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 Anderson0:00:18 - Steve's introduction and The Best Dad Project0:00:54 - Discussion about the focus on fatherhood0:01:16 - Steve's personal experiences with his own father0:02:01 - The challenge of becoming the dad your children need0:02:24 - Discussion about coaching and therapy0:03:32 - Focus on the future and being the dad you want to be0:04:18 - The challenges and opportunities of parenthood0:05:09 - Discussion about Steve's relationship with his own father0:06:21 - Working with teenage boys and the long game0:07:00 - The challenges faced by fathers today0:07:38 - Discussion on neuroscience for coaches0:08:29 - The difference between counselling and coaching0:09:16 - Discussion about emotional expression0:10:36 - The importance of acceptance in fatherhood0:11:05 - Discussion about learning from other fathers0:12:02 - Discussion about parenting decisions and challenges0:13:30 - Individual treatment of children0:14:18 - Personal experiences with parenting0:16:00 - Steve's experience as a substitute teacher0:18:31 - The complexity and challenges of school0:19:36 - Imagining school as a job