Welcome into the Young Dad Podcast — whether you're outside grilling, mowing the lawn, changing dirty diapers, or maybe you got a moment to sit back and relax — thanks for being here and thanks for tuning in.

Today’s guest is Bob Furniss, a customer service leader who’s received the ICMI Lifetime Achievement Award — but more importantly, he’s a father who walked the hard road of supporting his daughter, Keesha, through breast cancer. That journey inspired Bob and his wife to found Warrior Princess, a nonprofit dedicated to educating young women about early breast cancer detection.

His memoir, On to Blue, captures the heartbreak, growth, and transformation of a dad discovering what it really means to love and advocate — especially when the stakes are life or death.

Listeners — grab Bob’s book On to Blue to dive deeper into his story, and check out www.warriorprincess.org to support their powerful work in early detection and awareness. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the show.Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com
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00:00 Introduction to Bob Furniss and His Journey

03:29 The Catalyst for Advocacy: A Father's Regret

08:36 Receiving the Diagnosis: A Father's Perspective

14:15 Navigating Grief and Advocacy

19:22 The Impact of Cancer on Family Dynamics

21:00 Lessons Learned: Living Like Keisha

21:51 Embracing Differences in Parenting

26:01 Transforming Challenges into Strengths

35:23 The Birth of a Nonprofit

39:08 Reflections on Fatherhood and Legacy

45:27 Outtro

In this engaging conversation, Jey Young and Scott Grace explore the complexities of conflict resolution, the role of humor in communication, and the importance of compassion in a divided society. Scott shares his insights on navigating personal and societal challenges, emphasizing the need for inner peace and understanding amidst fear and division. They discuss the impact of politics on personal lives, the evolution of education, and the significance of parenting in fostering a compassionate future. The dialogue highlights the power of humor as a tool for connection and the necessity of love and understanding in overcoming differences.

Takeaways

Conflict often stems from petty differences that are blown out of proportion.

Fear is a significant driver of division in society.

People are inherently seeking peace in their lives.

Compassion must start at home before it can extend outward.

Anger is a secondary emotion that often masks deeper feelings.

Humor can be an effective tool for communication and connection.

It's essential to channel negative emotions into positive actions.

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and fear.

Education spending does not always correlate with improved outcomes.

Love and understanding are vital in navigating disagreements.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Resolution

02:24 The Role of Fear in Division

04:59 The Quest for Peace

07:33 Compassion and Personal Responsibility

10:35 The Impact of Politics on Personal Lives

13:31 The Importance of Local Engagement

16:16 Historical Context of Economic Policies

18:11 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

27:04 Finding Inner Peace in a Polarized World

32:10 Channeling Anger into Positive Action

34:26 Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion

40:59 The Role of Humor in Addressing Serious Issues

46:09 The Importance of Love in Disagreement

51:01 Advice for New Fathers

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Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you’re wrestling with a toddler who only eats beige foods, sneaking veggies into spaghetti sauce, or just trying to survive another grocery store meltdown—thanks for tuning in."Today’s guest is Misa Pignataro, a certified health coach, culinary nutritionist, educator, wife, and mom of two young girls. Her mission? To help shape your child’s tastes one bite at a time—turning chaos into calm at the dinner table and building lifelong healthy habits without the overwhelm.If you want to try her Taste-O-Meter or dive deeper into her work, head over to misascleankitchen.com for free resources, her favorite tips, and links to her programs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Picky Eating and Family Meals02:48 Transforming Picky Eaters: Strategies for Parents05:47 The Importance of Modeling Behavior in Eating Habits08:40 Making Food Fun: The Taste-O-Meter11:56 Involving Kids in the Kitchen14:29 Building Healthy Eating Habits17:54 Reducing Sugar and Managing Snacks19:45 Meal Planning and Family Style Dining25:34 Final Thoughts on Picky Eating and ParentingCheck out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod