Not Superheroes, Just Dads

In this episode of Not Superheroes Just Dads, I sit down with Greg a single father who knows exactly what it feels like to start over. After stepping into a blended family and later walking away from what he thought his life would look like, Greg found himself rebuilding from scratch and focusing on what mattered most being there for his son.

Greg opens up about his upbringing and how it shaped him into the man he is today. He s...

In this final episode of 2025, I take a real look back at the highs, the lessons, and the moments that stretched me this year as a father, a husband, and a man still learning every day.

We also dive into why so many of us start January on fire, only to find ourselves frustrated and beating ourselves up by February. It’s not a lack of motivation it’s the way we build our goals.

If you’ve ever felt like you let yourself down be...

Fatherhood changes everything including your friendships. In this episode I speak on the loneliness many dads experience but rarely speak about. As responsibilities grow and priorities shift, circles get smaller, time gets tighter, and community often fades without us realizing it.

This conversation breaks down why losing friends after becoming a father is common, why isolation can quietly set in, and why brotherhood still matte...

As dads, husbands, and men juggling responsibilities, it can feel like we blink and lose whole months. In this episode, I break down the real reasons time seems to speed up as we get older and what we can do to slow it down, be more present, and create moments that matter.

• Why routine makes time feel shorter

• How responsibility and stress steal our presence

• The science behind time “speeding up”

• How phones and distraction...

In this episode, Shawn sits down with Mike, a father and comedian who’s learning to navigate life after divorce. Mike opens up about the challenges of living alone, staying connected with his kids, and using comedy as both a coping tool and a source of healing. From late night laughs to moments of deep reflection, this conversation reminds us that even through heartbreak and change, there’s always room to grow, love, and laugh agai...

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Hanlon, the creator of The Release Valve Podcast, a husband, father, and lifelong student of life, to explore the ongoing journey of self-discovery through fatherhood. Sean opens up about the lessons he’s learned as a dad, the childhood patterns he realized he needed to correct, and how parenting has shaped his mindset. He also shares the ways he continues to grow as a husband, father, and man.

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin, who just welcomed a baby girl into the world a month ago. We talked about what it’s been like for him and his wife to start over after having their first child 10 years ago, and the major differences between then and now. From sleepless nights to new perspectives, Justin shares what it means to step into fatherhood again older, wiser, and more intentional.

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In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on some of my proudest dad moments from helping my oldest daughter get her license and land her first job, to watching my youngest daughter shine in the classroom, and seeing my youngest son grow more confident in new environments.

I also talk about how, as men and fathers, we don’t take enough time to celebrate ourselves to recognize how far we’ve come and the impact we’ve made. Somet...

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Jazz Warren a husband, father, and man of God from North Carolina whose story is nothing short of powerful. Raised by God since childhood, Jazz opens up about the years he spent not listening to God, how his content on faith blew up in 2020, and why he believes reasoning and the gospel go hand in hand.

He also shares how being diagnosed with MS reshaped his outlook on life, the struggle of c...

In this episode, I sat down with Dennis, a father raising his son here in San Antonio after moving from New York. We dive into fatherhood, the lessons he’s carrying into his parenting, and the challenges of raising boys in today’s world. Dennis shares his perspective on why we often teach boys how to treat girls, and girls how they should be treated, but rarely have the same conversations for boys. This one is all about respect, se...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Anderson, a father of three daughters and a husband surrounded by all girls. We dive into his journey of fatherhood—how being a girl dad has shaped his perspective on life, leadership, and balance. Kevin also shares his entrepreneurial path, starting with a successful AirBnB business before pivoting into the shared living space, where he’s now able to make an even greate...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Anthony Luna, we dive deeper into his journey as a father and son. Anthony shares how his 16 years of military service not only impacted him but also shaped the way he shows up for his 5th-grade son today. We also talk about his stepfather, Michael, whose influence played a powerful role in his life and the man he has become. This episode is all about presence, legacy, and the people who leave last...

In this Part 1 episode, I sat down with Anthony Luna, originally from Dallas, who shares a powerful story of family, identity, and fatherhood. Growing up with four siblings all with different parent combinations Anthony knew his biological father but was raised by a Black father while being Hispanic, navigating the beauty and challenges of a blended, multicultural family. After serving 16 years in the Air Force, he now pours the le...

I had the opportunity to speak with Wes, who is a father and a realtor. In our conversation, Wes shared his journey of choosing to become a parent later in life and how that decision has shaped his perspective on family, career, and balance. He also offered valuable tips for anyone looking to buy a home and debunked some common myths people often hear about the process. We discussed the unique advantages and challenges of starting ...