The Dad Edit

Episode 32: Peer Groups for Dads – Guiding Who Influences Your Teen At some point, things start to shift. Your kid still listens… but not the same way. Your voice is still there… but it’s no longer the only one. Friends start to matter more. Peer groups start to shape what’s normal. What’s acceptable. What’s worth risking. So the question becomes: Who is influencing your child when you’re not arou...

 Episode 31: The Mentor Era for Dads - How to Influence Teens Without Controlling Them In this episode of The Dad Edit, we talk about the shift that happens when kids enter the teenage years when fatherhood moves from control to influence. Many dads aren’t ready for this moment. The instinct is to double down on authority. Lay down the rules. Protect the boundaries. But sometimes the more you tigh...

Episode 30: Appreciation for Dads — Why Chasing It Is the Wrong Goal Why do so many fathers feel unappreciated and why might chasing appreciation actually make fatherhood harder? In this episode of The Dad Edit, we dive into one of the most common but rarely discussed struggles in fatherhood: the feeling of not being seen, thanked, or acknowledged for everything dads carry.  After asking a simple...

Episode 29: Invisibility for Dads – What Happens When No One Checks In on You? Dads are expected to be steady. Reliable. Present. Low maintenance. We’re the ones who “handle it.” But what happens when no one checks in on us ? In this episode of The Dad Edit , we unpack a quiet pattern happening in modern fatherhood: many dads are deeply needed but rarely emotionally acknowledged. We talk about wha...

Episode 28: Presence for Dads – The Antidote to Performing Fatherhood Most dads don’t need to try harder; they need to stop performing. In this powerful episode of The Dad Edit , we unpack the quiet pressure many fathers carry: the need to be the perfect provider, the strong stoic leader, the legacy builder, the emotionally controlled man who never drops the ball. We talk about how chasing the “ri...

Episode 27: Partnership for Dads - When Love Turns Into Logistics Is your marriage strong… but starting to feel like a business partnership? In this honest fatherhood conversation, we unpack what happens when love slowly shifts into logistics when your relationship becomes schedules, groceries, daycare pickups, bills, and bedtime routines. You’re not fighting. You’re not broken. You’re just tired....

Episode 26: Discipline for Dads - How to Connect Without Crushing Discipline doesn’t have to mean fear, yelling, or shame and for many fathers, unlearning what we were taught is the hardest part. In this episode of The Dad Edit Podcast , we dive deep into what healthy discipline actually looks like for modern dads who want to lead with strength, presence, and emotional intelligence. We talk openly...

Episode 25: Boredom for Dads – When the Life You Built Stops Feeling Like Yours Ever feel like your life is fine … but somehow empty? You love your kids. You love your partner. You’re doing everything “right.”  So why does it feel like something is missing? This episode is for the dads who feel bored, numb, restless, or quietly stuck not because their life is broken, but because it’s stable . And...

Episode 24: Community for Dads — Why Brotherhood Matters More Than Ever Fatherhood was never meant to be done alone — but more dads than ever feel isolated, disconnected, and quietly overwhelmed. In Episode 24 of The Dad Edit Podcast , we pause our usual format to talk about something bigger than tactics, routines, or productivity: community . Real brotherhood. The kind that keeps men standing whe...

Episode 22: Anger in Dads — How to Stop the Blowups and Start the Repairs Anger in fatherhood rarely looks like rage it shows up in the sharp tone, the slammed door, the moment you regret five minutes later. In this episode of The Dad Edit Podcast , we have an honest, unfiltered conversation about dad anger , where it really comes from, and how to repair the damage without shame. This episode isn’...

Episode 23: Mental Load for Dads — Naming the Pressure No One Sees If you’re a dad who feels like you’re carrying everything the calendar, the bills, the emotional temperature of the house, the pressure to provide and never drop the ball this episode is for you. In Episode 23 of The Dad Edit , we unpack the mental load dads carry every single day , often silently. The invisible weight of responsib...

Episode 21 – Body Image for Dads: Learning to Respect the Man in the Mirror We don’t talk enough about body image as men especially as dads. In this raw and reflective episode, the guys open up about hairlines, aging, weight gain, gym shame, and the quiet confidence killers we rarely say out loud. From battling old insecurities to letting go of past physiques, we explore how our self-image impacts...

Episode 20: New Year Reset for Dads - 3 Questions to Realign Your Life Forget the gym guilt and broken resolutions. This episode of The Dad Edit is your invitation to realignment, not reinvention. As 2026 begins, we ask three essential questions every dad needs to reflect on: What needs to end?  What needs to begin? What needs to stay? This is a real, unfiltered conversation about habits that quie...

