Agoura Hills, CA global Chrsitian disability ministry.  Since then there have been J&F Family Retreats and Wheels for the World programs in all 15 Cuban providences. Noel is also the author of the book (published in Spanish) entitled: Segun Los Circunstancias, which translated into English is: Living According To Circumstances.  The book is currently available  in Spanish on Amazon via Kindle and soon to be available in English.   We also learn about ACLIFIM a local NGO that serves the disability community.  It's an uplifting story about overcoming disability and the power of the Holy Spirit all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  Show Notes -  WhatsApp - 53 52 449 967 Email – fernolla2027@gmail.com Joni & Friends -  https://joniandfriends.org/ Living According To Circumstances - https://www.amazon.com/Vivir-seg%C3%BAn-las-circunstancias-Spanish-ebook/dp/B0CQR9XJJ6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DU5LY58FA1JM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vTCDcNLCV7_U0Z3oenOWXtKah6BZpDjOkT9YlWKfmug.5Bogv-4zgXWbCoiv4J7IQia54bpBaFqcU2XTSbDJfQo&dib_tag=se&keywords=noel+fernandez+collot&qid=1719589939&s=books&sprefix=noel+fernandez+collot%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-1 ACLIFIM (https://www.facebook.com/aclifim?__tn__=-UC*F -  https://www.aclifim.cu/ Special Fathers Network -  SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 700+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/ SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

24 JUN 2024 · This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.   This Monday’s guest is Jon Heckert of Madisonville, LA who is a vice president of human resources at K.L. Breeden & Sons, LLC a privately held, family-owned and operated, trucking & transportation company.  Jon is also father of a son with disabilities and a volunteer with Ainsley’s Angels.  Jon and his wife, Doris, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of Jackson (17) who was diagnosed invitro with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) a rare disease that causes permanent tightening of the baby’s muscles, skin and tendons that make their joints short and stiff. Arthrogryposis means crooking (bending) of the joint. “Artho” means joint, and “gryposis” means crooking. Jon has been part of the Wednesday night SFN Mastermind Group and was featured in episode #83 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in January of 2020.  Show Notes - Phone – (225) 328-9537 Email – https://gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanheckert/ Jon's SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #83 – https://tinyurl.com/ycky989d Ainsley's Angels - https://ainsleysangels.org/ Jon's favorite book reviewed as part of the SFN Mastermind Group is Smart Leadeship by Mark Miller. About the SFN Mastermind Group –  WHAT-  SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.  WHO -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.   WHY -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦            realizing they are NOT alone ◦            having better relationships with their spouse, ◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.    Curious to learn more? Are you looking to meet like-minded dads? Do you feel like something is missing?   SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/   Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/

21 JUN 2024 · English Version - In April 2024, our host David Hirsch traveled to Cuba with Joni and Friends, as one of 12 U.S. volunteers participating in a Wheels For The World Program, to fit and distribute 200+ wheelchairs to youth and adults, who might not otherwise experience mobility.    This week's guest is Leonardo Cespedes of Bayamo, Cuba, a Baptist Preacher and father of two including a son with intellectual and physical disabilities.   Leonardo and his wife, Mairelis, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of two; daughter Reveca (23) who is a teacher, and son Marko (20) who has undiagnosed intellectual disabilities, suffers from seizures and is hard of hearing.   Marko was one of the recipients of a wheelchair.  During his visit, David spoke with and recorded interviews with two Cubans connected to the disability community in Cuba.  Special thanks to Dairy Hernandez, the young Cuban woman that served as one of David's translators during the week and for her help translating today's episode in English and Spanish.   That's all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.   Show Notes -  WhatsApp - 53 58 01 4667  Email – leobayamo@nauta.cu Joni & Friends -  https://joniandfriends.org/ ACLIFIM (https://www.facebook.com/aclifim?__tn__=-UC*F -  https://www.aclifim.cu/ Special Fathers Network -  SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 700+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/ SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/ Versión en Español - En abril de 2023, nuestro anfitrión David Hirsch viajó a Cuba con Joni y sus amigos, como uno de los 12 voluntarios estadounidenses que participan en un programa de Wheels For The World, para instalar y distribuir 200+ sillas de ruedas a jóvenes y adultos, que de otro modo no experimentarían movilidad. El invitado de esta semana es Leonardo Céspedes de Bayamo, Cuba, un predicador bautista y padre de dos hijos, incluyendo un hijo con discapacidades intelectuales y físicas.    Leonardo y su esposa, Mairelis, han estado casados durante 26 años y son los orgullosos padres de dos hijos; su hija Reveca (23), que es profesora, y su hijo Marko (20), que tiene discapacidades intelectuales no diagnosticadas, sufre convulsiones y tiene problemas de audición.  Marko fue uno de los destinatarios de una silla de ruedas. Durante su visita, David habló y grabó entrevistas con dos cubanos conectados con la comunidad de discapacitados en Cuba.  Un agradecimiento especial a Dairy Hernández, la joven cubana que sirvió como una de las traductoras de David durante la semana y por su ayuda para traducir el episodio de hoy en inglés y español.   Eso es todo en este episodio del podcast Dad to Dad de SFN.   Mostrar Notas -  WhatsApp - 53 58 01 426 627 Correo electrónico - Correo electrónico - leobayamo@nauta.cu Joni y sus amigos - https://joniandfriends.org/ ACLIFIM (Asociación Cubana de Personas con Discapacidad Física - Motora - https://www.aclifim.cu/ Red de Padres Especiales -  SFN es un programa de tutoría de padre a padre para padres que crían niños con necesidades especiales. Muchos de los 700+ Padres Mentores de SFN, que están criando niños con necesidades especiales, han dicho: "Ojalá hubiera algo así cuando recibimos por primera vez el diagnóstico de nuestro hijo. Me sentí tan aislada.  No había nadie dentro de mi familia, en el trabajo, en la iglesia o dentro de mi grupo de amigos que entendiera o pudiera relacionarse con lo que estaba pasando". Los padres mentores de SFN comparten sus experiencias con los padres más jóvenes más cerca del comienzo de su viaje criando a un niño con las mismas o similares necesidades especiales. Los Padres Mentores de SFN NO ofrecen asesoramiento legal o médico, eso es lo que hacen los abogados y los médicos. Simplemente comparten sus experiencias y cómo han aprovechado al máximo las situaciones difíciles. Echa un vistazo al canal de YouTube de 21CD con docenas de videos sobre temas relevantes para los padres que crían niños con necesidades especiales: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos  Por favor, apoye a la SFN. Haga clic aquí para donar: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Red Especial de Padres: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Grupo de Mentes Maestras de Papás de SFN - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Obtenga más información sobre Horizon Therapeutics: la ciencia y la compasión trabajan juntas para transformar vidas. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

