Dad to Dad Podcast

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  SFN Dad To Dad 447 - Jerry Rakfeldt of Santa Monica, CA Who Is An Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Adrian's Place & Father Of A Son With CP 11.09.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is Jerry Rakfeldt of Santa Monica, CA who is an entrepreneur, marketing executive, disability advocate, co-founder of Growing Side By Side and Adrian’s Place and perhaps most importantly, father of two including a son with cerebral palsy.Jerry and his wife Katty have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: Sofia (19) and Adrian (22) who has cerebral palsy. Together they founded Adrian’s Place, a community activity center in Santa Monica, CA that offers a wide range of programs for youth and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. What makes Adrian's Place different is rather than operating as a traditional therapy center, Adrian's Place functions as a community-based activity center where independent providers deliver programs under one roof.It's an uplifting story about family, commitment to community and service all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show LinksPhone – (310) 308-4149Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-rakfeldt-994848/Website – https://www.adriansplace.com/Website – https://www.adriansplacefoundation.org/  The Adrians Place website:  https://www.adriansplace.comSpecial thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 446 - David Aarestad of Champaign, IL An Adjunct Professor of Law at UIUC & Father Two, Including One With Down Syndrome 04.09.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is David Aarestad of Champaign, IL who is a lawyer by education and training, an adjunct professor of Law at University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign and father of two, including one with Down Syndrome.   David and his wife, Karen, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children: Brynn (20) and Sofia (22) who has Mosaic Down Syndrome, which impacts only 1 1/2% of those with Down Syndrome.  Prior to moving to Illinois two years ago, the Aarestads lived in Denver for more than a decade.  While there they were involved in many many organization that supported Sofia and the family, including: Adam’s CampRocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association, and Global Down Syndrome FoundationIt's an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and dedication to the welfare of other families all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (303) 514-5522Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aarestad-96163b9/  Adam’s Camp – https://adamscamp.org/Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association – https://rmdsa.org/Global Down Syndrome Foundation - https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/Gigi’s Playhouse – https://gigisplayhouse.org/For the record, this episode was recordred at the Urbana Country Club in Urbana, IL, on day #31 and stop #65 of the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60-plus stop tour to strengthen the SFN and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of the new book: Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 445 - Bin Feng of Queens, NY, Who Works At Bank of NY, Is On Staff At PSPNYS and Father Of Two Including One With Autism 28.08.2026 27min

  Our guest this week is Bin Feng of Queens, NY who is a support engineer at the Bank of New York, a staff member of Parent to Parent New York State, and the father of two children including one who is autistic and has ADHD. Bin and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two children: Frances (24) and Vincent (26) who is autistic. By occupation, Bin works at Bank of New York and is on staff at Parent To Parent New York State, where he is a per diem Fathers Support Coordinator and Chinese Speaking Families Support Coordinator. As a Chinese immigrant raising a child with Autism and ADHD, Bin and his family have faced various challenges from language barriers, social isolation and cultural stigma.We also learn about Project READY, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, especially Asian American immigrant families.  They promote education, advocacy, training and community inclusion to support transition and employment.It's an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and dedication to the welfare of other families all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (342) 944-8808Email – [email protected] To Parent NY State – https://www.ptopnys.org/Project Ready - https://projectready.org/For the record, this episode was recordred at the offices of Parent to Parent NY State in Schenectady, NY, on June 15, 2026 on day #26 and stop #53 of the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30-day, 50-state, 60-plus stop tour to strengthen the SFN and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of the new book: Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 444 - Rick Corbett of Loganville, GA An Electrical Industry Retiree, Father Of Three, Including One With Hydrocephaly 21.08.2026 26min

