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The Dad Whisperer Podcast

Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

It’s a joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts. With 30 years of experienced as a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in Psychology and over 40 years working directly with teens and adult women, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.

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#288
November 5 · 33 min
When God Becomes a Real Father (with Paul Young)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re re-airing Part 2 of a 2-Part conversation from 2017 with my friend Paul Young, and it’s packed with rich and profound content that's as relevant today as it was when we recorded it. I’ve titled today’s episode, When God Becomes a Real Father, where you’ll hear Paul talk about his first book, The Shack, while sharing his story of untangling the image he had of God based on experiences he had with his earthly father. With his sequel, Return to the Shack, just being released last month, it’s fitting to listen to these timeless truths that will definitely encourage and inspire you. 0:00 Open 0:36 A word from Michelle 5:09 Welcome, and Michelle introduces Paul Young 7:06 On your mark: When God Becomes a Real Father 7:13 How Paul came to the name Papa 9:15 "I'm especially fond of you" 10:21 The women's prison 12:45 Loved because you exist: what daughters need to hear 15:48 Break 16:59 Perception is projection 18:44 Fifty years to wipe my father's face off God's 20:32 His father's 80th birthday 22:09 From woundedness to tenderness 24:36 "I can't do God the Father" 25:33 The black Labrador retriever 26:13 Crossroads, and why Papa shows up as a woman 27:51 "God the Father has a womb" 29:10 Go step: talk to the one you're closest to 30:29 What it will cost you 30:49 Sign-off 31:10 Support The Dad Whisperer 32:56 Close
#287
October 22 · 31 min
From Bondage to Freedom: The Path to Healing Father Wounds (with Paul Young)
Chapters 0:00 Open 0:35 A word from Michelle 3:40 Welcome, and Michelle introduces Paul Young 5:22 On your mark: From Bondage to Freedom 7:54 Paul's father: "a terrifying man" 9:40 "Your father was disappointed in you" 11:52 "I'll be good," and the God we were taught 13:59 Break 15:10 One family, different wounds: his sister 18:26 Becoming a father himself 20:54 Anger, buried and unfocused 22:03 Kim, Willard, and the counterbalance 24:06 Healing, and exposure as a gift 26:24 Forgiveness is not reconciliation 27:59 Go step: validate your own story 29:16 Thank you, Paul, and a word to dads 29:47 Support The Dad Whisperer 30:51 Close
#286
October 8 · 32 min
Raising Respectful Daughters in a Disrespectful World (with Jill Garner)
Dad, if your daughter’s tone ever makes you want to match it, this one is for you. At the NRB conference I sat down with Jill Garner, founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit focused on reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. Her books, including Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World and Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, have sold over 100,000 copies, and her most recent is Strong Heart: Cultivating Humility, Respect, and Resiliency in Your Child. Jill’s starting point: manners isn’t a set of rules. It’s “an attitude of the heart.” From there we get practical: the difference between punishment and discipline, why “let’s back up a minute” gives a daughter a do-over without shaming her who, what to do when she’s rising up at a seven or an eight, and why self-respect and self-esteem are, in Jill’s words, “two absolutely polar opposites.” Jill also gives dads her GRIT acronym, and her go step is the one she gave us early on: be the man you want your daughter to marry. On your mark… get set… go. 0:36 Welcome and On Your Mark 1:38 Meet Jill Garner 3:16 Where the passion began 3:58 Manners is an attitude of the heart 5:24 When Dad gets triggered by disrespect 7:07 Punishment vs. discipline 8:14 Breaking the generational pattern 12:39 Be the man she’d want to marry 14:10 Teach it, or model it? 16:24 The great pause 17:51 When she says no 21:37 Break 22:48 Welcome back 23:11 Self-respect vs. self-esteem 26:27 The home of respect 28:25 GRIT 29:16 The go step 30:25 Where to find Jill 30:46 Sign-off
#285
September 24 · 42 min
Cultivating Character that Counts (with Dr. Zach Wagner)
00:00 — Open 00:36 — Welcome, and the grid: on your mark, get set, go 01:45 — Meet Dr. Zach Wagner 04:10 — On your mark: Cultivating Character That Counts — what “virtue” means 06:25 — The nine fruit of the Spirit 08:13 — Start with the heart 13:02 — “God likes you” — the delighting love underneath everything 17:25 — Perfecting love, accepting love, delighting love 22:25 — Welcome back — peace, and men and anger 24:25 — Peace is not passivity 25:31 — The shoes in the doorway: patience and gentleness in real time 30:31 — After you’ve raised your voice — “will you forgive me?” 31:24 — Kindness: entering her suffering 34:06 — The stolen bike 35:58 — The who-what-when-where-why-how grid for empathy 37:37 — Go: pick one fruit and work it for a week 40:07 — Where to find Zach 41:00 — Sign-off, and a new way to partner with The Dad Whisperer
#284
September 10 · 36 min
Leading Your Daughter to Live a Faith with No Limits (with Nick Vucijic)
It’s a joy today to hear from Nick Vujicic as we anticipate the release of the movie about his extraordinary life, NO LIMBS, NO LIMITS, coming to theaters September 25th. As a dad to twin daughters, Nick brings a powerful and personal perspective to our conversation about how dads can inspire and lead their daughters to live boldly, trust God deeply, and embrace a faith with no limits. This is one conversation you definitely don’t want to miss!
#283
August 27 · 31 min
Encouraging Your Daughter to Pursue Her Dreams with Grit, Faith, and Fearless Ambition (with Gigi Butler)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by a new friend, Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes. If you’re a dad who wants to inspire your daughter to be an entrepreneur who pursues her dreams with grit, faith, and fearless ambition, you’ll definitely want to listen in. And her new tv show, “In the Kitchen with Gigi” debuts next month…so the timing of this conversation about dreaming BIG is one Gigi lives out every day in her own life!
#282
August 13 · 45 min
Starting Strong: Creating a Firm Foundation in Your Young Daughter’s Life (Interview with Caleb Price)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re privileged to hear from Caleb Price, a dad to five kiddo’s (2 of them daughters) about what it looks like to start strong by creating a firm foundation in a young daughter’s life. Caleb is a filmmaker and movie director, as well as founder of The Podcast Upload, a media company serving faith-driven brands and thought leaders. If you’re ready to be inspired by a dad who intentionally leads his young daughters to live with vision and passion, you’ll love this conversation!
#281
July 30 · 52 min
The Lasting Imprint of a Father's Blessing on His Daughter (Interview with Dr. John Trent)
Whether you're a dad wanting to learn how to intentionally bless your daughter—or you’ve never experienced your father's blessing, this episode is for you. Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast Dr. John Trent shares why a father's blessing is one of the most powerful gifts he can give his daughter—and why its impact lasts a lifetime. He also prays a special blessing over you too. This is definitely an unforgettable conversation that will inspire and encourage you!
#279
July 2 · 45 min
How a Powerful Fathering Vision Leads to Positive Action (Interview with Dr. Ken Canfield)
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday this week and focus on the theme of FREEDOM, I thought it would be fun to do a parallel story in honoring our courageous forefathers while inspiring present-day dads to follow in their footsteps. Today I’m joined by my husband, Dr. Ken Canfield, as we talk about how a POWERFUL FATHERING VISION LEADS TO POSITIVE ACTION. If you’re ready to be motivated, celebrated and inspired, we invite you to listen in!
#278
June 18 · 43 min
Dr. Michelle’s Front Lines Fathering Report
Happy Father’s Day Dads! With this being the week to celebrate YOU, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share about recent interactions I’ve had with dads around the country. I want to give you a first hand view of what I’m hearing, which leads me to call this episode, “Dr. Michelle’s Front Lines Fathering Report.” Think of this as your personal invitation to sit down with me as together we debrief and strategize!
#277
June 4 · 35 min
All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go (Interview with Gaylyn Williams)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’ll hear from Gaylyn Williams, author of 41 books---which includes one she co-wrote with her dad titled, ALL STRESSED UP AND EVERYWHERE TO GO: DESTRESSING YOUR LIFE AND RECOVERING YOUR SANITY. Gaylyn has worked with over 50k people in 80 countries, which means she understands the impact of stress across cultures. We’ll be talking about positive and negative stress, as well as stress management tools and biblical insights that can make a powerful difference for you and your daughter.
