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Celebrating the Influence of Dads:
A Father's Day Special

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Description

Keep celebrating Father’s Day with this unique episode dedicated to remarkable fathers from all walks of life. Justin, Liz and Jamey reflect on fatherhood and guide us through a deep dive into the unforgettable narratives of past guests like Lil Rel Howery, Russell Dickerson, Eugenio Derbez, Sam Baldoni, Shaka Senghor, Kier Gaines, Ted & Jalen Bunch and others..Discover the profound influence of fathers everywhere in this powerful tribute that’s sure to leave you with greater appreciation for the Dads in your life.

Listen now and learn about:

  • The importance of fatherhood
  • The challenges and joys of raising children
  • The different ways fathers can be present (or not) in their children’s lives
  • How to be a better father

In This Episode

  • 04:24 – SAM & JUSTIN BALDONI from ‘Seeing Dad As Fully Human’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 13:02 – CHRISTOPHER RIVAS from ‘Beyond The Echo Chamber’ (Man Enough Season 2)

  • 14:53 – GIACOMO GIANNIOTTI from ‘Awareness is the Superpower’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 18:16 – SHAKA SENGHOR from ‘A Complex Hero’

  • 28:24 – ANDY GRAMMER & LIZ PLANK and JAMEY HEATH form ‘Daddy Issues’ (Man Enough Season 2)

  • 38:20 -TED and JALEN BUNCH from ‘Fathering Without Conditions’ (Man Enough Season 2)

  • 42:07 – LIL REL HOWERY from ‘Strength In Imperfection’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 47:41 – Growing Up Without a Traditional Father in Your Life

  • 48:04 – KIER GAINES from ‘Becoming Your Own Role Model’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 54:40 – A Special Moment for Fathers Who Are Forging a Brighter Future

  • 55:58 – RUSSELL DICKERSON from ‘A New Kind of Cowboy’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 57:04 – EUGENIO DERBEZ from ‘Breaking Through Machismo to Become Your True Self’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 59:30 – JAMEY HEATH from ‘Healing My Broken Parts’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 01:00:31 – ELDRA JACKSON III from ‘Human Work, Not Prison Work’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 01:02:30 – TONY PORTER from ‘Disrupting the Power Imbalance’ (Man Enough Season 1)

  • 01:04:02 – RICHARD REEVES from ‘Bridging the Gender Gap’ (Man Enough Season 2)

  • 01:05:18 – LIZ PLANK from ‘ Seeing Dad As Fully Human’ (Man Enough Season 1)

Episode Transcript

About the Man Enough Podcast

The Man Enough Podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The goal is to create a safe, open environment for a range of perspectives to come together and stay at the table, moving from systems and language that polarize and demonize men and masculinity, into those that invite all humans to participate and thrive in the world. Each episode engages in honest conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and change-makers, exploring topics such as relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. 

THE HOSTS

Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. Baldoni is the co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, an independent financial and production engine pioneering purpose-driven, multi-platform film and television productions that elevate and speak to the human spirit. He is also the founder of Wayfarer Foundation, a non-profit which seeks to change the way communities see and respond to unhoused populations. Learn more about his debut book, Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity at manenough.com/books

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, author of For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity, and the executive producer and host of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She’s the CEO of Liz Plank Productions and is a columnist for MSNBC and has been listed as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media, and Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women, and was named one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical. She’s built a loyal following on numerous social media platforms, but her proudest accomplishment by far remains being blocked by the 45th president of the United States.

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Jamey Heath is a prolific and versatile songwriter, musician and producer, he has co-written and/or produced songs for many artists, including Andy Grammer, Idina Menzel, Solange, Chaka Khan, Rahsaan Patterson, Randy Jackson, Dionne Farris, Guy Sebastian, Tamia, Tevin Campbell, Shanice, Az Yet, Yasmeen, Jody Watley, Ray J, Changing Faces, Janet Jackson, Kenny Lattimore, Babyface, Eric Benet, Take 6, and many others. He has been a part of many multi platinum selling records and singles earning him two Grammy Nominations with one win for his work on Gladys Knight’s, “At Last” album.

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