  Our guest this week is Rick Corbett of Loganville, GA who worked in the electrical industry for 25 yeara before becoming a full-time caregiver. Rick is father of two boys including one with Hydrocephaly and a caregiver to a young woman with special needs. Rick and his x-wife, Mary, were married for 29 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Sean (30), who lives with his mom and Richard (36) who has Hydrocephalus, a rare, complex, and chronic illness.  Rick is also caregiver to Morgan (32) who is wheelchair bound due to a brain injury suffered at birth.  We learn about how Richard was warmly embraced by his high school classmates where he was known as "Touchdown Richard" becuase of his enthusiam for and involvment with the high school football team.  We also learn about the impact the Tim Tebow Foundation 'Night To Shine' program has had.It's an uplifting story about a father's devotion to his children and others all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Thius episode was recorded at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn, GA on day #18 and stop #37 of the SFN U.S. Tour,  Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father Scott Sowers, who was featured in episode #9, for organizing the gathering at St. John Neumann Church.  Show Notes - Phone – (404) 578-5259Email – [email protected] thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 443 - Brandon Boyd of Stillwater, OK, Cru Staff Member, Author & Father of Two, Including One With FOXP1 14.08.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is Brandon Boyd of Stillwater, OK who is a senior staff member with Cru at Oklahoma State University, an author and father of two including a son with FOXP1, a rare genetic disorder.Brandon and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Ethan (19) and Ben (21) who has FOXP1, a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by developmental delays, speech impairments, and other neurological and behavioral challenges.Brandon is author of the book: Delighting In Ben: A Father & Son Discovering The Delight Of God (2026).  The book is a father’s moving journey of discovering, through his son Ben, that every life has immeasurable value and that God’s deepest delight is often revealed through those the world may overlook.We also learn about; Sooner Care and Dads On Special Assignment (DOSA).  It's an uplifting story about faith, family and embrasing life.  Show Notes - Phone – (405) 269-1004Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-boyd-9221728/ Book – Delighting In Ben: A Father & Son Discovering The Delight of God – https://tinyurl.com/3ze8fkyrFOXP1 - https://www.foxp1.org/foxp1syndromeAbout The Special Fathers Network - Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 442 - Jeremy Warren of Tulsa, OK, Founder of DOSA (Dads On Special Assignment & Father of 6, Including 1 With A Rare Disease 07.08.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is Jeremy Warren of Tulsa, OK a graphic artist, founder of DOSA (Dads On Special Assignment) and fatther of six boys, including one with a rare disease.  Jeremy and his wife, Heidi, have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of six boys ranging in age from 2 to 18 including, their second oldest, Landon (16) who has a rare disease, which was officially diagnosed just a few years ago as PURA Syndrome and a secondary condition known as P-O-L-G, both of which have resulted in severe neurodevelopmental delays and intellectual disabilities, plus a slew of other side effects.The mission of DOSA is to serve dads of children with special needs by providing tools and resources that equip them to become healthier mentally, physically, and spiritually in order to lead their families well and embrace their role as a dads on special assignment.We also learn about a couple of organizations that Landon has benefited from, including:Little Light HouseOK Family NetworkIt’s an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and service to others, all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (918) 269-1409Email –  [email protected] On Special Assignment - https://dosausa.org/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 441 - Frank Dillon of Glendale, AZ A Professor at Arizona State University & Father of Two Including One with Down Syndrome 31.07.2026 26min

  Our guest this week is Frank Dillon of Glendale, AZ who is a professor at Arizona State University in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology and perhaps most importantly, father of two including one with Down Syndrome.Frank and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children: Brady (14) and Reese (18) who has Down syndrome.We learn about a number of organizations that Reese and the Dillon family have benefited from, including: Gigi's Playhouse, New York Special Olympics and Arizona Down Syndrome Network.It's an uplifting story about family and resilience on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.(this episode was recorded face-to-face in front of the audience at Gigi's Playhouse Scottsdale, as part of the SFN U.S. Tour). Show Notes - Phone – (480) 622-4721Email –  [email protected]’s Playhouse Scottsdale – https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 440 - Jerod Garland of Pella, IA An 8th Grade History Teacher, Author and Father Of Three Including One With Down Syndrome 24.07.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Jerod Garland of Pella, IA who is an 8th grade history teacher, an author and father of three including one with Down Syndrome. Jerod and his wife, Leah, have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of three girls: Zoe (11), Eliana (14) and Kayla (17), who has Down syndrome.In addition to being an 8th grade history teacher Jerod authored the book Shovels And Spades, where he shares his journey as the father raising a spirited daughter with Down Syndrome.We also learn about two organizations that have played an important role in Kayla's life: Special Olympics and Gigi's Playhouse. It's an uplifting story about faith, family and embracing life, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.(this episode was recorded face-to-face in front of the audience at Gigi's Playhouse Des Moines, as part of the SFN U.S. Tour). Show Notes - Phone – (641) 295-9642Email –  [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerod-garland-6948313a/Gigi’s Playhouse Des Moines – https://gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/Book: Shovels & Spades - https://tinyurl.com/yhjmt3h2Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 439 - Rodger Northouse of Summit, WI A Mfg Hardware & Software Consultant, Founder of Let Us Ride, Father To A Son With DS 17.07.2026 26min

