240: Frying Your Chickens w/ Phil Barth

240: Frying Your Chickens w/ Phil Barth

56:19 Aug 11, 2025
About this episode
Today’s episode is for every dad who has ever felt stressed, overwhelmed, or caught in a spiral of self-doubt—which, let’s be honest, is probably all of us at some point.We’re joined by Phil Barth, a keynote speaker, stress-reduction expert, and author of Fry Your Chickens! Seven Ways to Get Those Chickens Inside You to Shut the Cluck Up. He helps people overcome stress, silence their inner "chickens" of fear and negativity, and use humor to create a healthier mindset. He even competed on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, where he had to manage high-pressure stress in real time.So, if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and need some practical, hilarious ways to manage stress, this episode is for you.For those who want to connect with you and learn more about managing stress, silencing negativity, and using humor as a tool, where can they find you?👉 Check out Phil’s work at: www.PhilBarth.com 👉 Follow him on social media: Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInListeners, if you found this episode helpful, please share it with another dad who might need some encouragement today. And as always, subscribe, leave a review, and stay tuned for more great guests.Check out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpodChapters00:00 Introduction to Stress and Parenting06:07 Phil's Journey to Stress Management12:03 The Power of Positive Thinking18:11 Frying Your Chickens: A Unique Metaphor24:10 The Red Rooster of Regret30:04 The Role of Humor in Stress Relief32:24 The Importance of Laughter in Life34:22 Gaining Perspective from Life's Challenges
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