A Dreamer's Experience: Recent Episodes
Shawn Lowry
A Dreamer's Experience was created to give the next generation a chance to be heard. We discuss different topics that many of us deal with today, such as breaking generational cycles, the signs of peer pressure, recognizing what triggers insecurities, and so much more.
This is an opportunity to hear from the younger generation. If you've battled with these mental road blocks, or just want to be heard....this podcast is for you!
In this episode, I sit down with Javis to dive into the topic of generational cycles. We explore how these cycles aren’t always negative—there are positive ones too that can shape us in meaningful ways. Jarvis also shares how his faith in God played a crucial role in recognizing and breaking some of the negative patterns in his life, and how he’s transformed them into positive influences. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on growth, faith, and breaking free from the past to build a better future.
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Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon White, a seasoned coach with years of experience on and off the court. We dive into the unique dynamics of coaching your own child and the challenges that come with it. Damon also shares his insights on being a mentor and father figure to his players, offering a fresh perspective on balancing passion, compassion, and responsibility in coaching. This is an episode every parent-coach needs to hear!
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Pablo, a 22-year Army veteran, to discuss the challenges of deployment and the impact of being away from family. We delve into the emotional toll of divorce, not just on him but also on his children, and explore how he found a new chapter of happiness through remarriage.
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dwight, a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. We dove into the importance of prioritizing health—not just for yourself, but for your entire family. Dwight shares how he stays consistent in taking care of his body first, setting the example for his loved ones. He also opens up about navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and tips for balancing business, family, and personal wellness.
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In today's episode, I dive into the stigma that men aren't supposed to cry, a belief that's often seen as a sign of weakness. I challenge this misconception by exploring why I believe it's not only false but also harmful. I'll share my own journey of grappling with these outdated expectations and how I'm still working to overcome them. Tune in as I discuss the importance of embracing emotional expression and redefining what it truly means to be strong.
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In today’s episode, I had the chance to speak with Jason Henry, who has spent the past two years off social media. We dive into how this decision has impacted his life as a father, husband, and man. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to reassess the role of social media in their own lives.
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In this episode of "Military Family Chronicles Part 2," we continue our conversation with Jawan and dive deeper into the challenges he faced when his role was reversed, with his wife now serving in the military. He also shares how difficult it can be to find the right support system, especially with the frequent travel that comes with military life.
In "Military Family Chronicles " I had the opportunity to speak with Jawan Muldrow about his unique experiences growing up with a father in the military. We also delved into his own time serving and how it has impacted his life as a father and husband. From frequent travel to battling PTSD, Jake shares the challenges and triumphs of raising a family within the military lifestyle.
Welcome to today’s episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Maples, where we discussed the five main roles we play as fathers. Jason shares his insights and experiences on how he navigates these roles with his kids.
In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Deon about the vital role patience plays within our families. We discussed how to offer our loved ones the best version of ourselves, just as we do for the world. Additionally, we explored the importance of ministering to our families, nurturing both their spiritual and emotional well-being.
In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Jeremy Williams, who shared his compelling journey into fatherhood and his unique experience of meeting his father for the first time. Listen in as Jeremy discusses the emotional complexities, challenges, and triumphs he faced while navigating these pivotal moments in his life.
In this special anniversary episode, I reflect on the incredible journey of how and why this podcast was created. Join me as I share the stories and motivations behind launching the show, and explore the importance of taking moments to just be still in a world that never seems to stop.
In this episode, I sit down with Vincent Baum to discuss the importance of being mindful of the energy we bring into our homes and how it impacts our families. We delve into the significance of not just being physically present, but also ensuring that our presence is genuinely felt.
In this episode, fresh off the heels of Father's Day, I reflect on the fathers who grew up without their own fathers. Were these absences by choice, or is there more to the story? Join me as we delve into this topic and explore perspectives that we might not often consider.
On today’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with James Cole. We dive into his journey into fatherhood, his experiences as a single father, the importance of protecting our kids, and the value of having a strong support system around you.
In this episode, I got to speak with Will, a father who shares his journey of navigating through various life challenges. Will talks about how each pivot led him to new opportunities and ultimately helped him discover the the importanceof change.
In this episode, I got a chance to speak with Chris Keys, a father who shares his transformative journey since the pandemic shifted his perspective on life, leading him to stress less and truly savor the little moments with his family.
Mother’s Day was a few days ago, and as odd as this may sound, what is the impact we have as fathers? Today I wanted to take a deeper dive on this topic.
Today I got a chance to sit down and speak with Matt Perry, who is a father, husband, pastor, and so much more! With the many different hats he wears, I knew he would be perfect to speak to when it comes to trying to manage time.
Today I was able to speak with Craig King, who is the founder of Kings Cajun! He shared some of his story, and dove into how he started his food business, and how he knew the entrepreneur lane is where he wanted to be.
In this episode, I discuss how our childhood shapes us into the adults we are today. Childhood experiences can also play a big factor in how we raise our family, but do we take the necessary steps to address the things we did or didn't like before trying to bring them to our family?
Today I got to speak with Darwin, who wears so many different hats because of the different roles he plays at this stage of his life! We dove into how these different roles have not only helped him become a better father, but have also helped him grow as a man.
In today's episode, I got to speak with Terrence Campbell, who is the founder of Kids of Our Future. We talked about how he was able to start his business and why he felt it was important to have his family involved.
Today I got a chance to speak with Kris Estrada, who is a father to 5 amazing girls. We discussed the joys and challenges of having a house full of young ladies, and why its so important to set that consistent standard when it comes to our girls!
Part 2: We finish up our conversation on mental health and address the sigma when it comes to mental health, as well as the challenges that you face as a single father.
Today I got a chance to speak with Daniel about the mental challenges that come with being a father. We dove into how he went from being single, to being a father overnight, and how there were certain things he was suppressing that he didn't realize until he became a father.
In today's episode, Shawn and LaMarr discuss whether or not it's a negative thing to speak with the opposite sex about what's going on in your household.
In today's episode, I wanted to take a deep dive into what success really looks like to us as fathers. We have so many different outlooks on what that looks like for us as men, but is there really a correct answer?
There are so many different parenting styles, but it's easy to just adopt what we saw growing up. Some of our parents methods were good for us and some weren't, but I got to speak with Osa, who has a unique perspective having parents who came to America to give him and his siblings a better way of life.
Today I got the chance to speak with Adam Herard! He dove into his family dynamics growing up, and how his parents did a great job to make sure there was communication and love in the household, no matter what!
Today Shawn discusses the importance of Valentine’s Day to him, and dives into why Black History month is so vital
Custody battles with kids can get really messy and frustrating for both parties. Having Durrell Hallman share his experience with us was refreshing, and gave us a different perspective, and insight on what the process could look like.
Today Shawn discussed the transition kids go through from childhood to adulthood, and how it's an adjustment for us fathers as well.
In today's episode, Shawn dives into how common it is for men to deal with postpartum, and he shares his own experience of how he battled with it.
In today's episode, we discussed what our mindsets were going into fatherhood and shared what advice we would've given ourselves knowing what we know now. We also discuss what the determining factors are for us to get married to our wives and what advice we would give our kids when they decide to have their own family.
Happy New Year, everyone! In today's episode, we discussed how LaMarr celebrated his birthday, what our New Year's resolution is for 2024, and what we expect for ourselves and our family.
In today's episode, we discuss whether we believed in Santa growing up and whether we let our kids believe in him. We also discuss some of our favorite Christmas moments growing up.
We're back after taking a break for the holidays! In today's episode, we dive into some of the hectic things we have to look forward to during the holidays, and how we enjoy watching football and basketball during Christmas.
As we get closer to the holidays, why not rank our favorite things to have on our Thanksgiving plates? We also discuss our favorite activities and what we look forward to the most during the holiday.
In today’s episode, we discussed how there is always some type of shift in our lives, from weather to job opportunities. Some of these things we can control, and some of these things we can't really prepare for. Shawn and LaMarr share how they navigate through the things they didn't expect.
Today we discussed a little bit about how Shawn got injured playing the game he loves. Then dive into how, as fathers, there are so many obstacles that we come across and have zero control over.
