Matt Fusco

Dad Lyfe: The Man Behind the Role

Kids EN ↓ 3 episodes

Dad Lyfe: The Man Behind the Role is a podcast about the parts of fatherhood nobody talks about. Hosted by Matt Fusco, this show explores the invisible weight dads carry every day while balancing life as a provider, protector, husband, employee, and father. Through honest stories about third shift life, Daddy Daycare, mental load, infertility, and the daily struggle to show up for family, Dad Lyfe reminds dads that they are not alone. This isn’t about being a perfect dad—it’s about being a real one. The weight they never see. The love they always feel.

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Matt Fusco

Episodes

Episode 3 – When Dad Never Clocks Out 05.07.2026 6:54

There are no time clocks in fatherhood. In this episode, I talk about the reality of going from employee to dad without ever truly getting a break, and how the pressure to keep showing up can quietly build over time. If you’ve ever felt exhausted but kept going anyway, this episode is for you.

Episode 2 – Daddy Daycare: The Reward and the Reality 28.06.2026 7:06

Being a stay-at-home dad during the day and working nights has taught me that being present is both rewarding and exhausting. In this episode, I talk about the joy, the challenges, and the reality behind being “Daddy Daycare.” If you’re trying to balance being a provider and being present, you’re not alone.

Episode 1: Why I Started Dad Lyfe 21.06.2026 6:45

Welcome to Dad Lyfe: The Man Behind the Role. In this first episode, I share why I decided to start this podcast and the invisible weight so many dads carry every day. The hidden mental battles. The sleep deprivation. The pressure of being a provider. Trying to balance being a husband, a father, an employee, and somehow still finding time for yourself. Dad Lyfe was created to have honest conversat...