Podcast Highlights

Modern Dadding and Long Distance Parenting

  • "This is incredible!! An excellent example of turning a heart wrenching situation into a teachable and compassionate experience"

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  • "Blue is doing good work here. He's giving the fatherhood experience a voice and building community of dads who are just trying to be the best possible version of themselves"

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  • "Blue's authentic interview style and diverse choice of guests on the show make the podcast interesting and helpful. His dedication as a parent is a great inspiration to listeners."

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Dad Without Borders is more than a podcast - it’s a celebration of resilience, love, and the evolving role of modern fatherhood. Hosted by Blue, the Modern Day Dad, this series dives into the triumphs and challenges of underdog dads, especially those navigating separation from their children.

When Blue’s eldest son moved to the UK with his ex, he refused to let distance weaken their bond. Instead, he found creative ways to stay connected, including picking up skateboarding in his 40s to share a passion with his son across borders.

In each episode, Blue shares his own journey of long-distance parenting while engaging in heartfelt conversations with dads who have overcome unique obstacles. Drawing from his professional network, he highlights the often-overlooked impact of fathers and redefines what it means to be a dad in today’s world.

Dad Without Borders is an inspiring testament to the power of connection, proving that fatherhood knows no boundaries. Tune in and be part of the journey.

So the baby is now several days over due. We are waiting patiently for labour to start. We are all feeling calm but are we ready? Is it time to head to the hospital? Will the mid wife make it on time? Is it time to leave the home and head to the hospital. We are an hour drive from the hospital and the mid wife is even further away. Do we pull the trigger and leave our toddler with family and friends?

In this episode we learn about Curt who lives in an authentic way as a father after a difficult transition to parenting left him feeling "overwhelmed, angry and lonely" ultimately not being the father that he wanted to be.

Sean talks about his Masters thesis exploring the experience of Military Dads which including the challenges of long distance relationships and the Mother as the gate keeper of the home. Our conversation meanders through some interesting topics

This is a rich conversation that really dives into the experience of being a Dad. Sean really has done his homework over the last few years. He has an MA and PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in Canada with over 15 years experience as a therapist working with families and teenagers. He's also a father to two young children.

This is a great episode for Dads that face separation from their kids due to work or life situations. Great news - you can successfully parent from a distance and build and/or maintain a secure attachment! In fact any parent will find this episode useful no matter what age your kids are...and great news for any parents that weren't able to establish a secure attachment when your kids were young, it is never too late!

This week is a solocast with my reflections on the challenges of being a long distance parent and the importance of teaching your kid(s) how to show and express love in a healthy relationship by leading by example. I am also talking about the positive aspects of a kid(s) experiencing different lifestyles and as a parent being able to share with them, the life you want for them. The other topic that comes up this week is giving boys (in particular) permission to cry and express emotion.

EMDR therapy leads to a reflection on parenting from a distance with a child overseas, and actually how it's possible to be as connected as any day-to-day parent, if not more so. I then touch on current challenges with our three-year-old boy that anyone with young kids might be able to relate to - and how we are dealing with it.

Drew Tupper is an Author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose. He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing questions such as: Why are we here? How should we live? What matters? And how can we BE so that our lives are an outward projection of our being? He has overcome struggle and knows what it feels like to feel stuck, angry, and lost.

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