#276
May 21 · 43 min
7 Strategic Principles for Deeper Father-Daughter Connection (Interview with Tricia Thornton)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by Tricia Thornton, who, like me, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice. This means her insights are relatable because they’ve been honed in real life with real dads like you. If you’re ready to learn 7 STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES FOR A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH YOUR DAUGHTER, this is the episode for you!
#275
May 7 · 41 min
When Things Fall Apart: A Dad’s Path for Leading the Way Back Through Repair (Interview with Dr. Curt Thompson)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast we’re joined by a man who has had a significant influence on my life---author, speaker, and national influencer, Dr. Curt Thompson. You’ll love hearing from him as we talk about how a dad can lead the way back to his daughter’s heart through repair after things fall apart. This is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss as Dr. Curt speaks life into us by addressing this tender topic with wisdom, compassion and grace.
#274
April 23 · 40 min
Walking with Your Daughter Through Loss (Interview with Jonathan Pitts)
Today I have a guest joining me who has walked with his four daughters through the deep waters of losing their mother/his wife. Jonathan’s daughters have gleaned from his wisdom, and their beautiful resilience shines brightly. If you need encouragement and wisdom about how to walk with your daughter through loss, this is your personal invitation to listen to our inspirational conversation.
#273
April 9 · 39 min
Raising a Gender Confident Daughter (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)
In this day and age, the conversations around gender identity can be challenging, often leading dads to avoid having them with their daughters. This is why I’ve invited Dr. Kathy Koch to join me again today to share her wisdom on how you as a dad can raise a gender confident daughter.
#272
March 26 · 51 min
Six Discoveries to Activate GirlDad Awesomeness (Interview with Jeff Zaugg)
Hi Dads...I’m excited to be joined for the second time on The Dad Whisperer Podcast by a return guest who is a great friend, Jeff Zaugg, founder of DADAWESOME. Our conversation today is centered around insights he shares in his new book as we focus on “6 Discoveries to Activate GirlDad Awesomeness.” Jeff is a GirlDad to four young daughters, and you’ll be inspired and motivated as he leads the way in championing dads to step in to their God-given calling to dial in and love intentionally.
March 12 · 32 min
How a Dad Can Lead His Daughter to Know She’s Loved by Her Heavenly Father (Interview with Rick Altizer)
On The Dad Whisperer Podcast today I’m excited to be talking with my friend Rick Altizer, the director of a FANTASTIC movie that will be in theaters nationwide next week for two days only on March 17 & 18 titled, “HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER.” This is a film about the power of a father in a daughter’s life…with heart-wrenching stories coupled with hope, redemption and healing. This is a move you definitely want to see and Rick will give you the inside scoop as you listen in to our conversation!
#270
February 26 · 35 min
Finding Your Way with a Wayward Daughter (Interview with Gary Wilkerson)
Today on The Dad Whisperer I’m joined by Gary Wilkerson, president of World Challenge and son of David Wilkerson (who wrote, “The Cross and the Switchblade”). He vulnerably shares about being a public figure while navigating the journey with a wayward daughter. If you need a story of HOPE and RESTORATION, you'll love hearing Gary share about his daughter Annie as they’re now "on the other side after walking through good and bad times.”
#269
February 12 · 48 min
Learning to Hear God’s Voice Changes How You Hear Your Daughter’s Voice (Interview with Santosh Swamidass)
Today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast I’m joined by my friend Santosh Swamidass who is a GirlDad to 5 daughters! He shares what he believes is the #1 MOST POWERFUL GIFT he can give his daughters----which is learning to hear the voice of God so he can better hear their voices. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow in learning to God’s voice, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
#268
January 29 · 39 min
Be the First to Lead and Love and the First to Forgive
Hey Dads…If you’re ready to set a new rhythm here in January that will carry throughout the year, you’ll be inspired and challenged today on The Dad Whisperer Podcast with 21 practical ways to BE THE FIRST TO LEAD AND LOVE….and the FIRST TO FORGIVE. Here’s your invitation to join Dr. Michelle as your personal coach while she supports you in your goals as a GirlDad!

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