Amazing episode on Mike's unique journey with surrogacy, his career in the celebrity and creative industries, and his two kids, River and Sloane.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Rosenthal, a talented photographer, director, and the co-founder of It's Good, a social-powered food and travel app. Mike opens up about his unique journey through fatherhood, including his upbringing, the challenges of surrogacy, losing their family home in the LA Wildfires, and balancing his successful career in the creative industry.

Mike shares powerful insights into his personal and professional life, including his experiences working with iconic celebrities, his love for travel, and the intentionality he brings to parenting.

Key topics in this episode:

✅ Surrogacy journey: Mike talks about the emotional and logistical process of using surrogates to grow his family, and how this decision shaped their parenting journey.

✅ Fatherhood and intentionality: Mike reflects on how he approaches fatherhood, balancing career, family, and self-care while creating lasting memories with his children.

✅ Celebrity parenting: He discusses the challenges and joys of raising kids in the public eye, and how he strives to maintain their privacy and normalcy.

✅ The importance of travel: Mike shares how his passion for travel has shaped his life and how he plans to expose his kids to different cultures and experiences.

💡 Plus: Learn how the Hoffman Process helped Mike break cycles of generational trauma and show up as the dad he wants to be.

Mike’s journey is one of inspiration, vulnerability, and love. Whether you’re navigating fatherhood or looking for ways to build intentional family memories, this episode offers valuable insights and personal stories.

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What's it really like to be a new dad? Join Kevin on The Rise and Dad Podcast as he gets raw and honest with Sean, a tech professional and father of a 3-month-old, about the rollercoaster of newborn life.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Newborn Challenges: The raw, unfiltered truth about the first few months.

✅ Building a Support System: Finding your tribe when family isn't nearby.

✅ Mental Health for Dads: The importance of therapy and self-care.

✅ Marriage After Baby: Supporting your partner and navigating new roles.

✅ Letting Go of Expectations: Embracing the unexpected and finding joy in the moment.

✅ If you're a new dad feeling overwhelmed, a dad-to-be looking for honest advice, or just curious about the realities of newborn life, this episode is a must-watch!

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What's it like to be an intentional dad in today's world? Join us on The Rise and Dad Podcast as we dive deep into fatherhood with guest Kris, a product marketer, musician, and all-around awesome dad! 🚀

In this episode, we explore:

✅Intentional Fatherhood: What it means to be present and engaged.

✅Toddler Negotiation: Strategies for dealing with strong-willed kids.

✅Marriage and Parenting: Navigating the challenges and growing together.

✅Music in Family Life: How music can create connection and build memories. ✅Work-Life Balance: Finding harmony between career, family, and self-care.

If you're a dad looking for inspiration, practical advice, and a good laugh, this episode is for you!

Dan kept it real with us talking about raising kinds in America and co-sleeping.

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we’re joined by Dan, a dad of two, a software sales professional, and a high school soccer coach. Dan shares his unique perspective on fatherhood, including the joys and struggles of raising his two kids, Sofia and Kroi, and his approach to parenting with unconditional love, community, and balance.

Key topics in this episode:

✅The joys of being a dad: Dan talks about how fatherhood has brought fulfillment and purpose, and how he balances the challenges of time and presence.

✅Co-sleeping: We discuss the pros and cons of co-sleeping with kids, and why Dan and his wife have embraced it as a loving part of their family routine.

✅Parenting in America: Dan reflects on raising kids in today’s world, his Albanian-American background, and the importance of family support.

✅Balancing career and family: From career struggles to working as a team with his wife, Dan shares his insights on maintaining balance between work, personal time, and being an involved dad.

✅Unconditional love: At the heart of Dan’s fatherhood journey is unconditional love, and he emphasizes how essential it is for building strong relationships with his kids.

✅Dan’s journey as a dad is filled with humor, heart, and deep insights into what it truly means to show up for your family. If you’re navigating parenting challenges or just looking for inspiration on how to be a loving, present dad, this episode is for you.

