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  • Why Men Feel Lost Today | Fatherhood, Masculinity & the Conversations We’re Afraid to Have |EP#182

    Why Men Feel Lost Today | Fatherhood, Masculinity & the Conversations We’re Afraid to Have |EP#182
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Shaun Dawson, tech entrepreneur, father, and host of the Raising Men podcast, for an unfiltered discussion about modern fatherhood, masculinity, and the growing crisis facing men today.We talk about:• Why so many fathers feel disconnected — and why no one admits it• The quiet loneliness men experience after marriage, kids, and career shifts• How society talks about masculinity instead of with men• Why young men feel lost, unheard, and pushed to the extremes• Free speech, self-censorship, and the fear of honest conversation• What healthy masculinity actually looks like in real life• How fathers can raise strong, grounded boys in a broken cultureThis isn’t a debate.It’s not a culture-war rant.It’s a real conversation between men willing to struggle in public.If you’re a father, a parent, a man trying to make sense of today’s world — or someone who believes we need better conversations instead of louder ones — this episode is for you.☕ Grab a coffee.🎧 Listen all the way through.💬 Join the conversation in the comments.Connect with Shaun: https://raising.men/#MasculinityCrisis#Fatherhood#RaisingMen#ModernMen#MensMentalHealth#ParentingBoys#FreeSpeech#PodcastConversation#BeardedBadDad
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    1 h et 58 min
  • Former NYPD Detective on UN Police Missions & His Kosovo Thriller “The Land of Broken Toys” |EP#181

    Former NYPD Detective on UN Police Missions & His Kosovo Thriller “The Land of Broken Toys” |EP#181
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mahoney, a former NYPD detective and author of The Land of Broken Toys, a gripping fictional thriller based on real war crimes and UN police missions in Kosovo.Mike shares what it was like serving as an armed American police officer with executive authority in a post-conflict war zone alongside officers from 60 different countries, responding to real crimes that later inspired his novel. We dive into the realities of UN peacekeeping, the psychological toll of policing after war, and how tribalism, vengeance, and justice collide in fragile regions of the world.This conversation explores:• What UN police missions actually look like• Real crimes that inspired The Land of Broken Toys• NYPD policing vs. international peacekeeping• War crimes, post-conflict justice, and revenge cycles• Brotherhood between officers from rival nations• Why Kosovo remains one of the least understood conflictsIf you’re interested in true crime, military history, geopolitics, policing, or books based on real events, this episode is for you.📘 The Land of Broken Toys by Mike Mahoney Connect with Mike: https://jbbyrnenypd.com/🎙️ Subscribe for more long-form conversations with authors, veterans, and experts.#TrueCrimePodcast#NYPD#WarCrimes#UNPeacekeeping#KosovoWar#MilitaryHistory#AuthorInterview#BasedOnTrueEvents#PoliceStories#Geopolitics
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    1 h et 15 min
  • Learning to Listen Without Fighting, Parenting, and Politics| EP#180

    Learning to Listen Without Fighting, Parenting, and Politics| EP#180
    Jan 23 2026
    What happens when you’re diagnosed with autism at 40—and it finally explains your entire life?In this episode, I open up about a late autism diagnosis, parenting a child with autism, and how that discovery changed the way I communicate, listen, and navigate difficult conversations—especially around politics.I’m joined by artist David Deighton, this conversation explores curiosity, open dialogue, and why talking to strangers (instead of arguing online) might be the key to healing a deeply divided society.Topics covered:• Late autism diagnosis in adulthood• Parenting a neurodivergent child• Communication struggles and black-and-white thinking• How autism shapes listening and conversation• Why political discussions feel impossible—and how to make them human again• Art, dialogue, and finding common groundThis isn’t about winning arguments.It’s about listening to understand.👇 Comment below:What’s the hardest conversation you’ve been avoiding—and why?Connect with David: YouTube: ⁨@triptych-dialogue⁩ #PodcastConversation#LongFormPodcast#DeepConversations#ActiveListening#HumanConnection#Neurodivergent
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    1 h et 16 min
  • What is a doula? How Emotional Support Can Save Lives During Childbirth |EP#179

    What is a doula? How Emotional Support Can Save Lives During Childbirth |EP#179
    Jan 20 2026
    What the hell is a doula?In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with birth and postpartum doula Suzzie Vehrs to demystify the birthing process and discuss the "missing village" in modern parenting.Suzzie breaks down the vital difference between a midwife and a doula, explaining how she provides physical, emotional, and mental support for both moms and dads. We dive deep into some staggering statistics: why mothers today are 2.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than their own mothers, and the shocking reality that the #1 cause of maternal mortality in the US is suicide.In this episode, we discuss:• The role of a doula as a birth partner and advocate.• The importance of building a "village" when you don't have family support.• Suzzie’s personal journey from a stressful finance career to birth work.• The connection between isolation, postnatal depression, and maternal health.• How can dads benefit from having professional support in the delivery room.Whether you're an expecting father, a new parent, or just curious about the changing landscape of modern birth, this conversation is a must-watch.Connect with Suzzie:Website: https://shebirthsbravely.com/Subscribe to Coffee with Bearded Bear Dad for more raw conversations on fatherhood and life:@CoffeewithBeardedBadDad#Podcast #PodcastsForWomen #PodcastHost #BirthWorkerPodcast#DoulaLife #DoulaSupport #DoulasEducate#BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthWorker #LaborCoach
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    1 h et 44 min
  • Terrorist Therapist Dr. Carole Lieberman on Geopolitics & Border Security| EP#178

