Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast

What happens when life stacks fast? Mandi Oldani went from a breakup and a new town to twins…then triplets—five kids in two pregnancies—and found that grace often arrives with the assignment. In this conversation, Mandi shares the year everything fell apart and the moment Psalm 139 met her in the quiet, how she and Danny found their way back to each other, and what preeclampsia, NICU weeks, and ma...

Anton sits down with Rachel McCoy —foster mom, adoptive mom, business co-owner, and part-time ops wizard—to talk about saying yes to hard things and finding joy in the simple moments. Rachel shares how a high-school Best Buddies friendship sparked a lifelong calling, what it was like welcoming Johnny (rare chromosome deletion; G-tube, HOH/ASL support) and Sam (Down syndrome) through foster care an...

This week’s planned interview is on hold out of care for the guest’s family— relationships come first here. So Anton pulls back the curtain on how and why Ladylike gets made : the consent-first workflow (red lines → veto word → guest review), the real costs in money, time, and emotion, and the tension of making something for his daughter while guarding time with her (hello, “9:30 Rule”). He shares...

Brave isn’t loud. In this conversation, Hallie Graves shares what love looks like when it’s inconvenient—saying a shaky yes , choosing people over polish, and practicing presence when life is messy. We talk about everyday courage, community, and the small decisions that change homes more than headlines. If you’re a girl dad (or a girl becoming), this one’s for you. Stay to the end for a heartfelt...

In this episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, Anton sits down with Ashley Guerra — a physical therapist, foster mom, and new mother to her daughter, Lily. Ashley shares how foster care opened her eyes to the deeper stories behind families, and how becoming a mom to a child with disabilities has completely reshaped the way she sees the world. She talks about surviving Lily’s infancy — months m...

In this episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, Anton sits down with Catherine Chang — one of Anna’s closest friends, “Auntie” to Drew, and a brand-new mom. Catherine opens up about the first four months of motherhood: the exhaustion and the wonder, the grief of losing old freedoms, and the joy of discovering new rhythms with her daughter, Coco. She reflects on how becoming a mom has shifted he...

In this special solo episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast , I turn the mic on myself. No guests. No safety net. Just the real story of why I started this show, the lessons fatherhood has forced me to learn, and the women who shaped me when I needed it most. From botched car seat installs to 3am feedings, from my foster son’s court case to the smallest “dad wins” that made me feel like a super...

Erin Nutting is 37 weeks pregnant, 10,000 followers deep on TikTok, and honest about everything—from her Texas roots to her CPS work, content creation, faith, and becoming a first-time mom. This episode is about what we hope our daughters inherit, and the strength it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Ladylikepodcast.com

Six months ago, my daughter Drew was born—and so was this podcast. In that time, my wife Anna and I have been learning how to raise a baby, how to stay connected as partners, and how to build something meaningful—both at home and in this show. So today, we’re sitting down together to reflect on what the last six months have taught us. About parenthood. About marriage. About identity. About creatin...

Courtlynn Byargeon is a floral designer, foster and adoptive mother, and the creative heart behind Lovelily Flowers. In this episode of Ladylike , we talk about the beauty and complexity of building a family through fostering, adoption, and faith-filled commitment. Courtlynn opens up about what it means to love a child whose future isn’t guaranteed, the legacy of being raised by teen parents, and...

This week on Ladylike , I join Lauren Mahesri , RDN, aka The Pediatric Dietitian, for a conversation about nutrition and bridging worlds with grace. Lauren shares openly about her cross-cultural marriage, how she helps kids and parents build healthy relationships with food, and the ways she’s building a business that’s both personal and practical. Whether you're a parent, a partner, or just someon...

Episode Description: Callie Watson is the founder of Hey Honey , a Southern-inspired bakeshop built on heritage, heart, and showing up for people. In this episode of Ladylike , we kick things off by decorating a cake together—which was humbling (for me) and hilarious (for both of us). But what followed was even better: a rich, emotional conversation about leaving home, building community from scra...

In this first episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Katie Rose, a clinical psychologist, foster care advocate, and mom to a child with special needs. We talk about what it means to hold space for trauma, both professionally and personally. From helping teens navigate mental health to raising her own son through feeding tubes and loud, messy mornings, Katie shares what it...

Welcome to Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast —a show born from one simple question: “What do you hope your daughter inherits from you?” In this introductory episode, I share the heart behind the podcast, the moment that sparked its creation, and what you can expect from each conversation. This isn’t a show about having answers. It’s a show about listening—deeply, honestly—to remarkable women who are...