A Podcast for Pops
This podcast series is part of Hear My Heart – Oakland Dads Speak, a Dads Evoking Change project.
Episode 1
Co-parent Conversations
Two co-parents having an honest, in-depth conversation. They reflect on their journey, fears, and hopes moving forward as they navigate the difficult task of raising their child in separate homes.
Episode 2
Family Law with Norah Alyami
Family law attorney Norah Alyami covers a wide range of topics concerning the road fathers take while navigating the child custody systems. Get first-hand knowledge about how as a father you can reach your desired outcome when going into a family law court situation, and some of the things she has seen while working in Family Courts.
Episode 3
Co-parenting and Mixed Families
Host Pen gets an intimate look into one father’s journey as he navigates co-parenting and raising his daughter with his ex-wife. He touches on the importance of schedules, being understanding, and the role fathers play in mixed families.
Episode 4
Securing Full Custody
Host Pen gets an intimate look into one father’s journey while he was able to secure full custody. They discuss the father’s journey, some of the trials and tribulations he faced. They also touch on what other fathers can do while they work towards being more physically present in their kids’ lives.
Episode 5
Black Daddy the Movie with Dame Drummer
Host Pendarvis Harshaw talks with father, musician, and film director Dame Drummer about his latest film “Black Daddy the Movie”. They go over the inspiration for the film, and how he plans to use the piece to spark change within communities.
Episode 6
Therapy and Co-parenting with Gerald Chambers
Host Pendarvis Harshaw sits down with therapist Gerald Chambers to talk about how therapy can help two parents as they navigate the sometimes tough terrain of co-parenting. This is a must-listen for all parents!
Episode 7
Navigating Abuse Claims in Custody
Host Pen Harshaw talks to a custodial father about how using abuse claims sometimes take place to gain the upper hand in child custody cases. Host Pen talks with Brandon, a father who details his trials navigating co-parenting, and ultimately becoming successful in receiving custody in Family Court.
Episode 8
Intergenerational Wellness with SpearItWurx
Features Sizwe Andrews-Abakah & Mizan Alekbulan-Abakah, the founders of SpearItWurx, an Oakland-based organization that inspires intergenerational wellness and racial healing. Host Pendarvis Harshaw leads a conversation on family, health, and community and how that plays a part in raising our children.