    Terrorist Therapist Dr. Carole Lieberman on Geopolitics & Border Security| EP#178
    Jan 16 2026
    Are we on the brink of a global conflict? In this episode, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman—famously known as the "Terrorist Therapist"—breaks down the chilling links between the U.S. immigration crisis, geopolitical tensions, and the psychological state of the nation. Dr. Lieberman also pulls back the curtain on her fascinating career, explaining the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, and sharing a heartbreaking legal case that proves how psychological trauma can physically accelerate terminal illness. From the Jenny Jones murder trial to the current state of "Trump Derangement Syndrome," this is a deep dive into the mind of a world-class forensic expert.Website: https://terroristtherapist.com/X: @DrCaoleMD#DrCaroleLieberman#ForensicPsychiatry#WorldPolitics#GlobalTensions#Geopolitics#USPolitics#CurrentEvents
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    39 min
  • Former Marine Explains Why He Left the GOP | Crayon Box Politics & Fatherhood | EP#177

    Former Marine Explains Why He Left the GOP | Crayon Box Politics & Fatherhood | EP#177
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, former U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Carl Able breaks down why he left the GOP and how his platform Crayon Box Politics is working to bring transparency back to American government.Topics include:• Leaving the Republican Party• Red vs Blue politics and political homelessness• Tracking federal and state legislation• Media bias and misinformation• Immigration, executive power, and constitutional limits• Raising adopted teenagers as a Marine father• Honor, courage, and commitment outside the militaryThis episode is perfect for listeners looking for balanced political discussion, real-world experience, and thoughtful debate without the noise.Website: https://www.crayonboxpolitics.com/#CrayonBoxPolitics#LeavingTheGOP#FormerMarine#PoliticalPodcast#IndependentPolitics#RedVsBlue#PoliticalHomeless#VeteransInPolitics#FatherhoodPodcast#MarineCorps
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    1 h et 25 min
  • EP#176: What the Founding Fathers Really Wanted — And How America Lost It

    EP#176: What the Founding Fathers Really Wanted — And How America Lost It
    Dec 19 2025
    What did the Founding Fathers actually intend for America — and how far have we drifted from it? In this deep-dive conversation, we explore states’ rights, individual liberty, government overreach, federal power, the Constitution, and the erosion of freedom in modern America.We break down how bureaucracy, regulation, surveillance, and centralized control have reshaped everyday life — from property rights and commerce to privacy, healthcare, cannabis laws, and personal responsibility. This episode challenges mainstream narratives and asks the hard questions about freedom vs. safety, federal authority, the Interstate Commerce Clause, and the future of liberty.If you care about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, personal sovereignty, or where America is headed, this conversation is for you.Topics Covered:• Founding Fathers’ vision for America• States’ rights vs federal power• Government regulation & bureaucracy• Freedom, responsibility, and accountability• Privacy, surveillance, and the Constitution• Cannabis, raw milk, and personal choice• Why younger generations see freedom differently👍 Like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts — do you think America can reclaim its founding principles?Guest Info:Lisa Eckman — Author of Deprogramming Democrats and Uneducating the Elites🌐 Website: https://deprogrammingdemocrats.com📘 Book: Available on Amazon & Barnes & NoblePrimary (High Reach):#FoundingFathers#Constitution#AmericanFreedom#StatesRights#GovernmentOverreachSecondary (Niche + Targeted):#BillOfRights#PersonalLiberty#FederalPower#FreedomVsSafety#CivilLiberties#10thAmendment#LimitedGovernment
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    2 h et 25 min
  • EP#175: Deprogramming the Narrative: Waking Up from Political Brainwashing with Lisa Eckman

    EP#175: Deprogramming the Narrative: Waking Up from Political Brainwashing with Lisa Eckman
    Nov 25 2025
    In this powerful conversation, Lisa Eckman — author of Deprogramming Democrats and Educating the Elites — shares her journey from political indoctrination to awakening. We dive deep into brainwashing, media narratives, fear-based programming, government overreach, processed food, Big Pharma, and how everyday Americans are reclaiming their minds.We talk about:• Political programming and identity-based indoctrination• How fear is used to control people across the political spectrum• Waking up during Covid and questioning mainstream narratives• Why so many Americans are struggling — and who benefits• The food system, raw milk, processed ingredients, and chronic illness• Autism, environmental toxins, and why RFK Jr. is pushing the conversation• Farming, self-sufficiency, and escaping the city mindset• Accountability, responsibility, and the future of AmericaIf you’re questioning the system, waking up politically, or seeking real conversations without censorship — this episode is for you.👉 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help break the algorithmic bubble and push conversations that actually matter.#politicalawakening #deprogramming #lisaeckman #brainwashing #wakingup #politics2025 #redpilled #governmentcorruption #bigpharmatruth #rfkjr #autismawareness #realfoodmovement #selfsufficiency #rawmilk #uncensoredpodcast
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    2 h et 13 min