Are your kids truly ready for the challenges of life?

In this powerful conversation, Cam sits down with Leroy Slanzi — a veteran educator, principal, and author of Emotional Schools. With 25 years of experience working with kids and parents, Leroy offers a no-nonsense, practical framework for building emotional intelligence and resilience in children.

Together, they explore:

• The “perfect storm” facing today’s families, from social media to parental burnout
• How dads can plant seeds of resilience from birth through teen years
• Why purposeful observation matters more than hovering
• The power of micro-dosing engagement and letting kids safely fail
• Practical strategies to build passion, grit, and self-regulation at every age

If you want to show up as a present, intentional father — without becoming a helicopter parent — this conversation will give you tools, encouragement, and a blueprint to raise emotionally healthy kids in a disconnected world.

Leroy shares personal stories, hard-won lessons, and inspiring ideas you can put into practice right away.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

Connect with Leroy Slanzi at emotionalschools.com

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What does it really mean to live a “balanced” life?

In today’s powerful episode, Cam sits down with Dr. Travis Parry—father of eight, author of Achieving Balance and Marry and Grow Rich, and founder of the Make Time Institute. Together, they unpack the tension every driven dad feels: chasing success while trying to stay connected at home.

Travis shares his journey from aspiring pilot to business owner, sparked by the sudden loss of his father, and how that moment redefined his purpose. You’ll hear a fresh perspective on balance—not as perfect time allocation—but as intentional alignment with your highest priorities.

From managing family finances with your spouse to the real reason most entrepreneurs resist delegation, this conversation delivers wisdom every dad needs.

Key Takeaways:

• Why balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about prioritizing what matters most.
• How unresolved money beliefs are silently hurting your marriage.
• The three steps to financial unity with your spouse (hint: it starts with psychology).
• Why “grinding now for balance later” is a myth that destroys families.
• A practical framework for sustainable growth without losing your health, marriage, or purpose.

“Balance is a feeling. When you’re living your highest priorities, you feel fulfilled—regardless of the chaos at work.” – Dr. Travis Parry

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What happens when the weight of leadership and loss becomes too much?

In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Cam shares the story of a young man who changed his life and the heartbreaking loss that flipped a switch inside him. From the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, he was disconnected...from empathy, from care, from himself.

Cam opens up about the long shadow of emotional burnout, the hidden pain behind professional leadership, and how numbness creeps into fatherhood, marriage, and community. He explores how routine and discipline weren’t enough, and how connection, physical movement, and community with other men have been his lifeline back to himself.

Whether you're in a season of grief, burnout, or simply feeling “not like yourself,” this episode will speak to your soul. Because we’re not meant to walk alone, and healing starts with connection.

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Are you tired of being busy but feeling stuck? In this powerful episode, Cam sits down with stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack the real reasons why so many dads feel overwhelmed, out of alignment, and unsure how to take the next step toward living with purpose. If you've ever said, “I just don’t have time,” this conversation is for you.

Scott challenges the myth of busyness and reveals why time and money aren’t the real obstacles—we are. But here’s the good news: we’re also the solution.

Together, Cam and Scott explore what it means to lead with significance instead of chasing success. Through honest stories, hard truths, and practical tools, this episode empowers you to stop reacting to life and start owning your choices with bold, values-based leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Shift from a busy life to one aligned with your true priorities
• Identify the subtle signs you’re out of alignment—and how to self-correct
• Replace “I don’t have time” with “That’s not a priority” and reclaim your power
• Say no with confidence so you can say yes to what matters most
• Move from success to significance by leading with impact at home and in your community

Quotes to remember:

• “Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things with purpose.” – Scott Maderer
• “When everything is important, nothing is important. You need one priority.” – Scott Maderer

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Let’s keep the conversation going!

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What if your pain could become someone else’s breakthrough?

