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Instructions Not Included will explore the various worries, stories, fears, and milestones that come with being a dad. It will delve into the challenges and joys of fatherhood and how it can impact a man's mental health. We will cover topics such as the pressure to provide for and protect one's family, the difficulties of balancing work and family life, and the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. The podcast will also discuss the importance of self-care and seeking support in order to maintain good mental health as a father.
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My son makes his debut into the podcasting world!
Happy new year! I give more updates, some of my goals for 2024, and a few recent challenges with raising a threenager.
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IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Zombies biting fingers, zombie sharks, the wind, and vivid dreams. I go over a few stories of what my son has been seeing/dreaming about lately and how I dispatch said zombies.
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IG: @Alaska_Dad_
My son got hit with croup cough and influenza A at the same time, life updates and a rotating sh!t machine.
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I start off with a quick shopping/dad rant and then dive into some streaming platforms we use for our kid, the kind of shows I recommend and the kind of shows I suggest avoiding. You do you though....
IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @SmallTownfms
Discord: https://discord.gg/gyxh4djk
A quickie for you all, as I'm a busy parent like yourselves! I wanted to throw down some stuff my child has said over the last year which is forever burned in my memory. I also hint on some stuff they can say which I have to remind myself not to take it personally...which is a foreshadow for PT2.
IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @SmallTownfms
Discord: https://discord.gg/me6V5N39
We took the dive and started potty training! I go over how it went, how its going, and the monster turd my son created. Also discuss having a freezer full of moose meat and the fact that we've had Halloween decorations up since Sept 1st.
IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @smalltownfms
This episode I discuss what I like to refer to as "The Accident"....when a high pressure hose hit me in the face causing several fractures and months of healing. I was out for the count and felt completely useless as a dad, husband, landlord, and fire fighter.
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My son was almost 86'd from daycare by simply being a typical toddler. I go over the drama with his previous daycare followed by what I like to call the "saving grace" academy that we stumbled over.
IG: @Alaska_Dad_
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I start season two off by telling the story of one of the worst winter storms in my Alaskan existence and the week of "roughing it" without power / heat. Ultimate dad/husband/survival mode engaged!!!!
Season 1 finale! I go over a short list of what I like to call "dad wins". Everything from Top Gun themes, ready player one, and playing games...I've gotta say....we got a pretty rad little dude!
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Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
I discuss the morning/nightly wrestling match between parents and toddler when it comes to administering oral medications and what we do to make it easier. Also go over my sons small yet triumphant breakthrough in regards to finally eating different foods.
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I sit down with a very special guest and friend, Jon Dawson and discuss a wide range of issues that seem relevant to each other such as school shootings, American culture in regards to raising kids, technology/social media and its effects on kids, and general discussion on parenting.
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Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Jon Dawsons links:
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This one may piss some folks off but that's why I was placed on this earth. I shallow dive into future plans of sending my kid to a private school versus going to a public school as well as a few at home educational things/my beliefs on discipline.
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Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
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Have you had too many of your own voices racing through your head at night? I know I do!
In this episode, I discuss my issue lately with sleep due to what I like to call "racing brain syndrome" and what I think is the root cause. Like, share and rate the podcast!
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In this quickie I discuss shower time and the elusive "brown magic marker" along with its friend "the sinker". I also go over first blood injury and moments of being a drama queen. Please remember to like, share, rate and comment on the podcast.
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Today I discuss one of the biggest frustrations / worries we all have....f*ckin bills. I share my personal ways of keeping my families head above water as well as future plans with our current property. I also touch base on that one dumb*ss thing called taxes.
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Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
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Justin joins the show and talks about life as a dad so far, worries, stories and fears with his 11 month old son. Expect Justin to return in future episodes as well as on Small Town Famous: Coffee, Bourbon & the Grit In-Between!
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In this episode, I catch you all up on our trip to Miami to visit family, mickey mouse, the Miami zoo, and the toddler mood swings that came with it all!
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Twitter: @SmallTownfms
In this quick episode, I talk about the frustrations with shopping since I've become a dad and also traveling with a kid. This will be an on going series as the show goes on called “Things That Piss Me Off”.
Twitter: @smalltownfms
IG: Alaska_Dad_