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This episode with Ryan is a banger! His family is as blended as you can get -- Ryan had a son in a previous relationship, met & married a woman with 2 children from a prior relationship, and then they came together and had their own. That's something!

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we sit down with Ryan, a two-time WNBA champion (assistant coach), former college basketball player, and father of four. Ryan opens up about his unique fatherhood journey, navigating a blended family, the challenges of parenting through ADHD, and the importance of consistency and communication.

Key topics in this episode:

✅Building a blended family: Ryan shares how he navigated fatherhood in a family with kids from different relationships and the importance of co-parenting. ✅Basketball & leadership: Ryan talks about how his coaching background as a point guard influenced his approach to parenting, from teaching consistency to balancing feedback with love.

✅ADHD in the family: Ryan discusses how ADHD impacts his wife and stepson and how understanding neurodivergence has shaped his parenting style.

✅Fatherhood lessons: From coping with a miscarriage to raising teenagers and a rainbow baby, Ryan talks about the hard moments that shaped him into the father he is today.

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Big feelings and vulnerability in this one with Joe! He really shared his story about the challenging parts of fatherhood and how he dealt with it.

In this episode, we sit down with Joe, an advertising executive and dedicated father, to dive into his personal journey of fatherhood. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced, including fertility struggles, a miscarriage, and his journey to sobriety, all while navigating the complexities of becoming a dad. From his early experiences with parenthood to his reflections on being a sober dad, Joe shares powerful insights on mental health, relationships, and the deep responsibility of fatherhood.

Key topics in this episode:

✅ Becoming a dad later in life

✅ The emotional and mental toll of fertility struggles and miscarriage

✅ Navigating fatherhood during COVID-19 and the isolation that comes with it

✅ The importance of self-awareness and being an authentic parent

✅ The role of sobriety in fatherhood and maintaining strong family relationships

Joe’s story is a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of fatherhood, filled with lessons about resilience, love, and growth. Whether you're a new dad or an experienced one, there’s something here for everyone!

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🔹 Follow Joe’s music journey: Listen to his latest album, Impasto Gardens, available on all streaming platforms.

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The OG Dad doesn't mean "Old Geezer"! Wiser words have not been spoken. Listen in, dads!

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Mark, a dedicated father, mentor, and advocate for conscious parenting. Mark shares his journey of becoming a father later in life, raising both biological and non-biological children, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From faith to affirmations, to raising strong and confident kids, Mark’s approach to fatherhood is all about intentionality and presence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ What it means to be an “OG Dad” and having kids later in life

✅ The reality of fatherhood: why it’s not 50/50, but 100% all the time

✅ How Mark became a certified conscious fathering instructor, mentoring 1,000+ dads

✅ Why taking solo dad time with your kids strengthens your bond

✅ Building strong family traditions and affirmations for kids’ confidence

✅ The importance of faith, presence, and leading by example

✅ Raising a Black daughter in America: challenges, empowerment, and resilience

✅ How to balance pushing kids to be great while letting them follow their passions

✅ The power of intentional parenting: “Presence Over Perfection”

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Big feelings with big Ty. What a great dad and cool story here around love, acceptance, and support!

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Ty, the VP of Brand & Marketing for the Seattle Seahawks and a dedicated father of two. Ty shares his powerful journey through fatherhood, including learning to embrace his child’s transition, balancing career and family, and the importance of open communication and unconditional love!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Ty’s journey into fatherhood and raising two daughters

✅ How he found out he was going to be a dad (and the hilarious way he confirmed it)

✅ The first “oh sh*t” moment of parenting

✅ The importance of partnership in parenting and leaning on your spouse

✅ How he navigated and embraced his child’s transition with love and support ✅ Keeping open communication as a core family value

✅ The biggest challenges and best moments of being a dad

✅ The power of celebrating wins as a family

✅ Ty’s best advice for new and future dads 🔥

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