17 JUN 2024 · This is the fourth in a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch will interview one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.   This Monday’s guest is John Shouse of Nashville, TN who works as an Industrial Control Sales Engineer at Link Systems and is father of three children including twins and more recently has became a grandfather.  John and his wife, Janet, have been married for 40 years and are the proud parents of three children; Emma (35) and 28 year old twins Brendan and Evan, who is Autistic. John has been part of the Tuesday night SFN Mastermind Group, has attended the annual weekend SFN Mastermind Group Retreats and was featured in episode #52 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in April of 2019.  John and Janet have been outspoken advocates for disability locally and nationally.  Show Notes - Phone –  (615) 476-7472 Email – https://bellsouth.net LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-shouse-34036b28/ John's Blog - https://www.theverystuff.com  SFN Dad To Dad Podcast – https://21stcenturydads.org/dad-to-dad-52-john-shouse/ John's favorite book reviewed as part of the SFN Mastermind Group is View From The Top by Aaron Walker.  About the SFN Mastermind Group –  WHAT-  SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.  WHO -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.   WHY -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦            realizing they are NOT alone ◦            having better relationships with their spouse, ◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.    Curious to learn more? Are you looking to meet like-minded dads? Do you feel like something is missing?   SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/   Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/

14 JUN 2024 · Leading into Father's Day weekend, this week’s guest is Paul Briggs of Falling Waters, WV, who works in the technology industry and is father to 38 children, including six biological and 32 adopted children.  Paul and his wife, Jeanne, have been married for 48 years and are the proud parents to 38 children ranging in age from 8-44.  Six are biological and 32 are adopted from five countries, including; 13 from Ghana, 10 from Ukraine, six from Russia, two from Bulgaria, and one from Mexico.  They also have 23 grandchildren ranging in age from 1-19 years old.   Paul reflects on his upbringing, those who influenced him growing up, his spirituality, and the steps that lead to opening their home and hearts to this extraordinary family.   Paul also provides insights on how such a large family handles; meals, doing laundry, transportation, education as well as thier entry into the world of adoption and special needs, which started with the first adoption of Abraham (from Mexico) who is blind.   Favorite quote from this interview, as it relates to resources "rarely in excess, but always enough."   It’s an amazing story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.   Show Notes -  Email - PSB785@aol.com Inside Edition YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOsmhEl6ufc Special Fathers Network -  SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 700+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/ SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

