The Dad Whisperer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield
It’s my joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts. With 20 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and over 35 years working directly with teens and young adult women; Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Robyn Gobbel, a neuroscience and parenting expert, who will rock your world in the best of ways. If you’re a dad—or a mom---who is RAISING A DAUGHTER WITH BIG, BAFFLING BEHAVIORS (this is from the title of her best-selling book ), today’s episode will give you practical and powerful tools so you can be the best parent you can be!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my amazing friend Rhonda Stoppe who is a woman I describe as fierce, feisty, faithful-filled and funny! I can think of no one better than her to talk to dads about how to lead their daughters into vital conversations around dating. She vulnerably shares her own story and gives dads practical action steps. You don’t want to miss this one!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by NFL linebacker-turned-actor (who has starred in over 20 movies!), Brian Bosworth----a.k.a. "The Boz." You'll appreciate hearing his story about a collision that changed him from being fatherLESS to FatherFULL. He's also a GirlDad who is intentionally engaging his daughter's heart from the overflow of his own healing journey.
Hey Dad…If you’ve ever struggled in knowing how to support your daughter when she’s overwhelmed and emotionally flooded, you’ll LOVE today’s podcast because you'll learn proactive strategies that really work! I’ve titled this episode: "14 Ways a Dad Can be Supportive of His Daughter When She’s Triggered and Tapped Out.” Consider this your personal invitation to expand your skill set by joining me today!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by one of my best friends, Terra Mattson. She is a seasoned counselor, speaker, author, leader, and entrepreneur…as well as being a GirlMom to two incredible teenage daughters. The title of our conversation is: “It’s Time to be Addressing the Way Your Daughter is Dressing” and we give practical information to equip you as Dads (and Moms) to enter into this space with your girls. This is your personal invitation to join us today!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I have a guest joining me who has dialed in deep as a dad to FIVE DAUGHTERS! Pastor Jonas Hill is an intentional and invested father to his daughters who are in their teen’s and 20’s, as well as being a first time granddad to a GRANDDAUGHTER. You’ll love hearing his heart and wisdom in our interview titled, Five to Thrive----How a Dad Survives When He’s Outnumbered and Outdaughtered!
Hi Dad…On this week’s episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast I offer you strategies for recovery when you drop the ball with your daughter. Fatherhood is full of ups and downs, and as a person we all experience failures, but it’s about how we recover and persevere that makes all the difference in your relationships. Tune in to find out more!
Hey Dads…Today is a power-packed day on The Dad Whisperer Podcast as I’m joined by best-selling author and Messianic Jew, Jonathan Cahn. He addresses the spiritual state of fatherhood in America with unique insights that will blow you away and inspire you. Here’s your personal invitation to join us!
Hey all…In honor of the release of Season 4 of THE CHOSEN, I’m excited for you to hear this interview today with the beautiful actress who plays Mary, the mother of Jesus, Vanessa Benavente. I titled our interview, “When a Daughter Knows She’s Worth Being Chosen,” which is especially poignant now that it's Valentines month where every daughter needs to know she's worthy and chosen, especially by her father. You’ll love hearing Vanessa share about her role on the show, as well as what it’s like being a mother to two daughters as she celebrates the way her husband dials in as a GirlDad!
Hey Dads…As we step into this new year, I can think of no better guest to kick us off with gusto than my friend, Tony Miltenberger. This conversation is just what we all need to hear (myself included!) as Tony leads us to consider that OUR GREATEST GIFT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF OUR WOUND! If you’re ready to do some proactive internal self-reflection, listen in as you set your focus on being the best GirlDad you can be by taking the time to dig deeper.
