In this episode of A Dad’s Path Podcast, host Will Braunstein chats with Carla Naumburg, parenting expert and author of How to Stop Losing Your Sht With Your Kids* and How to Stop Freaking Out. Carla breaks down practical strategies for dads to manage stress and model emotional regulation, all while injecting humor and real-life wisdom.

Discover how to handle parental freak-outs, use effective calming techniques, and better connect with your kids. From understanding your triggers to repairing relationships after conflicts, Carla provides tools for navigating the chaos of parenting.

Top 5 Takeaways:

• What a “freak-out” really means and how to recognize it in parents and kids.
• Carla’s F.A.R.T. acronym for understanding common freak-out patterns.
• Strategies to calm down and model emotional regulation for your kids.
• How to repair and strengthen your parent-child relationship after a meltdown.
• Practical techniques for managing anxiety and staying present as a dad.

For this episode of A Dad's Path Podcast, we speak with Dr. Kim Kimberling, a counselor with 40 years of experience and the co-founder of Awesome Marriage. Dr. Kim shares valuable insights into building and maintaining a strong marriage, especially for parents.

The conversation dives into the challenges couples face after having kids, how to stay connected through different seasons of life, and the importance of communication.

Dr. Kim provides practical advice on fighting fairly, prioritizing your relationship, and creating a home that serves as a refuge for your family.

If you're a dad looking to strengthen your marriage and improve your family life, this episode offers wisdom on navigating everything from raising children to finding time for your partner. Dr. Kim also touches on how faith can anchor marriage and how to avoid feeling disconnected when life gets busy.

Tune in to learn strategies to maintain a healthy, long-lasting relationship and create a strong family legacy.

In this episode of A Dad's Path, Will Braunstein welcomes Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams. Margot, a former FTC Commissioner and Presidential staffer, shares insights from her journey of interviewing 99 entrepreneuers about raising creative, resilient, and confident children.

Together, they discuss what makes an entrepreneur, how failure is a stepping stone to success, and why fostering your child's passions is critical—even when it’s outside the traditional path. This conversation provides dads with practical advice on raising kids willing to take risks, embrace grit, and pursue their dreams, whether in business or any other passion.

Tune in for invaluable lessons on how believing in your kids can empower them to reach their full potential in their careers and beyond.