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No sitting on the sideline dad

The podcast is about three important things. Self-discovery, self-improvement, and being a better you. There will be a discussion about how to deal with things like parenting, parenting in the digital age, dealing with mental health, and figuring out to be your best self, etc. There will be an interview with an expert, and author, and stories about overcoming challenges.

Recent Episodes

When “I’m Fine” Isn’t True: Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Showing Up
May 2, 2026

When “I’m Fine” Isn’t True: Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Showing Up

What does it really mean to be present as a dad? In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline , I talk with Joe Wheeler , a technology attorney, dad of three, youth sports coach, and author of Dad Bod: Focusing on You So You...
The Body Keeps the Score: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Healing
April 28, 2026

The Body Keeps the Score: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Healing

Narcissism isn't always obvious. In this episode, Joe speaks with Deanna about the subtle, invisible forms of abuse that can cost you your sense of self—and how to take it back. Deanna explores the difference between healthy ...
The Hidden Causes of Infertility: Stress, Sleep, Diet, and Environmental Toxins
Feb. 23, 2026

The Hidden Causes of Infertility: Stress, Sleep, Diet, and Environmental Toxins

Fertility is something many couples struggle with quietly. Stress. Long work hours. Financial pressure. Environmental toxins. Birth rates are dropping worldwide, and more couples are facing “unexplained infertility.” In this ...
Keeping Kids Safe Online Without Fear, Control, or Shame
Jan. 18, 2026

Keeping Kids Safe Online Without Fear, Control, or Shame

Guests: Derek Jackson and Jeff Gottfurcht, Co-Founders of CyberDive Episode Summary Every parent knows the feeling. Your kid has a phone. You know the internet never sleeps. And you are pretty sure the rules you grew up with ...
The Future of Work: Trades, Mentors, and the Skills We Need
Nov. 30, 2025

The Future of Work: Trades, Mentors, and the Skills We Need

Terry Iverson has spent more than 40 years in manufacturing, carrying on a family legacy built on precision, craftsmanship, and mentoring. In this conversation, Terry talks about the future of skilled work, why trades matter,...
Why You Feel Everything: Understanding Highly Sensitive People with Todd Smith
Nov. 15, 2025

Why You Feel Everything: Understanding Highly Sensitive People with Todd Smith

Some people feel the world in a deeper way. You might walk into a room and notice tension right away. You might catch a shift in someone’s voice before they even admit something is wrong. You might replay moments for days bec...

Recent Blog Posts

How a Rebel Doctor Added 10 Years to Our Lives: 5 Takeaways That Will Change How You Think About Health  Step into any modern gym, and you’ll see a familiar sight: rows of treadmills, people jogging through city parks, and a culture that treats fitne
Sept. 21, 2025

How a Rebel Doctor Added 10 Years to Our Lives: 5 Takeaways That Will…

 How a Rebel Doctor Added 10 Years to Our Lives: 5 Takeaways That Will Change How You Think About HealthStep into any modern gym, and you’ll see a familiar sight: rows of treadmills, people jogging through city parks, and a culture …

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Why We Need to Talk About Narcissistic Abuse – A Conversation That Could Change Lives
July 26, 2025

Why We Need to Talk About Narcissistic Abuse – A Conversation That Co…

 There are some conversations that stay with you long after they end. My recent interview with Dana S. Diaz is one of those. Dana, author of Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse, doesn't just share a story—she breaks …

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The Golden Rule of Co-Parenting: Building Respect After Divorce
June 28, 2025

The Golden Rule of Co-Parenting: Building Respect After Divorce

By Joe Foley | Host of No Sitting on the SidelineDivorce is rarely part of anyone’s dream for their family—but it’s a reality many parents face. And when children are involved, the stakes feel higher. Emotions run deep. Conversat…

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