Hey Dad…If you’re ready to initiate a new Christmas tradition with your daughter, you’ll definitely LOVE today’s podcast where I share 17 fun ways to make incredible, lasting memories with her. And if you’re already celebrating in creative ways, I applaud you, Yet if you want to add a new idea or two to your repertoire, listen and share with other GirlDads. Merry Christmas and I look forward to connecting in the new year!🎄🎁🎅🏼
Hey Dads…Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend, Billie Jauss. Her last name might sound familiar since her husband has been a professional baseball coach for over 30 years and currently is with the Washington Nationals. Billie and I talk today about how you as a dad can direct your daughter to do a "distraction detox,” which will help her identify emotional toxins that tear down and discourage while stealing joy and purpose. We invite you to join us and then lead your daughter in detoxing!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re “going deep” as I’m joined by my good friend Sam Black as he unpacks insights from his recent book, "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It.” If you’re a dad who struggles with porn and want to change this area of your life in order to be the father/husband/man you want to be, you’re invited to listen in to this important conversation.
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend Lori Wildenberg, who has more than 25 years experience working with parents and kids in secular and faith-based settings, as well as being a licensed family educator, and co-founder of I Corinthians 13 Parenting. She also is a mom to a daughter who wrestles with faith and identity, which sets the foundation for our conversation titled, “5 Better Ways to Have a Conversation about Gender Identity.”
In our previous episode of The Dad Whisperer Podcast we heard from Patti Garibay, founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls. Today we're privileged to hear from her husband Pat as the two of them are a power team who LOVE investing in young women so they can thrive and stand strong against the cultural tide. As a dad to four daughters, Pat shares today from his experience and wisdom with an episode titled, "Leadership Without the Bible is No Leadership at All."
I’m beyond excited to have Patti Garibay joining me today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast to address this very relevant topic: A Dad’s Guide to Talking with His Daughter about Gender and Identity. Patti is the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls, which is a national Christ-centered leadership and character development program that has helped thousands of girls ages 5 to 18 to discover their identity and gifts through transformative programming. With over 52,000 members in all 50 states and 15 international countries, you’ll soon discover why Patti's wisdom is worth listening to as you soak in her wisdom throughout this powerful conversation.
We have a unique twist on The Dad Whisperer Podcast today because this is all about equipping YOU as a dad to support YOUR DAUGHTER in working through her FATHER WOUNDS from you. I'm joined by my friend Kia Stephens who is sharing about her recent book, "Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love," and together we’re providing information + action steps so you can initiate conversations with your daughter that will lead to healing.
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend, Caris Snider, whose new book is being released this week titled, “There’s an Elephant on my Chest.” In keeping with that theme, today she and I are talking about how dads can conquer anxiety elephants with their tween girls. If you have a daughter who deals with anxiety, this is one you definitely want to hear!
Hey Dads…If you’re ready for a power-packed dose of inspiration from a fellow dad who is super dialed in to his four young daughters, you’ll absolutely devour today’s interview with my new friend, Jeff Zaugg. Jeff hosts the dadAWESOME podcast and is one of the most intentional and adventurous dads I’ve ever met. You will be ready to take action and follow Jeff’s lead after hearing his heart and his wisdom.
It’s a joy to welcome Brad Pelo as my guest on The Dad Whisperer Podcast where he shares his heart for championing women----which includes his 12 children AND those he leads and works with in business. Brad is the president and an executive producer of The Chosen and has served as the CEO of many companies, including being the co-founder of Ancestry.com. You’ll LOVE hearing from him today because he is a man who walks his talk!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I'm excited for you to hear from my friend, Dr. Jackson Drumgoole, as he shares real-life strategies that he’s set in place with his THREE teenage daughters as he prepares them to launch into adulthood. If you have a daughter who is ready to fly from the nest, you’ll LOVE learning more practical ways to empower her to step into her next season with confidence.
Hi Dad…today I’m shooting straight and presenting 26 specific ways—from A to Z—that you can positively invest in your daughter so she’ll have your support and perhaps not need therapy. In other words, all these things will make a HUGE, PROACTIVE difference by strengthening her mental health as you stand with her and give her what she needs. Go Dads!
