15 Minutes with Dad: Real Talk on Co-Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle, Growth & Mental Health Insights for Fathers
Hosted by Lirec Williams, 15 Minutes with Dad is a powerful, purpose-driven podcast exploring the heart of fatherhood, co-parenting, and self-improvement in a real and relatable way. In just 15 minutes (well, sometimes), we dive into conversations that matter—covering everything from breaking generational cycles to building emotional resilience, practicing intentional parenting, and redefining what it means to lead with both strength and vulnerability. This isn’t just a parenting podcast—it’s a space for healing fatherhood, where we talk openly about mental health, emotional presence, and the daily wins and struggles of showing up. Whether we’re navigating child-centered co-parenting, practicing supportive communication, or reflecting on our personal growth journeys, each episode invites you to become the father and man your family deserves. With honest reflections, practical insights, and empowering takeaways, 15 Minutes with Dad encourages you to take action—not just for your kids, but for your own emotional well-being, legacy, and inner transformation. 💬 Topics We Explore: Co-parenting challenges Growth mindset for dads Parenting teens with empathy Father-daughter connection Childhood trauma and healing Self-awareness in parenting Daily parenting support Navigating tough conversations Presence over perfection Generational healing Join the movement of dads, brothers, and men choosing to be more present, more intentional, and more whole—because being a great father starts with being a great man. 🎧 Subscribe for premium content & bonus episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2107847/subscribe
Episodes
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams opens up a much-needed conversation around fatherhood and mental health. Too many fathers carry silent burdens—past trauma, relationship stress, and the pressure to be everything to everyone—without ever being given the tools or space to heal.
Through raw storytelling, personal insight, and lessons from Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence, this episode expl...
Is your pursuit of provision costing you the connection your kids truly need?
In this honest and empowering episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams opens up about the invisible weight of family financial pressures—and how the relentless chase for money, security, and status can quietly disconnect us from the heart of fatherhood.
Drawing from personal insights and inspired by Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence, Li...
This powerful Father’s Day Special of 15 Minutes with Dad is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action for every type of father.
Whether you're a new dad, raising toddlers, navigating fatherhood in your early adulthood, grieving a heartbreaking loss, or working to rebuild trust as an absent dad, this episode meets you where you are—with grace, truth, and growth insights for your journey.
Host Lirec Williams, ...
What happens when a child takes control of the podcast mic?
In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, the tables turn as my bonus son, Abe—aka The Positive Kid—takes the lead and interviews me with seven surprise questions. No scripts. No prep. Just raw, honest conversation that radiates family empowerment and showcases the beautiful unpredictability of connective parenting.
From laughter to reflection, this unscr...
What if discipline wasn’t about control—but about connection, healing, and emotional growth?
In this transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we challenge the outdated discipline tactics many of us grew up with—yelling, threats, punishment—and offer a more intentional parenting model grounded in emotional presence, empathetic communication, and mental healing.
Host Lirec Williams dives into how modern fatherhood c...
What gives meaning to all your struggles and triumphs as a dad?
Purpose. Without it, fatherhood becomes reactive. But with it, you lead with intention, clarity, and heart.
In this powerful finale of our You 2.0 series, we bring it all together—mental health, self-care, emotional growth, and healing from generational trauma—to explore the deepest question of all: What is your purpose as a father?
This episode isn’t ...
When I discovered my daughter was self-harming, my world shifted in an instant.
What followed was a journey through fear, confusion, and ultimately, emotional healing, family empowerment, and unshakable self-love.
In this raw and courageous episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, I sit down with my daughter Mariah for our first public conversation about our experience navigating teen self-harm. Together, we offer hope-fil...
What if the biggest challenges in fatherhood were actually the building blocks of your growth?
In this thought-provoking episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore how fathers can leverage adversity to become more resilient, emotionally present, and purpose-driven leaders for their families.
Whether you're navigating financial stress, managing co-parenting dynamics, or simply overwhelmed by the pressures of modern ...
Co-parenting doesn’t have to feel like navigating a minefield—especially when the focus shifts back to what matters most: your child’s emotional security.
In this episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we dive into the real-life complexities of co-parenting and how to move from chaos to collaboration through child-centered parenting and intentional communication.
We explore the common traps parents often fall into—letting ego ...
What if the most powerful legacy you could leave your children isn’t what you give them—but how you show up emotionally?
In this deeply personal and transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore the often-overlooked cornerstone of successful parenting: emotional presence. It’s not just about being physically in the room—it’s about truly connecting, heart-to-heart, with your child in a way that builds emotio...
Could societal expectations be blocking you from building deeper, more meaningful relationships—as a man, a partner, and a father?
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you into a raw and honest reflection on the journey to authentic fatherhood. Through personal stories of broken relationships and the inner tension between strength and vulnerability, we examine the invisible press...
Ever feel like you have to hide your emotions just to keep it together as a father?
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you to explore what it really means to be an emotionally resilient father in a world that often expects men to lead without feeling. Drawing inspiration from Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence, we unpack how to transform emotional turmoil into lasting mental clarity...
Have you ever felt like fatherhood was forcing you into a role that doesn’t reflect your true self?
In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore what happens when you challenge the mold society tries to fit you into—and instead embrace the freedom of authentic fatherhood. Host Lirec Williams unpacks how releasing the need for external validation and letting go of ego-driven parenting can lead to deeper,...
What if the secret to becoming the father your children need... starts with how well you care for yourself?
In this transformative parenting episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores the powerful link between self-care and thriving fatherhood. Guided by the wisdom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we shine a light on the often-overlooked essentials—quality sleep, proper nutrition, financial stability, ...
What if embracing the chaos of fatherhood is the very thing that leads to your greatest inner growth?
In the powerful kickoff to our U2.0 series, host Lirec Williams invites you to reimagine fatherhood—not as a test of endurance, but as a sacred path toward emotional resilience, self-awareness, and personal transformation. Drawing wisdom from visionaries like Abraham Maslow, Carl Jung, Bruce Lee, and Jim Murphy, this e...
Do you really know what’s happening inside your child’s school?
In this raw and revealing episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, my daughter Mariah joins me to uncover the startling truth about teen drug use and vaping in today’s school culture. Her firsthand experience sheds light on the reality that nearly half of her peers are experimenting with substances—often as a result of peer pressure, emotional overload, or hidden t...
Ever start the year with big goals—only to have them fade before February?
You’re not alone.
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, Lirec and Mariah reflect on their own rollercoaster year of resolutions gone rogue, unexpected adventures, and powerful family empowerment moments that defined their journey as a father-daughter duo.
From failed meditation streaks and missed basketball shots to...
What if the greatest gift you could give your family this holiday season… was your full presence?
In this heartfelt holiday episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams reflects on his journey from being a distracted provider to becoming a dad fully engaged in the emotional presence of the moment. Through personal memories, therapy breakthroughs, and honest reflections, we explore how showing up with intention d...
What if the greatest gift you could offer your family this holiday season… was your full emotional availability?
In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams reflects on the powerful shift from being a distracted provider to becoming a dad who shows up with full emotional presence—especially during the holidays. Through personal stories and therapy reflections, we uncover how embracing holiday ...
What if the key to stronger co-parenting isn’t control—but emotional connection?
In the powerful conclusion of our “7 Key Steps to Child-Centered Co-Parenting” series, 15 Minutes with Dad host Lirec Williams delivers a heartfelt and practical guide to building a home rooted in emotional well-being, trust, and growth—for both your child and your co-parenting relationship.
Whether you're raising a teen or navigating ...
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