Doing the Dad Thing with Guest, Coach Steve Anderson

In Episode 26 of our podcast, we welcome guest Coach Steve Anderson, a dedicated father coach who's passionate about helping fathers be the best they can be. Steve shares his experiences and insights on fatherhood, discussing the challenges fathers face and the importance of being present and understanding for your children. He talks about the balance of guiding and advising, while also providing love and unconditional support. Steve also shares his unique perspective on fatherhood from his experience as a substitute teacher. This episode is a must-listen for any father seeking guidance or anyone interested in the complexities and rewards of fatherhood.

0:00:00 - Introduction and welcome of guest, Steve Anderson 0:00:18 - Steve's introduction and The Best Dad Project 0:00:54 - Discussion about the focus on fatherhood 0:01:16 - Steve's personal experiences with his own father 0:02:01 - The challenge of becoming the dad your children need 0:02:24 - Discussion about coaching and therapy 0:03:32 - Focus on the future and being the dad you want to be 0:04:18 - The challenges and opportunities of parenthood 0:05:09 - Discussion about Steve's relationship with his own father 0:06:21 - Working with teenage boys and the long game 0:07:00 - The challenges faced by fathers today 0:07:38 - Discussion on neuroscience for coaches 0:08:29 - The difference between counselling and coaching 0:09:16 - Discussion about emotional expression 0:10:36 - The importance of acceptance in fatherhood 0:11:05 - Discussion about learning from other fathers 0:12:02 - Discussion about parenting decisions and challenges 0:13:30 - Individual treatment of children 0:14:18 - Personal experiences with parenting 0:16:00 - Steve's experience as a substitute teacher 0:18:31 - The complexity and challenges of school 0:19:36 - Imagining school as a job