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m excited to be joined by my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, as talk about how dads can build a Bible-based bond with their daughters. We both LOVE reading the Bible daily and are sharing practical ideas we’ve used, as well as other resources, to see the Bible come alive. If you’re ready for some down-to-earth, fun ideas to make the Bible more of a central part of your life, you’re going to love listening to our conversation!
This is one of my all-time favorite topics that I’ve ever recorded on The Dad Whisperer Podcast! And though I’ve titled this two-part series: "10 Grounding Tools for Your FATHERING Toolbox,” the resources I’m sharing here are definitely applicable to ANYONE AND EVERYONE. Just think of this as two FREE counseling sessions from my heart to yours!In this series, I’m teaching you how to regulate your emotional intensity with PRACTICAL and PROACTIVE strategies from 27 years in clinical counseling practice. These tools will empower you to lower your arousal systems in proactive and positive ways that will lead you to be the person you want to be with an overflow of positivity to those around you. I look forward to hearing from you after you listen because at the end of the day, I believe we all seek to be healthier and more whole. Let’s do this…together!
I’m so excited to have Jim Ramos of Men in the Arena joining me today as he brings encouragement and hope by sharing stories from his childhood that have impacted him as a dad and now as “Papa” to one VERY LOVED granddaughter. I guarantee you’ll be inspired to follow his lead in becoming MORE COMMUNICATIVE as you share your wisdom with your daughters and granddaughters, just like he’s learned to do along the way!
It is an honor to be joined by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the AMAZING 5 Love Languages book series, as he unpacks the powerful impact a dad has in his daughter’s life when he syncs his superpower (a.k.a. turning his HEART towards her) with speaking her love language. Dr. Gary warmly communicates practical action steps that dads can take to make a HUGE positive difference in how he relates to his daughter. You’re going to LOVE gleaning from his wisdom!
Happy Valentines Dads! Here’s your 10-step plan of action to WIN your daughter’s heart TODAY on Valentine’s Day. And if you want to leave a lasting imprint, it would be a GREAT IDEA to do as many of these things as possible. There’s nothing better than showing EXTRA love on this day, and your daughter is worth every ounce of your EXTRA effort and TLC. Make this a day she will always remember!
Just as a coach sees each player on a team , a dad needs to see the uniqueness and heart in each of his kids to connect with them. If you are struggling to understand and help support your daughter in life, check out this fantastic interview with Eric Eichinger!
Dads, today on The Dad Whisperer I’m giving you a power tool that will work every time you use it. Tune in to learn a SIX-WORD PHRASE that is guaranteed to give you full access to your daughter’s heart!
Guess who is joining me today as a return guest on The Dad Whisperer? My Dad! We love talking about one of our favorite days of the year—PERFUME DAY—and are hoping to inspire dads across America to join us in making this an annual tradition with their daughters. And Dad, if your daughter isn’t into perfume, we’ve got a few other creative ideas that will help you create forever Christmas memories together. This is going to be a really FUN conversation and we’d love you to join us!
I am so excited to have my longtime friend, new author, and co-founder of LivingWholehearted, Terra Mattson, joining me today to teach dads how to help their daughters choose boys wisely. If you’re a dad who could benefit from a clear road map for leading conversations with your girls about the complex world of BOYS and DATING, then you will love hearing from this seasoned counselor as she brings her wisdom to the conversation today!
My dear friend, Pastor and author, Bo Stern will be sharing today about how she navigates life as a single parent. We’ve titled today’s show: "Mrs. Dad: When a Mom Needs to Step into a Dad Role.” Trust me…this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Today on The Dad Whisperer I'm excited for you to hear from my friend, Dr. Joe Martin of Real Men Connect, as he shares effective ways that he connects with his teenage daughter through Dad-Daughter Dates. He shares practical, goal-oriented strategies for engaging her heart that will help you win your daughter’s heart too!
Since it’s the week of Halloween, it seems fitting to talk about what it means to TAKE OFF OUR MASKS. (Of course, I’m talking about figurative ones, not literal!) Listen today if you want to gain insights for how to live an UNMASKED LIFE with more vulnerability and courage.
