Dad to Dad Podcast

By: David Hirsch
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  • Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.
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  • SFN Dad To Dad 341 - Nate Plasman of Lombard, IL Father of Three Including A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    SFN Dad To Dad 341 - Nate Plasman of Lombard, IL Father of Three Including A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Sep 20 2024
    Our guest this week is Nate Plasman of Lombard, IL, a vice president at family owned Monroe Transportation and father of three, including a son with a rare genetic disease.

    Nate and his wife, Sara, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of three children: Grace (15), Jackson (12) and Andrew (10) who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive and severe muscle-wasting condition that typically results in premautre death.

    Duchenne impacts around 15,000 individuals in the United States, predominantly males, and over 300,000 globally. It is a condition that transcends cultural, economic, and social lines, affecting families worldwide.

    We learn about a host of organizations seeking cures and improving the lives of those living with muscular dystrophy, including; Parent Project MD, Cure Duchenne and Serepta Therapeutics.

    It'a an uplifting story about faith, family and overcoming adversity all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes
    Phone – (630) 248-3220
    Email - nate@monroe-trans.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-plasman-0a050149/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nathan.plasman/friends
    Monroe Transportation – https://monroe-trans.com/
    Parent Project MD - https://www.parentprojectmd.org/
    Cure Duchenne - https://cureduchenne.org/
    Serepta Therapeutics - https://www.sarepta.com/

    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/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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    53 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 340 - Mastermind Group Monday - 2024 Retreat Recap

    SFN Dad To Dad 340 - Mastermind Group Monday - 2024 Retreat Recap
    Sep 16 2024
    This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday for the past few months, host David Hirsch has interviewed members of the SFN Mastermind Group community, men who meet virtually via Zoom on a weekly basis.

    This Monday’s episode is a recap from the 4th Annual SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from September 6-8, 2024. In total 27 dads attended including three from Iceland and one from Ukraine.

    Friday, September 6th -
    The retreat kicked off with a Meet & Greet with pizza, sodas and some special treats, including Al's Cookie Mixx cookies provided by SFN Mentor Father Alvin Green of Chicago and some Mullen's Apple Sauce provided by SFN Mentor Father Jim Mullen.

    Saturday, September 7th -
    On Saturday morning the group participated in a Cycle To End Father Absence (C2EFA) ride at Cyclebar River North.

    The morning session included playing 21CD/SFN Trivia and talking about the importance of Self-Care. SFN Mentor Father Wayne Messmer made a terrific presentation over lunch. The afternoon session included discussions about the importance of Respite & Marriage.

    From there the group enjoyed a performance by Dennis Watkins at the Magic Parlour, Chicago's #1 Show (as per TripAdvisor). The evening was capped off with a sumptuous dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy Grand, including birthday wishes for SFN Mentor Father Nathan Woerner.

    Sunday, September 8th -
    Sunday's session included discussions about Planning Ahead, Project ALEX, Hope For Luka, and Ideas for Improving the Mastermind Group experience.

    All in all it was a fun and memorable experience. Lots of laughter, some tears and good fellowship.

    About the SFN Mastermind Group –

    WHAT-
    SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:
    ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week,
    ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,
    ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and
    ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead.

    WHO -
    SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:
    ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,
    ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,
    ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and
    ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.

    WHY -
    SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:
    ◦ realizing they are NOT alone
    ◦ having better relationships with their spouse,
    ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren),
    ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,
    ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and
    ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves

    21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.
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    15 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 339 - Bill Walters of Collinswood, NJ Father of Two, Helps Perfectly Imperfect Families By Providing Financial Guidance

    SFN Dad To Dad 339 - Bill Walters of Collinswood, NJ Father of Two, Helps Perfectly Imperfect Families By Providing Financial Guidance
    Sep 13 2024
    Our guest this week is Bill Walters of Collinswood, NJ, father of two and founder of Perfectly Imperfect Families.

    Bill is the proud father of two children: Jake (21) and Tammy (23), who between the two of them have had a variety of challenges including; hearing impairment, development delays, IBS, ADHD and endometriosis. Bill has been a single father for much of his children's lives.

    Professionally, Bill is a financial advisor who offers insurance and financial guidance for perfectly imperfect families. Through faith and perseverance, Bill has been able to overcome a lot of adversity and show others how to do the same.

    We’ll hear Bill’s story and more on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (267) 278-5062
    Email - bill@perfectlyimperfectfamilies.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billjwalters/
    Website - https://www.perfectlyimperfectfamilies.com

    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/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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    33 mins
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