If you have been keeping up with some of the things going on with social media, you have probably seen some stuff about the Will and Jada relationship. So on this episode, we discussed how we would react if we were in Will's shoes. and how it could impact our kids.
In this episode, we discussed how we are very cautious about making sure we don’t have our kids grow up too fast, and how certain situations we’ve seen contributed to us growing up a little quicker than we needed to.
In this episode, we went down memory lane and discussed the different sitcoms we watched growing up. We dive into how these sitcoms impacted our lives growing up, and how it still has a lasting effect til this day!
During this episode, we dive into people naturally being takers as humans, and discuss how being a giver is more beneficial to our household.
So many fathers, like ourselves, are glued in to watching this gladiator sport, so it was only right that we had to give some of our thoughts on what’s going on in the league. We also touched base on whether or not it would be ok for our kids to root for our rivals!
On today’s episode, we dive into the expectations we have for our children and what we expect from them, but also being conscious of not putting unrealistic goals on their plate.
We discussed how it’s so easy to get in the comparison game not only with strangers but with our kids and even our spouses.
But when we really started to break some of the things down, there shouldn’t be a comparison.
As the summer is winding down and our kids are going back to school, we discuss some of our favorite foods we prefer at a cookout, and some foods we might be cautious of when we see certain dishes at the table!
In this episode, we dive into not only disciplining our kids, but also when it comes to disciplining ourselves! We also discuss how the importance of discipline is crucial in everyday life, and why.
In this week's episode, we discuss kids going back to school, and how it's not only an adjustment for our kids, but for us as well! We also share some of our memories from the grade our sons are going into.
We share our brief thoughts on the fight this past weekend. After that we dive into how the things we do may not be considered the norm by others, but how we have embraced the unconventional as fathers.
During this episode, we discuss how Dion Waiters and Tony Snell, 2 super star athletes, disclose struggles they’ve dealt with and overcame, and how it is similar to things we have battled with as fathers.
On this episode, we compare some of the hobbies we did as a kid, versus our kids. We also discuss how we use some of our hobbies as a stress reliever, and how this is beneficial to our family.
In this episode, we dive into the latest drama surrounding Keke Palmer and her boyfriend, and the standards we should set for ourselves as men, and fathers!
In this episode, we dive into who our role models were growing up, some of the responsibilities we have as fathers, and how we can improve as role models!
Welcome to the first episode, where LaMarr and I share our journeys to fatherhood, and we give a little sneak peak on what to expect this season!
I got to speak with Michael White on his dreams, and how he plans to accomplish them. He’s only 12 years old, but definitely wise beyond his years.
This week, I got to sit down and speak with Jared Gibson. We discussed his thoughts on insecurities, how he handles it, and how to overcome them.
Last week was so good, I had to bring Natalie Hernandez back! We talked about insecurities on the last episode, and what that looked like from a woman's perspective. So this week, I wanted to get an idea of what tools she uses to help her affirm herself, and how important it is for us to know our self-worth.
This week, I got to speak with Natalie Hernandez. We dove into her take on insecurities, and the different insecurities a lot of young woman deal with today.
I got to sit down and talk to Shyann Olvera, and hear what mental battles look like for her and many other women. We all struggle with different mental hurdles, but to hear it from a woman's perspective was very enlightening.
Anxiety and Depression are subjects many men don't feel comfortable talking about. I brought Jaelon Hartfield back, and we discussed some of the mental battles us men go through.
Generational Cycles look different for so many people, and most times, we don't even realize that we keeping the generational cycles going. I got to speak with Jaelon Hartfield, and get his opinion on what they are, whether they're good or bad, and how to break them.
There are so many different layers to friendships, and sometimes it's hard to recognize who is really in your corner, and who's not. I got to speak with Colt Scalf, who is in middle school. He shared a few stories about his experience with different friendships, and what his take on friendship is.
Many people tell you what Peer Pressure and Influence look like, but the truth is....it's so different for everyone. I got to sit down with Asani Hampton, and get a better understanding of what peer pressure looks like for him, and the type of value we put on different influences in our lives.