I am excited to interview author Gretchen Lindemann who tells about finishing the writing of a book that her dad started years before he died. What a powerful legacy this dad left to his incredible and gifted daughter.
Sean Teis knows firsthand what it’s like to grow up without a father. Now he travels across the US with his wife and three kids, ministering as a family to the fatherless. Join us today as Sean shares his inspiring story, titled “From Fatherless to Fathering.”
Dads often tell me that the process of figuring out what their daughters really need from them can be overwhelming. In seeking to answer that question, here are 20 THINGS YOUR DAUGHTER REALLY LONGS FOR...because it will make a world of difference in her life as you, Dad, meet her at the point of her deepest longings. #thedadwhisperer
One of my favorite conversations to have with dads is when they tell me how emotional and deeply meaningful it is for them to walk their daughters down the aisle. Today I’ve asked my friend, Tobie Hatfield to share from his heart and give us an insider’s view into what this recent event was like for him!
Most men tell me they like to BUILD—-whether it was with Lego’s as a kid or even now as adults when building shelves in their garage or a back deck, all with a hammer in hand. For others it’s been what they’ve done with their portfolio. Today on #thedadwhisperer I’m linking a dad’s love for BUILDING with ways he can do that with his daughter’s self esteem!
Dad, if you have a tween daughter, you’re going to LOVE hearing from a dad who is in the same boat as you! Join us today as return guest Marc Alan Schelske sheds light on how to find middle ground with your middle schooler. #thedadwhisperer
Sometimes we as daughters wish that we could tell you, our dads, what a challenge it often is for us not only to KNOW our true selves, but then to STAND STRONG in being who we really are. So Dad, if you want to start the year STRONG, then listen today and learn ways to support your daughter in finding her true self while shedding her false self!
My Christmas present for you is a power tool that will work every time you use it. Tune in today to #thedadwhisperer and learn a SIX-WORD PHRASE that is guaranteed to give you full access to your daughter’s heart!
Merry Christmas Dads! And if you prefer audio over written material, I’ve got a gift for you today because today’s show is an adjunct to last Friday’s blog, “Put It in Writing.” I’ll be giving you a last-minute Christmas present idea for your daughter and telling you why these cards I’m holding in this picture from my dad are some of my most prized possessions!
Guess who I have as my guest today on the show? My Dad!! We’re talking about PERFUME DAY, one of our favorite days of the year. You’ll enjoy hearing both of us share why this day is special (even though it costs my dad a bit to make it happen...Thank you Dad for investing in me!)
We invite you to join us again today for Part 2 of our conversation as pastor and author, Marc Alan Schelske shares more of his difficult yet worthwhile journey to uncover the mystery of his emotions. Dads, I have no doubt that you’ll be inspired to hear from this courageous man as he invites us to hear his heartfelt, honest story. (PS...as always, women are invited to the conversation too!)
Dad, have you ever wondered how your connection (or lack of connection) to your emotions impacts your fathering? If so, you’ll want to hear pastor and author Marc Alan Schelske share some of his true backstory, one that impacted him as a dad with his daughter, yet one he’d never trade because of all he learned in the process. Listen as Marc helps us understand more about our emotional wiring while teaching us that “our emotions always tell the truth...just not always the truth you think.”
I want you as dads to know how important you are and how we as daughters thrive when you believe in us. With this being Thanksgiving Week I’m sharing “10 Reasons I’m Thankful for Fathers.” Join me today if you could use some encouragement!
Before Tom Mueller and I sat down for our interview, I had planned on calling it, “Raising Four Little Warriors for God.” But the more I heard his heartbreaking (and redemptive) story, I decided to use a more fitting title: “Being the Father You Never Had.” And this weekend Tom’s fourth daughter, Louisa Estelle, came into the world (congrats Tom & Sarah!), which makes this dad’s story even more powerful!