  Our guest this week is Rodger Northouse of Summit, WI, a manufacturing software and hardware consultant, founder of Let Us Ride and father of two, including son with Down Syndrome. Rodger and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two children: Georgia (14), and Reed (12), who has Down syndrome.The couple are co-owners of Let Us Ride, an adaptive bike company that makes cycling more accessible by providing extra support, stability, and customization to suit different abilities and limitations.  Some of the different styles include: handcycles, tricycles, tandem bikes, recumbent bikes, electric-assist adaptive bikes and custom-modified bikes.  We also learn about a variety of organizations that Reed and the family have benefited from including: Gigi's Playhouse, YMCA Special Olympics, Zacharias Acres, and Basketball Miracle League.  It's an uplifting story about family and resilience all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (414) 406-7158Email –  [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-northouse/ jGigi’s Playhouse Milwaukee - https://gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee/ Let Us Ride - https://letusride.com/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 438 - Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, Disability Advocate, Cancer Survivor, Father of Three - Part 2 10.07.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, disability advocate, cancer survivor and father of three adopted children.  This is Part 2 of the interview with Damian. At age 12, Damian was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, in his right leg.  Seven months later and after undergoing chemotherapy, limb-salvage surgery, and remission, he was also diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left leg.  His physicians believed surviving two primary bilateral osteosarcomas was extraordinarily unlikely.  Because of his cancer treatments, he has undergone more than three dozen major knee replacement and revision surgeries over the years and lives with a permanent ambulatory disability.Damian and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 18 years.  Unable to have children of their own, due to Damian's cancer treatments, the couple adopted three children as newborns: Lenon (10), Harrison (12) and Jackson (14), who has ADHD.Rather than allowing disbility to define him, Damian has dedicated his career to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. He is the founder of:The Ability CenterWisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, and The Opportunity Center initiative, an ambitious vision for a universally accessible recreation and wellness destination.We also learn about Damian's journey as an adaptive athlete. This is the concluding segment of this two-part interview.It's a remarkable story about beating the odds, overcoming a life-time of obstacles, living a full and meaningful life and creating opportunities for countless others.  Show Notes -Phone – (262) 385-5738Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianbuchman/The Ability Center - https://tacwi.org/Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Assn - https://www.wasa.org/The Opportunity Center - https://tocwi.org/Website: https://www.damianbuchman.comSpecial thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: 
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  SFN Dad To Dad 437 - Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, Disability Advocate, Cancer Survivor, Father of Three - Part 1 03.07.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Damian Buchman of Wauwatosa, WI, disability advocate, cancer survivor and father of three adopted children. At age 12, Damian was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, in his right leg.  Seven months later and after undergoing chemotherapy, limb-salvage surgery, and remission, he was also diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left leg.  His physicians believed surviving two primary bilateral osteosarcomas was extraordinarily unlikely.  Because of his cancer treatments, he has undergone more than three dozen major knee replacement and revision surgeries over the years and lives with a permanent ambulatory disability.Damian and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 18 years.  Unable to have children of their own, due to Damian's cancer treatments, the couple adopted three children as newborns: Lenon (10), Harrison (12) and Jackson (14), who has ADHD.Rather than allowing disbility to define him, Damian has dedicated his career to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. He is the founder of:The Ability CenterWisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, and The Opportunity Center initiative, an ambitious vision for a universally accessible recreation and wellness destination.We also learn about Damian's journey as an adaptive athlete. It's a remarkable story about beating the odds, overcoming a life-time of obstacles, living a full and meaningful life and creating opportunities for countless others.  Show Notes -Phone – (262) 385-5738Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianbuchman/The Ability Center - https://tacwi.org/Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Assn - https://www.wasa.org/The Opportunity Center - https://tocwi.org/Website: https://www.damianbuchman.comSpecial thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network:
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  SFN Dad To Dad 436 - Jamie Bark of New Richmond, WI A Widower And Proud Father Of Two Daughters Including One With SMA. 26.06.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Jamie Bark, of New Ricchmond, WI, a fire fighter, former owner of Value Auto Glass, a widower and father of two daughters, including one with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.Jamie and his wife, Jackie, were married for 30 years, before she very sadly passed away in January of 2025 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  He is also the proud father of two daughters: Maddie (21) and Gabby (17) who has a type of Muscular Dystrophy known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) level 2. Jamie reflects on his life as a firefighter and private business owner, the struggles of raising a child with SMA, losing his wife to a debilitating disease and becoming a sole parent as well as the role Cure SMA and MDA have played on behalf of his family. Jamie's story speaks volumes about his commitment to family, perseverence and reslience all on this episode of the sFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (715) 222-0369Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bark-74631022/MDA – https://www.mda.org/Cure SMA - https://www.curesma.org/SFN Audiobook 'On Losing A Child' - https://tinyurl.com/46jueh3s Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 435 - Rob Reider of Falmouth, ME Father of Two, Co-Founder & Executive Director Of The Sad Dads Club 19.06.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Rob Reider of Falmouth, ME a father of two and co-founder and executive director of the Sad Dads Club.Rob and his wife, Tehilah, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of two children: Dallas (6) who is autistic and Lila, who very sadly passed away in 2017 as the result of a still birth.Rob along with Chris Piasecki and Jay Tansey who also lost children to a still birth about the same time are co-founders of the Sad Dads Club, a global support community for fathers who have lost a child, helping them navigate life after loss by providing community and access to mental health services. While losing a child is conisdered a parent's worst nightmare, those involved with the Sad Dads Club find comfort in knowing they are not alone.  It's a surprising uplifting story all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  Show Notes - Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-reider-65438840/Website - https://saddadsclub.org/SFN Audiobook 'On Losing A Child' - https://tinyurl.com/46jueh3s Join 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 434 - Brad Sund of Fort Mill, SC Father of Three and Board Member of Defend The Fatherless 12.06.2026 30min

