🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you.
🟫 The Power of Presence, Pain, and Purpose in Fatherhood | Featuring Kaleb Stoppel and Bryan Ward | Ep. 297
👉 In this powerful episode of the Dad Up Podcast, I’m joined by Kaleb Stoppel.
👉 Dr. Kaleb Stoppel is a devoted husband, father of two, and former educator who has spent his life investing in others, whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or through community service.
👉 After serving 15 years in education, including as a high school assistant principal and athletic director, Kaleb’s life was forever changed on March 4, 2022, when he was shot while protecting students and staff during a school shooting.
👉 His journey of healing, reflection, and rediscovery since that day has given him a renewed sense of purpose.
👉 For Kaleb, nothing matters more than being present for his family.
👉 That mindset led him to join the Fathers’ Club, an organization focused on helping dads engage more meaningfully with their children, schools, and communities.
👉 Through this work, Kaleb found a powerful platform to advocate for mental health awareness, especially among men who often struggle silently.
👉 He believes fatherhood is not about having it all figured out. It is about showing up, being real, and leading with love.
👉 Today, Kaleb continues to serve others as a financial advisor, helping individuals and families build secure, purpose-driven lives.
👉 Whether in his professional role or personal life, he is passionate about helping men reconnect with what matters most and reminding them that healing, growth, and hope are always possible.
👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.
Links are in my bio or in the show notes!
Dad Up!
Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.
📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:
✅ Dad Up Instagram:
https://instagram.com/daduppodcast
✅ Dad Up YouTube:
https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast
✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562
✅ Dad Up LinkTree:
https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe
📞 Contact with Kaleb Stoppel:
✅ Kaleb Stoppel Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kaleb.stoppel
✅ Kaleb Stoppel LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalebstoppel
✅ Kaleb Stoppel Website:
Kaleb Stoppel, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones
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