You’re invited today to hear POWERFUL, PRACTICAL, and PROFOUND fathering insights from my friend, Major Jackson Drumgoole (Chief of Force Management at the Pentagon) who was awarded Father of the Year in 2013. Today he opens up about ways he leads and loves his three daughters while being mindful that as a dad he’s a THERMOSTAT, not a THERMOMETER!
With this being Halloween Week, it seems fitting, Dads, to talk about how to better understand your MYSTERIOUS daughters. Join me today to learn FIVE ways to decode the mystery of your girls...truths that come directly from seeing how Jesus related to one particularly emotional woman in his life!
Matthew West is not only a four-time Grammy-nominated musician, but he is a down-to-earth dad to two daughters who are 8 and 11. Listen today to hear how he actively pursues their hearts while juggling a busy travel schedule, just like a lot of other dads.
Think back to when you were a child and your dad got angry with you. Depending on the intensity of his anger, you were either SHAMED or SHAPED. Today I'm shedding light on the importance of a dad dropping his anger--while providing practical ways to reach that goal--in order to touch the ♥️ of his daughter--and son.
Dad: What do you immediately think of when hearing the words, "SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP"? If you're like most men, this is a challenging topic. Listen in today as I give PRACTICAL & ACHIEVABLE ways to lead your daughters spiritually--and much of this comes directly from daughters!
On today's episode: One of my favorite, most sure-fire (and fun!), ways to connect with your daughter. Hint: all it takes is a mirror & a pen.
Dad, do you ever wish you had an easier way to make a positive impact in the life of your kids? Today I'm giving you an easy, TWO-WORD TOOL for your fathering toolbox that will make a HUGE difference in how you communicate (and yes, this technique works for ALL your relationships, not just with your girls!). #thedadwhisperer #twowordtool
If you're a dad with a teenage daughter and could use some pointers on how to navigate conflict when you push each other's buttons, you're going to LOVE hearing from 14-year-old Olivia Mills today on The Dad Whisperer. She opens up about how she and her dad fight well...and succeed in staying allied!
If you are a Mom who has ever felt caught between your daughter and her dad, you will LOVE hearing from my BFF Connie Patty today on The Dad Whisperer. Not only does she share a few secrets she has learned along the way, but she gives input from her husband, Dave Patty (President of Josiah Venture) as he weighs in on this topic from his vantage point!
Dads, do you ever wonder if you are all that important in the lives of your kids, especially if mom is covering a lot of the parenting bases? Today I'm giving you 10 reasons that dads really matter, with the title, “The Sturdier the Foundation, The Stronger the House.” I trust you’ll be encouraged, men, as I share why your daughter and son desperately need YOU!
On this day after Fathers Day, the celebration continues as my friend Brooke Perry shares 25 things her dad taught her that have stayed with her 25 years without him. If any dad ever doubts that the little things he does will have a big and lasting impact, join us today to hear Brooke's story and you'll be convinced!
In celebration of Father's Day week, today on The Dad Whisperer you will hear from two recent Abba Project graduates--Dan Forney and Greg Theim--as they share about what it's been like this year to "kick it up a notch" in pursuit of their daughter's hearts!
My friend Maddie Pringle is 16 years old and she recently told me that her dad is one of her best friends (how awesome is that?!) 😄 If you want to hear how she and her dad are thriving during her teenage years--with dad Steve opening up about how he wins her heart ♥️--listen in today on The Dad Whisperer.
We've all heard the old adage that says: sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us. How crazy is that?! Join me today as I teach you FIVE WAYS to build up--not tear down--your daughter.
Pediatrician, author, and fathering expert Dr. Meg Meeker joins me to talk about her newest book that launches TODAY titled, “Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need.” She brings a wealth of wisdom to this topic and I guarantee that it will be worth your time to listen to this amazing national influencer as she shares insights gained from years of investing in dads.
When a daughter transitions into adulthood, it requires a different skill set for a dad to connect with her. Listen today as my good friend Joe Battaglia shares stories of reaching his daughter’s heart through the years which have set a foundation for their solid relationship today.