Episode 19: Becoming a Better Dad - What Your Kids Are Already Teaching You What if the best lessons in fatherhood don’t come from books, podcasts, or mentors but, from your own kids? In this raw and honest episode of The Dad Edit , the guys get real about the unexpected ways fatherhood reflects back who we are; flaws, habits, humor, and all. From a daughter calling out her dad’s lack of follow-th...

Episode 14: Holiday Prep for Dads – Keeping the Joy, Ditching the Pressure The holidays are marketed as magical but, for a lot of dads, they come wrapped in stress, expectations, and quiet exhaustion. In this episode, we unwrap what really matters. We talk about the ghosts of Christmas past, the pressure to perform, and the invisible emotional labor many dads carry into the season. From split holi...

Episode 15: Nostalgia for Dads - How Our Past Shapes the Fathers We Become In this deeply personal episode of The Dad Edit , we look back, not to stay stuck, but to understand where we came from. Andrew, Ryan, and Jeff unpack memories of their fathers and father figures, exploring how those early experiences shaped who they are today as men and dads. From fatherless homes and stepdads to hard-work...

Episode 18: Silent Nights and Sleep Struggles – Helping Kids (and Dads) Sleep Better Why won’t my baby sleep? What’s wrong with me if I can’t handle it? In this raw and real episode of The Dad Edit , we open up about the unfiltered reality of sleepless nights, newborn chaos, and what the war for rest really reveals about modern fatherhood. From pacing the hallway at 2AM to snapping at our partners...

Episode 17: The Year in Dad - Wins, Lessons & Letting Go In this reflective year-end roundtable, The Dad Edit crew looks back at 2025 not with resolutions, but with honesty. From first-year fatherhood to raising young adults, we unpack the real lessons, silent struggles, and small victories that defined our year as dads, partners, and men. We get vulnerable about communication breakdowns, the...

Episode 16: Faith, Therapy & Whiskey — What Gets You Through? Every dad has a toolkit, some passed down, some picked up in pain, some built on the fly. In this episode, we open up about the real things we reach for when life feels heavy: faith, therapy, boxing, whiskey, gaming, isolation, nature. No judgment, just honesty. We ask the hard question: What do you do when you feel like you're...

Episode 13: Fatherhood & Friendships - Why Dads Need Each Other Too   In this episode, we dive into a topic too many of us ignore how friendships change (or fade) when we become dads, and why that matters for our families. We'll unpack: Why many dads lose touch with friends after kids arrive and the emotional cost of that drift What holds us back from reaching out when we feel alone, even...

Episode 12: The Partner Episode - Supporting and Being Supported as Co-Parents  Behind every present dad is often a partner in the trenches too someone co-navigating the chaos, the growth, the tiny victories, and the tough days. This episode is for them. In this raw and reflective conversation, the guys open up about the realities of partnership and co-parenting, the small ways support shows up, t...

Episode 11 | Dad Guilt vs. Dad Growth: What to Do with Your Inner Critic Every dad has that voice in his head the one that whispers “you’re not doing enough.” In this raw and honest episode, the guys break down the difference between healthy guilt that fuels growth and toxic shame that keeps us stuck. From burnout and self-talk to imposter syndrome and parenting through tough seasons, we unpack ho...

Episode 10: Dad Frights and Family Nights - What Halloween teaches us about showing up Costumes, candy, chaos. Halloween is pure kid magic. But underneath the sugar highs and spooky nights are powerful lessons about fatherhood, flexibility, and creating core memories. In this episode of The Dad Edit , Andrew, Jeff, and Ryan dig into their childhood Halloween nostalgia and how those moments shape t...

Episode 9 – The Grateful Dad: Cultivating a Gratitude Practice at Home Gratitude isn’t just something we say... it’s something we live. In this conversation, we go beyond the Thanksgiving table and into the everyday moments that quietly shape our families. The “thank you” after doing the dishes. The smile you get walking through the door. The way your kid mirrors how you treat your partner. These...

Episode 8: The Fall Reset for Dads – Finishing the Year Strong As summer fades and the holiday season looms, many dads fall into "survival mode," postponing goals until January. But what if Q4 isn’t a wind-down it's a wake-up? In this raw, motivating episode, the dads unpack the power of a Fall Reset mentally, emotionally, and physically. From ditching the "I'll start Mond...