  Our guest this week is Brad Sund of Fort Mill, SC a long-time employee at Advanced Drainage System, father of three and board member of Defend the Fatherless,Brad and his wife, Caitlin, have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of three children: Kyrie (18), Brooks (16) and Olivia (14) who was adopted from China, who has ADHD and microtia, a rare deformation of the ear.    Caitlin is founder of Defend The Fatherless, a not for profit whose mission is: lessening the burdens of foster and adoptive families by meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, educational and financial needs.  It's an uplifting story about faith, family, adoption and supporting like minded families all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (704) 507-4524Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-sund-b020827a/Website - https://www.defendthefatherless.org/Join 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 2,000 complimentary copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 433 - Jason Lopez of Bear, DE, Father of Three Including One With Regressive Down Syndrome Disorder (RDSD) 05.06.2026 27min

  Our guest this week is Jason Lopez of Bear, DE who is the Associate Director of Manufacturing in Delaware at SDIX, a bio-technology research firm and father of three including a daughter with Down Syndrome Regressive Disorder (DSRD). Jason and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three children: Kayleigh (29), Jason (20) and middle child Rebecca (22) who has DSRD.We learn about a rare form of Down Syndrome known as Regressive Down Syndrome Disorder (RDSD) a condition that occurs in some adolescents and young adults with Down Syndrome. Regression is used to describe the loss of skills an individual has previously learned. These skills can be daily living, language, movement, or social skills. The loss is often sudden and occurs over a period of weeks to months.We also learn about Jason's invovlement with D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) a national orgainization with chapters scattered across the country.  It's an authentic and uplifting story about overcoming adversity and acceptance all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.Show Links - Phone – (302) 897-8590Email – [email protected] Syndrome Regressive Disorder (DSRD) - https://ndss.org/resources/regression-down-syndromeD.A.D.S. - https://www.dadsnational.org/Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 2,000 complimentary copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 432 - Hubie Jones of Boston, MA A 92 Year Old Father of Eight & Iconic Civil Rights and Disability Advocate 29.05.2026 39min

  Our guest this week is Hubert Eugene 'Hubie' Jones, of Boston, MA. who has shaped and defined the civic and social landscape of Boston for more than forty-five years. He played a leadership role in the formation, building and rebuilding of at least thirty community organizations within Boston’s Black community and across all neighborhoods in the city.Hubie and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 68 years and are the proud parents of eight accomplished and college educated children and grandparents to 10.We learn about a handful of organizations that Hubie helped start, shape or was involved in,  including: 1964 Roxbury Multiservice Center, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, City To City, Boston Children’s Choir, City Year, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Like Warren Buffet is to investments, Hubie is to community service and advocacy.  It's an uplifting story about faith and family as well as advcoacy and service to those marginalized in society, all on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes -Phone – (617) 332-8183 Email – [email protected] Website - https://www.massadvocates.org/Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 2,000 complimentary copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 431 - Mike Durso of Philadelphia, PA SVP at Ping Identity, Father of Three Including One With a Rare Disease 22.05.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is Mike Durso of Philadelphia, PA who is a senior vice president at Ping Identity, a cyber security firm.  Mike is the father of three children including one with a very rare disease who is also involved with martial arts. Mike and his wife, Mary, have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of three children: daughters: Giuliana (19) and Mia (9) and son Dominic (17) who has a rare genetic condition known as RBN12 gene depletion, which has created global developmental delaysWe learn about some fascinating aspects Dominic's situation, his rare disease diagnosis, his schooling at Our Lady of Confidence (OLC) Catholic School, his involvement with Montgomery City Special Olympics, Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts and the organization's Swing for the Stars program, a special event where individuals with disabilities step into the spotlight and go one-on-one with some of the gym’s top fighters. It’s more than an exhibition. It’s a night built on inclusion, awareness, and respect. Giving these special athletes an experience they’ll never forget.Mike has also helped start the Dominator Foundation, a charity committed to raising funds for student activities & scholarships so families facing financial hardship can send their children to OLC.It's an uplifting story about faith, family, acceptance and embracing life all on this episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes -Phone – (267) 254-7840Email – [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldurso/Spot.fund/thedominatorfoundationInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedominatorfoundation?igsh=MXc3NXQ5bDN1dDJ1OA==Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 2,000 complimentary copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: 
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  SFN Dad To Dad 430 - Nathan Simpson of Colorado Springs, CO Father of Nine, Including One With Tuberous Sclerosis 15.05.2026 29min

