DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend) with Kevin Seldon

Every parent goes through a massive identity shift when they enter the world of parenthood, but while moms are surrounded by countless resources, many dads are left with virtually no support system. We’re changing that. In this DILF Quick Hit, host Kevin Seldon breaks down the moment that changed everything for him as a new dad when he looked in the mirror at 3 a.m. and no longer recognized the ma...

As we prep for the launch of Season 3, host Kevin Seldon provides an exciting update in this DILF Quick Hit on the launch of a new WhatsApp Dad Community called Dads Supporting Dads — including a growing list of localized dad groups across the United States, as well as a number of specialized groups from “New Dads," "Sober Dads," and “Dads of Kids with Disabilities" to “Stay-at-Home Dads.” Join us...

In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Kevin Shafer, a dad of four with a PhD primarily focused on the study of fatherhood, who provides a much-needed wake-up call for both men and women on why it’s so crucial that we ALL work together to create a more welcoming environment for #fathers on the homefront... // If this episode connected with you in any way, please help us to reach more like-minded pare...

In this DILF Quick Hit Replay, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from a previous episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives.  Check out our Choose Joy playlist on Spotify! // If this episode connected with you in any way, please help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support by sharing it or writing a REVIEW   / For more information o...

In this DILF Replay, Kevin once again welcomes his partner-in-crime, wife and co-parent to discuss everything from the struggles of maintaining intimacy with those who matter most to strategies for reconnecting with those who matter most (from your partner to your kid/s to yourself!) / To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series: Ep3: ACKNOWLEDGMENT - https://pod.fo/e/2f5c5 Ep7: CONNECTION...

In our quest to build stronger support systems for dads – creating a safe space for fathers to explore feelings on everything from modern masculinity to parenthood – Kevin welcomes Dan Doty , the cofounder of Evryman , for a deep dive on becoming the Dad you've always wanted to be, the many benefits of letting down your guard, and the importance of building your support network as a father... whil...

In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about - accessible, vulnerable, yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation " Dude Dad ," Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the j...

One of life’s greatest conundrums is how to avoid losing our own sense of self on this journey we call parenthood? As parents, each of us, at some point or another, has felt utterly lost. So, how the heck do we get back to a place of joy while keeping up with the laundry list of life's responsibilities?  Maybe the easiest path back is Re-Prioritizing SELF (or possibly, for many, prioritizing...

Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children?  In the DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (bo...

It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Nick North — a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and be...

In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network on MAX: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHNNYSWIM SHOW (detailing what life is like f...

If you’ve ever felt hurt or useless due to your child’s close relationship with your partner, you are NOT alone.  In this DILF Replay, host Kevin Seldon welcomes successful entrepreneur, Ari Bloom, who's made a career out of manifesting the dreams of others while remaining behind the scenes — similar to his life as a parent. So, how does this versatile entrepreneur somehow still find the time...

Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (writer of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ) joins host Kevin Seldon, in this DILF Replay, for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future, and the import...

In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present another episode favorite in our DILF RePlay Series: In the first of DILF’s popular CoParenting Series, Host Kevin Seldon invites his brave wife on the pod… mid-arguement, after finding themselves in the middle of a fight that seemed all too familiar. They soon realized that WHAT they were actually arguing about had nothing to d...

In April of 2020, a father of two decided to launch a YouTube channel to offer some friendly "DADvice" to those in need — advice he sorely lacked growing up after his own father left him and his seven siblings when he was only 14 years old. That Youtube channel is called DAD, HOW DO I and in under three months it has amassed over 2.4 million subscribers.  In this DILF Replay, Kevin sits down...

In preparation for our upcoming third season, we're excited to present our DILF RePlay Series, beginning with an episode favorite from Season One. A #DadTruth is a simple statement that breaks down barriers by shedding insight into the modern fatherhood experience to reveal the differences and, often times, the many similarities between parents of any gender, race, creed or sexual orientation. *DI...

DILF host, Kevin Seldon, provides an update on our upcoming third season, and announces the launch of a new nonprofit called ALL PARENTS WELCOME (APW) — a global coalition of parents working to create more support and inclusivity within parenting culture. To learn more about APW or to sign up to join the coalition, visit https://AllParentsWelcome.org Kevin also discusses what he's been working on...

In this special Father's Day episode, DILF host Kevin Seldon welcomes California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, an Assistant Whip of the Democratic Caucus and Founder of the Congressional Dads Caucus, to explore some of the most common concerns affecting new parents across the country. Together, they dive deep into common misconceptions surrounding new parents, ways to build an equitable relationsh...

It's time to fight outdated stereotypes regarding gender roles within the home. It's time for parenting culture to invite dads into the conversation... cuz we're already here... and we're not going anywhere. If you agree, check out our latest blog post HERE ... // If this episode connected with you in any way, please help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support by sharing it or wri...

As parents, our focus is often firmly planted on our children and their wellbeing, but how can we be expected to provide them with the very best if we're completely neglecting ourselves and our own needs?! In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to refill our own cups and access more joy in our lives... *Episode Art Photo by&n...

It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. Kevin welcomes Nick North, a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transi...

Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children?  Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time) for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (both in life and paren...

Have you ever attempted to "save the day" when you overhear your coparent having a disagreement with your child? I know I have…  In our latest DILF Quick Hit, we explore situations where we as coparents might be unknowingly undermining our parenting partner — even if it's done with the best of intentions... Episode Resources: / To read the Huffpo article referenced in this episode: https...

Have you ever taken on too much without asking for any help and then felt over-burdened? If so, you are not alone. It seems to be a far too common occurrence in many co-parenting relationships. In the latest installment of DILF's CoParenting Series, Kevin welcomes back his partner/co-parent to discuss everything from struggles with martyrdom to the importance of empowering our partners and kids fo...

In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from our last episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives.  // If this episode connected with you in any way, please help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support by sharing it or writing a REVIEW   / For more information on DILF, visit us at  DadIdLikeToFriend.com // To f...