Better Call Daddy

In order to really know someone you have to find out where they came from, says my grandma Rose.  Today we hear from my daddy, my grandma, and a recording of my grandpa Marvin who’s now in heaven.  Here’s where some of my daddy’s wisdom comes from, what his parents stood for, and their views around working.  Happy Labor Day! Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

6 Sep 202127min

Success is simple.  People are complex.  Do you understand what fear means?  How it makes you act?  Are you misinterpreting your feelings?  Your unconscious mind can be your best friend and help you overcome all kinds of obstacles.  Chukky Okobi guides us through the basic instructions of reaching our highest self and how our minds and emotions work.  He says we are in control of having Superbowl-level success in our life. What are your values?  It's about how much you are working with up top and getting into rapport with yourself.  His mental mastery started at Purdue when we were both there!  He says to choose the story that feels good and do not put up with the negative anymore.  Go Boilermakers!  Chukky and I catch up after 20 years! Chukwunweze Sonume "Chukky" Okobi is a former American football center and commercial actor. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue. Okobi earned a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

3 Sep 202141min

Dr. Darian Parker says don’t try too hard to make friends!  He’s connecting online with curiosity, intentionality, and influence!  He talks about saying no to podcast pitches, what makes a good podcast topic, and that it’s okay to do taboo things like altered consciousness, exercise, yoga, reading, and mushrooms. We have a responsibility to do it, if you are successful.  Believe in something bigger than you for recreation and spirituality.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. Dr. Parker has been in the fitness and wellness business for 20 years. Throughout the course of Dr. Parker's career he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry.  He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sector as a Director of Education for a Career College, General Manager of a high end luxury residential fitness club and National Director of Fitness for a global leisure management company.    Currently, Dr. Parker is the Co-Owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC. and the Owner of Parker Personal Training LLC. Dr. Parker is a featured writer and presenter for national fitness organizations. Dr. Parker is also the host/creator of Dr. D's Social Network, a podcast devoted to genuine, open and honest conversations with people from all over the world.  Dr. D’s Social Network Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ds-social-network/id1463806552 Darian’s website  http://www.doctordarianparker.com/   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

1 Sep 202125min

Dominique D’Vita left her job as a nurse to pursue being a dominatrix and explore the world of tantra. She knew how to be sterile while offering pleasure! From learning how to balance feminine and masculine energies, to meditation and manifestation to even offering sex tips, this week’s episode is eye opening and chakra engaging! Make sure to tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy!   Connect with Dominique! Social Media @yestantra All Links: https://beacons.ai/yestantra   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

30 Aug 202146min

It’s interesting to ask people what their goals are in life. Today’s guest says his role as a father is at the top of the list! Dr. JC Doornick “Dragon” comes from a fascinating life and family history full of pioneers in the entertainment industry and professional athletes. Later in life becoming a servant to the people as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Cofounder of a worldwide Humanitarian relief organization serving the third world with health, education, housing and food. Receiving awards such as the Humanitarian of the Year. What most would consider a privileged life, it came with a dark side connected with substance abuse, divorce and abandonment. AKA “The Dark Ages”. Struggling with the realities of being a workaholic, not showing up for his kids and a failing marriage, he found himself in dire straits in need of a shift. With the help and guidance of some key mentors “Angels” and a voracious hunger for self discovery and personal growth, he experienced a physical, mental and financial breakthrough losing 80 lbs, reclaiming his health. Tapping into a Lifestyle Transformation and Coaching company he transformed his mind and started living his life around the things that mattered most. He and his soul mate and wife Mieke went on to build an international Virtual Health Transformation and Lifestyle Coaching company that serves the USA and parts of Asia which helped them create a 7 figure income from home and leave their 9-5 jobs to live their lives around the things that matter most. Dragon frequently takes the stage and speaks to live audiences upwards of 11,000. With their two sons and adopted daughter “Duckie” they travel the world creating memories and seeking adventure and experiences. This life transformation gave RISE TO THE DRAGON, a once considered mythical creature that the world spoke of yet can’t prove ever existed. The Dragon represents that version of yourself you don’t believe is possible and the RISE UP WITH DRAGON PODCAST is all about unlocking and freeing people from their programmed mental prisons and back on track dreaming big. We interview guests that have great stories of transformation and created products and services that serve humanity to greatness. You can look forward to bigger and better things including the world’s greatest story ever told in the release of his upcoming book!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

25 Aug 202125min

Adam Hooper started a sperm donor community in 2014.  He’s indirectly helped thousands create families and has 21 children of his own!  What are your thoughts around sperm donation? Does God play a role? Does culture play a role?  Can complications happen?  Tune into today’s episode to find out!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.     Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

23 Aug 202145min

What does it feel like right before you come out? Especially, when you are married and have kids to tell that you are gay.  Alison writes the story of her daddy coming out, her mom’s response, and what the neighbors thought. What happens a generation later when grandpa is gay?  What gets released? What does freedom offer?  What’s the process of character development?  Find out how she changed it from her story to a story that happened to her. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Alison is a bestselling, multiple award-winning writer, playwright and performer. Her first book, Honeymoon in Purdah, became a national bestseller and was published in seven countries. Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter is both a memoir and a solo play. The book was nominated for the RBC Taylor Prize, shortlisted for the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Nonfiction, named an Indigo Top 50 Pick, and became a national bestseller. The play’s numerous awards include Best Dramatic Script at New York City’s United Solo, the largest festival of solo theatre in the world. Alison’s new book, Moments of Glad Grace, has been heralded as "a wise, funny, and tender book, beautifully written and perfectly executed from first to last sentence" by Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi. Alison is also the creator/facilitator of Memoir Writing Ink., an online program that guides people through the process of transforming personal stories into memoir. She lives in Canada. Connect with Alison alisonwearing.com   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

18 Aug 202142min

Most musicians want to live and work in Los Angeles, but not David! His music journey is definitely not traditional at all. From playing rock concerts to teaching film, to then entering the music industry off the stage, he’s done it all. His music has been in some of the biggest shows including Queer Eye For the Straight Guy and Friday Night Lights. He even plays a small piece for Reena! Tune into this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy for more!   David Melbye, originally from Los Angeles, has headed down two semi-related professional paths. The first has been music composing, recording, producing, and promoting. Beginning after college, he has run a series of acoustic and electric rock/folk projects, producing several albums, touring the U.S. and overseas, and garnering copious international press praise. His music has appeared in popular TV shows including: Friday Night Lights, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and One Life to Live. At the same time, David has been pursuing film and media professorship and scholarship. He earned his Masters and Ph.D. in Cinema and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He also holds a Masters in English Literature and a Bachelors in General Literature and Quantitative Economics. David taught a broad range of media courses around Southern California, and then headed overseas, living and teaching in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia. So far, he has published two academic studies, one on psychological landscapes in literature, art, photography, and cinema, and the other on use of irony as social critique in the classic Twilight Zone television series. He is now working on a study on jazz in overseas crime cinema.   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

16 Aug 202125min