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Raising Men

Shaun Dawson
Fatherhood
Parenting
Masculinity
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Health
Father-Daughter Relationships
Vulnerability
Counseling
Mindfulness
Community Support
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Awareness
Emotional Resilience
Self-Improvement
Wild Ops Box
Leadership
Steve Biddulph
Chicago
Isolation
Child Development

Raising Men is a podcast about parenting, masculinity, and the lifelong journey of raising sons—and ourselves—to be men of courage, character, and purpose. Hosted by Shaun Dawson, each episode features real conversations with parents, leaders, and thinkers redefining what it means to raising men in today’s world.

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In this special Father’s Day edition of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down for an intimate, deeply personal conversation with his own father, Ted Dawson. A former high-profile television sports broadcaster who navigated major media markets in t... more

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Joined by his very own son and the original inspiration for the podcast, Lake Dawson, Shaun explores the world directly through a child's eyes. 

Filled with humor, heart, and a highly coordinated effort by Lake to secure some studio donuts, this Fat... more

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In this solo episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson wrestles with a heavy and deeply honest question brought to him by a friend: What do you do when you want to support your teenager's passions, but their only apparent passion is doing drugs?

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Tosha Schore is a parent educator, author, and the founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully. She specializes in helping parents navigate the "bad guy myth" by reframing boy aggression as a signal of fear rather than a character flaw. Tosha provides pract... more

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Jon Hord
Founder of the Engaged Father Project, helps high-achieving dads move from reactive survival to radical intentionality
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Episode: From Reactive to Radical: The Journey to Intentional Fatherhood with Jon Hord
Lisa Johnson
Co-founder of Been There, Got Out; author of When Your Ex Turns Your Kids Against You
Been There, Got Out
Episode: Raising Men Under Hard Circumstances with Lisa Johnson
Jordan Ritter-Kahn
Senior staff writer at The Ringer; author of American Men
The Ringer
Episode: The Gap Between Ideal and Reality with Jordan Ritter Conn
Dan Doty
Founder of Everyman; co-creator of Fatherhood Unlocked; former director of Meat Eater; leadership coach
Everyman; Fatherhood Unlocked
Episode: The Wild and Tender Work of Fatherhood with Dan Doty
Ralph Brewer
Founder of Help for Men Brotherhood; creator of Dad Starting Over
Help for Men Brotherhood; Dad Starting Over
Episode: How A Father's Self-Ownership Shapes A Son's Strength with Ralph Brewer
Todd Adams
Executive Director of Men Living; co-host of Zen Parenting Radio
Men Living
Episode: Mindful Masculinity for Modern Dads with Todd Adams
Kirk Martin
Founder of Celebrate Calm; host of the Calm Parenting Podcast
Celebrate Calm
Episode: Navigating The Strong-Willed Path to Manhood with Kirk Martin
Devin Kuntzmann
Discussed 'From Chaos to Calm' and the idea that yelling is a battle of egos
Episode: Helping Boys Express Feelings Without Defaulting to Anger
Hunter Clarke-Fields
Bestselling author of Raising Good Humans and Raising Good Humans Every Day; creator of Mindful Mama Podcast and Mindful Parenting Training
Author, Mindful Parenting
Episode: What Boys Need Now: A Mindful Parenting Framework with Hunter Clarke-Fields

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From Chaos to Calm: Devon Kuntzman on Thriving Through Toddlerhood
Q: Tell me about the framework you use to handle toddler meltdowns.
She explains a structured approach: establish safety, observe and describe the behavior without labeling it as bad, then use a calm, planned response that emphasizes connection and skill-building rather than punishment.
Why Boys Are Falling Behind (and What We Can Do About It) with Steve Biddulph
Q: What first drew you to focus on boys, men, and fatherhood?
A combination of professional observations in family therapy and a personal experience with loss that highlighted how men often lacked supportive networks; this motivated him to create resources and programs to help fathers connect with their sons and other men.
Raising Brave Boys in a Fearful World with Ryan Walton
Q: What practical steps can dads take to foster accountability and growth?
Join or form a supportive group of men, be honest with yourself, ask reflective questions daily, and practice repairing mistakes with kids when needed.
Raising Brave Boys in a Fearful World with Ryan Walton
Q: What does daring look like in everyday fatherhood?
Daring means leaning in, facing oneself, having honest conversations with kids, and modeling resilience and responsible behavior rather than escaping discomfort.
Raising Brave Boys in a Fearful World with Ryan Walton
Q: Why do we coast?
Coasting happens because it's easier to avoid than to confront, and society profits from men being numb, so the guest emphasizes awareness and intentionality to interrupt this pattern.

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This show centers on parenting, masculinity, and the ongoing work of raising sons—and the adults they become. Across episodes, guests explore responsibility, emotional intelligence, and healthy masculinity through stories of fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth. The conversations often blend practical parenting advice with broader cultural discussions about how boys and men navigate identity, vulnerability, and connection in today's world. A notable throughline is redefining traditional ideas of strength to emphasize empathy, resilience, and community, making it useful for listeners who want guidance on raising sons, improving relationships, or pursuing personal development as a parent or mentor.

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1. Jon Hord
2. Lisa Johnson
3. Jordan Ritter-Kahn
4. Dan Doty
5. Ralph Brewer
6. Todd Adams
7. Kirk Martin
8. Devin Kuntzmann

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