Interview: Dad Coach Steve Anderson

Revenant Alien

Mar 8 2024 • 1 hr 58 mins

Steve Anderson is a coach for dads looking to be the best father they can be. His passion and the point of his practice, The Best Dad Program, is to give fathers the keys to unlock their relationships with their kids. Steve brings a lifetime of experience to his work and shares incredible insights in this interview from what he’s learned both as a son and a father himself, and also as a professional mentor. This one’s chock full of wisdom, and not just for dads. Anyone looking to have healthy, vibrant relationships with the people they love will find piles of gold in this episode. Enjoy!


Steve Anderson was the executive director of the Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota from 2011 to 2022, and he has led men and boys through transformative weekends in multiple states across the U.S. and internationally. He is a Certified Professional Coach and completed the Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience from The Neuroscience School.



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Fatherhood, Parenting, Coping mechanisms, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Counseling, Therapy, Dating, Communication, Dysfunction, Codependency, Healthy Relationships, Stoicism, Mentorship, Healthy masculinity, Self-improvement, Self-love, Stress management, Setting boundaries, Knowing your value, Asking for help, Accepting love, Acceptance, Work-life balance, Accountability, Managing anxiety, Neuroscience, Depression, Dopamine, Exercise, Tenacity, Practice, Mindset, Change, Getting good sleep, Education, Journey, Adoption, Making mistakes, Direction, Being silly, Responsibility, Staying grounded, Getting buy-in, Persuasion, Negotiation, Community, Journaling, Intentionality, Learning to pivot, Significance, Meaning, Giving grace, Getting out of a rut, Faith and belief, Church, Transcendent values, God as Father, Sacrifice, Religion, Civil Rights, Unconditional love, Patience/Be Patient

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