15 Minutes with Dad: Real Talk on Co-Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle, Growth & Mental Health Insights for Fathers
Hosted by Lirec Williams, 15 Minutes with Dad is a powerful, purpose-driven podcast exploring the heart of fatherhood, co-parenting, and self-improvement in a real and relatable way. In just 15 minutes (well, sometimes), we dive into conversations that matter—covering everything from breaking generational cycles to building emotional resilience, practicing intentional parenting, and redefining what it means to lead with both strength and vulnerability.
This isn’t just a parenting podcast—it’s a space for healing fatherhood, where we talk openly about mental health, emotional presence, and the daily wins and struggles of showing up. Whether we’re navigating child-centered co-parenting, practicing supportive communication, or reflecting on our personal growth journeys, each episode invites you to become the father and man your family deserves.
With honest reflections, practical insights, and empowering takeaways, 15 Minutes with Dad encourages you to take action—not just for your kids, but for your own emotional well-being, legacy, and inner transformation.
💬 Topics We Explore:
- Co-parenting challenges
- Growth mindset for dads
- Parenting teens with empathy
- Father-daughter connection
- Childhood trauma and healing
- Self-awareness in parenting
- Daily parenting support
- Navigating tough conversations
- Presence over perfection
- Generational healing
Join the movement of dads, brothers, and men choosing to be more present, more intentional, and more whole—because being a great father starts with being a great man.
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Episodes
52 episodes
The Provider Myth: How to Show Up as a Father Without Chasing Money
Is your pursuit of provision costing you the connection your kids truly need?In this honest and empowering episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams opens up about the invisible weight of family financial pressu...
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14:35
Fatherhood Is Now: Growth Insights for All Dads
This powerful Father’s Day Special of 15 Minutes with Dad is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action for every type of father.Whether you're a new dad, raising toddlers, navigating fatherhood in your...
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18:47
7 Questions for Dads – Insights on Family Empowerment
What happens when a child takes control of the podcast mic?In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, the tables turn as my bonus son, Abe—aka The Positive Kid—takes the lead and interviews me with seven sur...
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24:52
Finding Your Purpose: Empowering Fathers to Lead with Intention
What if discipline wasn’t about control—but about connection, healing, and emotional growth?In this transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we challenge the outdated discipline tactics many of us grew up with—yelli...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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21:21
Finding Your Purpose: 5 Easy Steps for Fathers
What gives meaning to all your struggles and triumphs as a dad? Purpose. Without it, fatherhood becomes reactive. But with it, you lead with intention, clarity, and heart.In this powerful finale of o...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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18:15
Overcoming Teen Self-Harm: Healing with My Daughter
When I discovered my daughter was self-harming, my world shifted in an instant. What followed was a journey through fear, confusion, and ultimately, emotional healing, family empowerment, and unshakable self-lov...
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53:54
Turning Adversity into Growth: A 6-Step Framework.
What if the biggest challenges in fatherhood were actually the building blocks of your growth?In this thought-provoking episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore how fathers can leverage adversity to become more...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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16:39
3 Co-Parenting Mistakes You Should Avoid
Co-parenting doesn’t have to feel like navigating a minefield—especially when the focus shifts back to what matters most: your child’s emotional security.In this episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we dive into the real-l...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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14:13
Build a Deep Connection with Your Children: 5 Easy Ways
What if the most powerful legacy you could leave your children isn’t what you give them—but how you show up emotionally?In this deeply personal and transformative episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore the often-overl...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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20:56
Be True to Yourself and Your Family: 5 Lessons of Authenticity
Could societal expectations be blocking you from building deeper, more meaningful relationships—as a man, a partner, and a father?In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you int...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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24:48
Master Emotional Resilience and Mental Clarity - 5 Proven Steps
Ever feel like you have to hide your emotions just to keep it together as a father?In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams invites you to explore what it really means to be an emotio...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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16:07
Reclaim Your Identity: 5 Reasons Your Ego Stops You
Have you ever felt like fatherhood was forcing you into a role that doesn’t reflect your true self?In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we explore what happens when you challenge the mold society tries to fit...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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23:29
5 Reasons to Meet Your Own Needs
What if the secret to becoming the father your children need... starts with how well you care for yourself?In this transformative parenting episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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13:11
Unlock Your Inner Excellent Dad: A 5 Step Framework
What if embracing the chaos of fatherhood is the very thing that leads to your greatest inner growth?In the powerful kickoff to our U2.0 series, host Lirec Williams invites you to reimagine fatherhood—not as a test o...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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20:33
Help Your Teens Overcome Drug Use: 5 Supportive Strategies
Do you really know what’s happening inside your child’s school?In this raw and revealing episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, my daughter Mariah joins me to uncover the startling truth about teen drug use and v...
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33:13
Note to Dads: Own the Holidays, Be Present, and Stop Spectating
What if the greatest gift you could give your family this holiday season… was your full presence?In this heartfelt holiday episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams reflects on his journey from being a di...
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26:34
Chat with my Daughter: 2024 Full Year Re-cap
Ever start the year with big goals—only to have them fade before February? You’re not alone.In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, Lirec and Mariah reflect on their own rollerc...
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39:01
Chat With My Daughter: The Best holidays ever 2024
What if the greatest gift you could offer your family this holiday season… was your full emotional availability?In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams reflects on the powerful shift f...
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29:54
Master the Art of Co-Parenting: How to Command a Positive Environment
What if the key to stronger co-parenting isn’t control—but emotional connection?In the powerful conclusion of our “7 Key Steps to Child-Centered Co-Parenting” series, 15 Minutes with Dad host Lirec Williams
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14:26
Fatherhood with ADHD: How to Stay Present, Regulate Emotions, and Strengthen Family Bonds
Ever zone out during an important family moment—or feel like your brain just can’t keep up? You’re not alone.In this deeply personal episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams opens up about navigating fat...
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Episode 28
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41:16
Designing a Successful Parenting Plan: Steps to Harmonious Co-Parenting
Could a well-structured parenting plan be the key to peaceful co-parenting and emotional well-being—for everyone involved?In this actionable episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams breaks down the proce...
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Episode 27
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16:27
Mastering Co-Parenting: How to Set Effective Boundaries
What if you could navigate co-parenting without conflict—and build a foundation of trust, stability, and family harmony for your children?In this insightful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams revea...
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Episode 26
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19:17
Big Love from Little Ones: A Family Talk with My 10-Year-Old Plus Son
What does it really feel like to grow up in a blended family? In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, we sit down with Abraham—affectionately known as the “nosy kid”—to explore the real, unfiltered emot...
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Episode 25
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25:30
A Note to Dads: A guide to Embracing Presence and Cherishing Time
Ever feel like you’re missing the moments that matter most with your kids? You’re not alone—and this episode is your reminder to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.In this soul-stirring episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, ...
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9:40
Empowering Black Fathers: A Conversation on Impact and Community | Jewel Woods
What inspires a man to build a movement that honors the powerful bond between Black fathers and their daughters?In this deeply meaningful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams sits down with a visiona...
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