10 JUN 2024 · This is the third in a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch will interview one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.   This Monday’s guest is Jeff Johnson of Anderson, SC who works as a meat cutter at Publix Supermarkets and father of two boys, including one with profound disability. Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 40 years and are the proud parents of two adult children; Michael (29) and Daniel (26) who has Hydrocephalus and Encephalocele is non-verbal, non-ambulatory and ventilator dependent.  Jeff has been part of the Wednesday night SFN Mastermind Group, has attended the annual weekend SFN Mastermind Group Retreats and was featured in episode #155 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in June of 2021. Show Notes - Phone – 864-444-8170  Email – https://gmail.com SFN Dad To Dad Podcast – https://21stcenturydads.org/155-jeff-johnson-of-anderson-sc-father-of-two-including-a-son-with-hydrocephalus-encephalocele/ Jeff's Favorite Books Reviewed As Part Of The Mastermind Group –  - The Ultimate Gift, by Jim Stovall - Thinking In Pictures, by Dr. Temple Grandin - The Leader Within Us, by Warren Rustand About the SFN Mastermind Group –  WHAT-  SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.  WHO -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.   WHY -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦            realizing they are NOT alone ◦            having better relationships with their spouse, ◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.    Curious to learn more? Are you looking to meet like-minded dads? Do you feel like something is missing?   SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/   Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/

7 JUN 2024 · Today's guest is Jordan Jankus of Wallingford, VT who is a disability advocate, founder of Plastic Learning, a freelance writer and perhaps most importantly, father of two including an adult daughter with Cerebral Palsy.   Jordan and his wife, Cathy, have been married for 49 years and are the proud parents to two children: Justin (35) and Jessie (45) who has multiple developmental disabilities including Cerebral Palsy.  Jordan is a freelance writer and disability advocate, serving in various roles, as a vocational coach, case-manager, advocate and personal technology specialist.  Jordan is also founder of Plastic Learning, which was created to promote lifelong learning opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities. Jordan is also a more recent member of the SFN Dad To Dad Mastermind Group community.   It’s a fascinating conversation that we’ll hear on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes -  Email - https://gmail.com LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-jankus-a4215328/ Website – https://plasticlearning.com/ Substack - https://plastlearn.substack.com/   Special Fathers Network -  SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 700+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/ SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/

3 JUN 2024 · This is the second in a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch will interview one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.   This Monday’s guest is Matthew Rehbein of Nashville, TN an Executive Director for Institutional Research and Analytics at Lipscomb University and father of two children.    Matt and his wife, Waleska, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two children; daughter Sabina (9) and son Benja (12) who has Autism, ADHD and epilepsy.    Matt has been part of the Tuesday night SFN Mastermind Group and attended the annual weekend SFN Mastermind Group Retreat, the past couple of years.  Show Notes - Phone – 615-767-9218 Email – mailto:matthewrehbein@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rehbein-7832085/ Matt’s Favorite Book Reviewed As Part Of The Mastermind Group –  https://www.amazon.com/One-More-Step-Kilimanjaro-Surviving/dp/0062295586/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36P1ABKYRW7GQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0oFIDvBnAG87sTVXeakhMN8c3kWVS4el_7aYxlFLiulT3_7zcG1NFt2ZcMx9ZSQy9CGHg_OJrsZSpVt8wD6lfMaTDF194Uj95IKl6vMQhNyB4zTcLFN_Hid2ymZ8MMIA7T_mBjq1eFgqRcGB2AqQ_fh1jTe-sYrpz3OVsywXuL-lFiLlpYaR08GBfhmTn_IQm_S_RUU1p7Fo4FoLAWjbLTNcjiklenOT44PMbFQx_2o.SsXj3UqRyNzba-SEN9_6a2HYq9kiBfelKY9DDtO8hvc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Bonner+PAddock+book&qid=1717411691&sprefix=bonner+paddock+book%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 by Bonner Paddock About the SFN Mastermind Group –  WHAT-  SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.   WHO -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.   WHY -  SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦            realizing they are NOT alone, ◦            having better relationships with their spouse, ◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.    Curious to learn more? Are you looking to meet like-minded dads? Do you feel like something is missing?   SFM Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/   Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/

31 MAY 2024 · This week’s guest is Jon Ghahate of Placitas, NM a Native American and a member of the Pueblos of Laguna and Zuni and of the Badger and Turkey clans.  Jon is a Vietnam-era veteran, a former educator, healthcare practitioner, journalist and father of three, including one who is blind.  While in the U.S. Army Jon served as a physician's assistant.  He went on to be a public middle school and high school math and science educator as well as athletic coach for the public school system. He has also been a journalist for a national radio talk program and more recently an educator at the Crow Canyon Archeological Center in Colorado where he works with students and patrons to develop accurate, credible, and respectful narratives of Southwest cultures. Jon has a lot to say about being a Native American and is a wealth of knowledge about Native American culture.  That's all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad podcast. Show Notes - Email - https://msn.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-ghahate-13a5a2250/ Website – https://crowcanyon.org/people/ghahate-jon/  YouTube – 1680 Pueblo Revolt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPOEKN5Mb4Q Special Fathers Network -  SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 700+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/ SFN Dads Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/ Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/