In this episode, Cam sits down with singer-songwriter and author Amber Lyn, whose journey from fatherlessness to healing through music is nothing short of transformative. Born into a life without a dad, Amber Lyn shares how a pair of vivid dreams sparked not just personal healing but a song that would go on to change the hearts of countless fathers.

In their heartfelt conversation, Cam and Amber Lyn explore the weight of father wounds, the redemptive power of presence, and how authenticity in storytelling—whether through song or conversation—can inspire real change. You’ll also hear the live performance of her moving song “A Girl’s First Love,” which has touched dads, sons, and daughters across the country.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Hear the story behind the dream that uncovered Amber Lyn’s childhood wound of abandonment
• Discover how songwriting became a path to healing—and how one song ignited a movement among fathers
• Understand the profound impact dads have simply by showing up and being present
• Learn how to lead your children through validation, vulnerability, and relational parenting
• Gain a deeper appreciation for your role as a father in shaping your child’s identity and confidence

Quotes to remember:

• “You're doing enough. Being there is a good place to start.” — Cam Hall
• “I may still walk with a limp, but I use my scar to help others heal.” — Amber Lynn

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What if the moment that breaks you… is also the moment that builds you?

In this powerful and vulnerable episode of the Dads Making a Difference Podcast, Cam sits down with Kevin, a dad whose life changed forever in a single week—from the sidelines of a soccer field to the uncertainty of a pediatric ICU. What followed was a radical redefinition of fatherhood, success, and purpose.

Kevin shares the story of his son’s life-threatening diagnosis and how it forced him to reassess what really matters. In that defining season, Kevin didn’t just become a caregiver—he became the father he always hoped to be: vulnerable, present, courageous, and real.

This conversation goes deep into:

• Why midlife isn't a crisis—but an awakening.
• How to lead your family from authenticity, not achievement.
• The danger of “succeeding” at a life that doesn’t fulfill you.
• Why your kids need to see you go for it—and what that really teaches them.
• The four steps to gaining clarity when you're stuck at a crossroads.

“I wasn’t afraid to cry in front of my son—but I refused to let him see fear.” — Kevin Hoover

Whether you're navigating a personal storm, asking "what's next?", or simply searching for deeper meaning in your fatherhood journey—this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you to take the next bold step.

Share your thoughts in the comments—what resonates most with you?

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What if 15 minutes a day could change your family’s story?

In this heartfelt and actionable solo episode, Cam Hall dives into one of the most underrated superpowers a dad can possess: presence. Not the gift-wrapped kind—but the kind that shifts the atmosphere of your home, deepens connection, and fuels performance in every area of your life.

Cam shares a raw personal story—a wake-up call from his daughter—that sparked a journey back to being fully present at home. From the three-foot rule to the three-second pause, you’ll learn 4 simple but powerful practices that help you reclaim presence in the chaos of modern fatherhood.

You’ll walk away with strategies to:

• Reconnect with your kids in just 15 minutes a day
• Lead your home with less reactivity and more intention
• Reduce stress and improve your performance as a dad and man
• Show up as the man your family needs—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally

“Your family doesn’t need more of your time. They need more of you in the time they have.”

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You don’t have to go it alone.

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Cam Hall opens up about one of the biggest challenges dads face today—loneliness. Even surrounded by people at home or work, many fathers feel isolated, misunderstood, and emotionally alone.

Cam dives into the transformative power of community—how authentic brotherhood can provide the belonging, accountability, and perspective every dad needs to thrive. He shares the stories of men who’ve gone from burnout to breakthrough by simply connecting with other purpose-driven fathers.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why loneliness isn’t about proximity—it’s about depth
• The 3 pillars of impactful community for dads
• What to look for in a brotherhood that actually moves the needle
• Real-life stories of transformation from the DMD community
• How to start building your own circle of trusted men today

“Community is where you are seen as you are, and still challenged to grow.”

Subscribe for more episodes on authentic leadership, fatherhood transformation, and building your legacy.

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