Welcome to No sitting on the sideline dad!

No sitting on the sideline dad

The podcast is about three important things. Self-discovery, self-improvement, and being a better you. There will be a discussion about how to deal with things like parenting, parenting in the digital age, dealing with mental health, and figuring out to be your best self, etc. There will be an interview with an expert, and author, and stories about overcoming challenges.

June 22, 2025

The Healing Power of a Wish: Dr. Jen Pratt on Hope, Childhood Cancer, and the Make-A-Wish Impact

What if one wish could change the course of a child’s recovery? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jen Pratt , a pediatrician, childhood cancer survivor, and Make-A-Wish recipient turned advocate. At just 11 years ...

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June 15, 2025

Procrastination Isn’t Laziness: The Real Reason We Get Stuck!

Ever stare down a task you know you need to do… and still walk away from it? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Steven Melman to unpack what’s really going on when we procrastinate—and how we can sta...

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May 2, 2025

Everyday Toxins: Small Changes That Make a Big Impact with Tanya Harris

What if the products you use every day—like your plastic containers, laundry detergent, or air fresheners—were quietly affecting your family’s health? In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Harris, childhood cancer survivor and environmental...

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April 27, 2025

Death Can Wait: One Man’s Fight to Take Control of His Cancer Journey

What would you do if the doctors told you there’s nothing more they can do? Would you accept it, or would you start asking more questions? In this episode of the No Sitting on the Sideline Dad podcast, I sit down with William Hudson, cancer survivor...

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April 25, 2025

The Quarter That Ended the Bullying

Episode Summary: What if you could flip the script on bullying? In this episode, Joe sits down with longtime therapist and author Patricia Stahl, who’s helped thousands navigate the lasting effects of childhood bullying. They dig into one surprising...

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April 20, 2025

Fewer Days That Suck: Real Talk About Stress, Mindset, and Getting Out of Your Own Way

In Episode 157 of the No Sitting on the Sideline Dad podcast, host Joe Foley sits down with author and mindset coach Deborah Mallow to talk about something we all face—but rarely slow down to deal with: burnout, negative thought patterns, and...

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Recent Blog Posts

June 19, 2025

When a Pet Becomes Family: Grieving the Loss They Leave Behind

  Here’s a blog post in the style of Podcast Today, inspired by your heartfelt episode with Jean Alfieri on grieving the loss of a beloved pet. It’s structured like a conversational, story-forward blog piece that blends podcast m…

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June 15, 2025

Procrastination Nation: Inside the Psychology of Why We Can’t Get S#!…

By Joe Foley | Host of "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad"Listen to the full episode: nosittingonthesideline.com/161 Let’s get one thing straight: my Christmas tree was still up. In June. You could say it was procrastination. You could also say …

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April 27, 2025

Death Can Wait": How William Hudson Defied Stage Four Cancer with Det…

When William Hudson was diagnosed with stage four cancer, the prognosis was grim. His doctors told him he had less than ten months to live. But William refused to give up. Instead, he took matters into his own hands—researching, learning, and …

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Reviews

Great job Joe!

"Listened to my first of your shows. Very good info and dialogue! Keep it up!"

RidingBob | Sept. 4, 2018

Great show!

"Great show for parents! Joe and his guests always share helpful advice and stories."

CJThomas6 | Aug. 12, 2020

Great Show

"I love Joe's passion and committment to be a great Dad. Joe and his guests have inspiring conversations sure to encourage listeners to get off the 'sidelines' and be present."

Karen @ Interview Valet | Aug. 12, 2020

Great!

"Joe’s genuine care and concern shines in this podcast. He brings to light issues for all parents, and has on incredible guests with keen insights."

tommye w-c | Aug. 12, 2020

Highly recommended for any parent

"Great show for parenting. The topics are particularly on point."

RWlistens | Aug. 14, 2020

Masterpiece Podcast!

"I am highly impressed how Joe Foley can take his audience on a journey of empowerment, simplifying the message to his listeners and guiding them to shift their perspective on some of the most fundame…"

Emilio Justo, MD | July 21, 2024

Thorough and thoughtful

"I was a guest on Joe’s podcast. I own a photo/video organizing and archiving studio called Picturli. He was such a thoughtful and thorough host. I just loved talking to him and look forward to listen…"

Latebird | July 5, 2024

Such great advice for parents and all of us!

"This podcast is the real-deal! Down to earth and authentic. Practical advice for dads, parents, and all of us. I find the variety of topics is what made me such a fan! Take a listen—bet you’ll agree!…"

Deborah thedailydecisions.com | Dec. 14, 2024