https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-my-dad--7256168enParentingCopyright BlaXcess Media LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3fc8b875c3cfa0309d09a4e2b88372a9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-my-dad--7256168Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:06 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCBlaXcess Media LLCadmin@blaxcessmedia.comConversations with My Dad with Donald Middleton is a thoughtful, unscripted podcast built around the lessons we inherit, the experiences that shape us, and the conversations that stay with us long after they end. Inspired by Middleton’s Conversations...false606fb9c5-01e8-53d7-b564-c3bdb8099e79episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/their-dream-not-yours-letting-your-children-choose-their-own-path--74998387
In Episode 5 of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the delicate balance between providing guidance and attempting to determine a child’s future. He reflects on how easily a parent’s love, expectations, and personal experiences can become pressure, even when the intentions behind them are good.

Donald challenges parents to listen closely, recognize their children as individuals, and create enough room for them to discover their own gifts, ambitions, and sense of purpose. The responsibility of a parent is not to write every chapter of a child’s life, but to give them the wisdom, confidence and support needed to write it for themselves.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about parenting, expectations, and learning to support the person your child is becoming—even when their chosen path looks different from the one you imagined.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74998387Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCEvery parent has hopes and dreams for their children—but what happens when those dreams don’t match the life their child wants to pursue? In Episode 5 of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the delicate balance between providing...
In Episode 5 of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the delicate balance between providing guidance and attempting to determine a child’s future. He reflects on how easily a parent’s love, expectations, and personal experiences can become pressure, even when the intentions behind them are good.

Donald challenges parents to listen closely, recognize their children as individuals, and create enough room for them to discover their own gifts, ambitions, and sense of purpose. The responsibility of a parent is not to write every chapter of a child’s life, but to give them the wisdom, confidence and support needed to write it for themselves.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about parenting, expectations, and learning to support the person your child is becoming—even when their chosen path looks different from the one you imagined.]]>1032blaxcessmedia,conversationswithmydad,donaldmiddleton,familyconversations,fatherhood,generationalwisdom,letchildrendream,lifelessons,parentingwisdom,parentingwithpurpose,purposeandpotential,supporttheirdreams,theirdreamnotyours,unlockingtheculturefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-you-choose-matters-choosing-the-right-mate--74783892
It’s about character, shared values, compatibility, commitment, and recognizing that the person beside you can influence your peace, your purpose, your family, and the direction of your future.

With the kind of perspective that comes from lived experience, Conversations with My Dad examines what it means to choose wisely—and why the right relationship can help you become more of who you were meant to be. Because falling in love is one thing. Choosing who you build with is another.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74783892Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:42:17 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCIn Episode 4 of Conversations with My Dad, the conversation turns to one of life’s most consequential decisions: who you choose to build your life with. This episode explores why choosing a mate should involve more than attraction or emotion. It’s...
It’s about character, shared values, compatibility, commitment, and recognizing that the person beside you can influence your peace, your purpose, your family, and the direction of your future.

With the kind of perspective that comes from lived experience, Conversations with My Dad examines what it means to choose wisely—and why the right relationship can help you become more of who you were meant to be. Because falling in love is one thing. Choosing who you build with is another.]]>1116blacklove,blaxcessmedia,choosingtherightmate,conversationswithmydad,family,lifelessons,loveandrelationships,marriage,relationships,unlockingtheculturefalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-keys-to-a-better-existence-living-with-purpose-peace-and-intention--74682317
In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the principles that can lead us toward a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. It begins with understanding your value, being intentional in your decisions, and recognizing that the quality of your life is often shaped by the choices you make repeatedly.

Drawing on the wisdom of his first two books, Donald offers honest, practical reflections on personal responsibility, self-awareness, peace of mind, and learning from life before regret becomes the teacher.

A better existence does not require a perfect life. It requires the courage to grow, the discipline to make wiser choices, and the willingness to protect what brings purpose and peace into your world.

Listen to Conversations with My Dad with Donald Middleton, exclusively on BlaXcess Media — Unlocking the Culture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74682317Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCWhat does it really take to create a better life? In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the principles that can lead us toward a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. It begins with understanding your value,...
In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton explores the principles that can lead us toward a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. It begins with understanding your value, being intentional in your decisions, and recognizing that the quality of your life is often shaped by the choices you make repeatedly.

Drawing on the wisdom of his first two books, Donald offers honest, practical reflections on personal responsibility, self-awareness, peace of mind, and learning from life before regret becomes the teacher.

A better existence does not require a perfect life. It requires the courage to grow, the discipline to make wiser choices, and the willingness to protect what brings purpose and peace into your world.

Listen to Conversations with My Dad with Donald Middleton, exclusively on BlaXcess Media — Unlocking the Culture.]]>1074betterchoices,blackauthors,blackvoices,blaxcessmedia,conversationswithmydad,donaldmiddleton,generationalwisdom,intentionalliving,lifelessons,peaceofmind,personalgrowth,purpose,thekeystoabetterexistence,unlockingtheculturefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-we-really-teaching-our-children--74681911
In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton takes an unscripted look at what it really means to educate a child—not only academically but also through the values, expectations, discipline, encouragement, and life lessons they receive along the way.

The conversation explores the roles of parents, teachers, families, and communities in preparing young people for adulthood, while asking an important question: Are we placing too much responsibility on schools for lessons that also have to be taught at home and reinforced in the community?

Drawing from experience, observation, and the kind of wisdom often passed from one generation to the next, Donald reflects on how education has changed, what our children need from the adults around them, and why preparing a young person for life requires more than helping them pass a test.

It’s another honest conversation about lessons that matter long after the school bell rings.

Conversations with My Dad with Donald Middleton
On BlaXcess Media — Unlocking the Culture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74681911Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:41:09 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCEducation is about much more than grades, classrooms, and report cards. In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton takes an unscripted look at what it really means to educate a child—not only academically but also through the...
In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton takes an unscripted look at what it really means to educate a child—not only academically but also through the values, expectations, discipline, encouragement, and life lessons they receive along the way.

The conversation explores the roles of parents, teachers, families, and communities in preparing young people for adulthood, while asking an important question: Are we placing too much responsibility on schools for lessons that also have to be taught at home and reinforced in the community?

Drawing from experience, observation, and the kind of wisdom often passed from one generation to the next, Donald reflects on how education has changed, what our children need from the adults around them, and why preparing a young person for life requires more than helping them pass a test.

It’s another honest conversation about lessons that matter long after the school bell rings.

Conversations with My Dad with Donald Middleton
On BlaXcess Media — Unlocking the Culture.]]>789blackeducation,blackfamilies,blaxcessmedia,communitymatters,conversationswithmydad,donaldmiddleton,education,educationmatters,generationalwisdom,lifelessons,ourchildrenourfuture,parenting,realconversations,unlockingtheculture,youthdevelopmentfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-your-business--73822421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73822421Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0000BlaXcess Media LLCSometimes the best thing you can do for yourself — and everybody around you — is learn what deserves your attention…and what doesn’t.In this episode of Conversations with My Dad, Donald Middleton brings the kind of perspective that only comes from...1684atl,blackmedia,blackpodcasts,blackvoices,blaxcessmedia,conversationswithmydad,donaldmiddleton,eriepa,ga,generationalwisdom,georgia,lifelessons,mindyourbusiness,podcast,realconversations,unlockingtheculture,wisdomfalse11full