  Our guest this week is Nathan Simpson of Colorado Springs, CO an aircraft mission planner for the U.S. Air Force and father of nine children including one with tuberous sclerosis.  Nathan and his wife, Stefanie, have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of nine children ranging in age from 3 months to 17 years, including six year old Tevia, who has tuberous sclerosis.  The family lives outside of Colorado Springs on a working farm, with all types of animals and Stefanie home schools the children.  Nathan has also been a member of the SFN Matermind Group in Colorado.  It's an enlightening, uplifting and inspiring story about a young couple, with a large family and a demonstrated spiritual dimension to their lives, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network as well as give away 2,000 copies of our new book.  Click here to see the full tour schedul and register for the venuw closest to you: https://21stcenturydads.org/us-tour-venue-details/ Show Notes - Email – [email protected] website - https://tuberous-sclerosis.org/information-and-support/what-is-tsc/Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 429 - Mike Schugt of Orlando, FL A Former Hospitality Exec, Founder of INNclusivity and Father of Two Daughters 08.05.2026 28min

  Our guest this week is Mike Schugt of Orlando, FL, a former hotel and hospitality executive, founder of INNclusivity and fahter of two daughters. Mike and his x-wife are the proud parents of two young adult daughters.  After a successful career in the hospitality industry including senior roles at: Hyatt Regency, Hilton Hotels and Teneo Group, Mike has founded INNclusivity, a non-profit whose mission is: empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build meaningful careers in the hospitality industry by creating pathways to independence, purpose, and professional success.It's an inspring story about being a social entrepreneur, taking for-profit principles and bringing them to bear for the benfit of the community all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes -Phone – (407) 973-5253Email – [email protected] - https://innclusivity.org/Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network as well as give away 2,000 copies of our new book.  Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  
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  SFN Dad To Dad 428 - Jeff Zaugg of Flagler Beach, FL Father of Four, Founder of Fathers for the Fatherless, Podcast Host & Now Author 01.05.2026 28min

  Our guest this week is Jeff Zaugg of Flagler Beach, FL father of four, former youth pastor, founder of Fathers for the Fatherless, host of the Dad Awesome Podcast and now author of Dad Awesome: Dad Discoveries To Activate Awesomness.  Jeff is a returning podcast guest.  Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of four daughters: Kiva (12), Ruthie (9), Raya (7) and Zara (5).Jeff is the founder of Fathers for the Fatherless a movement to engage men and host activities to raise funds to address the issue of father absence.  Jeff is also host of the Dad Awesome Podcast now with more than 430 weekly episodes.  David Hirsch was featured in episode #274 in April of 2023. https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/274 Jeff has recently published his first book: Dad Awesome: Dad Discoveries To Activate Awesomness. It's well researched and includes six sections: Wonder & Delight, Identity & Sonship, Story & Legacy, Intentionality & Building, Freedom & Healing and Leadership & Activation.  Jeff is a believer, an amazing father and has a true passion for connecting the hearts of fathers to their children.  It's grest to welcome Jeff back to the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Email – [email protected] – https://dadawesome.org/Website - https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/about-us/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzaugg/Instagram: @dadawesome  @fatherforthefatherless Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dadawesomepodcast/ Book: Dad Awesome - https://www.dadawesome.org/book Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin 21CD on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30 day, 50 state, 60+ stop tour taking place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network as well as give away 2,000 copies of our new book.  https://21stcenturydads.org/us-tour-venue-details/ Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Join the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st.  Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please consider hosting, co-hosting or simply joining the tour at a location near you.  Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children...