No sitting on the sideline dad |Fatherhood, Mental Health & Parenting

Have you ever reached the end of the day, handled everything you needed to handle, and still felt like something was missing?

You go to work. Pay the bills. Take care of your family. Do what people count on you to do.

From the outside, everything may look fine.

Inside, you may feel stuck, worn down, or like you are living on autopilot.

In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline Dad, Joe talks with Dr. Kim Nugent about what happe...

What happens when survival mode follows you into adulthood?

In this episode, Joe talks with Todd Malloy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and founder of Inner Peace Counseling Center.

Todd shares what it was like growing up without his father, feeling like he had to become an adult too soon, and learning how those early expe...

My son had the right rod, the right reel, and knew how to work the bait better than I do. He still didn't catch a single fish. And he was ticked off about it.

In this solo episode, I talk about that afternoon at the lake — and why it turned into one of the most important conversations I've ha...

What does it really mean to be present as a dad?

In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline, I talk with Joe Wheeler, a technology attorney, dad of three, youth sports coach, and author of Dad Bod: Focusing on You So You Are There for Them.

This conversation goes deeper than the phrase "dad bod."

It is about fatherhood.

It is about mental health.

It is about the pressure dads carry when they are trying to provide, stay strong, a...

Narcissism isn't always obvious. In this episode, Joe speaks with Deanna about the subtle, invisible forms of abuse that can cost you your sense of self—and how to take it back.

Deanna explores the difference between healthy relationships and narcissistic ones, unp...

Fertility is something many couples struggle with quietly.

Stress.

Long work hours.

Financial pressure.

Environmental toxins.

Birth rates are dropping worldwide, and more couples are facing "unexplained infertility."

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marina, OB-GYN, to talk about what's really happening — and what couples c...

Guests: Derek Jackson and Jeff Gottfurcht, Co-Founders of CyberDive

Episode Summary

Every parent knows the feeling.

Your kid has a phone.

You know the internet never sleeps.

And you are pretty sure the rules you grew up with no longer apply.

In this episode, Joe sits down with two dads who came ...

Terry Iverson has spent more than 40 years in manufacturing, carrying on a family legacy built on precision, craftsmanship, and mentoring. In this conversation, Terry talks about the future of skilled work, why trades matter, and how young people can build meaningful careers without drowning in debt.

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Some people feel the world in a deeper way.

You might walk into a room and notice tension right away.

You might catch a shift in someone's voice before they even admit something is wrong.

You might replay moments for days because your mind doesn't let them go.

If this sounds familiar, this episode will help you make sense of it.

I sat down with

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice? You're not alone. Only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy, and the wellness industry is designed to keep you confused.

In this episode, health coach and author Jen Trepeck breaks down why the "eat less, move more" approach fails, what your body is actually trying to tell you, and how to cut thr...

What can we learn about presence, gratitude, and courage from our dogs? In this heartfelt episode, Joe sits down with Barbara Stone, a leadership coach, author, and TEDx speaker, to discuss her book, So Much to Drool About: Dog-Inspired Wisdom for Living Large.

Barbara shares how her ...

At 94 years old, Dr. Kenneth Cooper is still proving that health isn't about adding years—it's about adding good years. Known worldwide as the "Father of Aerobics," Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper changed how people think about exercise, prevention, and longevity. In this episode, he shares how decades of research show that regular movement can add a full decade of quality life—and why no drug can match the power of an active lif...

What if the key to second chances was as simple—and as powerful—as learning how to communicate better? In this episode, Joe sits down with Dr. Kim Nugent, leadership coach, author of From Prison to Possibility, and mentor to incarcerated men and women. Together, they explore how the words we use can build bridges, rebuild trust, and even change the course of someone's life.

From prison mentorship programs to everyday p...

In this raw and revealing conversation, Dana S. Diaz—author of Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse—opens up about surviving a lifetime of narcissistic relationships, from a painful childhood to a dangerous marriage.

Dana shares how a hidden journal became her lifeline and later, her book. We...

Rewiring the Brain: Parenting, Tech, and the Fight for Focus
Guest: Dr. Carl Marci

Are smartphones making it harder to be present with your family—or even with yourself?

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-t...

Losing a beloved pet is one of the most emotional experiences a family can go through—especially when you're trying to support your kids while grieving yourself.

In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Jean Alfieri, certified grief coach for pet loss and author of 21 Ways to Weathe...

What if one wish could change the course of a child's recovery?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jen Pratt, a pediatrician, childhood cancer survivor, and Make-A-Wish recipient turned advocate. At just 11 years old, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer—a life-changing moment that launched her into a world o...

Ever stare down a task you know you need to do… and still walk away from it? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Steven Melman to unpack what's really going on when we procrastinate—and how we can start breaking the cycle.

We talk about the emotional ...

What if the products you use every day—like your plastic containers, laundry detergent, or air fresheners—were quietly affecting your family's health?

In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Harris, childhood cancer survivor and environmental toxin expert, to explore how to reduce hidden toxins in your home without feeling overwhelmed...