The Impact of Mentorship in Fatherhood Good Dads

Why do people choose to invest their time in helping dads succeed? In the newest episode of the Good Dads Podcast, host J Fotsch sits down with two experienced Good Dads facilitators who are making a lasting impact on fathers and families: Please join us in welcoming two highly skilled long-time facilitators: Janice Reynolds, a Good Dads master facilitator and retired teacher; and Dr. Benjy Lampert, a retired anesthesiologist who also serves on the executive board for Good Dads. Together, Janice and Benjy share why they are passionate about guiding and supporting fathers who are working through the challenges of parenting, relationships, recovery and personal growth. Facilitators lead Good Dads classes, but beyond that, they create a space where fathers can grow, and become more intentional in their role. Benjy and Janice bring decades of experience in caring for people, teaching, and mentoring—and now they're using that experience to help dads: ✔ Navigate the pressures of fatherhood ✔ Strengthen relationships with their children ✔ Grow in confidence and leadership ✔ Build healthier family dynamics Their stories show that when someone steps in to guide and support a dad, the impact can last for generations. When you think about it, our facilitators aren't just changing the lives of fathers and father-figures. They are also creating a ripple-effect that's visible throughout a family, and indeed, the whole community! 💡 KEY CONCEPTS AND IDEAS IN THIS EPISODE 🔵 Why facilitation plays a key role in fatherhood programs 🔵 What motivates people to support responsible fatherhood 🔵 The real challenges fathers face—and how support from a facilitator changes outcomes 🔵 How mentorship and guidance can transform families 🔵 Why investing in dads strengthens entire communities This episode is for: 🟡 Dads looking for guidance and support 🟡 Mentors, coaches, and community leaders 🟡 People interested in family and parenting programs 🟡 Anyone passionate about building stronger families ABOUT GOOD DADS Good Dads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "helping kids and communities one dad at a time." We do this through a variety of resources, programs and events built for ANY dad or father-figure. We rely on skilled facilitators like Janice and Benjy to help us lead classes for fathers. 00:00 Introduction 03:04 What Do you Teach 06:42 Dr. Benjy Lampert 09:10 Breaking Cycles 12:18 Sponsors of Good Dads 12:56 Couples Support 15:46 Helping See Signs of Stress 19:43 For All Dads 22:55 Positive Perspective 24:27 How to Get Involved

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The Impact of Mentorship in Fatherhood Good Dads is an episode from Good Dads Podcast by Dr. Jennifer Baker.

This episode is 27:42 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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