Reno Dads

Safe Embrace: A Northern Nevada Resource In this episode, we are joined by Leslie Berg, who is a Client Services Manager at a local organization that is focused on helping support victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), and human trafficking, Safe Embrace. We wanted to chat with Leslie to learn more about this... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 34: Safe Embrace Client Services Manager Leslie Berg appeared first on Reno Dads.

In June, Reno Dads focuses on Men's Health Month, emphasizing the importance of proactive care. Dr. Angelo Kanellos from Nevada Urology stresses the significance of regular check-ups and PSA screenings, highlighting the role of individuals in managing their health. This content also provides information on the PSA test and its implications for men's health. The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 33: Talking Prostate Health with Dr. Angelo Kanellos appeared first on Reno Dads.

When a new exhibit recently opened at the Nevada Museum of Art, we were definitely curious why an art museum would be promoting an exhibit about the Army… so we invited Colin Robertson and Rebecca Eckland to sit down with us in the podcast studio and give us the 411. What we learned really surprised... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 32: Nevada Museum Of Art – Ghost Army appeared first on Reno Dads.

After we published the article from Floss Dental Boutique, we thought it might be fun to invite Dr. Summer Holloway, the owner and founder, to join us in the podcast booth and chat all about teeth! Well, we covered a lot more ground than just teeth, of course, but that’s how it goes when you... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 31: Dr. Summer Holloway appeared first on Reno Dads.

Reno Dads invited Family Coach and Advocate, Charitie Carpenter, into the studio to talk about her approach to helping families navigate some of the trickiest parts of being parents. Her company, My Family Connection, is a resource for families to find help with everything from solving co-parenting issues, to managing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 30: My Family Connection appeared first on Reno Dads.

As Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month came to a close at the end of September, Reno Dads hosted a conversation with some Nevadans who are raising awareness about teen and youth suicide and working with local resources to help teens and their loved ones find information and learn how to talk to each other about... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 29: Hope Means Nevada appeared first on Reno Dads.

We were excited to host a few awesome local dads for our latest episode. Rick and Brandon, from Family First Chiropractic, stopped by to talk about an important topic that they have dedicated their practice to helping dads (and families) with: their health. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to have a listen! Rick... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 28: Healthy Dads, Healthy Families appeared first on Reno Dads.

Reno Dad Josh Shinn asked a great question to our group about how we were managing a year into the pandemic. What have we learned? What are we looking forward to when we return to “normal?” What should “normal” be, anyway? Jake, David, and Jonathan all hopped on Zoom (naturally) to chat about how things... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 27: Parenting in the Pandemic – What We’ve Learned appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode of the Reno Dads podcast (welcome back!), we welcome a local dad, Clint Malarchuk, who played goalie and coached in the NHL for more than 20 years and faced death multiple times – once by a freak accident on the ice and once by a suicide attempt. He shares his story of... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 26: Clint & Joanie Malarchuk appeared first on Reno Dads.

For the past few weeks here at Reno Dads, we’ve been wrestling with some pretty big questions about how to contribute to the conversation that’s been happening in our community regarding race inequality. Generally speaking, we try to share stories that we hope will connect with families and dads, oftentimes focusing on the things that... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 26: Dad Spotlight: David Gamble Jr. and Diaz Dixon appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, we get on the “Zoom Happy Hour” bandwagon. It’s no BBC sing along or surprise Hamilton appearance, but better late than never, right?! RenoDads founders Mike and David, along with long time contributors Josh and Jake, as well as newbie Steve talk about dad life in the current pandemic environment. Dave’s got... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 25: Corona Check In appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, we get a bit more “real” with our experiences as dads. Scott and Josh are in the studio to talk about their “not ready for Facebook” experiences — the ones that really make you question your own dad skills and whether or not you’re cut out for this whole “being a dad”... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 24: My Worst Day as a Dad #DadFail appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, we get to hear about a hidden gem here in Reno, arte italia. Hiding out in plain site on the corner of California and Flint, a few blocks away from the Nevada Museum of Art, it is arguably among the best Italian heritage foundations in the entire United States! This month (and... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 23: arte italia and NeoRealismo appeared first on Reno Dads.

Editor’s note: This story deals with the subjects of depression and suicide. If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can contact the National Suicide Hotline by phone (1-800-273-8255) or text (send HOME to 741741). In this episode, Jake Wiskerchen and host Jonathan have a conversation with Chris Malenab, an assistant coach... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 22: Reno 1868 FC Assistant Coach Chris Malenab appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, Jake Wiskerchen and David Bradfield recap some of their advice in how to travel with kids, inspired by Jake’s latest article, Tips for Traveling with Kids. And from the archive, David’s article with travel tips from a former CIA officer. Shout out and special mention of the “Mile-High Blowout” article from Scott,... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 21: Traveling with Kids appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast sat down with dairy farmer Daniel Perazzo of the Perazzo Brothers Dairy Farm (Fallon, Nevada). We’re always looking for interesting people in our community to chat with, and the Nevada Dairymen suggested we sit down with Daniel to learn more about family farming. We talk about life on... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 20: Dairy Farmer Daniel Perazzo appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast invited long-time Reno Moms Blog contributor, Jessica Santina, into the studio to chat about how moms and dads can get more involved with their kids’ activities, and the organizations that support them. It’s a complicated issue that has no single root cause, and definitely no simple solution. Jessica... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 19: Reno Moms & Dads – Get Involved! appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast chatted with Adam Heinz, the Director of Clinical Communications for REMSA. Adam is also the proud dad of two young children, and we were lucky to catch him in the studio on his son’s 2nd birthday! REMSA is an important part of the public health system here in... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 18: REMSA’s Adam Heinz appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast welcomed Washoe County Sheriff and dad Darin Balaam. Sheriff Balaam is a dad — four kids ranging in age from 10 to 24, including teenaged twins, so he knows a thing or two about fatherhood. He’s also been in law enforcement for over 20 years, and his experience... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 17: Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam appeared first on Reno Dads.

In this episode, the Reno Dads podcast sat down with Mikalee Byerman, a local mom, marketing guru, and Reno Moms Blog contributor to talk about solo/single parenting, dating in Reno, and online dating. It turns out that dating in Reno is just as frustrating from the women’s side of the table as it is from... Read More The post Reno Dads Podcast Episode 16: Reno Mom Mikalee Byerman appeared first on Reno Dads.