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 334 - Mastermind Group Monday With Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL

    SFN Dad To Dad 334 - Mastermind Group Monday With Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL
    Aug 26 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 host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.

    This Monday’s guest is Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL who is an investment professional, father of twin 21 year old boys who are Autistic and are co-founder of the Twin Hearts Autism Foundation.

    Tom and his wife, Irene, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of twin boys: Michael and John who are Autistic.

    Tom has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for about five years. He was featured in episode #69 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast that aired in October 2019. He was part of the inaugural SFN Mastermind Group and also serves as treasurer of the 21st Century Dads Foundation.

    It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (708) 205-2964
    Email - tomcostello18@gmail.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-costello-05867311/
    FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/Twin-Hearts-Autism-Foundation-580801878996598/ SFN Dad To Dad Podcast Episode #69 – https://21stcenturydads.org/dad-to-dad-69-tom-costello/
    Twin Hearts Autism Foundation - https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/twin-hearts-autism-foundation,272189829/
    Another Kind Of Courage by Steve Bundy - https://tinyurl.com/mrs7cvac

    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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    17 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 333 - Mazi Keyghobadi of Houston, TX Father Of A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy & Founder of Hope For Luka

    SFN Dad To Dad 333 - Mazi Keyghobadi of Houston, TX Father Of A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy & Founder of Hope For Luka
    Aug 23 2024
    Our guest this week is Mazi Keyghobadi of Houston, TX, a father and outspoken advocate for those with disabilities.

    Mazi, who was born and raised in Iran, emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with his parents and brothers in 2000.

    Mazi and his x-wife, Dunia, were married for nine years, before divorcing in 2021 and are the proud parents of son, Luka (7) who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Mazi has also formed Hope For Luka, a non-profit dedicated to funding Muscular Dystrophy research with the objective of finding a cure as well as advanced therapies for those impacted by Muscular Dystrophy.

    It's a an uplifting story about overcoming adversity, a father's commitment to his son, and advocacy for others. All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    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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    27 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 332 - Mastermind Group Monday With John Fela of Lyons, IL

    SFN Dad To Dad 332 - Mastermind Group Monday With John Fela of Lyons, IL
    Aug 19 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 host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.

    This Monday’s guest is John Fela of Lyons, IL who works in Chicago for Joni & Friends, the global Christian disability ministry. John is also the father of a teenage son with Autism.

    John and his x-wife, Elizabeth, were married for 15 years and are the proud parents of Christopher (16), who is Autistic and non-verbal. The couple divorced about five years ago. More recently, John is happily married to Faith.

    John was part of the original SFN Dad To Dad Mastermind Group community. He was previously featured in episode #65 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in August 2019.

    It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (847) 722-5273
    Email – jfelageller74@gmail.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fela-0b839920/
    SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #65 - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-to-dad-65-john-felageller-of-highwood-il-father-of-a-son-with-autism-school-teacher-blogger-and-writer--18772596
    Favorite Mastermind Group Books –
    The Voice Of Victory, by Wayne Messmer – https://tinyurl.com/5n8uhku6
    The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit, by Azim Khamisa -https://tinyurl.com/5bztw4cm

    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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    22 mins
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