Showing results for "Fathers and Sons" in Health & Wellness

Before meth, Sheff's son, Nic, was a varsity athlete, honor student, and award-winning journalist. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who stole money from his eight-year-old brother and lived on the streets. With haunting candor, Sheff traces the first warning signs, the attempts at rehabilitation, and, at last, the way past addiction. He shows us that, whatever an addict's fate, the rest of the family must care for one another, too, lest they become addicted to addiction.

Misfit, truant, delinquent. John Robison was never a model child, and he wasn’t a model dad either. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 40, he approached fatherhood as a series of logic puzzles and practical jokes. When his son, Cubby, asked, “Where did I come from?” John said he’d bought him at the Kid Store and that the salesman had cheated him by promising Cubby would “do all chores”. He read electrical engineering manuals to Cubby at bedtime.

George Diener, World War II veteran and traveling salesman, and his wife, Carol, had old-fashioned values and ordinary aspirations: a home, a family, the pleasure of watching their two sons grow up. But in February 1972, an unthinkable tragedy occurred in the basement of their Nassau County residence, shattering their hopes and dreams forever.

Fathers will always be sons, Sons will be fathers one day, and their Friends-well 2 out of 3 isn't bad. Fathers, Sons & Friends, where boys will be boys and men will be men. Join Rob Giumarra, his sons, their friends, and their dads as they engage in a very candid way. Join the fun, just don't tell your mother.

An unfiltered exploration of modern and mature masculinity. This podcast reveals the stories, lessons, and truths that turn men into leaders, lovers, and legends. Each episode is a deep-dive conversation with extraordinary thinkers, experts, and trailblazers who share potent wisdom, raw insights, and untold stories. This isn’t just another podcast; it’s a call to action. A space where we challenge outdated narratives and redefine what it means to live a life of purpose, courage, and authenticity. Our mission? To equip men with the tools, mindset, and support to lead meaningful, connected, ...

Born a spastic quadriplegic, Rick Hoyt was written off by numerous doctors, but his parents, Dick and Judy Hoyt, were determined to give their son all the opportunities of a "normal" kid. In 1977, 15-year-old Rick asked his dad to enter a charity race. The twist? Rick wanted to run it too. Dick had never run a race before, and the thought of pushing his son’s wheelchair while running was daunting. But, once again, Dick and Rick were determined to overcome any obstacle. More than 1,000 races later, the devoted father son duo is affectionately known worldwide as Team Hoyt.

A funny and poignant memoir that delves into the magic, fails, and meaning of fatherhood. Humorist and family man Jason Good is an only child with an atypical story to tell. His isn't the usual rant about how hard it is to be a modern father or a tale about a damaging relationship with his father. Jason grew up with a charismatic, communicative, affectionate, and frustrated political science professor for a father - a man who taught him most everything about how to be a dad, how to live.

Este es un libro escrito a cuatro manos por un padre y un hijo. La historia es la misma, contada desde el lugar protagónico de ambos. Juntos cuentan cómo se reencontraron y aprendieron a vincularse. Cómo, a cuatro manos también, y con la inestimable ayuda de amigos y profesionales, reunieron los pedazos de una familia rota y volvieron a mirarse a los ojos con afecto y compasión.

This is a podcast covering Dreams, Tarot, Esoteric Philosophy, Myth and Symbolism, Eastern Healing Tools, and practical advice for diet/nutrition, mental health, etc. Your hosts are Unity Stanley, Anne Bartell, & Bryan Bartell.  We are daughter, mother, and father.  We  offer often opposite views on most topics of discussion, empowering the listener to Hear new Perspectives without bias.   

Step into a family that believes wellness and potential are their little son's birthright. Even though he has acute and mysterious developmental problems, even though his doctors advise only patience and acceptance, parents Judy and Steve plan to bring about a full recovery, one way or another.